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BCS announces Mapping 2007

The British Cartographic Society (BCS) has announced a totally new concept, brand and structure for its 44th Annual Symposium - Mapping 2007: Putting the pieces together.

This three-day residential conference will be held from 06 to 08 September at Chester University. Designed to combine topical presentations from industry experts with short, interactive workshops Mapping 2007: Putting the pieces together is a must attend for those with a professional or personal interest in mapmaking and its future development.

Mapping 2007: Putting the pieces together will be preceded by the May Curators' Workshop and will co-host 'An introduction to better mapmaking' a one day cartographic workshop.

Mapping 2007: Putting the pieces together has an impressive line up of industry experts who will give inspirational presentations on a diverse range of map related topics including representatives from the Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland, The GeoInformation Group, NAVTEQ and Scottish Natural Heritage. Vanessa Lawrence, Director General and Chief Executive of Ordnance Survey will deliver the Helen Wallis keynote presentation on Friday 7th September, 'Unleashing Value Through GIS'.

'The fundamental importance of the art and science of mapmaking should not be overlooked in our increasingly technology driven world' commented Vanessa Lawrence. 'It is therefore essential that GI professionals have the skills, knowledge and support, delivered by events such as this, to ensure continued excellence in mapmaking.'

In addition to the full programme of presentations delegates can also choose from a range of hands-on workshops. Topics include:
'Mapping for publication', 'The craft and science of generalisation', 'A beginners guide to creating thematic maps' and 'A hands on GPS tutorial for GIS Data Capture'. Mapping 2007: Putting the pieces together will also include all the favourite elements from four decades' worth of symposiums; the Map Curators' Workshop, special interest groups, commercial exhibition, gala dinner and awards ceremony.

'As a nation we have a rich history of map making that has a deserved worldwide reputation for quality,' said Mary Spence, who was awarded an MBE for her contribution to mapmaking, and is currently President of the British Cartographic Society. 'This event is designed to give attendees the opportunity to learn about future developments and trends in the mapping, debate the challenges facing cartography, gain practical experience and get involved with a friendly society that is committed to better mapmaking.'

As part of the Association for Geographic Information (AGI) Continuing Professional Development Programme (CPD) and the Royal Geographical Society with IBG (RGS-IBG) Chartered Geographer scheme delegates at Mapping 2007: Putting the pieces togther will be able to use their attendance as part of their annual training objective.


For more information visit:

www.cartography.org.uk/Pages/mapping_200…


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