For certain of the field events at the Geomatics Indaba 2016 Field Technology and Training Day, participants will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) comprising protective boots and a reflective vest. So please be sure to bring your own PPE if you would like to participate in all events.
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DOWNLOAD THE ESRI APPS
FOR THE FIELD TECHNOLOGY AND TRAINING DAY
For all the delegates that would like to join Esri South Africa for the GeoGeek Go! hands-on training sessions at the Field Technology and Training Day on 14 Sept 2016, please download Survey123 for ArcGIS, Workforce for ArcGIS and Collector for ArcGIS on your mobile device. These can all be downloaded free-of-charge from the Google and Apple stores.
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PAYMENT IN ADVANCE OR BRING YOUR CREDIT CARD
Payment for Geomatics Indaba 2016 should have been made in advance. To avoid embarrasment and delays at registration, please bring you credit card to effect payment on entry.
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SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Please share your thoughts, experiences and photos during Geomatics Indaba 2016:
Find us on Facebook: GeomaticsIndaba
Find us on LinkedIn: Geomatics Indaba
Find us on Twitter: @GeomaticsIndaba
Use the hashtags: #GeomaticsIndaba
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SUMMARY OF PROGRAMME
- Introduction of Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform, by Chief Surveyor-General of South Africa, Mr. Mmuso Riba
- Day 1 Opening address by Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform. Hon, Gugile Nkwinti
- Day 2 Opening address by Minister of Cooperative Development and Traditional Affairs, Hon. Des van Rooyen
- Keynote presentation by Mr Rob Mahony, Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, UK
- Keynote presentation by Dr Hussein Farah, Regional Centre for Mapping Resources for Development, Kenya
- Keynote presentation by Statistician-General Dr Pali Lehola
- Keynote address by Mr Gary Gale, What3words, UK
- Keynote presentation by Dr Solomon Bhunu
- 3 - panel discussions on topical and important geomatics sector issues
- 11- peer reviewed research paper presentations on Day 1 and Day 2
- 31 - general paper presentations on Day 1 and Day 2
- 24 - classroom-style training workshops on Day 1 and Day 2
- Substantial 3 course standing lunches on Day 1 and Day 2
- Refreshments and confectioneries on arrival and during tea breaks on Day1, Day 2 and Day 3
- Welcome cocktail party with drinks and snacks on the evening of Day 1, with live entertainment surprise
- Industry-wide indoor geomatics sector exhibition on Day 1 and Day 2
- Field Technology Training Day on Day 3 at Transnet School of Rail, jam-packed with exciting indoor and outdoor technology training activities
- Outdoor field exhibition, demonstrating geomatics technology in action on Day 3
- RPAS / UAV aerial surveying flights and demonstrations on Day 3
- Outdoor GeoGeek Go! geo-caching game, hosted by Esri South Africa on Day 3
- Indoor and outdoor Mobile Map-a-thon hosted by University of Pretoria on Day 3
- Demonstrations of Transnet locomotive driver-training simulator on Day 3
- Outdoor Braai lunch on Day 3
- Closing cocktail party with drinks and snacks on late afternoon of Day 3
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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
