Announcement22 August 2016

FINAL OPPORTUNITY FOR REGISTRATION BEFORE LATE BOOKING SURCHARGE DATE; 

PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME
  
Late booking surcharge date: 31 Aug 2016
Event dates: 12, 13 & 14 Sep 2016
 
Conference and exhibition of GIS, surveying, geo-informatics, 
mapping, remote sensing and location-based business


Plenary session: Geomatics Indaba 2015
 
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FINAL OPPORTUNITY FOR REGISTRATION
BEFORE LATE BOOKING SURCHARGE

This is a final call for for GI 2016 delegate registration, before the 10% late booking surcharge applies after 31 August 2016.

For all delegate registrations received on or before 31 August 2016, the standard delegate fees will apply.

For all delegate registrations received after 31 August 2016, a 10% late booking surcharge will apply, and no further extensions will be granted. 

Therefore please book right away to save money.

Click here for registration fees and to register as a delegate online 
Click here to download a quotation and manual delegate registration form 

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DATES AND VENUES FOR GEOMATICS INDABA 2016

The dates for Geomatics Indaba 2016 are as follows:

Exhibition setup and early registration: Sun 11 Sep 2016 at Emperors Palace
Conference and exhibition: Mon & Tue 12 & 13 Sep 2016 at Emperors Palace
Training room sessions: Mon & Tue 12 & 13 Sep 2016 at Emperors Palace
Field training day: Wed 14 Sep 2016 at Transnet School of Rail, Esselenpark Campus
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PROGRAMME OF PEER-REVIEWED RESEARCH PAPERS
 
The following peer-reviewed research papers are scheduled to be presented at Geomatics Indaba 2016 on 12 & 13 Sep 2016:
  1. "Total station survey monitoring through an observation window: A systematic error correction to remove the effects of glass properties", byThomas Afeni and Frederick Cawood, University of the Witwatersrand
  2. "The use of supply chains and supply chain management in the production of forensic maps using data from a fraud case", by Peter Schmitz, CSIR and University of Pretoria
  3. "Assessing the utility of the SPOT 6 sensor in detecting and mapping Lantana camara for a community clearing project in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa", by Zakariyyaa Oumar, KwaZulu Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
  4. An assessment of the impact of climate change on plant species richness through an analysis of the Normalised Difference Water Index (NDWI) in Mutirikwi sub-catchment, Zimbabwe", by Lazarus Chapungu and Luxon Nhamo
  5. "120 years of education for mine surveyors in South Africa: A framework for the mine survey profession", by Hendrik Grobler, University of Johannesburg
  6. "Mapping GPS multipath: a case study for lunar laser ranger timing antenna at HartRAO", by Cilence Munghemezulu, Ludwig Combrinck, Joel Botai and Zinhle Mashaba, University of Pretoria
  7. "Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) photogrammetry produces accurate high-resolution orthophotos, point clouds and surface models for mapping wetlands", by Marinus Axel Boon, Richard Greenfield, and Solomon Tesfamichael, University of Johannesburg
  8. "Assessing the potential of remote sensing to discriminate invasive Seriphium plumosum from grass", by Bambo Dubula and Solomon Gebremariam Tefsamichael
  9. "Evaluating a public sector organisation for SDI readiness - The case of a South African government department", by Sibusisiwe Hlela and Serena Coetzee, University of Pretoria; and Antony Cooper, CSIR
  10. "Evaluating spectral indices for winter wheat health status monitoring in Bloemfontein using Landsat 8 data", by Zinhle Mashaba, George Chirima, Joel Botai, Ludwig Combrinck and Cilence Munghemezulu, University of Pretoria
  11. "Does the underground sidewall station survey method meet MHSA standards?", by Hendrik Grobler, University of Johannesburg
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PROGRAMME OF GENERAL PAPERS

The following papers are scheduled to be presented at Geomatics Indaba 2016 on
12 & 13 Sep 2016:
  1. "Mapping beyond boundaries: challenges and prospect of professional surveying practice in Nigeria", by Dinebari Akpee, University Of New Brunswick, Canada
  2. "A comparison of the two methods for gravimetric geoid computation and the study of the S.A. vertical datum", by Siphiwe Mphuthi, DRDLR
  3. "RIEGL's versatile VUX-1 laser scanning engine for multiple kinematic applications", by Thomas Gaisecker, RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems 
  4. "Independent Power Producers and GIS", by Derrick Wells, Eskom
  5. "The future of the profession and where we fit in", by Altus Strydom, SAGI
  6. "Proposals on leveraging global frameworks to enhance geospatial capacity", by Lawrence Modise, StatsSA 
  7. "The need for strategic planning in business or for people in management positions", by Johann van Jaarsveld, Simplexity Consulting
  8. "Strengthening collaboration between professionals within the built environment, why we need to beta", by Janet Channing, MetGovis
  9. "Occupation Specific Dispensation (OSD) for Survey Technicians", by Fani Motimone, DRDLR
  10. "African Geodetic Reference Frame as a standard for positioning and navigation", by Ivan F Muzondo, UP & HartRAO
  11. "Technology vs Tape - How BIM is changing setting out on site", by John Carey, Optron
  12. "RPAS Flight Operations and the Application Process", by Sonet Kock, AviComply
  13. "Traffic congestion, a worldwide problem that effects everyone of us...", by Jaap Schaapherder, TomTom Africa
  14. "The M.App of the Future is Now", by Dean McCormick, Hexagon Geospatial
  15. "Miniaturised Laser Mapping Systems and 21st century support", by Matthew Bester, 3D Laser Mapping 
  16. "More paper for the people: A self-service georeferenced PDF map production system for Mondi Forestry", by Arie Claassens, Esri South Africa
  17. "Mining Information Systems and the importance of appropriate architectural designs as key enabler for MIS deployments", by Freddie Huyser, Optron
  18. "The use of Geomatics to protect the true value of waste rock in modern mining", by Daniel Mafoko, De Beers Group/IMSSA
  19. "Flash flood risk assessment for Upper Teesta River Besin - using the hydrological modeling system", by Abhisek Chakrabarty, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore
  20. "Converting remote sensing spatial data to spatial knowledge", by Michael Breetzke, Swift UAS Geospatial
  21. "Using remote sensing to inform sustainable management of communal rangelands", by Galaletsang Keebine, North-West University
  22. "Mapping the impact of mining across the SADC landscape using Landsat 8 imagery", by Lungile Moyo, GeoTerraImage
  23. "Land Acquisition & Redistribution - Application of GIS & MCDM", by Matheri Kangethe, Agizo Solutions
  24. "Dangerous development on dolomite: considering the spatial distribution and physical vulnerability of low-income human settlements", by Maryna Storie, Geographic Risk Management
  25. "South Africa Spatial Data Infrastructure assessment and evaluation: Key driver for change- a social", by Andrew Tshililo, StatsSA
  26. "Application to register Geo-spatial projects on the SASDI Data Capture Project Register (DCPR) ", by Sam Mokgethi Motswenyane, DRDLR
  27. "GIS innovations that inform the EIA process", by Marlanie Moodley, Department of Environmental Affairs
  28. "Conceptualising custodian contributions for wetlands data", by Nicolene Fourie, Department of Environmental Affairs
  29. "Addressing requirements for an Environmental SDI", by Nicolene Fourie, Department of Environmental Affairs
  30. "National Spatial Planning Data Repository Ecosystem", by Mfanafuthi Gama, DRDLR
  31. "Geomatics - the Lego of the world", by Laurette Coetzee and Marna Roos, AfriGIS
  32. "Seamless integration of Geomatics in life, business and health", by Marna Roos and Laurette Coetzee, AfriGIS
  33. "An assessment of land degradation in a spatial and temporal framework in Mneno catchment of the East", by Mathabo Dadasi, NMMU
  34. "Supporting decision making in South Africa, through the development of innovative data products", by Stuart Martin, GeoTerraImage
  35. "Developing geospatial data for an informed Africa", by Stuart Martin, GeoTerraImage
  36. "Planning for Primary Health Care Services", by Francois Venter, Gauteng Dept. of Health
  37. "The development of the Northern Cape Agricultural Information System", by Lindelani Hlophe, Department of Agriculture, Land Reform
  38. "Outdoor advertising management for Johannesburg Property Company", by Rachel McDermott, Aspire Solutions
  39. "Utility Asset Management System of WASA - A GIS based approach for sustainable service delivery", by Sana Khushi, University of the Punjab
  40. "Improving Rwanda Land Administration Information Systems", by Kendall James, Leica Geosystems
  41. "Development of Geography Virtual Field Trips for Grade 12 learners", by Tsholofelo Diphoko, Esri South Africa
  42. "Research and Innovation: GIS contribution to pulses and food security for the poor in South Africa", by Ivan F Muzondo, UP & HartRAO
  43. "Enterprise GIS made easy", by Markus Holler, Hexagon Geospatial
  44. "Curbing service delivery protest by an end-to end approach to field service workflow", by Wilhelm Herbst, Optron
  45. "Beacons for 21st century mining: Considerations for the African mining sector", by Fred Cawood, IMSSA/Wits
 
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