- Geoweb conference
The [http://www.geowebconference.org GeoWeb Conference] focuses on the emergence of a true geographic dimension to the
World Wide Web , and on the impact ofInternet technologies on the acquisition, processing and visualization of geographic information.Geoweb is a conference of ideas and networking – how can we work together to build a global, integrated and inclusive model of our planet.The GeoWeb Conference attracts senior decision-makers, industry leaders and technologists that are interested in the convergence of web technologies,
XML ,web services andGIS . The GeoWeb Conference is open to all businesses, academic institutions and governments that are interested in: the development of newGeoweb technology; the impact of theGeoweb on businesses and government policies; the emergence of new business models for theGeoweb ; and the multitude of applications associate with the newGeoweb technology.2008 Conference
The 7th Annual GeoWeb Conference took place in Vancouver, Canada from July 21-25th, 2008 at the [http://www.sfu.ca/dialog/ Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue] . The first and second days of the conference were composed of 16 workshops which included hands-on demonstrations and real world case studies.
The last 3 days of the conference included three Keynote Speakers which were: Dr. William B. Gail of
Microsoft Virtual Earth ; Michael T. Jones ofGoogle ; and Alex Miller ofESRI Canada Ltd.; three Invited Speakers were: Dr.Michael Goodchild , of the University of California, Santa Barbara; Dr.Michael Kay of Saxonica; and Kimon G. Onuma, FAIA of Onuma, Inc.; 3 panel discussions; a vendor exhibit and the presentation of the 1st GeoWeb Student Contest winners.2007 Conference
The 6th Annual GeoWeb Conference took place July 23rd-27th, 2007 at the [http://www.sfu.ca/dialog/ Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue] in Vancouver, British Columbia. The conference provided two days of workshops, three days of technical presentations, and featured keynote speakers
Jack Dangermond ofESRI , Michael Jones ofGoogle Earth , and Geoff Zeiss ofAutodesk , a guest speakerVinton Cerf “the Father of theInternet " and plenary speaker Vincent Tao ofMicrosoft .2006 Conference
The 5th Annual GeoWeb Conference took place July 24th-28th, 2006 at the [http://www.sfu.ca/dialog/ Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue] in Vancouver, British Columbia. The conference provided two days of workshops, three days of technical presentations and featured keynote speakers Steven Lawler of Virtual Earth
Microsoft Corporation, Kurt Cagle ofMercurial Communications , and Michael Jones ofGoogle Earth and Plenary Speakers Xavier Lopez ofOracle Corporation and Gary Lang ofAutodesk, Inc. 2005 Conference (formerly
GML Days)The 4th Annual
GML Days Conference took place July 18th-22nd, 2005 at the [http://www.sfu.ca/dialog/ Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue] in Vancouver, British Columbia. The conference provided two days of workshops, three days of technical presentations and featured keynote speakers James Bryce Clark of Oasis, Leslie Armstrong ofFederal Geographic Data Committee , George Moon ofMapInfo and Ron Lake of Galdos Systems Inc.2004 Conference (formerly
GML Dev Days 2004)The 3rd Annual Conference (formerly known as
GML Dev Days 2004) took place July 25th-29th at the [http://www.sfu.ca/dialog/ Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue] in Vancouver, British Columbia. The conference provided two days of workshops, three days of technical presentations and featured keynote speakers Preetha Pulusani of Integraph Mapping and GeoSpatial Solutions, Xavier Lopez ofOracle Corporation , Clemens Portele of Interactive Instruments GmbH, and Ron Lake of Galdos Systems Inc.2003 Conference (formerly
GML Dev Days 2003)The 2nd Annual Conference (formerly known as
GML Dev Days 2003) took place July 20th-24th at the [http://www.sfu.ca/dialog/ Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue] in Vancouver, British Columbia. The conference provided two days of workshops, three days of technical presentations and featured keynote speakers Kurt Buehler of OGC, Pierre Lemire ofAutodesk , Inc., and Clemens Portele of Interactive Instruments GmbH.2002 Conference (formerly
GML Dev Days 2002)The 1st Annual Conference (formerly known as
GML Dev Days 2002) took place July 22nd-26th at the [http://www.sfu.ca/dialog/ Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue] in Vancouver, British Columbia. The conference provided two days of workshops, three days of technical presentations and featured keynote speakers Ron Lake of Galdos Systems Inc., Xavier Lopez ofOracle Corporation and Ed Parsons ofOrdnance Survey .References
* [http://www.geowebconference.org GeoWeb Conference site]
* [http://www.galdosinc.com Galdos Systems Inc. Conference Organizer]
* [http://www.gita.org Geospatial Information & Technology Association (GITA) Conference Supporter]
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