19 May 2008, 5:14pm
Centre for Geospatial Science, University of Nottingham will be hosting
an Open Source Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo) UK event on 17 June 2008.
Details of OSGeo at http://www.osgeo.org/
The key aims of this event are:
1. To help more people and organisations in UK discover the opportunity
of open source geospatial tools
2. To provide a starting point for those who are new to Open Source
Geospatial software development
3. Discussion and promotion of Open Source Geospatial Software
Time and Venue Details below:
OSGeo Presentation and networking event
17th June 2008 (Tuesday) 3:00 - 4:00pm
Venue:
A48 Lecture Theatre,
Sir Clive Granger Building,
University Park,
University of Nottingham
If you wish to attend please send an email to me. All are welcome.
Dr Suchith Anand
Centre for Geospatial Science
Sir Clive Granger Building
University of Nottingham
Tel: (0)115 846 8408

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