Topic: Health GIS: STAR (Spatial Thinking in Applied Research) a GIS Day (Nov. 20) Event

As part of Geography Awareness Week, we are excited to invite you to participate in our virtual Health GIS Day celebration on Wednesday, November 20th, 2024, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm MST. Hosted by the Geographies of Health and GIS Analysis research group at the O’Brien Institute for Public Health, this free event is open to anyone with an interest in health and/or GIS.

Register here: Health GIS Day 2024 Registration

What to Expect:

Keynote Presentations from Leading Experts

Dr. Rocco Panciera, Geospatial Health Specialist at UNICEF, will share his invaluable insights from a decade of experience in developing geospatial health solutions across 150 countries. Drawing on real-world examples, Dr. Panciera will discuss the unique challenges of using GIS in community health programs - from digital literacy barriers to optimizing health service delivery in remote areas. Join us for this impactful talk to learn how UNICEF leverages geospatial technology to improve health outcomes for the most disadvantaged populations globally.

Dr. Nigel Waters, Professor Emeritus of Geography at the University of Calgary, will present Five Ways We Are Prepared for the Next Pandemic; Five Ways We Are Not; Five Ways GIS Can Help, Again. In this timely talk, Dr. Waters will explore how advancements in GIS can aid in pandemic preparedness, addressing both the progress made since COVID-19 and the ongoing challenges we must tackle.

Lightning Talks, Interactive Discussions and Networking Connect with fellow attendees, participate in engaging discussions, and explore the practical applications of GIS in health. For the full agenda, please refer to the link: Agenda

Looking forward to seeing you virtually at Health GIS Day 2024!

Regards,

The Health GIS Conference Committee

Topic: The Ever-Shifting Landscape: Adapting to Change Using GIS

On April 11, 2024, the British Columbia Chapter of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA BC) will host a one day conference titled:

The Ever-Shifting Landscape: Adapting to Change Using GIS

Topic: Community Pathways Event

https://www.communitytalkscanada.ca

We are hosting small-group discussions in communities across Canada that are most affected by the changing economy, particularly the shift away from oil and gas. Traditional decision-making processes often overlook the needs and interests of fossil fuel workers, Indigenous Peoples, and their communities. Our program aims to cut through the noise by engaging in meaningful discussions and gathering insights specific to each region.

Light food and refreshments will be served.

To eliminate common barriers to participation, we offer:
A $100 honorarium for your time and contributions
Reimbursement for travel expenses, or arranged transportation (available upon request)
Reimbursement for child- or dependent-care as needed.

Topic: GIS Mapping for Solar Energy

Relay Education has a new program, the Green Skills Academy, and registration is open for career and skills training in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Mapping for Solar Energy.

The GIS Mapping for Solar is a 12-week online course where participants will gain 120 hours of education and learn from experts in the field about solar energy mapping, impacts of solar farm developments, participatory mapping techniques, and rooftop solar potential.

This is a free course and a great opportunity for Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, or those with Refugee Status in Canada who are interested in applying their technical GIS skills to solar energy developments. Access to a computer and internet connection can be provided if needed.

You can find more information about this course on our website: https://relayeducation.com/gis-mapping-for-solar-course/

Topic: GIS Day Geographies of Health and GIS Analysis

https://events.ucalgary.ca/obrien/event/417903-health-gis-star-spatial-thinking-in-applied

Please join us virtually on November 16th to celebrate GIS Day from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm MST. This is a free event organized by the Geographies of Health and GIS Analysis research group at the O’Brien Institute of Public Health and is open to anyone with an interest in health and/or GIS.

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Topic: Van Carto Day

Tickets and Event Info

A full day for those keenly interested in the art and science of cartography. The workshop brings together experts and practitioners for one awesome day of presentations about cartographic tips and tricks.

We will probably find a place to enjoy delicious beverages afterwards :)

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Where: Future of Flight in Mukilteo, WA

Topic: 2018 PNWGITA Conference

Tickets and Event Info

The 2018 annual conference for the PNWGITA will be taking place April 23rd & 24th at the Future of Flight in Mukilteo, WA only 30 minutes North of downtown Seattle.

Come to Mukilteo, participate in our sessions and discuss today's hot topics in Geomatics with your peers. We have a phenomenal roster of industry leading speakers that is second to none.

GITA Pacific Northwest represents and supports the Geomatics industry throughout the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, and the states of Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Our inclusive association enables true collaboration; which comes with interacting with your peers from different industries including government, resource, energy among others.

Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00PM

Where: See Map in Link, Vancouver, BC

Topic: Van Carto Day

Tickets and Event Info

A full day for those keenly interested in the art and science of cartography. The workshop will bring together experts and practitioners for one awesome day of presentations about cartographic tips and tricks.

Time: 11:00 AM to 3:00PM

Where: Langara College, new Technology Gallery -2nd floor of T building

Topic: Langara College's Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Day

Langara College will celebrate Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Day on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 from 11:00 AM thru 3:00 PM in the new Technology Gallery -2nd floor of T building.

Langara has a history in the innovative application of technology, data collection, geospatial information visualization, and thought leadership through geographic information system (GIS) technology. GIS Day will include a keynote presentation by the Vancouver Police Department on how the VPD uses its Geodash application for crime prevention.

Time: 7:00 PM

Where: Royal Canadian Legion No. 279, 2205 Commercial Drive (at 6th)

Topic: GoGeomatics Canada Wide Back To School Socials

Please join us in Vancouver for our 4th annual coast to coast free Back to School Socials across Canada this September!

GoGeomatics is inviting new and returning students to kick off the school year with other geomatics professionals at this free networking event.

This is GoGeomatics way of welcoming the newest members of the Canadian geospatial community to the geomatics sector.

Everyone is welcome, from all areas of geomatics - from GIS, to remote sensing, to surveying, to cartography. If you are involved in location technology you are invited.

Share a pint with a great community at the legion, enjoy some free munchies, and have the chance to win prizes.

In this group, you will meet a variety of professionals, students, business owners, entrepreneurs, and recruiters. This is a great way to expand your professional network and help build a stronger sense of community for Canadian Geomatics.

Vancouver 2017 Back to School Social GoGeomatics

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Where: Discovery Centre, 15th floor � 605 Robson Street, corner of Seymour and Robson, Vancouver

Topic: Natural Resources Canada Discovery Centre Science Open House � Vancouver

Come talk to scientists in Canada�s oldest science agency at a Canada 150 Open House. Visitors can check out over ten information booths on volcanoes, minerals in everyday life, paleontology, and ancient tsunamis, all part of these Natural Resources Canada, Geological Survey of Canada scientists� day-to-day work.

Get involved by making your own earthquake, �dig deep� in the augmented reality sand box and peer into petrographic microscopes. They don�t travel by horseback and canoe anymore, but their research continues to lead the world in scientific advancement. 2017 marks two birthdays in one year; Canada150 and Geological Survey of Canada 175th Anniversary

Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

The GSC is Canada�s oldest scientific organization and one of Canada�s first government organizations. In 1842, the Geological Survey of Canada was formed and William Edmond Logan was appointed as the Survey�s first Director on April 14, 1842. Throughout its long history, the GSC has played a leading role in the exploration of Canada.

The History of the Geological Survey of Canada in 175 Objects

Where: Seattle Future of Flight Museum, Mukilteo, Washington

Topic: 16th Annual GITA Conference - Pacific Northwest Chapter

For more information and event agenda, click here.

Where: Hilton Vancouver Metrotown 6083 MacKay Avenue, Burnaby, BC

Topic: Space-Time! Geo-enabling the Internet of Things

What does your house, local store, water system, transit bus and hospital all have in common? They are becoming members of an expanding Internet of Things (IoT): a sensor web of devices connected to one another via the internet to provide real-time data about infrastructure, weather, traffic, customers and services. Join us on February 4th, 2016 for URISA BC's one day seminar entitled Space-Time! Geo-enabling the Internet of Things as we explore how GIS is playing an important role in geo-enabling the synthesis, display and analysis of the IoT's data streams making them useful across a wide range of application areas that include public works, transportation, emergency management, tourism and sustainability.

Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

http://www.urisabc.org/Events/Events/Space-Time!Geo-enablingtheInternetofThings/tabid/140/Default.aspx

Where: Hilton Vancouver Metrotown 6083 MacKay Avenue, Burnaby, BC

Topic: GIS Anywhere, Anytime on Any Device!

On June 4th, 2015, the British Columbia Chapter of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA BC) will host a one day seminar entitled GIS Anywhere, Anytime on Any Device! Join us for an informative and exciting seminar that will explore the direction of geospatial technology as new solutions provide access to spatial information anywhere, via mobile applications, anytime, access whenever it�s needed, and on any device or platform. Topics for this seminar include mobile GIS, the move to HTML5, open standards, cloud, GIS integration and web based editing.

Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

http://www.urisabc.org/Events/Events/GISAnywhere,AnytimeonAnyDevice!/tabid/138/Default.aspx

Where: Mukilteo, WA, USA

Topic: Making $ense of Integration

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GITA Pacific Northwest

Chapter Conference

The 2015 annual conference for PNWGITA will be taking place April 20 & 21 2015 at the Future of Flight in Mukilteo, WA only 30 minutes North of downtown Seattle.

Come to Mukilteo, participate in our sessions and discuss today�s hot topics in Geomatics with your peers. We have a phenomenal roster of industry leading speakers that is second to none.

GITA Pacific Northwest represents and supports the Geomatics industry throughout the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, and the states of Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Our inclusive association enables true collaboration; which comes with interacting with your peers from different industries including government, resource, energy among others.

We are looking forward to hosting you and Making $ense of Integration!!!!!

SPEAKER LINEUP

Geoff Zeiss, Between the Poles � Ground Penetrating Radar in Utilities

Peter Batty, Ubisense � The Consumerization of Geospatial

Jeff B Glickman, PHOTEK First in Forensic � Photogrammetry and Amelia Earhart: 2014 UPDATE!

Matthew McCauley, GeoSim Systems � 3D Virtual Cities; The Current State of the Art

Bill Johnstone, Spatial Vision Group � Using Integrated Data and Engineering Models to Support Dam Safety Preparedness

Dennis Beck, Spatial Business Systems � Using Spatial ETL in a Multi-Vendor GIS Environment

Martin Guzman, Puget Sound Energy � GIS Case Study

Piet Nooij, FortisBC � Software Enabled Alignment of Planned Infrastructure

Eric Charette, Intergraph � Damage Assessment in Utilities

John Himmel, FortisBC � GIS Refresh Project

Where: BG Urban Cafe (Bread Garden) Metrotown, 4575 Central Blvd., Burnaby, BC

Topic: OpenStreetMap Meet-Up

OpenStreetMap Meet-up next Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at 6:00 PM at BG Urban Cafe (Bread Garden Metrotown), 4575 Central Boulevard, Burnaby.

We'll be introducing the iD editor in OpenStreetMap. The event has a St. Patrick's Day theme, mapping something green and adding locations to OpenStreetMap.

OpenStreetMap is open source and volunteer-driven. Info at our meetup website at http://www.meetup.com/OpenStreetMap-Vancouver/events/220964194/