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September 2008

2-3 September. BGS's HQ Office - Keyworth

2nd International GSI3D Meeting
FREE REGISTRATION before 1st August This 2-day meeting will include: Examples of scientific, applied and survey usage of GSI3D with opportunities to meet modellers, users and developers and exchange experiences and ideas. Fifteen presentations, poster displays plus a demonstration of the software and a tour of the BGS 3D Visualisation Facility Speakers include BGS staff and invited speakers from: Colorado School of Mines (Golden, USA), Environment Agency of England and Wales, Universities of Birmingham and Brighton (UK), OOWV (Brake, Germany), INSIGHT GmbH (Cologne, Germany), EUCENTRE (Pavia, Italy) Poster presentations are invited from all participants. Please follow the link below for guidance. Who should attend: Professionals, academics and students in the fields of geology, hydrogeology, engineering geology, geophysics, environmental science, soil science, archaeology and 3D modelling.
Details: http://www.bgs.ac.uk/science/3Dmodelling…

 

3-6 September . Harben House, Newport Pagnel, Nr Milton Keynes

Mapping 2008 - Making the most of Maps
The British Cartographic Society is hosting its annual symposium Mapping 2008 Why Attend? Learn about future developments and trends in the UK mapping industry Debate the challenges facing cartography and explore the possible solutions Gain practical experience with interactive workshops led by industry experts Become involved with a friendly society that is committed to better mapping
Details: www.cartography.org.uk/default.asp?conte…

 

7 - 9 September. Baska, Croatia

GNSS Vulnerabiliteis And Solutions 2008 Conference
Following the success of the Baška GNSS 2007 Workshop, The Royal Institute of Navigation, London, UK, and the Institute of Engineering Surveying and Space Geodesy, University of Nottingham, UK have a pleasure in inviting you to participate to the 1st GNSS Vulnerabilities and Solutions Conference Tel: +385 91 488 2222 E-mail: renato.filjar@yahoo.co.uk
Details: www.rin.org.uk

 

15 - 18 September. Cardiff United Kingdom

SPIE Europe Security & Defence 2008
SPIE Europe Remote Sensing 2008
Details: www.SPIE.org

 

8-11 September . Kathmandu, Nepal

10th International Symposium on High Mountain Remote Sensing Cartography
The subject of High Mountain Remote Sensing Cartography is not new to the Himalayan region. In 1992 when the second symposium on High Mountain Remote Sensing Cartography (HMRSC II) was held in Beijing and Lhasa, the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) hosted the oral presentation in Kathmandu. But this will be the first time HMRSC will be held in the southern part of the Himalayas in Nepal. Read more at
Details: menris.icimod.net/HMRSC-X/index.html

 

8 -10 September. Budapest, Hungary

Canalys Navigation Forum
The Canalys Navigation Forum, now a global entity, is the largest gathering of senior decision-makers affecting the future of the mobile navigation sector. If you consider yourself to be part of this community you need to choose the appropriate events to attend. If you are still wondering why you should attend, here are a few good reasons: Insight Hear from the benchmark analysts for the industry, on the critical issues that will determine success and failure in the market Understand the differences in market development scenarios by global region Gain perspective on topical market issues from leading market players Take the opportunity to question your peers in the industry on your subjects of interest Promote Increase awareness of your company and its products through sponsorship of the event Gain access to the high quality press that will be in attendance Use as a place to announce new products and services Network Meet with existing business partners in a convivial atmosphere for building relationships Make new contacts with potential clients or partners Use as a focal point for business development activity, and decision-making meetings Mix with the key channel players and financial analysts that will be assessing the opportunity that mobile navigation offers.
Details: http://emea.canalysnavigationforum.com/p…

 

9 -10 September. Verona, Italy,

International Seminar on State and Public Land Management in Verona
The seminar is organised by FIG Commission 7 (Cadastre & Land Management) and the Consiglio Nazionale Geometri (CNG), in co-operation with FIG Commission 9 (Valuation & Management of Real Estate) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations’ (FAO) Land Tenure and Management Unit. The major goal of the seminar is to share experience and discuss policy options and practices in relation to state and public sector land management, including between land managers, policy advisers and decision makers and their professional advisers, and the civil society organisations working in these areas. The seminar will help raise global awareness of problems associated with state/public land and its management, improve knowledge of good practices in this area, and encourage these to be increasingly addressed in new development initiatives.
Details: www.fig.net/commission7

 

11 - 15 September. Verona, Italy,

Commission 7 Annual Meeting and International Workshop on “Land Administration – Impact of Big Construction Works on Territory”.
Registration by 7 July Commission 7 deals with land administration ('the process of determining, recording, and disseminating information about the ownership, value and use of land when implementing land management policies', ref. UNECE Land Administration Guidelines 1996). 'Ownership' should be seen as a broad concept of land tenure within various jurisdictions (statutory, customary, informal etc.). 'Land' includes constructions at subsurface level, ground level and above land level (e.g. buildings). Furthermore Commission 7 deals with land management, that is the implementation of land policy, by a wide range of land policy instruments (e.g. land reform, land consolidation, land markets, land taxation, marine resource management etc.).
Details: www.fig.net/commission7

 

11 - 12 September. Amsterdam, Netherlands,

Incident Management Summit
Taking place over two days in September, the 2008 Summit provides a unique platform that will bring together some of the world's foremost geo-spatial experts, high ranking public sector delegates representing governmental agencies from across the whole of Europe and globally- trusted solution providers who will be on-site and avaliable to offer cutting edge technology designed specifically for this arena. With the event focus dedicated to knowledge progression and business connectivity, full opportunity will be provided to ensure interaction at every level with issue-targeted networking streams, sponsor-hosted dining and a magnificent Gala Dinner on the first evening of the event which will encourage attendees to exchange views and compare experiences in a relaxed and friendly environment. The Incident Management Summit will run two parallel sessions focused on the critical areas of “Innovation” and “Policy”, both of which will be chaired by renowned academics who are widely regarded as experts in their fields. Delegate invitations include: Incident Management Network Membership, hospitality and full delegate status with an 'all areas' 2 day Conference pass, access to all interactive streams and sponsors hosting options including Gala Dinner and full page profile in the Summit guide. Delegate qualification Due to the high-level interaction at the core of the Incident Management Summit, this invitation is only open to those who are decision makers and senior influencers. Please note: Places are limited and subject to specific qualification criteria. In order to secure your place at the event, please go to the 'Pre-registration' section, complete the on-line application form and the Delegate Director will contact you.
Details: www.imsummit.org/joomla/index.php?option…

 

15 - 17 September. Corwall Campus, University of Exeter

RSPSoc Annual Conference 2008
Details: www.rspsoc.org

 

15 - 18 September. Raffles Convention Centre, Singapore, Asia

GIS Defence Asia-Pacific
Geospatial Defence Asia-Pacific will bring Asia’s Ministries of Defence and other governmental organisations together with international counterparts to focus on the increasing use of geospatial information in defence. A strong and highly researched programme will deliver presentations and specific case studies to share strategies to help you overcome the challenges in: Maximising tactical and operational use of data in the battle space Increasing collaboration and interoperability of your unit, battalion or armed forces Developing capacity for defence’s mitigation and response to natural disasters and security threats Use of innovative technologies in remote sensing, analysis and propagation of data Transforming the utilisation of geospatial intelligence for the 21st Century Command and control (C2), Defence mapping organisations, Base operations and facility management, Force protection and security, Environmental security and resource, management, Health and hygiene, Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems, Logistics, Military engineering, Mine clearance and mapping, Mission Planning, Peacekeeping operations, Modeling, simulation, and training, Terrain analysis, Visualisation, Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high explosive (CBRNE) incident planning and response, What extra features should you look out for at GIS Defence Asia-Pacific? Don’t miss: The Interoperability Focus Day on 15th September! This focus day will explore the collaboration and interoperability initiatives currently being developed within defence organisations across the world. Learn about: The advantages of sharing data between Defence custodians Facilitating transfer and integration of military and civilian geospatial information to facilitate response What are the opportunities and potential enabled by the adoption of universal standards Commercial vs. open source platforms to provide the cutting-edge technology required to facilitate interoperability of data Specific international case studies exploring interoperability initiatives Numbers for the interoperability day are limited – book now to guarantee your place amongst the leaders in the geospatial defence community!
Details: www.gisdefence.com.sg

 

15 - 18 September. Porec, Croatia

VIIIth International Scientific and Technical Conference
"From imagery to map: digital photogrammetric technologies" This conference has evolved from the tradition of the PHOTOMOD User Conferences, which have become noteworthy events on the GIS calendar in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States as well as obtaining recognition worldwide. The Conference is a combination of activities in the form of sessions, seminars, workshops and appointments covering up-to-date photogrammetric and remote sensing technologies. It is an area for discussing, getting knowledge and sharing experience in the field of the mentioned themes. The Conference is the perfect opportunity to learn the latest news about airborne and space digital sensors, remote sensing data, software developments.
Details: www.racurs.ru/Croatia2008

 

16-19 September . Savannah, GA, U.S.A

ION GNSS 2008

Details: www.ion.org

 

16 - 18 September. Sterling, Virginia, USA

Overwatch Geospatial Systems will offer Feature Analyst®, LIDAR Analyst® and Urban Analyst™ software training classes
The annual Overwatch Geospatial Training Days provides a flexible and comprehensive suite of half-day software training classes on the latest advances in 2D and 3D feature extraction. Training classes will include beginner and advanced level instruction on Feature Analyst and LIDAR Analyst workflows supporting geospatial data production. Urban Analyst classes will provide basic and advanced instruction on the use of 3D data for terrain and cultural feature data for visualization and the collection of GEOINT. Email mlee@overwatch.textron.com for more information or to sign up.
Details: www.vls.overwatch.com/topics/trainingday…

 

17 - 19 September. Strasbourg. Germany

European Surveyors Congress 2008
France's professional body for chartered surveyors, the Ordre des géomètres-experts, has decided to give its next conference a European dimension by holding it in Strasbourg. The conference is being organised in partnership with the two European surveyor organisations, the CLGE (Council of European Geodetic Surveyors) and GE (Geometer Europas, of which the OGE is currently chair). The main aim of this European conference is to raise awareness of the surveying profession and increase its exposure among the various European institutions and EU consumers generally, both in France and across Europe. The role of surveyors in the European Economy and Society contact@geometre-strasbourg2008.eu
Details: www.geometre-strasbourg2008.eu

 

17 - 19 September. Noida, New Delhi, India

GEO India 2008
GEO India This event will cover all aspects of petroleum geoscience with a highly technical conference programme, a comprehensive workshop programme and an exhibition of international significance showcasing latest technologies. Conference and workshops The GEO India 2008 conference theme is: Investing in Geoscience to Secure the Future The abstracts deadline for the technical conference is: 16th February 2008 Full Abstracts Submittal Instructions at: www.geo-india.com A number of pre/post conference short courses and workshops will be organised. These will provide an opportunity for presentations that need considerably more time and or field trips that cannot be accommodated in the regular conference programme. Message from the Conference Organisers APG and AAPG are delighted to be able to announce GEO India 2008. Mr Dinesh Kumar Pande Director (Exploration) Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd, India
Details: www.geo-india.com

 

18 September. Elphinstone Hall, University of Aberdeen, King’s College

Innovate with Aberdeen
Innovate with Aberdeen is an occasion for businesses throughout Scotland to learn more about the University's near to market technologies, Centres of Excellence and collaborative opportunities in science and policy-forming research. Innovate is an afternoon and evening of exhibitions, talks and ‘meet the expert’ sessions. It’s an exceptional opportunity for companies and organisations to find out how they can engage with the University across a wide range of knowledge transfer activities. Visitors are invited to attend Innovate’s evening Keynote Session and Question Time with Dr James Smith, Chairman of Shell UK and Professor Alex Kemp from the University of Aberdeen. Dr Smith will discuss Shell’s latest Energy scenarios, looking at the world in the next half century and linking the uncertainties we hold about the future to the decisions we make today. Professor Alex Kemp will discuss the many factors affecting the global oil and gas economy.
Details: www.abdn.ac.uk/r&i/

 

22 - 24 September. Zadar, Croatia

First International Conference on Remote Sensing Techniques in Disaster
The subject is a high-priority topic in the Mediterranean region. Risk reduction using remote sensing techniques may be very helpful in various applications. Identification of relevant space-based and airborne information for Disaster Management Support and Emergency Response is a major issue. The First Announcement can be accessed on the website: http://www.earsel.geosat.hr Deadline for submission of abstracts is 31 December 2007. For further info: Prof. Marinko Oluic, Zagreb - e-mail: geo-sat@zg.htnet.hr or secretariat@earsel.org
Details: www.earsel.geosat.hr

 

22-26 September. Hilton Bath City Hotel, Bath, United Kingdom

CARIS 2008 - Make A Spatial Connection
12th International User Group Conference and Educational Sessions Nowhere else will you encounter so many CARIS users, learn how they are applying the software, talk with industry leaders and hear the latest advancements from CARIS. Extend your learning experience by registering for one of the six Educational Sessions. CARIS 2008 recognizes that it is only when people, data and systems simultaneously connect that we can achieve the interoperability upon which spatial data infrastructures will succeed. CARIS 2008 will be of specific interest to those working in the areas of Geospatial Standards, Land Information Management, Hydrographic Survey Operations, Electronic Charting, Ports and Waterways and Law of the Sea
Details: www.caris.com/caris2008

 

23-25 September. Holiday Inn, Bridgefoot, Stratford Upon Avon, CV37 6YR

AGI GeoCommunity '08
Shaping a Changing World Information: For more than a decade the AGI Conference and Exhibition has been the centre-piece of the GI professional's year and the flagship event for the AGI. As the usage of GIS has spread through Central and Local Government to Utilities, Infrastructure, Insurance, Marketing, Retail and broader Business Intelligence, the conference has grown to the largest and broadest ranging GI event in the UK. As a format introduced in 2007, AGI GeoCommunity '08 will be a residential conference designed to bring together practitioners, academics, policy makers and suppliers with thought leaders from the UK and overseas. The conference will provide an opportunity for its participants to learn from their peers, train and debate policy and technology issues, plus build relationships through networking.
Details: www.agi.org.uk/bfora/systems/xmlviewer/d…

 

24-25 September. Holiday Inn, Stratford-upon-Avon, UK

AGI GeoCommunity 08
As a format introduced in 2007, AGI GeoCommunity '08 will be a residential conference designed to bring together practitioners, academics, policy makers and suppliers with thought leaders from the UK and overseas. The conference will provide an opportunity for its participants to learn from their peers, train and debate policy and technology issues, plus build relationships through networking. The theme of the conference will be 'Shaping a Changing World'. AGI GeoCommunity '08 takes the success of 2007 and plans to build on that.
Details: www.agi.org.uk

 

29 September - 3 October. Cape Town, South Africa

Free and Open Source Geospatial 2008 (FOSS4G 2008)
FOSS4G is presented annually by the Open Source Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo) and in 2007 gathered 700 developers and users of open source geospatial software as well as managers and decision makers from around the world to discuss new directions, exciting implementations, and growing business opportunities in the field of open source geospatial software. Incorporation of GISSA 2008 this year opens FOSS4G to a wider field of GIS practitioners and decision makers. GISSA is the GeoInformation Society of South Africa and we want all players from South Africa to join their peers from around the world at this international event. Come and present your work, learn about Open Source GIS and participate in the FOSS-Proprietary debate. South Africa\'s recent adoption of a National Open Source Policy in Government and the introduction of GIS into our school syllabus this year make FOSS4G an especially important conference for South Africa and other countries in a similar position. Major features include Hands-on Workshops and Labs, Presentations and Academic Papers, a live Demo Theatre, large exhibition hall, Outreach activities, Technical visits and a great social programme including a gala dinner at Moyo in Stellenbosch. Register or submit an Abstract or Workshop Proposal. This year there will be an Academic Track in addition to non-peer-reviewed presentations, catering for a wide range of topics. Autodesk and Google have already come on board as sponsors. If your organisation is interested in supporting the conference or exhibiting, please download the Prospectus from the website.
Details: www.foss4g2008.org/index.php

 

29 - September-1 October. Darwin, Australia

14th Australasian Remote Sensing & Photogrammetry Conference
Tel: +61 407 271 357 E-mail: info@14arspc.com
Details: www.14arspc.com

 

29 - 30 September. St. Anne’s College, Oxford University

GeoImaging User Group by Infoterra Ltd
As Infoterra is the sole distributor for ERDAS imaging software across the UK and Ireland, the conference will include ERDAS product development updates and on-site training, as well as new software demonstrations and industry specific case study presentations. Also the conference will feature speakers from the military, oil and gas, central government, environmental and commercial arenas, together with application focused breakout sessions and workshops. Register before June 30th and receive a special early bird rate of £65.00pp, which includes a full 2-day conference pass, all meals and overnight accommodation. After this date the standard rate of £100pp will apply. For more information or to register for this event please email the conference organiser sharon.dean@infoterra-global.com or on 0116 2732350

 

29 September . The Commonwealth Society, LONDON

Key Policy Seminar on Heritage
EARLYBIRD PRICE FOR BOOKINGS BEFORE 29 AUGUST HOW DO WE ACHIEVE GREATEST ECONOMIC BENEFIT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY FROM OUR URBAN, RURAL AND COASTAL HERITAGE? Issues How do we ensure that our cultural heritage can provide maximum economic, social and environmental benefit? How can heritage best contribute to most successful economic regeneration and tourism? How can the Heritage Protection Bill best contribute to identifying, protecting and managing our heritage? How can the Maritime and Coastal protection Bill best contribute to identifying, protecting and managing our marine and coastal heritage? How can we ensure that the planning aspects of implementing both bills are fully compatible? How can local government best excel in the implementation of its new Historic Environment Record duties? How can coastal partnerships and communities have maximum roles in managing our coastal and maritime heritage? How can the role of Heritage Champions be made most effective? Where can we hope to be in ten years time?
Details: www.cppseminars.org.uk

 

30 - 2 October 2008. Bremen, Germany

Intergeo 2008
Details: www.intergeo.de

 

30 September – 2 October. Oxford, UK

FLOODrisk 2008
Authors should submit a one page abstract, in UK English, by 14 January 2008. Conference Topics: Flood Risk Analysis, Flood Risk Management, Decision Support, Real cases
Details: www.floodrisk2008.net

 

30 September – 3 October . Belgium

NAT SEC 2008 -The Premier National Security and Counter Terrorism Conference
In an uncertain and increasingly unpredictable security landscape, the importance of acting early to terrorist threats and attacks is paramount. NAT SEC 08 will bring together these agencies and organizations that work on the multiple aspects of National Security including counter-terrorism and will look at how they are transforming in order to cope with changing threat scenarios throughout Europe. The conference will focus upon the following major themes Inter-agency collaboration Threat Detection Threat Prevention Threat Response. To Register: 1 – Call us on +44 (0) 20 7368 9465 2- Email us on enquire@wbr.co.uk
Details: www.natseceurope.com

 

30 September - 4 October 2008. CNR, National Research Council, Rome, Italy

1st EARSeL International Workshop on "Advances in Remote Sensing for
The workshop is organised by the Institute of Methodologies for Environmental Analysis and the Institute for Architectural and Archaeological Heritage of National Research Council, in collaboration with the Earth and Environmental Department and the Cultural Heritage Department of National Research Council, Topics: Aerial archaeology: from the historical photographs to multispectral and hyperspectral imagery Active airborne sensors (lidar, SAR): data processing issues and applications Satellite imagery for archaeology: data processing methods and study cases Sub-surface reconstruction based on GPR, magnetic and electrical tomography for the archaeological research Inverse problems related to sub-surface sensing Integration of space/air borne and ground remote sensing techniques for archaeology and cultural heritage 3D visualization and Virtual reconstruction of landscape and sites Landscape archaeology and palaeo-environmental studies based on Remote sensing, GIS and ICT Management of cultural and natural heritage: Remote Sensing, GIS and ICT based applications Rescue archeology International Archaeological missions as outstanding 'laboratories' of archaeological science Integration of remote sensing and ground truth
Details: www.ibam.cnr.it/earsel/workshop/Workshop…