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International Federation of Surveyors
Fédération Internationale des Géomètres
Internationale Vereinigung der Vermessungsingenieure
Dear Colleague,
Have you heard about or met the Surveyor Pirate of the Caribbean?? No...
Then:
1. Read the April Article of the Month written by John Brock and learn more about the "good ol'e surveying days" in the Southern US and Caribbean - find the link in this newsletter...
2. Join us at the FIG Working Week in Orlando, Florida, and learn more about the current challenges in the Carribbean from a surveyors point of view in the SIDS sessions, or pehaps attend the history session competently chaired by Captain John Brock, author of "Surveyor Pirate of the Caribbean", hear the story about how Disney World was surveyed in the Opening Ceremony or get inspired by the plenary sessions. Read on in the newsletter...
3. Attend the FIG General Assembly 2023 - find the
link to the agenda and introduction
in this newsletter - and you might meet John Brock at the General Assembly
informing about the IIHS&M - which is not another pirate - check the
agenda to find out what this abbreviation means...
Eager to learn more about Southern US, Caribbean, Florida... Read on, and
join us in Orlando!
NEWS FROM FIG
FIG General Assembly 2023 - Agenda
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The 46th FIG General Assembly will include the Work Plans of FIG Council and Commissions, four new task forces, and two member associations have submitted bids for the FIG Working Week 2027. Participate in the FIG General Assembly which takes place in Orlando, Florida, 28 May and 1 June. Member associations are asked to register their official delegate appointed to vote on behalf of the association.
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FIG at UNECE Working Party on Land Administration
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FIG was well represented at the Thirteenth Session of the UNECE
Working Party on Land Administration, 4 and 5 April 2023, Palais des
Nations, Geneva, Switzerland
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The United Nations Global Geodetic Centre of Excellence is opened!
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The official opening of UN-GGCE took place on 29 March 2023.
Chair of FIG Commission 5, Ryan Keenan has been invited as an
inaugural member of the International Advisory Committee
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FIG and the local organisers from NSPS are looking forward to welcoming you to the FIG Working Week 2023. FIG, NSPS and local representatives from Florida are now working on bringing together an exciting programme for you.
Opening Ceremony
We are excited to announce our main keynote speakers at the Opening Ceremony. Our national host NSPS together with the local hosts from Florida and FIG are looking forward to welcoming you in Orlando. The opening ceremony will provide a spectacular introduction to the FIG Working Week, its theme, and its unique location – a festive start of the week.
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Diane Dumashie,
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Beverly Hart Jones,
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Plenary Sessions
The three plenary sessions will be the highlight of the technical programme of the FIG Working Week Monday 29 - Wednesday 31 May 2023. These highlevel presentations and panel discussions will cover topics within the overall theme “Protecting our World, Conquering New Frontiers”.
Meet our keynote speakers
PROTECTING OUR WORLD
 Clarissa Augustinus,
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 Victoria Stanley,
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 Brent Jones, |
CONQUERING NEW FRONTIERS
 Russell Romanella,
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 Bryn Fosburgh, |
 Mickey Ng,
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TACKLING THE GLOBAL CHALLENGES
 Juliana Blackwell,
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Small Island |
 Dustin Parkman, |
 Andrew Hurley, |
Read more about the plenary
sessions
The
draft technical
programme is available on the web site. Authors will be informed soon
about their paper.
Become a sponsor or exhibitor
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This FIG Working Week 2023 will be held in the Americas for the first time in over 20 years. This will be your chance to showcase your company or organisation to both a large American and also to a truly international audience. |
Register now
Many exciting experiences are awaiting you during the Working Week and at the destination:
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Read more about the Working Week and what to expect, and register at www.fig.net/fig2023 |
Follow the Working Week preparations on FIG Social media:
ARTICLE OF THE MONTH - April 2023
The Article of the Month in April 2023 is a paper written by John
Brock, Australia: The
Surveyor Pirate of the Caribbean In this article John takes you to
the early days of the settlements in the USA together with land surveyor and
architecht Barthelemy Lafon. The paper presents an excellent sample of
surveys and edifices attributed to Lafon, along with tales of some of his
raids of piracy. Fascinating... Learn and explore more about the host
country of the FIG Working
Week 2023
Read the article
COMMISSION NEWS
Newsletters:
- FIG Commission 7 Newsletter April 2023
- Young Surveyors Nigeria Activities report April 2023
FIG FOUNDATION GRANTS
Current open grants:
Please check the requirements carefully before applying for a grant.
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The History of Surveying - Secure your special edition set
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A must-see collection item. Reserve your copy of this special
edition now. |
UPCOMING EVENTS
Check the events page
10-13 May 2023, Oradea, Romania
”Modern Surveying Technologies for 3rd Millennium” is the theme for the
fourth edition of the Romanian Surveying Week, a joint event with CLGE
General Assembly, 12-13 May, 2023. The international symposium is
organized by the Romanian Surveyors Union in collaboration with The
Romanian Association of Private Surveyors and Faculty of Constructions,
Cadastre and Architecture, from University of Oradea.”
Web site: http://www.sgr.ugr.ro
28 May - 1 June, Orlando, Florida USA
FIG Working Week 2023
Web site: www.fig.net/fig2023
27-28 June 2023, Beijing, China
2023 Geospatial Information Software Technology Conference (GIS TECH
2023) hosted by Geographic Information System Technology Innovation Center
of Ministry of Natural Resources of the People’s Republic of China,
supported by FIG Website:
5-7 July 2023, TU Delft, Netherlands
CAAD Futures 2023 - INTERCONNECTIONS: Co-computing beyond boundaries
Abstract submission - deadline 17 June 2022
Web site: www.caadfutures2023.nl
Kind regards,
Ms. Louise Friis-Hansen
Director
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FIG Working Week 2025, Brisbane, Australia
FIG Congress 2026, Cape Town, South Africa
FIG Working Week 2028, Paris, France - CELEBRATING FIG 150 ANNIVERSARY
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