GIS Conference and Events in Canada
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Attending a geomatics event or professional conference is a great way to keep update about what is currently happening in the Geomatics industry and also an opportunity to have a good time while networking and mingling with others.
Many organizations across Canada offer great conferences and events, so the Conference and Events section provides free information about the various GIS related conferences, events, workshops, training and webinars that are available to or could be of related interest to other Canadians.
Some upcoming geomatics related conference and events in Canada include ...
GIS Appreciation Day
Unlike the traditional GIS day that takes place every year, during Geography Week and used to help promote GIS and geographic education, GIS Appreciation Day would be celebrated more via social media as a fun way to promote GIS, cartography and maps.
We are very active on social media and plan to participate, and hope that you will join us on March 2nd by using the hashtag #GISAppreciationDay with all your social media postings on Twitter, FaceBook, Instagram and Google+. Also do not forget to include lots of great maps, geospatial info, funny GIS memes, videos and various GIS related images
2015 GIS in Education and Research Conference
The GIS in Education and Research Conference was primarily aimed at sharing the research findings from all areas of GIS applications while fostering networking among students, professors and teachers from universities, colleges, and schools all across Canada.
Digital Earth 2015 in Halifax
Digital Earth in Halifax explored a wide variety of geographic related theories, technologies, applications and achievements focused around planetary sciences, information technology, computer sciences, social sciences and big data. It was packed with multiple presenters from all over the world, here is a summary of it with photos & videos.
Explore The Power of Maps – Geography Awareness Week
Geography Awareness Week (GeoWeek) is celebrated every third week of November.
Celebrate and explore the power of maps November 15 - 21, 2015. Spatial thinking through maps is one of the most important skills that students can develop as they learn geography, Earth and environmental sciences, and so much more.
Submit your Geomatics Conference or Event
Our Canadian Geomatics Conference and Events section was designed to help provide people with a central place to obtain information about the various GIS & Geomatics related conferences, events, workshops, training and webinars that are held in Canada.
We have now added the ability for people to add / edit their geomatics event information themselves instead of waiting for us to publish it. Find out more by ...
GIS Conference and Events
Attending professional GIS conferences or geomatics related events is always a great way to stay current with what is happening in the geomatics industry and provides amble opportunity to enjoy a good time while networking and mingling with others in the geomatics sector.
Our events section includes a variety events related to GIS, remote sensing, surveying, cartography, geography and all other geomatics disciplines (and from British Columbia to Newfoundland).
Listed here is information about upcoming GIS conferences, events and webinars in Canada
Geomatics Atlantic 2013 Photos
Geomatics Atlantic is a regional conference that switches between the Atlantic Provinces every year allowing the different geomatics related professional organizations to take turns hosting the event. This year the event was held in Saint John, New Brunswick and hosted by the Canadian Institute of Geomatics (CIG) New Brunswick chapter.
Here is a brief overview and photo slide show of the event ...
International Women’s Day March 8th: Issues & Leadership in the Canadian Geomatics Community
GoGeomatics Canada is focusing on women in the Canadian geomatics community during the month of March. In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8th GoGeomatics Magazine will feature interviews and articles by women about women in our field. Some contributors from last year will be coming back to share their thoughts on current issues relating to employment and leadership in geomatics, as well many new voices will be heard.
By sharing various stories and points of views from women in the Canadian geomatics community GoGeomatics aims to show that they are present and well accounted for in all areas of our society especially in the technical fields. As well by talking to women who are leaders in geomatics we let the world know that women in Canada are taking on challenges and issues of great importance.