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GeoDays 2019

Feb. 22 to 25, 2019

Canadian Geomatics Engineering Conference

Join us on Feb. 23, 2019 for the first-ever Canadian Geomatics Engineering Conference. The University of Calgary will welcome academic, industry and student leaders as they gather together, exchange ideas and collaborate on the future of the Geomatics profession.

Hosted by the Department of Geomatics Engineering at the Schulich School of Engineering, this national gathering is just the beginning of a great opportunity. We hope to spearhead what will become an annual event that will connect us and move the profession of Geomatics forward.

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Keynote speakers

Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019 | 8:15 a.m. | ENC 070

 

Dr. Jon Salter, PhD

Associate Director of Education and Research, Esri Canada

Jon joined Esri Canada in 2019 as Associate Director of Education and Research. He has over 20 years of GIS research and consulting experience, applying it to forestry, multiple objective landscape planning, and urban planning and design. Jon completed his PhD at UBC's Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability on community-scale energy planning. Before joining Esri Canada he was a senior researcher at UBC's School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, managing an urban planning and design lab that explores interactions between energy, greenhouse gas emissions, and the built environment. Unifying themes in Jon's research include the use of GIS, 3D visualization and scenario planning to explore sustainable futures.

Dr. Georgia Fotopoulos, PhD

Professor of Geological Sciences and Engineering, Queen’s University

Georgia Fotopoulos, PhD, P.Eng. is a professor in the Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering at Queen's University, Canada. Her research interests focus on satellite and physical geodesy, height systems, surveying and remote sensing applications using multi-platform observational systems. She received her PhD from the University of Calgary in the Department of Geomatics Engineering and has served as a professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Toronto and the Geosciences Department at the University of Texas at Dallas. Over the passed two decades Dr. Fotopoulos has been involved in undergraduate and graduate level teaching of various Geomatics engineering topics for science and engineering applications. She is a registered professional engineer and a member of the PEO Equity and Diversity Committee. Dr. Fotopoulos is the Canadian national correspondent for the International Association of Geodesy.


Geomatics Engineering Programs in Canada: Past, Present and Future

Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019 | 9:00 a.m. | ENC 070

 

Representatives from each university will present on their undergraduate and graduate programs. This is an opportunity to share best practices, showcase success stories, foster industry collaborations and more.


    The Geomatics Engineering Profession in Canada

    Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019 | 10:10 a.m. | ENC 070

     

    Hear from leaders in industry and academia about how to boost enrollment in geomatics engineering and raise awareness of the varied career opportunities. Join the discussion, as we address the biggest challenges facing our profession today.

    Panel members

    Dr. Chris Goodall, PhD, Managing Director, TDK InvenSense

    Sandy Kennedy, Vice President of Innovation, Hexagon Positioning Intelligence

    Marie Robidoux, Registrar, Canadian Board of Examiners for Professional Surveyors

    Dr. Yang Gao, PhD, Professor of Geomatics Engineering, University of Calgary

    Dr. Sameh Nassar, PhD, Instructor, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

     

    Lunch to follow
     


    Post-Secondary Institution Fair

    Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019 | 12:30 p.m. | ENC 070

     

    Tour the booths of Canada's Geomatics programs. Speak with colleagues from across the nation.

    Other GeoDays 2019 Events

    National Geomatics Competition

    Feb. 23, 2019 | 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

    Engage with our student-led consulting engineering competition. In its second year, this event gives undergraduate Geomatics students the chance to put their skills to the test with a timed problem-solving challenge. 

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    Geomathon

    Feb. 23, 2019 | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

    A day of hacking, designing and innovating for geospatial-related graduate students. Organized by the Geomatics Graduate Group (G^3), Geomathon takes collaboration to the next level. 

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    Geomatics Exposition

    Feb. 25, 2019 | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

    Check out our student-led career fair showcasing the many careers and evolving technologies in Geomatics. Hosted by the Geomatics Engineering Students Society (GESS), this is an excellent opportunity to connect with geomatics students and inspire the future of the industry.

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    National Geomatics Competition Awards Gala

    Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019

    Where: Red & White Club
    (1833 Crowchild Trail NW)
    When: 5 pm (dinner at 6:30 pm) 
    Cost: $50 per person ($30 for students/$20 for GESS members)

    Keynote by Ivan Maddox

    Executive Vice President Commercial Solutions, Intermap Technologies

    Mr. Maddox is a Surveying Engineer (University of Calgary, class of ’96) who has over 20 years of experience transforming geospatial information into solutions. 

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    Industry panel

    Challenger Geomatics Ltd.
    McElhanney Surveying and Mapping
    NovAtel
    Professional Surveyors Canada
    Stantec 
    Trimble
    WSP