GoGeomatics

Ottawa-GoGeomatics Back to School Social
2025-09-23 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | Lowertown Brewery, 73 York St, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 5T2, Canada
Ottawa, Mark your calendars for the GoGeomatics Back to School Social.
This event welcomes students and grads to this incredible sector and gives them a unique opportunity to meet working professionals.
Expect an evening of lively conversation, networking, and camaraderie in Geomatics, GIS, BIM, and Geography.
Meet people from government, private sector, and academia. The perfect mix to spark new ideas, collaborations, and career opportunities.
Best of all? It’s free to attend. Just show up, join the conversation, and be part of Canada’s growing geospatial network!
Location: Lowertown Brewery, 73 York St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5T2

OGC Canada Forum: Canada’s Geospatial Strategy – Online
2025-09-24 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Online
The OGC Canada Forum is pleased to invite you to participate in an online engagement session on Thursday, September 24, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm EDT. The session will focus on the role of geospatial partners and stakeholders in implementing the Collaborative Geospatial Strategy for Canada, currently being developed by the Canadian Council on Geomatics (CCOG) in collaboration with the Canada Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation (CCMEO) and the OGC Canada Forum.
Building on the geospatial strategy panel discussion held during the last OGC Canada Forum on May 12 at GeoIgnite, this session will:

Provide an overview of the draft strategy.
Engage participants in breakout discussions on the strategy’s four strategic missions.
Identify concrete action items that members and organizations of the geospatial community — including the OGC Canada Forum — can take to support implementation.

Insights gathered from this session will be considered by CCOG in finalizing the strategy.
For additional details and links to background materials, please see the description below. To indicate your interest and receive the meeting link, please complete the registration form.
Implementing a Collaborative Geospatial Strategy for Canada
The Canada Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation (CCMEO), in collaboration with the Canadian Council on Geomatics (CCOG), is developing a Collaborative Geospatial Strategy to modernize and evolve the Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure. The strategy is being informed by results of a stock take of Canada’s SDI conducted between June-November 2024, as well as a series of round tables held between February and April 2025 with participation from industry, academia, Indigenous organizations, NGOs, and governments. CCMEO and CCOG are targeting November 2025 for completion of the strategy.
This interactive session will provide OGC Canada Forum participants with a preview of the draft strategy and the opportunity to engage in breakout discussions on each of the four draft strategic missions1. Participants will be invited to share their ideas for concrete initiatives and actions that the OGC Canada Forum and its members could undertake to complement government efforts and advance the strategy. The session will conclude with a recap of key insights from the breakout groups and a discussion of next steps for the OGC Canada Forum to follow up on proposed actions and develop an action plan.
Format: total time 2 hours (120 minutes):

Welcome and introductions (5 minutes)
Presentation of the draft strategy (20 minutes)
Break out room instructions (5 minutes)
Break out room rotations (60 minutes)
Break out group reports (20 minutes)
Discussion of next steps (10 minutes)

Draft Strategic Missions:

Improve geospatial data availability (free, open, interoperable) and access to enable and maximize science, innovation, and One Canadian economy
Drive greater use of geospatial data and applications across economic sectors and society for insights into issues that matter to Canadians
Safeguard, streamline, and continuously improve Canada’s geospatial environment (SDI) to continue providing essential and coordinated geospatial data and services, generating efficiencies
Build confidence in a future geospatial ecosystem by enhancing awareness and building capacity and skills to meet evolving complex needs

Canadian Space Agency’s Webinar: Use of Artificial Intelligence for Earth Observation
2025-09-25 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Online
The Canadian Earth observation community and people curious about space-based remote sensing are invited to join the upcoming Canadian Space Agency’s (CSA) Earth Observation (EO) in Orbit webinar on the theme of the use of artificial intelligence for Earth Observation.
Presentation 1: On-Board ML in Resource-Constrained Satellites: Challenges and Pathways Forward

Date: September 25, 2025
Time: 13:00 to 13:30 EDT
Place: Online
Language: In English (captions and visual content will be available in French)
Presented by: Benjamin Chui, VP, Systèmes définis par logiciel, GALAXIA

Theme
Critical Earth Observation missions rely on timely analysis to support decision-making and response coordination in disaster monitoring, resource management, climate change tracking, and defence. Historically, when it comes to EO-related Machine Learning, raw data is downlinked and processed on the ground, introducing delays and limiting the impact that responses can have. Deploying ML models directly onboard satellites and downlinking only the results represents a transformative shift in how we detect and deal with critical events.
CubeSats represent an excellent candidate for performing critical EO-related ML at scale, allowing for low-cost, highly distributed, and responsive sensing. However, the constrained size, power budget, and computational capacity of CubeSats introduce their own suite of challenges that must be addressed. Overcoming these challenges will determine how far we can push the boundaries of in-orbit autonomy and how quickly we can turn raw EO data into actionable insights.
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Presentation 2: Robust & Reliable Onboard AI for Space

Date: September 25, 2025
Time: 13:30 to 14:o0 EDT
Place: Online
Language: In English (captions and visual content will be available in French)
Presented by: Andrew Macdonald, Director, AI & Autonomy

Theme
The space environment is becoming more complex, with more commercial and government entities operating new mission types from low earth orbit to the lunar surface. These missions face a challenge, generating vast amounts of data that cannot necessarily be brought back to the ground in time to make key decisions. Onboard machine learning (ML) algorithms can address this challenge, opening up faster decision cycles and new capabilities, but only if they can be verified and validated for mission critical applications.
For the past decade, Mission Control has developed AI algorithms and applications deployed to satellite EO and lunar robotic missions, developed deployment tools and software verification and validation techniques for deploying AI on low-SWAP processors for space, and developed methods to monitor and update the performance of ML algorithms onboard. In this talk will discuss the lessons learned and challenges of implementing ML models at the edge in space, including use cases from Mission Control’s past and upcoming lunar flight missions and never before seen commissioning photos from its Mission Persistence satellite, which launched in June 2025.
Note: The presentations will be in the language of choice of the presenter, and automated captions with simultaneous translation will be accessible. You can ask your questions in the official language of your choice at the end of each presentation.
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GoGeomatics Kelowna Social – September 2025
2025-09-30 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | BNA Brewing Co. & Eatery, 1250 Ellis St, Kelowna, V1Y 1Z4
Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM PDT
Location: BNA Brewing Co., Kelowna, BC
About this Event:This is your chance to connect with professionals, students, and academics in the geomatics field—from GIS and surveying to photogrammetry and open data. GoGeomatics’ Kelowna group meets monthly in relaxed pub settings for free social networking with no formal agenda. Come for the drinks, stay for the conversations—and maybe your next geospatial opportunity!
Highlights:

Casual networking with diverse geomatics professionals and students

Free to attend; food and drinks are available at attendees’ expense

Opportunity to present work or projects—message organizers if interested

Organizer: GoGeomatics Canada – Kelowna Meetup Group, BCGroup Size: ~220 membersMeetupMeetup
RSVP & More Info: Kelowna GoGeomatics Meetup Grou

Esri Canada Federal GIS Conference
2025-10-07 | Rogers Centre Ottawa, 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Empower Federal Government with GIS
Join us for a day of learning and discovery as we dive into examples of how the ArcGIS system is used as an essential decision-making platform for government leaders.

The event will explores how the federal government is using the geographic approach to derive powerful insights and make data-driven decisions for all Canadians.

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Forum Géospatial Québec
2025-10-07 | Centre des congrès de Saint-Hyacinthe, 1325 Rue Daniel - Johnson Ouest, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada
LE GRAND RASSSEMBLEMENT DES EXPERTS DU GÉOSPATIAL
Géospatial Québec annonce la tenue de la 2ᵉ édition de son Forum, un événement d’envergure qui se déroulera au Centre de congrès de Saint-Hyacinthe, le 7 octobre prochain. Cette année, plus que jamais, le Forum se positionne comme un espace d’échange privilégié pour les décideurs, visant à soutenir et à propulser le développement de l’écosystème géospatial québécois.
Geospatial Québec announces the 2nd edition of its Forum, a major event that will take place at the Saint-Hyacinthe Convention Centre on October 7. This year, more than ever, the Forum positions itself as a key platform for decision-makers, aiming to support and advance the development of Quebec’s geospatial ecosystem.

GÉOMTL 2025 conference
2025-10-08 08:00 - 2025-10-09 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Centre des congrès de Saint-Hyacinthe, 1325 Rue Daniel - Johnson Ouest, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada
Join geomatics professionals, researchers, and decision-makers at GÉOMTL 2025, Québec’s flagship geospatial event. This two-day forum features cutting-edge presentations, hands-on workshops, and a dynamic exhibitor showcase exploring the latest in LiDAR, drones, AI, BIM, and smart city solutions. Whether you’re in the public or private sector, this is the place to connect, learn, and help shape the future of geomatics in Québec.
🔗 Learn more and register: https://www.geomtl.com

GoGeomatics Victoria Mappy Hour
2025-10-14 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Swans Pub, 1601 Store St, Victoria, BC, Canada
Details

Hi everyone! GoGeomatics is having our October Mappy Hour! This is the place where we can network and talk all things Surveying, GIS, geomatics and geography!
This event will take place at the Swan’s pub. Come by and ask the hostess for the GoGeomatics reservation (or Steve). Come alone or with a friend. These events are free to attend. You will meet a mix of professionals, managers, students and job seekers in the local Victoria community.
If you are interested in GIS, surveying, geomatics, remote sensing, data engineering, BIM, digital twins, mobile mapping, or geography in general this is the free networking group for you!
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 me a message and we’ll try and work something out.
P.P.S The event is free to attend, however food and drinks are an additional cost to the guests.

GoGeomatics Victoria Mappy Hour
2025-10-14 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | Swans pub and restaurant, Store St. and Pandora Ave. · C, Victoria, B, Canada
GoGeomatics is having our October Mappy Hour! This is the place where we can network and talk all things Surveying, GIS, geomatics and geography!
This event will take place at the Swan’s pub. Come by and ask the hostess for the GoGeomatics reservation (or Steve). Come alone or with a friend. These events are free to attend. You will meet a mix of professionals, managers, students and job seekers in the local Victoria community.
If you are interested in GIS, surveying, geomatics, remote sensing, data engineering, BIM, digital twins, mobile mapping, or geography in general this is the free networking group for you!
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 me a message and we’ll try and work something out.
P.P.S The event is free to attend, however food and drinks are an additional cost to the guests.

OGC 133rd Member Meeting
2025-10-28 08:00 - 2025-10-31 17:00 (America/Toronto) | UCAR Center Green Campus (CG), Boulder, CO, United States
Oct 28-31,

Boulder, Colorado – United States

UCAR Center Green Campus (CG)

Join global experts and leaders in the geospatial community

OGC’s 133rd member meeting will be held from October 28 to 31, 2025, at the UCAR Center Green Campus (CG) in Boulder, Colorado. The event will feature several tracks on a variety of topics.
Registration will open soon for members and non-members alike. OGC Members will be sent their complimentary
registration codes. If you do not receive your registration code(s) as an OGC member, please get in touch with us using the form below.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. To learn more, please click on the ‘SPONSORSHIP‘ tab above.

Details here: https://events.ogc.org/The133rdMemberMeeting

GoGeomatics Nelson Networking Social
2025-10-28 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Torchlight Brewing Co., 125 Hall Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 7B4, Canada
Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025Time: 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. PacificVenue: Torchlight Brewing Co.Address: 125 Hall Street, Nelson, BC V1L 7B4Admission: Free | Cash bar
Description:GoGeomatics networking socials are a long standing Canadian geomatics tradition. These informal and free meetups bring together professionals, students, and enthusiasts in GIS, surveying, remote sensing, and related fields to share ideas and build connections.
There are no presentations or formalities, just good conversation and the chance to meet others who care about geomatics, mapping, and the future of geospatial technology in Canada.
Discussion Theme:
As Halloween creeps closer, we’re getting into the spirit of things — GIS style!
Get creative and think of your best answers to the following questions:• If you had to dress up as a GIS/Surveying tool for Halloween, what would you be?• Which geospatial concept would make the best Halloween monster?
Why Attend:

Meet others working and studying in geomatics across the Kootenays

Discover local projects and job opportunities

Be part of Canada’s national geospatial conversation

Enjoy a friendly evening at Torchlight Brewing with your community

Questions: Contact the organizers Alec Kvarnstrom <a_kvarnstrom@hotmail.com>

Canada's National Geomatics Expo
2025-11-03 08:00 - 2025-11-05 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | The Big Four Roadhouse, 1801 Big Four Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 2W1, Canada
Founded on the idea of community, this event welcomes everyone that is leveraging geospatial data and technology. It is a gathering of thought-leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, companies, government and education programs that encourages learning and collaboration.
The Expo includes a trade show floor, speaking programs, panels, workshops and more. The GoGeomatics Expo returns in 2025 for its third year, promising to be even bigger as it continues to blossom into a world-class event.

Canadian Geomatics and Geospatial Advisory Forum
2025-11-03 13:00 - 15:30 (America/Edmonton) | The Big Four Roadhouse, 1801 Big Four Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 2W1, Canada
Join the Canadian Geomatics and Geospatial Advisory Forum on Monday afternoon, November 3, 2025, at GoGeomatics Expo 2025 in Calgary. This free, open session brings together leaders and participants from government, private industry, academia, non-profits, and the broader geomatics community for practical, forward-looking conversations about strengthening Canada’s geospatial sector.The inaugural forum at GeoIgnite 2025 in Ottawa showed the value of a vendor-neutral space where participants could tackle shared challenges. Building on that success, the Calgary session will focus on two core themes:

Workforce Development and Education: Explore how post-secondary programs, training pathways, and professional recognition can better align with rapidly evolving needs in areas like AI, remote sensing, digital twins, and UAV operations. Discuss strategies to attract and retain diverse talent and ensure Canada’s geospatial workforce is future-ready.
Procurement and Partnerships: Examine how procurement processes and partnership models can better support innovation, level the playing field for small and medium-sized firms, and foster collaboration between industry, academia, and government.

There will be no formal presentations, keynotes, or panels – only open, moderated roundtable discussions where every voice counts. Insights from this session will be captured in a post-Expo report to help inform future initiatives across the country.

HORIZONS+ World Geospatial Industry Dinner
2025-11-03 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Chairman’s Steakhouse, 2251 Mahogany Blvd, Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Monday, November 3, 2025
5:00 – 9:00pm MT
Chairman’s Steakhouse, 2251 Mahogany Blvd, Calgary

An invitation-only evening for senior geospatial leaders, hosted in collaboration with the World Geospatial Industry Council. This exclusive dinner at Chairman’s Steak House in Calgary will gather 30 influential voices for curated conversations on the theme of Mapping the Energy Transition, with Gitane De Silva, Founder of GDStrategic and a public policy leader with expertise in energy, environment, and Canada-U.S. relations, serving as former CEO of the Canada Energy Regulator and Alberta’s Senior Representative to the U.S.
Across transportation, water, utilities, and construction, the future is being shaped by geospatial and Earth Observation (EO) technologies. In this thought-provoking Horizons+ dinner event, Gitane De Silva reveals how geospatial and EO are transforming the energy sector—from oil and gas to renewables. Discover how governments and regulators are harnessing GIS, satellites, and digital twins to manage critical infrastructure, ensure safety, and drive environmental accountability in the global energy transition along with necessary public policy and accompanying trade agreements.

Join us in Calgary for an exclusive dinner with 35 senior executives in an intimate, curated setting the evening before one of the most influential industry conferences, where we continue the mission of Moving Beyond Boundaries.

Horizons+ Dinners bring senior executives together for curated thematic discussions, intimate dinners leading up to major industry conferences—creating space for candid conversations, trusted connections, and future-focused insights you won’t find on the convention floor.

2025 Expo Kickoff Social: Calgary Geomatics Community Night
2025-11-03 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | The Unicorn Sports Cantina, Downtown Calgary
Details

📍 The Unicorn Sports Cantina, Downtown Calgary
📅 Monday, November 3, 2025
🕢 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Kick off the GoGeomatics Expo 2025 with our first social networking event. Just like our back-to-school socials, this evening is about community, connection, and fun. We’re bringing together exhibitors, speakers, and participants from across Canada, and we’re especially welcoming students and faculty from SAIT, U of C, NAIT, and Mount Royal University who will be joining the Expo in full force.
This is a great opportunity to meet new faces, reconnect with colleagues, and celebrate the energy of the next generation of Canadian geomatics and geospatial professionals.
🎟️ Admission is free. RSVP here on Meetup to save your spot.
🥟 Complimentary finger foods provided courtesy of Arch Airworks Inc.
🍻 Cash bar available.
Let’s start the Expo off right with good food, good company, and new connections.

Eagle Engineering & Consulting GoGeomatics Canada Expo Meetup
2025-11-04 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Toronto) | Big Four Roadhouse – Expo Trade Show Floor
Details

📍 Big Four Roadhouse – Expo Trade Show Floor
📅 Tuesday, November 4, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Right after Charlie Trimble’s keynote, join us on the Expo floor for one of the highlights of Canada’s National GoGeomatics Expo. This Meetup, hosted with the generous support of our Platinum Sponsor, Eagle Engineering and Consulting, is where the community comes together to celebrate the day’s insights and make new connections.
The Expo Conference website is https://gogeomaticsexpo.com/
Eagle specializes in infrastructure and telecom data collection with advanced mobile LiDAR systems, helping clients capture precise data to plan, design, and manage critical projects. Their leadership in the sector makes this reception a natural gathering point for professionals, students, and organizations shaping the future of geomatics.
🎟️ Admission is free. RSVP here on Meetup to save your spot.
🍻 Cash bar available.
🎶 Music and a relaxed networking atmosphere.
End the first full day of the Expo on a high note—meet colleagues, share ideas, and enjoy the momentum of Canada’s growing geomatics community.

GoGeomatics Victoria Mappy Hour
2025-11-11 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Swan’s pub, Victoria
Details
Hi everyone! GoGeomatics is having our November Mappy Hour! This is the place where we can network and talk all things Surveying, GIS, geomatics and geography!
This event will take place at the Swan’s pub. Come by and ask the hostess for the GoGeomatics reservation (or Juan). Come alone or with a friend. These events are free to attend. You will meet a mix of professionals, managers, students and job seekers in the local Victoria community.
If you are interested in GIS, surveying, geomatics, remote sensing, data engineering, BIM, digital twins, mobile mapping, or geography in general this is the free networking group for you!
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 me a message and we’ll try and work something out.
P.P.S The event is free to attend, however food and drinks are an additional cost to the guests.

Discover the Power of JMap Cloud - FREE
2025-11-13 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Online
Discover the Power of JMap Cloud
Join us for an exclusive live session introducing JMap Cloud, the next-generation geospatial platform by K2 Geospatial.
JMap Cloud empowers organizations to connect data, visualize insights, and collaborate seamlessly in the cloud — all through an intuitive and secure interface.
Whether you’re a GIS professional, an IT leader, or a decision-maker seeking to enhance spatial data integration, this webinar will show how JMap Cloud transforms complex geospatial challenges into actionable intelligence.
What You’ll Learn

How JMap Cloud simplifies data access and visualization

Key differences between JMap Cloud and traditional on-premise GIS solutions

Real-world examples of how organizations are leveraging JMap Cloud today

A live demo showcasing key features and user experience

Speakers
Jean-Robert Desbiens-Haddad,CTO, K2 Geospatial
Register

SPACEBOUND 2025
2025-11-17 08:00 - 2025-11-19 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Canadian Museum of Nature, Ontario, Canada
Space Canada presents: SPACEBOUND 2025

The three-day event will be held in Ottawa from November 17-19, 2025.
Space Canada’s Parliamentary Reception will open the event on November 17th at the Sir John A. Macdonald building from 5-7 p.m. The reception will feature a variety of guest speakers, industry leaders and networking. The reception is open to all SpaceBound 2025 conference attendees.
Following the Parliamentary Reception will be Space Canada’s 4th annual conference entitled SpaceBound 2025 at the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa on November 18th and 19th. The two-day conference will feature networking opportunities with thought leaders in the industry and discussions on key topics and industry trends. Join other dynamic leaders in the space industry and ecosystem as well as key stakeholders for this opportunity to meet and discuss how to strengthen the Canadian space sector.
Details: https://space-bound.ca/

Kelowna GoGeomatics Canada Monthly Networking Social
2025-11-18 05:30 - 19:30 (America/Toronto) | British Columbia
What we’re about

This is a networking group for professionals, students, entrepreneurs, and academics in the field of geomatics. We meet at monthly socials in casual pub settings, and love to talk about GIS, surveying, and anything geospatial. These are free events with no formal structure. Come out for some free appetizers, have some drinks, meet new people, keep in touch with existing contacts, mingle, and have fun. You never know who might provide a new business opportunity or a job possibility!
Our monthly socials run from September to May, but there is always the opportunity to post more events during the summer as long as we can generate the interest.
Join in with our discussion and planning, and keep in touch! We use our Discussions page to stimulate discussion on organizing, technical issues, and anything else GIS related! Anyone can post a topic, and you can access them here:
https://www.meetup.com/Kelowna-GoGeomatics-Canada-Monthly-Networking-Social/messages/boards/

Vancouver GoGeomatics Meetup - November 2025
2025-11-19 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 179, 2205 Commercial Dr., Vancouver, British Columbia, V5N 4B6, Canada
Welcome back! The November event is coming soon, so get ready to enjoy another scintillating evening of Geomatics and GIS talk.

What we’re about

A networking group for geospatial professionals and students. We all love to talk surveying, GIS, remote sensing and more. Enjoy a pint and meet new people at these informal monthly get-togethers. You will meet professionals, students, business owners, entrepreneurs, and recruiters at these events. These are free events with no formal structure. We hope to see you there!

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!

Toronto GoGeomatics November Networking Social
2025-11-24 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | 67 Front St E · Toronto, ON
ast event of 2025!
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.

Ottawa GoGeomatics meetup- Nov 25th
2025-11-25 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | Heart and Crown Preston, 353 Preston St · Ottawa, ON, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Ottawa, Mark your calendars for the GoGeomatics Monthly Social in November.
This event welcomes everyone to this incredible sector and gives them a unique opportunity to meet working professionals.
Expect an evening of lively conversation, and networking, in Geomatics, GIS, BIM, and Geography.
Meet people from government, private sector, and academia. The perfect mix to spark new ideas, collaborations, and career opportunities.
Best of all? It’s free to attend. Just show up, join the conversation, and be part of Canada’s growing geospatial network!
Location: Heart & Crown – Preston Street,
353B Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1S 1V6

GoGeomatics Nelson Networking Social
2025-11-25 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Torchlight Brewing Co., 125 Hall Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 7B4, Canada
Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025Time: 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. PacificVenue: Torchlight Brewing Co.Address: 125 Hall Street, Nelson, BC V1L 7B4Admission: Free | Cash bar
Description:GoGeomatics networking socials are a long standing Canadian geomatics tradition. These informal and free meetups bring together professionals, students, and enthusiasts in GIS, surveying, remote sensing, and related fields to share ideas and build connections.
There are no presentations or formalities, just good conversation and the chance to meet others who care about geomatics, mapping, and the future of geospatial technology in Canada.
Discussion Theme:
As Halloween creeps closer, we’re getting into the spirit of things — GIS style!
Get creative and think of your best answers to the following questions:• If you had to dress up as a GIS/Surveying tool for Halloween, what would you be?• Which geospatial concept would make the best Halloween monster?
Why Attend:

Meet others working and studying in geomatics across the Kootenays

Discover local projects and job opportunities

Be part of Canada’s national geospatial conversation

Enjoy a friendly evening at Torchlight Brewing with your community

Questions: Contact the organizers Alec Kvarnstrom <a_kvarnstrom@hotmail.com>

Canadian Geodetic Survey Hosts Live Webinar via ACLS.
2025-12-02 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | British Columbia
Modernized CSRS Products for 2026: What’s new?
NRCan’s Canadian Geodetic Survey (CGS) plans to modernize the Canadian Spatial Reference System (CSRS), in parallel with modernization of the US’s National Spatial Reference System (NSRS) by their National Geodetic Survey (NGS). This includes a new geometric frame (NATRF2022, replacing NAD83(CSRS)), and an update to Canada’s height system (CGVD2013), which will be realized using the same common North American geoid model defining the new US system (NAPGD2022 (North American Pacific Geopotential Datum of 2022)). Formal adoption is expected in 2026. The core products defining the new systems have been developed collaboratively by Canada and the US, and both CGS and NGS are making modernized products available for review in 2025. The functionalities of NRCan’s reference system access tools will initially remain largely the same once the new products are adopted.

In this presentation and panel discussion, we will review the new products, with a focus on differences and similarities with current products defining the CSRS. We will also highlight updates to CGS tools which will be part of CSRS modernization, as well as differences between implementations of the new CSRS and NSRS.

English – Tuesday December 2nd, 2025 at 12:00PM EDT
Register here for English: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UObPZhWzSFyyRk1Wcu3Xcg

French – Thursday December 4th, 2025 at 12:00PM EDT
Register here for French: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1eyPekcNShSClFSNSQpMcg

Cost: $0

GoGeomatics Victoria Mappy Hour
2025-12-09 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Swans Pub, 1601 Store St, Victoria, BC, Canada
Details

Hi everyone! GoGeomatics is having our December Mappy Hour! This is the place where we can network and talk all things Surveying, GIS, geomatics and geography!
This event will take place at the Swan’s pub. Come by and ask the hostess for the GoGeomatics reservation (or Steve). Come alone or with a friend. These events are free to attend. You will meet a mix of professionals, managers, students and job seekers in the local Victoria community.
If you are interested in GIS, surveying, geomatics, remote sensing, data engineering, BIM, digital twins, mobile mapping, or geography in general this is the free networking group for you!
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 me a message and we’ll try and work something out.
P.P.S The event is free to attend, however food and drinks are an additional cost to the guests

Sea Survey GIS Presentation and Social
2025-12-09 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Toronto) | Kelowna Downtown Library | ORL Branch 1380 Ellis St · Kelowna, BC, Kelowna Downtown Library | ORL Branch 1380 Ellis St ·, Kelowna, British Columbai, Canada
Details

We will be having a presentation by Arthur Chum called Leveraging GIS in Sea Surveys: Data Integration and Real-World Challenges.
Arthur will discuss how GIS is used in sea surveys to collect and integrate data from sources like bathymetry, seismic surveys, and environmental data. He will cover key considerations for accuracy and safety—such as hazard avoidance, data validation, and regulatory compliance—and share real-world challenges from his marine geomatics projects.
Arthur is a geomatics professional with experience in marine surveys in Hong Kong before relocating to Canada. He is passionate about using GIS to tackle complex challenges in marine environments.
From here, we have a 6:45 reservation at BNA Brewing, 1250 Ellis St. The reservation name is under Dianne or GoGeomatics. If you can’t make the library part, you’re still welcome to join for the pub social.
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.

Vancouver GoGeomatics Holiday Meetup - December 2025
2025-12-10 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Toronto) | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 179, 2205 Commercial Dr., Vancouver, British Columbia, V5N 4B6, Canada
Details

Ho ho ho! Welcome to the 2025 holiday get-together!
For our special holiday meetup, don’t forget to wear your ugliest sweater, and try to bring some holiday treats if you can!
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!

Calgary GoGeomatics January Social
2026-01-20 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Pig & Duke Neighbourhood Pub, 1312 12 Ave SW ·, Calgary, AB, Canada
Join us for the GoGeomatics Calgary Meetup, a welcoming and casual networking event for professionals, students, and enthusiasts in the geomatics, geospatial, and mapping sectors.
This meetup is a great opportunity to connect with like minded individuals, discuss industry trends, and build relationships within Calgary’s growing geospatial community. Whether you are an experienced professional or just getting started, everyone is welcome.
🔥 What to Expect
• Networking with professionals from geomatics, GIS, BIM, AEC, surveying, and related fields
• Informal discussions on current industry trends and innovations
• A relaxed social atmosphere over food and drinks
• Updates on Canada’s National Geomatics Expo taking place in Calgary
🚀 Meet Your 2026 Group Leaders
Darcy Roe
Darcy is a Survey and Engineering Account Manager at Cansel with more than a decade of experience in the surveying and geomatics industry.
George Petropoulos
George is a GIS Technician with practical experience in field surveying, mapping production, and geospatial data analysis.
📌 Note
The Calgary Meetups will run monthly from January to May 2026.
👉 Join us and be part of Calgary’s vibrant geomatics network.
RSVP now and bring a colleague or friend. 🚀🌍

COGS Industry Expo
2026-01-26 - 2026-01-27 | NSCC – Centre of Geographic Sciences, 50 Elliott Rd, Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia, B0S1M0, Canada
It’s time to mark your calendars for the NSCC – Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS) Industry Expo. Once again, we’re planning two full days of events!

Save the Date!

Monday January 26, 2026 – Company Presentations, Keynote Speaker, and Social

Tuesday January 27, 2026 – Industry Expo, and Interview Rooms

We’re hard at work planning for another great event this year. More information will arrive in the next couple of weeks with complete details on this year’s Expo, including:

Call for Participation – think about presenting!
Interview Room Reservations – look for some new talent to bring onboard at your company!
Registration Form – Reserve your spot!
Links to local Motel discounts!

Need More Information?

Contact Angie.Publicover@nscc.ca (or 902-825-7454) with any questions.

NSCC – Centre of Geographic Sciences
50 Elliott Rd, Lawrencetown, NS
B0S1M0

Angie Publicover (she/her)
Administrative Assistant – Academic Chair
Nova Scotia Community College
Annapolis Valley Campus
Office: 902-584-2103
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