Surveyors are at the heart of this year’s GoGeomatics Expo — with one of the biggest highlights being Geomatics Through Time: A Fireside Chat (Tuesday, Nov 4, 2:15 pm). In this rare cross-generational conversation, Charlie Trimble, who helped commercialize GPS, sits down with Bryn Fosburgh, Trimble VP and long-time industry leader. Moderated by Jonathan Murphy, founder of GoGeomatics Canada, the session reflects on the profession’s past, present, and future — including the challenges and opportunities of AI and workforce change.

And that’s just the beginning. From Brian Munday’s update on Alberta’s sweeping regulatory changes to ACLS President Chris de Haan’s breakdown of Bill C-5 and federal licensure, the program dives into the issues shaping the future of surveying in Canada. Add in Carina Butterworth’s insights on education and recruitment, Bryn Fosburgh’s keynote on AI in geospatial and BIM, and Gavin Schrock’s look at quantum surveying, and it’s clear: surveyors have a packed schedule of must-see sessions at Expo 2025.

Explore the Exhibition Floor

For the first time, all the major technology providers are coming together in one place for surveyors and engineers to explore, compare, and engage in a vendor-neutral environment.

At the top of the list is Eagle Engineering and Consulting, our Platinum Sponsor, whose presence underscores their leadership and commitment to advancing the surveying profession. They’ll be joined by global industry leaders such as Trimble/Cansel, Hexagon/Leica, Riegl, Tersus GNSS/DCG, and CHC Navigation and many others.

Far more than a typical trade show, the Expo floor offers surveyors a once-a-year opportunity to see the full spectrum of products and innovations in one location. It’s an efficient way to reduce travel and training costs, strengthen professional connections, and support the growth of the sector close to home.

It’s also a unique chance to meet the future of the profession face-to-face — connecting with students, early-career surveyors, and emerging leaders who will carry surveying into the next generation.(Full list of exhibitors here)

Program Schedule

Alongside the exhibition, the Expo program offers surveyors a day-by-day lineup packed with insights — from regulatory updates and workforce discussions to pioneering talks on AI and quantum innovation.

Monday, November 3

• Canadian Geomatics and Geospatial Advisory Forum (2:00 pm)
  A national dialogue on workforce development and education. Explore how training, recognition, and post-secondary programs can adapt to evolving needs in AI, UAVs, remote sensing, and digital twins.

Tuesday, November 4

• Keynote: Bryn Fosburgh, VP Trimble – AI’s Impact in BIM & Geospatial (9:00 am)
  Fosburgh explores how AI is transforming surveying, BIM, and geospatial practice — from automating data capture to reshaping workflows in construction, infrastructure, and urban planning.
• Brian Munday (ALSA) – Goodbye Land Surveyors Act! Goodbye Articling! Hello… (11:45 am)
  Discover how Alberta’s new Professional Governance Act and registration changes will reshape the path to becoming an Alberta Land Surveyor.
• Chris de Haan (ACLS) – Navigating Bill C-5: Federal Licensure, Labour Mobility, and the Future of Canada’s Surveying Workforce (1:15 pm)
  Hear how federal licensure and mobility reforms will impact surveyors nationwide, with implications for workforce supply and professional standards.
• Geomatics Through Time: A Fireside Chat (2:15 pm)
  A rare cross-generational conversation featuring Charlie Trimble and Bryn Fosburgh, moderated by Jonathan Murphy (GoGeomatics Canada). The chat reflects on where surveying has come from, where it stands today, and where it’s headed — including the role of AI and workforce development.
• Carina Butterworth (SAIT) – The State of Geomatics Education and Recruitment (3:15 pm)
  An honest look at declining enrolments, program closures, and the innovative ways institutions are trying to attract and prepare the next generation of surveyors.
• Keynote: Charlie Trimble – Stories That Shaped the Geospatial World (4:30 pm)
  Trimble shares vignettes from his early years, revisiting moments that shaped both GPS and the geospatial foundation of our daily lives.

Immediately following, a Calgary White Hat Ceremony will honour Charlie, leading directly into the networking reception.

Wednesday, November 5

• Keynote: Gavin Schrock – Are You Ready for Quantum Surveying? (9:00 am)
  Explore how quantum sensing techniques — already moving from theory to practice — could revolutionize surveying and geomatics in the near future.
• Gavin Schrock – The Role of Surveying Throughout Infrastructure Life Cycles (2:45 pm)
  Surveying’s role extends beyond measurement. From reality capture to digital twins, BIM, VDC, and 4D construction, this session examines how surveyors can become curators of spatial data, QA/QC experts, and leaders in multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.

From AI and workforce transitions to licensure reform and quantum sensing, GoGeomatics Expo 2025 is built to put surveyors at the center of the conversation about the future of the profession.

Secure your spot today and take your place at the center of Canada’s surveying conversation. Register now

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