GoGeomatics

URISA BC Conference
2024-04-11
Join us on April 11th, 2024 for URISA BC’s one day conference to see how organizations are using GIS technologies to meet the very fluid demands put upon them by local events and legislation.
Location: Hilton Vancouver Metrotown in Burnaby, B.C.
Are you ready to embark on a journey into the dynamic world of Geographical Information Systems (GIS)? Join us for the upcoming conference, “The Ever-Shifting Landscape: Adapting to Change Using GIS,” where professionals, researchers, and GIS enthusiasts will converge to explore the latest trends, innovations, and strategies in the ever-evolving field of GIS.
Political and policy change is happening all around us, sometimes at alarming rates. GIS can be the backbone to help guide decisions that affect us all and needs to be involved from day 1, before it’s too late. GIS can help facilitate policy decisions (for example, housing densification) using the knowledge and power that it contains. Speakers will dive into real-world examples of how they are using GIS to help their governments build policy and make decisions.
Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges of our time. At this conference, we’ll delve into the realm of GIS applications focused on climate resilience and adaptation. Witness how GIS technologies empower decision-makers to monitor and manage the impacts of climate change, fostering adaptive strategies for a sustainable future.
As GIS technologies advance, so do the ethical considerations. Participate in conversations about privacy, data ownership, and the responsible use of geospatial information. Be part of the dialogue on ensuring that GIS is a force for good, with ethical principles guiding every step.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with GIS experts, thought leaders, and fellow enthusiasts. Register now to secure your spot at “The Ever-Shifting Landscape: Adapting to Change Using GIS” conference. Let’s explore, learn, and adapt together as we navigate the exciting terrain of GIS.
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Vancouver GoGeomatics Networking Social
2024-04-17 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver)

Ottawa GoGeomatics Networking Social
2024-04-17 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | Heart and Crown Preston, 353 Preston St · Ottawa, ON, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Join us for an evening of networking and conversation about all things geospatial on Preston Street this April.
This event is the perfect platform for students, professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone with a passion for geography and geospatial technologies to connect and collaborate.
What to Expect:

Networking Opportunities: Connect with a diverse range of individuals from students and rookies in the field to seasoned professionals and innovative entrepreneurs.
Inspiring Conversations: Engage in discussions about the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the world of geography and geospatial technologies.
A Supportive Community: Whether you’re looking to share your experiences, seek advice, or simply make new friends, you’ll find a welcoming and enthusiastic group of geo enthusiasts.

Who Should Attend:

Students: Dive deep into the world of geo and meet experts and mentors.
Job Seekers
Recruiters
Professionals: Share your experiences and insights, and network with potential collaborators.
Entrepreneurs: Explore new ideas, meet potential partners, and get feedback on your innovations.
Anyone with a love for geography and technology is welcome to join and contribute to the conversations.

Kelowna GoGeomatics Networking Social
2024-04-23 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | Kelowna Downtown Library ORL Branch, 1380 Ellis St, Kelowna, Canada
We will begin in Meeting Room 3 (downstairs near children’s area) of the library at 5:30 with a presentation by Dr. Nelson R. Jatel. Nelson will cover several trends in environmental flows and will highlight a new management tool (shiny app) that integrates EF, CF and hydrometric data.
After this, we have a 6:45 reservation at Central Kitchen & Bar on 1155 Ellis St. (reservation under Dianne).
GoGeomatics is a networking event to welcome students, professionals, and academics in the field of geomatics in a casual environment.
Come out and have some drinks with other students, peers and professionals. This group is open to everyone in any geomatics-related field–GIS, surveying, remote sensing, photogrammetry, CAD, and more.

Webinar: Efficient Geospatial Data Access with NASA's AppEEARS
2024-04-24 02:00 - 03:30 (America/Toronto) | Virtual
ASA’s Application for Extracting and Exploring Analysis Ready Samples (AppEEARS) is a powerful web application and application programming interface (API) that provides intuitive access to more than 100 geospatial datasets from multiple federal agencies, including datasets at several NASA Distributed Active Archives Centers (DAACs). This webinar showcases AppEEARS and its capabilities and highlights AppEEARS resources to help simplify data access workflows using the system.
Through AppEEARS, users can precisely extract data for point locations or areas of interest for specified variables and time ranges, resulting in streamlined access to needed data and a significant reduction in download volumes. AppEEARS also brings efficiency to scientific workflows through its ability to reformat and reproject outputs. The web application offers built-in exploratory data visualizations for users to gain insights into the data prior to downloading, while the AppEEARS API provides programmatic use of AppEEARS functionality for users who prefer working from a programming environment. AppEEARS outputs are staged in NASA’s Earthdata Cloud and are available for download and direct access from AWS US-West-2.

Webinar: Efficient Geospatial Data Access with NASA’s AppEEARS
2024-04-24 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Toronto) | Virtual

ALSA 2024 Conference
2024-04-25 08:30 - 2024-04-26 22:00 (America/Toronto) | Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Old Lodge Road, Jasper, Alberta, T0E 1E0, Canada
The Alberta Land Surveyors’ Association (ALSA) is the regulator of the professional practice of land surveying. Their 115th Annual General Meeting is April 25 and 26, 2024 at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.

Toronto GoGeomatics Networking Social
2024-04-29 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Toronto) | C’est What, 67 Front St E, Toronto, Ontario, M5E 1B5, Canada
Drop in an join GoGeomatics Toronto for our April event!
These monthly socials are a chance to network with other students and professionals in the geomatics field to chat GIS, data, remote sensing, surveying, and more in a casual atmosphere.
Feel free to bring friends and colleagues along – we’re eager to welcome everyone back for a fantastic evening! This is a free event.
Please RSVP to let us know you’re attending.

BePrepared BeSpatial 2024
2024-05-01 08:00 - 2024-05-02 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual
Technological developments in recent years are nothing short of remarkable. Geospatial disciplines are evolving along with many of the technological changes that present growth opportunities for individuals and businesses. Some of the developments, such as Artificial Intelligence and Digital Twins represent a quantum leap forward in the way we access, interact and use information.
To stay relevant in the field, geospatial and information professionals should “BePrepared”.
They should be aware of how these technological developments and trends can be applied to their work, continually learn new skills and adapt to the ever-changing work environment.
Geospatial plays a crucial role in many industries and is also impacted by technological breakthroughs that are affecting designing and creating business solutions. Some of the skills the geospatial industry requires are:

Creative systems thinking
Analytical skills
Big Data, Digital Twins and Artificial Intelligence
Understanding of ethical and privacy concerns
Service orientation and customer service
Remote Work and Collaboration

The 2024 Annual General Meeting virtual conference BePrepared (May 1st and 2nd, 2024) will provide an opportunity for geospatial and information professionals to showcase their achievements, and best practices and discuss challenges in preparing for and adapting to the predicted and unpredicted changes in future.

Calgary GoGeomatics Networking Social
2024-05-13 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Pig & Duke Pub, 1312 12 Ave SW, Calgary, AB, Canada
The Calgary GoGeomatics Meetup is hosting a free networking social in May. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or just beginning to explore the world of geomatics, this event is an ideal opportunity to connect, share ideas, and find inspiration.
We’re particularly excited to welcome Mark Empey, the Chair of the Hydrospatial Program at the upcoming National Geomatics Expo this October. He will offer valuable insights into the program and discuss how you can engage with the “wet” side of geomatics. Don’t miss this chance to meet Mark and discover more about the exciting developments at the Expo. Learn more about it here.
Bring your questions, your ideas, and your enthusiasm. Let’s make this event memorable and set the stage for a fantastic National Geomatics Expo later this year. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

GeoIgnite - Canada’s National Geospatial Leadership Conference
2024-05-14 08:00 - 2024-05-15 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Ottawa Conference and Event Centre, Ontario, Canada
Join us for Canada’s National Geospatial Leadership Conference. This event will bring together senior members of the government, business executives, and thought leaders in the IT and location technology sectors in our nation’s capital. Themes will include: Climate Resilience, Geospatial Leadership & Innovation, and Digital Twins
Ottawa, May 14-15, 2024

GeoIgnite - Canada's National Geospatial Leadership Conference
2024-05-14 08:00 - 2024-05-15 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Ottawa Conference and Event Centre, Ontario, Canada

Vancouver GoGeomatics Networking Social
2024-05-15 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver)
Welcome back! This year’s season has been fantastic and we’ll be closing it out with our May event, don’t miss it!
Whether this is your first event or your fiftieth please feel free to bring your friends and come on down. As always we’re meeting at Royal Canadian Legion Nº179 at 6:30pm, we’ll be glad to see you there!

National Surveyors’ Conference
2024-05-21 17:00 - 2024-05-24 15:00 (Atlantic/Bermuda) | Rod Brudenell River Resort, 86 Dewars Lane PO Box 67, Cardigan, Prince Edward Island, C0A 1G0, Canada
Join us in the 18th National Surveyors’ Conference taking place May 21 –24, 2024 at the Rodd Brudenell River Resort in Cardigan, PEI. This event will be co-hosted by Professional Surveyors Canada and Association of Canada Lands Surveyors. The annual National Surveyors Conference is the only event that brings together professional surveyors, industry experts and leading speakers from across Canada and around the world to connect, share and learn about the Surveying Profession.

National Surveyors' Conference
2024-05-21 17:00 - 2024-05-24 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Rod Brudenell River Resort, 86 Dewars Lane PO Box 67, Cardigan, Prince Edward Island, C0A 1G0, Canada

Canadian Cartographic Association’s Annual Conference and AGM
2024-05-23 08:00 - 2024-05-24 17:00 (America/Toronto) | University of Toronto Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail, Scarborough, Ontario, M1C 1A4, Canada
CCA’s Annual Conference and AGM will be held at the University of Toronto Scarborough. Registration and program details will be posted on CCA’s when available.

Canadian Cartographic Association's Annual Conference and AGM
2024-05-23 08:00 - 2024-05-24 17:00 (America/Toronto) | University of Toronto Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail, Scarborough, Ontario, M1C 1A4, Canada

Canadian Hydrographic Conference 2024
2024-05-27 - 2024-05-30 | St. John’s Convention Centre, 50 New Gower Street, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, A1C 1J3, Canada
The CHA has a long-standing partnership with The Hydrographic Society of America, and the two organizations take turns hosting this annual international conference series. This year it is Canada’s turn, and we are excited to build upon the great success of US Hydro 2023 by organizing CHC2024 to be held in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.
We have chosen “Unveiling our Blue Planet” as the theme of CHC2024. With important international initiatives underway, including the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development and the Nippon Foundation/GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project, the requirement to better understand the ‘blue’ part of our planet is gaining much-needed attention. And while many advances continue to be made in the hydrographic discipline, much remains to be accomplished, as the richness and applications of hydrographic data expand and the artificial boundaries between hydrography and other important disciplines fades.
Under our major theme, we are highlighting five key factors that will steer and facilitate our work to advance hydrography:
– Understanding Climate Change
– The Blue Economy
– Partnering and Collaboration
– Technological Advances
– Education and Careers

Toronto GoGeomatics Networking Social
2024-05-27 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | C’est What, 67 Front St E, Toronto, Ontario, M5E 1B5, Canada
Drop in and join GoGeomatics Toronto for our May event!
These monthly socials are a chance to network with other students and professionals in the geomatics field to chat GIS, data, remote sensing, surveying, and more in a casual atmosphere.
Feel free to bring friends and colleagues along – we’re eager to welcome everyone back for a fantastic evening! This is a free event.
Please RSVP to let us know you’re attending.

2024 National Forum on Earth Observation
2024-05-28 09:00 - 2024-05-30 17:30 (America/Toronto)
The 2024 National Forum on Earth Observation will be held from May 28 to 30 at the Canadian Space Agency’s John H. Chapman Space Centre in Longueuil, Quebec, and virtually.
The program will include plenary sessions and workshops.
In preparation, we are undertaking a number of consultations with several stakeholder communities via preparatory meetings. The results will be discussed during the Forum.
The last EO Forum took place in October 2022. It brought together more than 300 participants from the Canadian EO community, representing federal and provincial governmental departments, academia, and industry.

Objectives

Update Canadian EO stakeholders on what has been done since the last National EO Forum in 2022.
Obtain community guidance, positioning and feedback on proposed consultation mechanisms.
Take stock of current EO undertakings and achievements by the communities, in order to include information in upcoming planning phases.
Foster renewed networking between the various EO communities in Canada.
Focus on biodiversity of ecological systems to highlight Canada’s national priority while the Canadian Space Agency serves as the 2023–2024 Chair of the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites.

49th Annual Conference IASSIST / CARTO / 2024
2024-05-28 09:00 - 2024-05-31 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Halifax Convention Centre, 1650 Argyle St, Halifax, NS, B3J 0E6, Canada
This year’s theme is Navigating the Future of Data. The annual conference provides data professionals a variety of opportunities to participate in discussions about data sharing and management, data access and repository tools, metadata for research data, best practices for preserving data, global resources for information, new technologies professional development and much more. There will be workshops, plenaries, panel discussions, individual presentations, and posters.

Kelowna GoGeomatics Networking Social
2024-05-28 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | Kelowna Downtown Library ORL Branch, 1380 Ellis St, Kelowna, Canada
We will begin with a presentation in Meeting Room 3 of the library by Rachel Plewes on the project she did for her master’s thesis.
Here’s a summary:
Landscape Based Approach to Lake Management in Ontario’s Cottage Country (Muskoka)
The Muskoka lakes are an important part of Ontario’s cottage country. The lakes of the Muskoka River Watershed have experienced large water quality changes from natural and human-induced stressors. These stressors include acidification, climate change, invasive species, and shoreline development. In 2012, cumulative-effects approaches to lake management evolved using geospatial technologies. The presentation will discuss a landscape-based approach to lake monitoring in the Muskoka River Watershed. GIS is applied to better understand how stressors, aquatic connectivity, and scale influence water quality.
From here, we will go to BNA Brewing, 1250 Ellis St., for a 6:45 reservation.
GoGeomatics is a networking event to welcome students, professionals, and academics in the field of geomatics in a casual environment.
Come out and have some drinks with other students, peers and professionals. This group is open to everyone in any geomatics-related field–GIS, surveying, remote sensing, photogrammetry, CAD, and more.

Victoria GoGeomatics Networking Social
2024-05-28 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver)
Hello Everyone! GoGeomatics is having our May Victoria GoGeomatics Meetup, the final one before we break for summer.
We’re doing things a little differently this time so if you are interested in attending, please message Steve Guiry at steveguiry@gmail.com or 647-929-4276, or Kenneth Ang at angkenneth89@hotmail.com or 778-922-3533 and one of us can provide the details.
This is the event where we can network and talk all things Surveying, GIS, geomatics and geography!
These events are free to attend. You will meet a mix of professionals., managers, students and job seekers all the local Victoria community.
If you are interested in GIS, geospatial, surveying, geomatics, remote sensing, data, engineering, BIM, digital twins, mobile mapping, or geography in general this is the free networking group for you.
You will meet others who are interested in the awesomeness of GEO so if you like to talk about the tech and sector its a great evening over drinks.
The number of people allowed to attend is not a hard cap. If you want to come by and the total number of guests has already been hit it’s not a problem!
Hope to see you there!
P.S We have started having presentations at these events, so if you have any interest in presenting, send Ken or myself a message and we’ll try and work something out.
P.P.S The event is free to attend, however food and drinks is an additional cost to the guests.

45th Canadian Symposium on Remote Sensing
2024-06-10 - 2024-06-13 | Dalhousie University, 6299 South St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 4R2, Canada
Exploring Past, Present, & Future
45th Canadian Symposium on Remote Sensing

OGC’s 129th Member Meeting
2024-06-17 08:00 - 2024-06-21 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Hybrid
OGC’s 129th Member Meeting is scheduled. Join us in Montreal, where we will continue to connect location, show why standards matter, and share how interoperable technologies are crucial to sharing geospatial information.
This one-week event, filled with technology showcases, dozens of Working Group meetings to improve standards and domains, special sessions, workshops, and keynotes, will show the value of the consortium’s community of experts. The OGC Collaborative Innovations and Solutions program will also be in attendance sharing the latest concepts in climate, space, aviation, and more: all powered by our community.

OGC's 129th Member Meeting
2024-06-17 08:00 - 2024-06-21 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Hybrid

UESI Pipelines 2024 Conference
2024-07-27 07:00 - 2024-07-31 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, 120 9th Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 0P3, Canada
The Pipelines 2024 Conference is part of the new ASCE Utility Engineering & Surveying Institute (UESI). The conference will continue to provide a forum for pipeline engineers and practitioners from all around the world to share their experiences in meeting the challenges of today’s pipeline infrastructure. This premier industry event has become the conference of choice for utility and pipeline owners, design and consulting engineers, contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, students, educators, researchers, and pipeline professionals. The conference will also include surveying as it relates to pipeline and utility projects.

CAG Annual Meeting 2024 / Congrès annuelle de l'ACG 2024
2024-08-14 - 2024-08-19 | Memorial University of Newfoundland, 230 Elizabeth Ave, St. John's, NL, A1B 3X9, Canada
The CAG Annual Meeting 2024 will be hosted by Memorial University of Newfoundland, from August 14 to 19, 2024. More information about the event to come!

Map Industry Summit
2024-08-22 10:00 - 18:00 (America/Toronto) | Westin Harbour Castle, 1 Harbour Square, Toronto, ON, M5J 1A6, Canada
Map Industry Summit: Toronto will bring together leading experts, professionals, and stakeholders from both the public and private sectors to discuss the latest advancements, challenges, and opportunities in Canada’s unique map industry.
The all-day summit combines educational presentations and networking sessions to build knowledge and foster collaboration among attendees and IMIA member companies.
Be part of the Canadian Map Gallery!
IMIA, in partnership with the Canadian Cartographic Association and GoGeomatics Canada, is accepting submissions for the new traveling art gallery, showcasing outstanding Canada maps and posters from our members and the public.
The traveling map gallery is more than just a collection of maps; it’s a curated narrative that illustrates how cartographers, geographers, academia, and industry can collectively push the boundaries of what maps can represent and achieve. The submissions collected so far have been displayed at GoGeomatics and CCA events and will be on-site during the IMIA’s Map Industry Summit in Toronto. All items will be showcased at the GoGeomatics Expo in Calgary on October 28-30, 2024.
Submit your map.
If you are interested in participating, please fill out the submission form and email to IMIA’s Alina Canca at acanca@oferrallgroup.com. The deadline for submissions to be received is August 9, 2024.

Geospatial Career Webinar
2024-08-24 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | online
Finding a job in geospatial technology can be difficult, and we want to give job seekers the tools and techniques that will help them succeed. The career webinar will take place on August 24 from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST (Toronto Time).

Toronto, Ottawa (EST): 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Vancouver (PDT): 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Calgary (MDT): 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Halifax, Nova Scotia (ADT): 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Nairobi, Kenya (EAT): 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
London, England (BST): 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Hong Kong (HKT): 11:00 PM – 3:00 AM (August 25)

The webinar is focused on interested individuals seeking work in GIS, cartography, remote sensing, programming, and other related geospatial fields.
This event is held online so everyone can attend from coast to coast. This is a ticketed event with limited space so buy your ticket now.
Click here to learn more about this Webinar
Topics that will be covered during this webinar include:

Geospatial Job Market Trends

Specialty cover letters for GIS & remote sensing
Professional associations – should you join one?
Specialized GIS & Geospatial job hunting strategies
How to analyze a geospatial job posting
Portfolios
Salaries & Remuneration
How to handle recruiters

Shape your career today!
