"Making a Difference in Geospatial Industry"
World Trade Center, Rotterdam, The NetherlandsOverview
Professional development has been a major hurdle in geospatial industry of late. Continuous evolution in the areas of sensors for data acquisition, data management, real time analytics and visual interaction paradigms, together with the increasing prevalence of cloud computing, is affecting the capacity requirements in both government and private sectors. The future roles of young geospatial professionals are no longer seen as traditional geographers or surveyors, rather the market is demanding for data collection specialists, software developers, spatial analysts, 3D modeller, data integrators, etc.
Young Professionals Forum aims to provide a platform for students and industry to share the same stage and discuss how the next generation geospatialists can make a difference in our ever-changing industry. Senior executives of major public and private geospatial companies and young CEOs of start-ups will be invited to share inspirational stories and vision on the future trends and direction of the industry. Students will be given opportunities to present their research work (thesis) at the Forum in front of prospective employees, followed by a special pitch session by companies and government agencies to promote internships and job opportunities for students.
Target audience
Undergraduates, postgraduates and young professionals under the age of 35.
Poster Contest
Students are invited to participate in an exclusive Poster Contest sponsored by Geospatial Media and Communications BV, highlighting innovative geospatial application research projects that could create new business opportunities in the industry. All posters will be presented and evaluated on 25 May 2016 at the Young Professionals Forum. Best Poster will be awarded €500!
Write to Sarah Hisham at papers@geospatialworldforum.org to register for the contest.
Agenda
Geospatial Industry: What are the Options?
Hendrik Westerbeek
President
SAGEO
The Netherlands
Senior executives of major public and private geospatial companies shall offer their takes on the future direction of geospatial industry, and how young professionals can prepare themselves to fit in. Young CEOs of start-up companies, too, will be invited to share their stories and thoughts on different paths available for students to take after graduation.
Perspective from major global geospatial company + Trimble's Young Surveyors programme
Changing roles of national mapping agencies and the capacity requirement
Latest geo-technology deployed in construction industry – how graduates should prepare
Formula for a successful start-up
Preparing for your first job – do's and don'ts
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Prof. Josef Strobl
Chair, Department of Geomatics
University of Salzburg
Austria
Listen to new generation thesis projects and talks from young entrepreneurs for a glimpse at geospatial industry's future skills and technologies.
Job Opportunities Pitch – We Want You!
Peter van Oosterom
Professor of GIS Technology
Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment
TU Delft
The Netherlands
Companies and agencies (government/NGOs) who are hiring or looking for student interns will be invited to give 10 minutes pitch on their offerings. The session will be followed by open floor discussions between students and these representatives. The Best Poster award will be announced at the end of the session.
Registration Fee
- Full day participation at Young Professionals Forum
- Access to exhibition area, workshops and other sessions at Geospatial World Forum on 25 May 2016
- Lunch and tea/coffee breaks
- Conference kit
For students who are interested to attend Geospatial World Forum from 23-26 May 2016, the fee will be €120 (including entry to Young Professionals Forum).
Two days registration is also available at €60.
* This fee is valid for students in full time education only (not in paid employment). Professionals will need to pay the regular fee here.
Contacts
Sarah Hisham
Email: papers@geospatialworldforum.org
Mobile: +31 6 1103 5280
