Pacific Islands GIS&RS User Conference 2009

02 November 2009, 7:21pm

1 - 4 December 2009

USP Lower Campus, Faculty of Islands and Oceans, University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji

Introduction

Since the first Pacific GIS&RS Conference in 1999, this annual event has attracted a lot of participants from as far as the Americas to the sunny islands most of us call home. Each year the range of GIS&RS technologies presented cover an array of applications including the management of resources of the small island Pacific nations. Shallow water bathymetry derived from satellite imagery, forest function maps to identify areas for to be protected, areas identified for developments in flood zones are some of the applications where the development of GIS&RS in the region have been applied in various sectors. As with previous conferences, there are no fees levied for those wishing to attend. Donations however are graciously accepted. This years theme is GIS&RS:The Pacific Way Forward

Conference Dates:

Dec 1- 3, 2009
Dec 4, Proposing to run 3-4 small workshops. More details to be available soon.

Important Dates
13 November - Deadline for presentation titles
13 November - Deadline for sponsorship confirmation and logo to be included on the banner
20 November - Deadline for abstracts
27 November - Closing online registration

Note that online registration closes on Friday 27th November. But you can also walk into register during the conference.

Registration, Flights, Accommodation and other Information

Please see Registration link below.

Conference Centre

USP Lower Campus, Faculty of Islands and Oceans, University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji

Download the Conference Brochure

Conference information and registration link

Geo: International