THIRD ANNUAL LIDAR TECHNOLOGIES WORKSHOP
When: August 22–23, 2013
The LiDAR Technologies Workshop series in Cairns is emerging as Australia's premier annual LiDAR event, with two previous annual events each drawing in excess of 100 delegates. This is the Surveying and Spatial Science Institute’s first national event focused exclusively on LiDAR. This event was initiated by and is co-hosted by the Far North GIS Users Group (www.fungis.org).
Cairns, Queensland – August 22-23 2013
Overview:
The LiDAR Technologies Workshop series in Cairns is emerging as Australia's premier annual LiDAR event, with two previous annual events each drawing in excess of 100 delegates. This is the Surveying and Spatial Science Institute’s first national event focused exclusively on LiDAR. This event was initiated by and is co-hosted by the Far North GIS Users Group (www.fungis.org).
Keynote speakers for the event include:
- Lewis Graham - Director, LiDAR Division, American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (USA)
- Jorg Hacker - Lead Researcher, Airborne Research Australia (Australia)
- Senator Jan McLucas, Minister for Human Services, Australian Government (Australia)
Other speakers include:
- Scott Carpenter - Development Lead, ROAMES Group, Ergon Energy Ltd (Australia)
- Martin Isenburg - Owner rapidlasso and author of LasTools, .LAZ format & Pulsewaves (Germany)
- Ramesh Sridharan, Chief Technical Officer, Virtual Geomatics (USA)
Register now for your chance to win in over $1000 of prizes, including a high-end 10" Android tablet PC, complete with GPS and loaded with mapping software!
Innovation:
LiDAR Technologies 2013 promises even greater access to detailed information on airborne and bathymetry LiDAR with an increased emphasis on mobile mapping. Access cutting edge understanding of the latest in LiDAR technology hardware, data fusion, processing tools and learn more about LiDAR projects of national significance. Learn more first hand from industry experts regarding industry changes and developments.
Exhibition:
An international exhibition from vendors of the latest data processing tools, complementary sensor manufacturers and survey services companies will complement the workshop.
Workshops:
Delegates have the option to attend workshops presented by industry leaders. These are aimed at providing new users, project and asset managers, surveyors and potential purchasers of software and equipment with an understanding of the basic principles and fundamental benefits associated with specific LiDAR technologies.
Workshops are hosted by exhibiting companies and held alongside the LiDAR Technologies Workshop. Delegates that are registered for the conference are able to attend associated workshops free of charge.
Networking:
Included in workshop registration is networking drinks and dinner on Day One and closing drinks and canapes on Day Two. This workshop represents outstanding value for money and provides delegates with the opportunity to develop and grow their network of LiDAR peers. Plan to stay until the closing ceremony to be in the draw to win in over $1000 of prizes.
Get more information, the full workshop program and register online at http://tiny.cc/lidar2013