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Practical QGIS – 3 day class taught live online
2020-05-26 08:30 - 2020-05-28 16:30 (America/Toronto)
Terra GIS is offering “Practical QGIS” a 3 day class taught online May 26 through 28th, 2020 live from Seattle.
Even though this is an online version of the class it will focus on learning QGIS doing practical exercises in a workshop style setting. ArcGIS users will learn how to easily transition to QGIS (or to using QGIS in addition to their existing GIS software/ toolset). Participants can choose to participate one, two or all three days. More information at
Practical QGIS
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Online Geospatial Job Hunting Workshop May 23rd
2020-05-23 10:00 - 13:30
GoGeomatics has taken our popular geospatial career seminars online. Over the past 8 years, Jonathan Murphy, Canada’s geomatics career coach, has provided hundreds of geospatial job seekers expert advice and guidance finding employment.
Who Should Attend this Geospatial Career Seminar May 23rd?
Those looking to present a polished technical resume for work in the geospatial sector. Job seekers looking to shorten the time they are looking for work, and increase the number of opportunities available in a tough job market. If you are unsure your resume and cover letters are presenting your skills and qualifications in the best possible manner you should participate.
We have one upcoming date for you to participate. Join us this May. To register visit the event website here http://locationtechjobs.com/

Canadian GIS Education: A Conversation with COGS Dave MacLean
2020-05-21 19:00 - 20:00
Jonathan Murphy is Hosting COGS Dave MacLean Canadian GIS instructor to talk about the past and future of GIS education in Canada.
Join us on Zoom for a freewheeling discussion of GIS education in Canada. Dave’s LinkedIn profile says he is interested in:
Online & desktop mapping technology;
Identifying places on Earth in pictures taken from the International Space Station;
Helping students understand GIS technology and relating it to their background, to align themselves for industry/government;
Applying computer technology (GIS, mapping, python, databases) providing compelling and interesting products for visualising and analysing data
Courses taught include:
GIS and Spatial Data Analysis; GIS Database Fundamentals;
Advanced GIS; Independent Projects in GIS; Customising GIS;
Geoprocessing and Modelling

Jonathan Murphy is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Canadian GIS Education: A Conversation with COGS Dave MacLean
Time: May 21, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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GoGeomatics Community Managers & Writers & Editors Online meeting
2020-05-20 08:00 - 18:00
GoGeomatics gathers Wednesday night at 7pm EST with community managers and writers and editors to discuss the news and events of interest to the sector. We figure out what stories we want to write about for the online magazine. Join us for a discussion of the geospatial goings on both here in Canada and internationally.
Jonathan Murphy is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
May 20, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Virtual Event: New Space Workshop by OGC
2020-05-13 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday, 13 May 2020 10:00 EDT
This workshop brings together experts and users from across the spectrum of new Space 2.0. Space 2.0 is emerging driven by a combination of technology and market advances from (1) rocket launches, small satellites, orbital planes, (2) evolving sensor modalities and new ground infrastructures and (3) the uptake of agile thinking and new business models. The purpose of this workshop is to document the trends in the industry, share best practices and challenges, and identify areas that require the development or advancement of frameworks and standards for interoperability.
Send us an email to get signed up info@ogc.org

Webinar: The OGC API: The future of sharing location information
2020-05-07 14:30 - 17:00
Thursday, 7 May 2020 14:30 EDT
Join OGC for an overview on how our new Web APIs help sharing of location information effectively for ready use across a wide variety of domains involving geospatial data. Learn how the APIs enable multiple location technologies to function seamlessly to reduce development time, accelerate integration of heterogeneous resources and improve cross-system or resource interoperability. See how we’re making location information more Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable (FAIR) for agency and industry benefits.
Send us an email to get signed up info@ogc.org

OGC Member Meetings in Ottawa
2020-03-02 00:00 - 2020-03-05 23:59
Invitation to attend the OGC Member Meetings in Ottawa, March 2-5, Shaw Centre

The next OGC Member meeting was moved from Hong Kong to Ottawa, thanks to heroic efforts and support from OGC Strategic Member Natural Resources Canada. This is an excellent opportunityfor the Canadian and global community to come together!

Why attend?

Selected highlights include;

Business:
– Participate in a discussion on the value of OGC; fresh results from member consultation will be presented
– Learn about a unique opportunity organized by the OGC Canada Forum to demonstrate technology and services at the next OHGC meetings after Ottawa (Montreal Meetings, June 15-18)
Technical:
– Learn about the brand new developer-friendly OGC APIs
– Learn about the latest technology trendsCommunity:
– Most importantly, the meeting provides an excellent opportunity for the Canadian and international community to strengthen our collective efforts to improve our ability to find, access, interoperate and reuse location data information to help solve pressing issues.
Plus more.

See ogcmeet.org for details and to register.
If you haven’t attended an OGC meeting recently (or ever) , check it out ! Non-members are welcome.

Please contact Trevor Taylor ttaylor@ogc.org if you have questions.We hope to see you there.

Canadian Hydrographic Conference: Feb 24-2, 2020
2020-02-24 08:00 - 2020-02-27 17:00
The Canadian Hydrographic Association (CHA) is pleased to once again present the Canadian Hydrographic Conference (CHC). We welcome you to join us at the Québec City Convention Center, from February 24 – 27, 2020, for an unforgettable experience.
The CHC is a biennial conference hosted by the CHA alternating with the Hydrographic Society of America’s (THSOA) US Hydrographic Conference. These two events are the premier Hydrographic conferences in North America.
Join us for many potential learning opportunities in our technical programs, informative vendor displays, and topical keynote speakers. It will prove to be a great networking opportunity with fellow participants and potential customers through new and existing connections.
http://www.chc2020.org/

Trivia Night @ Toronto GoGeomatics December Social!
2019-12-16 19:00 - 21:00
Join GoGeomatics for our December social – Trivia night! This month’s social is taking place Monday, December 16th (7:00PM) at Betty’s On King (Upstairs!).
Q: Pieces of information that provide a description of features in GIS are _______?
A. AttributesB. MapsC. LocationsD. Vector and Raster
Know the answer? Come and have some fun with our 50 question geospatially themed quiz!
These monthly socials are a chance to network with others in the geomatics field to chat GIS, remote sensing, surveying and more in a casual atmosphere. They’re always fun, and always free. See you there!
Please RSVP to let us know you’re attending.

Smart Cities & Communities: A Canadian Spatial Approach To Efficiency in Nova Scotia
2019-11-26 09:30 - 16:00
The Geomatics Association of Nova Scotia (GANS) is hosting an all-day professional development seminar titled, Smart Cities & Communities: A Spatial Approach to Efficiency! Attend this event to learn more about your community’s smart resources and to network with other professionals or prospects in geospatial fields.
WHEN: Tuesday, November 26, 2019 from 9:30am to 4:00pm
WHERE: Halifax Central Library, Spring Garden Road, Halifax (Room 301)
Registration:

GANS members – $60.00
Non Members – $75.00

EVENT DESCRIPTION:
The seminar will inform attendees on how cities and communities in the Maritimes are currently adopting and planning to adopt smart technologies via the Internet of Things (IoT) and spatial systems such as GPS receivers and GIS networks. Professionals that have contributed to such developments will share their experiences with solving work dilemmas through a spatial approach. We are hoping to explore and stimulate discussions on how organizations in different areas, private or public, for-profit or non-profit, are using smart technologies to improve efficiency from a geospatial perspective. You will leave at the end of the day knowing more about the impact that spatial systems have on the efficiency of your community.
Please note that in an attempt to keep the registration fee as low as possible, lunch will not be provided (though there are many terrific pubs and egansgansateries within easy walking distance of the library!). Act fast – space is limited!
For more information, feel free to contact us by email at info@gans.ca.
SPEAKER INQUIRIES:
Interested in speaking? Do you have experience with interconnected smart sensors and / or applying a spatial approach to solve dilemmas in your work? We may also still be in need of presenters and invite you to contact us for more information by emailing info@gans.ca.

BIM Event: Driving Digital Transformation in the Built Environment
2019-11-14 08:00 - 2019-11-15 17:00
FREDERICTON REGIONAL SESSION 2019
Driving Digital Transformation in the Built Environment
November 14-15, 2019
University of New Brunswick
Wu Centre
6 Duffie Drive
Fredericton, NB
E3B 0R6
#CANBIMNB19
About the event
The construction industry is poised for disruption; digital technologies and processes are transforming the traditional planning, design, construction and operation of the built environment. Digital transformation will result in time savings, increased quality, improved safety, greater sustainability and waste reduction. New processes like offsite construction (pre-fabrication & modularization), digital workflows and the adoption of new automation technology are propelling the industry into a more productive and efficient future.
This session will host senior management executives, technology leaders and prominent researchers who will demonstrate how the design, construction and facility management industry are embracing digital transformation and benefiting from adopting new technologies and processes. Join us in Fredericton at the University of New Brunswick, home to Canada’s first engineering program and the newly established Off-site Construction Research Centre (OCRC) – a collaborative research hub connecting industry and academia in partnership with OSCO Construction Group.
Here are the instructions on how your members should register for the event:

Go to the event page
Click on the registration button at the top
Scroll down and choose “Individual – Member” for Registration Type
Enter Registration/Discount Code: NBMB17

GEOMTL 2019: An Event Dedicated to Geomatics
2019-11-13 08:00 - 2019-11-14 17:00
Organized at regular intervals since 1981, this event is one of only of this scale dealing with geomatics in Quebec in 2019.
Geomatics applications have become increasingly important, particularly in cities and smart spaces, in the Internet of Things, in the gaming industry, in short wherever geolocation matters to bring innovation and opportunities.
Geomatics is a subject that cuts across all geospatial technology sectors and now covers all business areas, including information technology, finance, transportation, marketing, natural resources and even the arts.
GEOMTL 2019 opens its doors to all communities interested in geomatics, geolocation and geospatial.
GEOMTL 2019 invites you to register now for the November 13th and 14th event.

GeoAlberta
2019-11-13 08:00 - 2019-11-14 17:00
We are shaking it up for the 16th annual GeoAlberta Conference.
GeoAlberta 2018 will be the industry’s top knowledge-sharing opportunity in Western Canada. With surveyors, GIS specialists, municipalities, oil and gas, planners, and governmental policy makers all under one roof, there’s plenty of opportunity to hear about the newest applications of technology and where the industry is headed.
So next November 13-14, come to GeoAlberta 2019 with your best ideas, innovative projects, and tough questions. Having so many of Alberta’s top Geomatics and GIS minds in one place, we’re sure to have the answer

Unmanned Canada 2019 Conference Ottawa
2019-10-31 08:00 - 2019-11-01 17:00
UC19Ottawa is Canada’s largest event for the unmanned, remotely piloted and autonomous vehicle industry. This year’s Conference and Trade Show runs October 30 through November 1, 2019 on the unceded traditional territories of the Algonquin people at the Westin Ottawa.
UC19Ottawa provides Sponsors with an excellent opportunity to showcase their products and services to a wide audience of attendees from across our growing network of innovators. This year’s conference has a wide range of speakers presenting topics that are sure to attract a wide range of attendees, including:

Drones in a Connected World – from data management o deliveries
Advancing Women in Drones and STEM initiatives
Drone/UAS countermeasures – security issues and solutions
Vertical markets – from wildlife monitoring and firefighting to mining and land mapping
Transport Canada Task Force Regulatory Updates
UTM/RTM Roadmap – the way forward to enable growth
What’s next in Beyond Visual Line of Sight – Updates on BVLOS Projects

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details as we work on this year conference.

Ottawa GoGeomatics October Social
2019-10-29 18:30 - 20:30
Hello GoGeomatics Community!
Continuing on from our September Back to School Social, our October Social Meet-up is more low-key for this month. We don’t have one particular speaker so use this opportunity to meet more people, make more contacts, and see what else people in the geomatics, land surveying, remote sensing, and all things geospatial communities are doing.
We’ll be back upstairs at the Fox and Feather so come on out and share in another good night with everyone. RSVP Here.

When: Tuesday, October 29, 2019 – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Where: Fox & Feather Pub and Grill – 283 Elgin St · Ottawa, ON

CAGONT 2019 - Guelph
2019-10-25 08:00 - 2019-10-26 17:00
The purpose of CAGONT is to support the objectives of the Canadian Association of Geographers (CAG) in the encouragement of geographic study, teaching, research and application, especially in Ontario.
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CAGONT 2019 will be hosted by the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics at the University of Guelph in Guelph on October 25-26, 2019! More details to follow when they are available….

2019 MGUG Fall Conference in Manitoba
2019-10-23 00:00 - 23:59
2019 MGUG Fall Conference

October 23 @ 7:30 am – 4:30 pm

2019 MGUG Fall Conference
October 23, 2019
Club Regent Event Centre
1425 Regent Ave. W.
Winnipeg, Manitoba R2C 3B2

Ottawa GoGeomatics Back to School Event
2019-09-27 19:00 - 22:00
Please join us in Ottawa for our 6th annual coast to coast free Back to School Socials across Canada this September!
GoGeomatics is inviting new and returning students to kick off the school year with other geomatics professionals at this free networking event.
This is GoGeomatics way of welcoming the newest members of the Canadian geospatial community to the geomatics sector.
Everyone is welcome, from all areas of geomatics – from GIS, to remote sensing, to surveying, to cartography. If you are involved in location technology you are invited.
Share a pint with a great community, enjoy some free munchies, and have the chance to win prizes.
Jonathan Murphy the managing director of GoGeomatics will also be on hand for the event. We hope to see you there!

Back to School Social in Kingston
2019-09-26 18:00 - 20:00
Please join us in Kingston for our 6th annual coast to coast free Back to School Socials across Canada this September!
GoGeomatics is inviting new and returning students to kick off the school year with other geomatics professionals at this free networking event.
This is GoGeomatics way of welcoming the newest members of the Canadian geospatial community to the geomatics sector.
Everyone is welcome, from all areas of geomatics – from GIS, to remote sensing, to surveying, to cartography. If you are involved in location technology you are invited.
Share a pint with a great community, enjoy some free munchies, and have the chance to win prizes.
Jonathan Murphy the managing director of GoGeomatics will also be on hand for the event. We hope to see you there!

Peterborough GoGeomatics Back to School Social Sept 25th
2019-09-25 19:00 - 21:00
Please join us in Peterborough for our 6th annual coast to coast free Back to School Socials across Canada this September!
GoGeomatics is inviting new and returning students to kick off the school year with other geomatics professionals at this free networking event. We are in the basement party room with out own bar!
This is GoGeomatics way of welcoming the newest members of the Canadian geospatial community to the geomatics sector.
Everyone is welcome, from all areas of geomatics – from GIS, to remote sensing, to surveying, to cartography. If you are involved in location technology you are invited.
Share a pint with a great community, enjoy some free munchies, and have the chance to win prizes.

Toronto Regional Session 2019
2019-09-25 00:00 - 2019-09-26 23:59
Technology Built Innovation V: Addressing the Affordable Housing Crisis Through Digital Innovation and Technology
About the event
Undoubtedly one of the biggest challenges facing Canadians today is affordable housing. To address this issue cities will require commitment, investment, and perhaps most of all, innovation. The design, construction and operation industries, which have been built on traditional workflows, are poised for disruption. New technologies, digital processes, fabrication and efficient assembly methods are no longer on the horizon, but are already showing us we can design, construct and operate the housing and infrastructure we need, not only faster and cheaper, but more sustainably as well. Join us in Toronto to learn more about new methods and technologies that will impact how we deliver affordable housing and cities in the future.

Hyatt Regency Toronto
370 King Street West, Box 137,
Toronto ON
M5V 1J9
#CANBIMTO19

Niagara GoGeomatics Back to School Event Sept 21st
2019-09-21 19:00 - 21:00
Please join us in Niagara for our 6th annual coast to coast free Back to School Socials across Canada this September!
GoGeomatics is inviting new and returning students to kick off the school year with other geomatics professionals at this free networking event.
This is GoGeomatics way of welcoming the newest members of the Canadian geospatial community to the geomatics sector.
Everyone is welcome, from all areas of geomatics – from GIS, to remote sensing, to surveying, to cartography. If you are involved in location technology you are invited.
Share a pint with a great community, enjoy some free munchies, and have the chance to win prizes.

Thunder Bay GoGeomatics Back to School Social Sept 20th
2019-09-20 19:00 - 21:00
Please join us in Thunder Bay for our 6th annual coast to coast free Back to School Socials across Canada this September!
GoGeomatics is inviting new and returning students to kick off the school year with other geomatics professionals at this free networking event.
This is GoGeomatics way of welcoming the newest members of the Canadian geospatial community to the geomatics sector.
Everyone is welcome, from all areas of geomatics – from GIS, to remote sensing, to surveying, to cartography. If you are involved in location technology you are invited.
Share a pint with a great community, enjoy some free munchies, and have the chance to win prizes.

5th International Conference on GIS and Remote Sensing - Rome Italy
2019-09-16 08:00 - 2019-09-17 17:00
5th International Conference on GIS and Remote Sensing (GIS Congress 2019) invites all the participants across the globe during September 16-17, 2019 Rome, Italy. The relative novel nature of the conference and its relevance to the current GIS market makes this summit an event to look forward to for all individuals of the GIS Congress 2019 community.
The theme of the GIS Congress 2019 is “Implementation and Advancement of GIS and Remote Sensing Techniques” with an objective to help Geologists, Geo-Scientists, Professors & Students to move beyond the boundaries of conventional yet ever-changing concepts marketing a ConferenceSeries Ltd invites adapt to the principles of digital marketing. As the theme suggests the conference intends to accumulate specialists and pioneers from across the globe in order to counter the economic under-evaluation GIS professionals may face in their practice. The direct approach and unique sessions of this GIS Congress 2019 stand out from all its peers.
ConferenceSeries Ltd organizes a conference series of 3000+ Global Events with over 600+ Conferences, 1200+ Symposiums and 1200+ Workshops in USA, Europe & Asia with support from 1000 more scientific societies and publishes 700+ Open access journals which contain over 30000 eminent personalities, reputed scientists as editorial board members.

World Satellite Business Week - Paris France
2019-09-09 08:00 - 2019-09-11 17:00
The World Satellite Business Week takes place every year in September and brings together one thousand of the most influential representatives of the global satellite communications, connectivity and information business, for five days of discussion, debate and deal-making.
Featuring high profile speakers including Presidents, CEOs, CFOs or senior government officials the summit hosts thematic round table discussions, presentations and a packed social program offering unique networking opportunities and invaluable insight into the current and future prospects for the industry, particularly critical at this time of turbulent economic and political environments.
Broken down into three sub-events that each cover specific areas of the business, you can ensure that your time at the summit is optimized.
http://www.satellite-business.com/en/register-2.

The Open Geospatial Consortium Technical Committee Meeting - Banff Alberta
2019-09-09 00:00 - 2019-09-13 23:59
Come and join us for the 112th OGC Technical Committee meeting. This will be an amazing week with a broad range of meetings and topics being discussed. You don’t have to be an OGC member to attend an OGC meeting. Whilst some meetings will be member only, many are open to anyone to attend and new voices are always welcome.
Visit the event website here http://ogcmeet.org/
OGC standards are implemented worldwide to make it easier to rapidly integrate and mobilize location information and technologies to improve decision making. OGC standards also help reduce IT lifecycle costs by drastically reducing custom integration effort. By making it easier to integrate and apply diverse sources of location information, OGC standards help make air travel safe, improve weather predictions, warn of imminent disasters, respond to emergencies, support city planning and operations, and provide citizens and consumers with helpful mobile apps.
OGC, as a standard developing organization, provides a stable baseline for innovation. Innovation and standards appear to be opposing ideas, but, the two ideas work together to prevent the extremes of technological stagnation and disorder. Standards bring order to the disarray of the implementations of new ideas and provides a baseline for innovation to flourish. That innovation, in turn, feeds the creation of new ccand updated standards.
This TC Meeting will be held at a conference facility with an attached hotel space. Attendees are encouraged to use the hotel room block or an additional fee of $60 CAD per day will be added to your registration.
The Banff Conference Centre room block is available until 8 August 2019 at:
https://book.b4checkin.com/chameleon/banffcentre/rlp/OGC1909
Rooms start at $190 CAD + taxes per night.
This is a conference facility, your daily participation package includes:

guestroom (single sleeping room – larger rooms are available)
lunch
am and pm breaks
campus-wide Wi-Fi
phone calls across North America
access to Sally Borden Fitness and Recreation facilities
parking
access and borrowing privileges at The Banff Centre library and archives
and access to complimentary arts and programmed events when available.

$190 Canadian dollars per night plus applicable taxes in effect at the time of the program, including 2% TIF, 4% ATL, and 5% GST. Breakfast is available for $22.25 + taxes. These rooms are only available until 8 August 2019.
You must have a Banff Conference Centre guestroom package for each day you will attend the TC meetings, otherwise, the conference facility and meal package fee of $60 USD per day will be added to your OGC registration. This will include the above list minus the sleeping room.
Prior to registration, you must reserve your guestroom and receive your confirmation code. You will be required to enter the Banff confirmation code in your meeting registration to receive your package discount.
Any guests requesting for pre/post stay (before Sunday night or after Thursday night), additional room types and suites, please contact the reservations department.
Reservations Department: (Open Monday through Friday)
Phone number:
+1 403 762 6100
1-800-884-7574 (USA & Canada)
Email: Reservations@banffcentre.ca

URISA GIS Leadership Academy - Toronto
2019-08-19 08:00 - 2019-08-23 14:00
Geospatial data and GIS are an essential and integrated aspect in the planning industry. GIS is often housed and managed within the Planning Department. Many planners are also GIS professionals and leaders within both the planning and geospatial sciences and are subject matter experts in the development of current planing application and tools that help our agencies and our communities in extraordinary ways, from community outreach, site planning, emergency managment and hazards, to organizational/operational dashboards, and much more.
The URISA GIS Leadership Academy was designed to build managers and leadership for GIS professionals and users of GIS. Strong leadership is necessary to establish a solid program, operate efficiently and effectively, coordinate participants, adapt to change, and move a program forward.
The Leadership Academy is a week-long training in which participants will learn:

GIS leadership and management techniques
Strategic planning
Successful team development
Organizational capacity building and sustainability strategies (ROI, innovative funding ideas)
Program investment and justification
Change management
Situation assessment and organizational performance evaluation
Ethics and professional challenges
Problem solving

OSGEO Ottawa: Open Source Knowledge Transfer with Beer
2019-07-18 19:00 - 22:00
The OSGEO Ottawa Group meets most months to have a social and do a little knowledge transfer.
This month we are at our favorite watering hole Fox and Feather Pub 283 Elgin St. · Ottawa, ON.
Ask the hostess to find us at meet us Thursday, July 18, 2019 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

GANS Professional Development Day - Open Source Data and Software for Geospatial Professionals
2019-07-17 09:30 - 17:00
Open Data is defined as structured data that is machine-readable, freely shared, used and built on without restrictions.
Open and unrestricted access to data for public interest purposes, particularly statistical, scientific, geographical, and environmental information, maximizes its use and value, and the reuse of existing data in commercial applications improves time-to-market for businesses.
In 2009, Open Data started to appear all over the web, with various governments, announcing new initiatives towards opening up public information. In 2011, the Government of Canada launched the Open Data Portal, to support the delivery of Federal Government data in machine-readable formats.

Open source software provides scalable solutions that can help avoid licensing costs, can be customized for particular requirements, and comes with support from a large geospatial developer community.

Most people in the geomatics sector are aware of it or have heard about it, yet many people still do not take advantage of it.
Come for an introduction to freely available geospatial software and data, and how people are using them in their geospatial professions!

Sources of free geospatial data
Free software for geographic data manipulation and analytics
Data collection and compilation
Free software to aid web publishing

GeoIgnite 2019
2019-06-18 08:00 - 2019-06-19 17:00
GeoIgnite is the exciting new Geospatial Conference for Canada: Ottawa June 18-19, 2019
GoGeomatics Canada is thrilled to announce the inaugural GeoIgnite Conference in Ottawa, which will take place June 18th and 19th, 2019!
The theme of the conference is “Leadership, Innovation, and next-level Technology.”
This inaugural 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.
“GeoIgnite 2019 will guide participants through the current and future landscapes of emerging location technologies. This conference is focused on providing attendees with updates on technology, data, services, and thought leadership. GeoIgnite will bring the latest innovations and the next generation of disruptive geospatial technologies under one roof for two days of connection and collaboration. This is the location technology conference that Canada has been waiting for.” –Jonathan Murphy GoGeomatics Canada
Visit the GeoIgnite website here for all the latest news on speakers, sponsors, exhibitors and workshops.
The call for speakers is still open!
