We now have 120 people registered for our next installment of GeoRabble Brisbane.
We are delighted to have so many looking to come along for what should be a fun evening and a great opportunity to meet new people and catch up with old friends.
Its going to be pretty packed, as we had not expected such a response, but the venue is excellent, and there will be some food available early in the evening, get there early if you want some snacks. If you need to find the venue, we are located here:
In line with the World Science Fair that starts here in Brisbane this week, our presentations come from some very smart minds on a range of the latest technical trends
First up we are delighted to have Regional Director of Maxar Digital Globe, the worlds leading Space Technology Company. Peter Kinne, a man who knows more than almost anyone in Australia about the space industry, and a good friend of the spatial industry all over Australia, but we are proud that he calls Brisbane home!
Next up, we are excited to have our first GeoRabble Brisbane presentation from Esri Australia. The worlds leading GIS company who we are proud to say have their Australian headquarters here in Brisbane. Fresh off a trip to the US to the Esri Dev Summit, and always a very enteraining and popular presenter at conferences, Marty Sutcliffe will be providing an overview of topics ranging from 3D/VR/AR and the Importance of the User Expperience (UX) for web applications.
Next up will be Jamie Holyoak who will combine cute pictures of Koala’s and the hot topic of UAV/Drones to entertain us. He has promised clips of Predator style movies tracking their thermal signatures!
Last, but definitey not least, we are pleased to have Alison Oost, Alison has been cruising about the industry for more than a couple of decades now and will be presenting some thoughts about Data in the industry with her unique style in “What’s Up Data?”
We can’t wait to see you there and share a drink or two!
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Clouds, Crowds and Breaking the Internet
Peter Kinne (PK) spent seven years as a CSIRO data scientist and many roles before eight years as Regional Director for Maxar DigitalGlobe. In his spare time, he has committee positions on the Queensland Government’s Space Industry Development Group and Brisbane Regional Development Australia. Big data projects born in Brisbane include: the hunt for MH370, TC Pam, Geoscape, and finding the vineyards for Wine Australia. |
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Martyn is a senior GIS professional with broad experience developing and implementing spatial applications and leading spatial teams. He is skilled in in advanced geometric analysis, topological relationships and data analysis and passionate about promoting good cartography and design. Specific areas of interest include GIS user experience and 3D best practices. |
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“What’s Up Data?”
Alison Oost has been cruising about the industry for more than a couple of decades now and will be presenting some thoughts about Data in the industry with her unique style in “What’s Up Data?” Using the DeLorean time machine to head back in time to the beginning of the Spatial World then head to the Future. Let’s hope the DeLorean can provide us with some answers. |
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The spatial industry welcomed Jamie in 1999 with its photogrammetric hands but the deep spatial rabbit hole has seen Jamie move from workshop floor, to project management into senior management. When not conducting a survey at a solar farm, building datasets or chasing koalas in the wee hours, research and development continue to be a key focus.
His current work in advanced thermal detection methods of fauna using unmanned technology is one of his most satisfying achievements thus far. Jamie’s UAV experience ranges from prototype platform development in the US, advanced system and sensor design flight testing, spatially focused flights, environmental management and cinematic operations. At the Saunders Havill Group, he combines traditional techniques and theory with disruptive concepts – unmanned aerial koala detection is one of those. |
Thank you once again to our lovely sponsors who will be funding food for all.
Register for your ticket now so we can ensure you get some of the gorgeous food available from the Charming Squire
I went to my first and last Georabble. Got offered a job by a [reference edited out by moderator], then he propositioned (kiss) me not long after. Women in STEM in a joke.
moderated comment? so it’s fine for line managers to offer made up jobs to females and then make unwanted and more than one sexual advance? I have not been able to go to another networking event. Maybe you should take this seriously as it’s not really a good look hey.
Hi E, we decided to accept your comment, as it is a valid point and one worth being out there for debate. However, we felt your description of the person was sufficiently detailed that he could be identified. We believe this is not the platform to make allegations against specific individuals, and they, like yourself, have a right to privacy.
E, as one of the organisers of the Brisbane event, I can only apologise that this happened at all, let alone at an event where we pride ourselves on inclusion and one of the very few rules we promote is respect for everyone. To hear this happened is very sad and frustrating on so many levels.
I can assure you that we take this seriously. I would welcome you to reach out to the team that organised the event so we can discuss how we can do more to ensure that this doesn’t happen.
We have members of the committee that are female if you prefer to talk with them, but any of the team would value hearing from you.
I can’t pretend to know the answers on how to deal with this, but I, and the rest of the team, are keen to listen and learn how we can improve our future events.
Please email me in confidence on robclout@gmail.com