Geo-Enabling Digital Twin with AEC and GIS : Unlock the Power of Geospatial Insights & Geoenablement

Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2024 - 8:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Place: Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre, 421 Union Street West, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6.

For hotel room reservations: 1-866-455-2655

Are you looking to harness the power of geospatial data to transform your industry? Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the world of GIS, join us for an enlightening and engaging conference focused on Geoenablement and Geospatial Literacy.

This one-day event is designed for professionals from all industries who seek to leverage geospatial insights to drive innovation, improve decision-making, and enhance operational efficiency. You don't need to be a GIS expert to benefit - this conference is for anyone interested in the transformative potential of geospatial data.

New to BeSpatial Ontario? A complimentary remaining 2024 and full 2025 membership is included in your non-member registration fee!

Pathfinder's in Partnership with BeSpatial Ontario presents: Exciting News for Our Members! BeSpatial Ontario has teamed up with Pathfinder Exploration Community to sponsor a year's worth of engaging podcasts. This collaboration will bring 24 insightful Pathfinder episodes to our community, aligning with our shared mission of fostering networking and professional growth in the geospatial sector.  Why This Matters: Shared Goals: BeSpatial Ontario and Pathfinders are committed to enhancing professional development within the geospatial community. Valuable content: Episodes will focus on sharing expertise, driving innovation, and supporting evidence-based decisions in geospatial information. Community Impact: The partnership will enrich our community's  knowledge and skills, offering fresh perspectives and expert insights. Your Call to Action: Valuable Content: Episodes will focus on sharing expertise, driving innovation, and supporting evidence-based decisions in geospatial informatioCommunity Impact: The partnership will enrich our community's knowledge and skills, offering fresh perspectives and exDon't miss out on this unique opportunity to expand your professional horizons. Visit Pathfinders.social  pathfinders.social to access these enriching podcasts and join us in this exciting new journey of learning and growth! Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to expand your professional horizons. Visit pathfinders.social to access these enriching podcasts and join us in this exciting new journey of learning and growth!

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Exciting Event Details Coming Soon!

BeSpatial Ontario and Sault Ste Marie Innovation Centre are excited to announce the upcoming Fall GIS in-person event to be held in Sudbury, Ontario on October 29 at the Holiday Inn!

Don't miss this unique and informative geospatial event! Registration will open soon!

Event Details:

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

8:30 am - 5:30 pm (social gathering from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm)

Holiday Inn, 1696 Regent Street, Sudbury, ON

Continental breakfast, lunch, snacks, coffee service, exhibits and social networking is included.

*Limited Sponsorship and Exhibit Opportunities available. Contact: Peter. 

Note: New to BeSpatial Ontario? A complimentary remaining 2024 and full 2025 membership is included in your non-member registration fee!

Your contribution and support plays a crucial role in supporting this geospatial and information community event and ensuring its success.

GIS and the Future of Infrastructure

The GIS and the Future of Infrastructure event will be an essential gathering for professionals in infrastructure management and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). This one-day event will bring together experts from diverse sectors, including architecture, engineering, construction (AEC), electric and gas utilities, district energy providers, telecommunications, transportation, and water management. Together, we’ll share valuable insights and explore innovative solutions to optimize infrastructure planning, development, and long-term sustainability.

Join us as we pave the way toward a smarter, more interconnected infrastructure landscape!

Key Topics:

We are still working on the agenda and are targeting the following key topics:

Smart Cities and Resilient Infrastructure:

• How geospatial technologies enhance urban planning, transportation, and utilities.
• Case studies on resilient infrastructure design and disaster response.

Asset Management:

• Leveraging GIS for real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and asset lifecycle management.
• Creating digital twins to simulate and optimize infrastructure performance.

This one-day event is designed for professionals from all industries. Engage with thought leaders, explore geospatial solutions, and shape the future of infrastructure.

Event Details:

Cambridge Hotel and Conference Centre, 700 Hespeler Rd, Cambridge ON

Continental Breakfast, Lunch and Coffee Service is included.

New to BeSpatial Ontario? We offer a Complimentary 2025 membership included in your non member registration!

MApps (Maps and Applications) People's Choice Award & Gallery

It's not too early to start thinking and planning to exhibit in the Gallery! 

You've worked hard to create a map or application for your organization and now is your chance to show it off to other GIS professionals and colleagues from around the province at the annual BeSpatial program event! 

Show off your best traditional Map design or create a layout to display your latest Web Application. Open for submissions until early April 2025.

Plan now for your submission of a mapping, poster or App for this annual award!

BeSpatial Annual Event and EXPO

Invitation to Sponsors and Exhibitors

BeSpatial Ontario is inviting you to join us at its 38th AGM (Annual General Meeting), program event, executive session and EXPO.  By sponsoring or exhibiting at our annual event, you will be offered a number of benefits as per the details below.

Theme: BeTBD 

Date: May  2025  -  offering morning program presentations with special afternoon sessions, i.e., (workshop, Industry partner sessions, panel, seminar, etc.)

In addition to program sessions (per sponsor level), Sponsors have an opportunity to participate in the Industry Partners (IP) speaking program on a first come, first serve basis. 

Location: Virtual Conference

Details on how to Sponsor or Exhibit!

Take advantage of this opportunity to participate as a BeSpatial Annual Event and EXPO  Sponsors and Exhibitors! Contact Sandra at BeSpatial:  INFO for more details.

BePrepared was held on May 1st & 2nd 2024 

Technological developments in recent years are nothing short of remarkable. Geospatial disciplines are evolving along with many of the technological changes that present growth opportunities for individuals and businesses. Some of the developments, such as Artificial Intelligence and Digital Twins represent a quantum leap forward in the way we access, interact and use information.

To stay relevant in the field, geospatial and information professionals should “BePrepared”.

They should be aware of how these technological developments and trends can be applied to their work, continually learn new skills and adapt to the ever-changing work environment.

Geospatial plays a crucial role in many industries and is also impacted by technological breakthroughs that are affecting designing and creating business solutions. Some of the skills the geospatial industry requires are:

• Creative systems thinking
• Analytical skills
• Big Data and Artificial Intelligence
• Understanding of ethical and privacy concerns
• Service orientation and customer service
• Remote Work and Collaboration

The 2024 Annual General Meeting virtual conference BePrepared (May 1st and 2nd, 2024) will provide an opportunity for geospatial and information professionals to showcase their achievements, and best practices and discuss challenges in preparing for and adapting to the predicted and unpredicted changes in future.

Teranet is Canada's leader in the delivery and transformation of statutory registry services with extensive expertise in land and commercial registries. It also provides insightful property intelligence and data solutions to thousands of customers in the real estate, financial services, government, utilities, and legal markets.

As a trusted provider of Master Data Management (MDM) solutions and services to government, utilities, and commercial enterprises, Teranet enables customers to improve their decision-making processes by providing reliable property information, location intelligence capabilities, and a world-class customer experience. Teranet clients can access the most authoritative and dependable source of parcel mapping, ownership and easement data, and registered plan images. Our systems provide on-demand and direct access to reputable, adaptable, and trustworthy land registry and land related data via a user-friendly customer interface. Our core purpose is to be the most authoritative and reliable provider of spatial mapping services and land registry data to our customers.