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10:48AM

Government publications on Data Strategy Board and Public Data Group

The Cabinet Office has published a number of documents relating to the Data Strategy Board (DSB), Public Data Group (PDG), Open Data User Group and the Government response to the 2011 Public Data Corporation.

All these documents are available here:

Readers can find a Structure and Governance diagram on page 18 of the Terms of Reference document which shows in graphical form the linkage and relationships between the DSB, PDG, Customer Groups, Trading Funds, Secretariats, Ministers and Parliament.

Chris Holcroft, AGI Chief Executive

1:26PM

AGI GeoCommunity '12: Call for Papers Open

The AGI is delighted to announce that the Call for Papers for this years AGI GeoCommunity conference is now open!

For abstract topic ideas, further information and to submit your abstract electronically please click HERE.

PLEASE NOTE: Deadline for submission of abstracts: Wednesday 25 April 2012

More about AGI GeoCommunity

AGI GeoCommunity '12: Sharing the Power of Place will be held at East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham on 18 - 20 September 2012.

AGI GeoCommunity is the largest and most comprehensive independent conference in the UK digital mapping and geospatial calendar. The conference provides real insight and leadership in current geographic information and location based issues via a range of keynote addresses and conference papers as well as by hands on training and face to face delegate networking.

The AGI GeoCommunity series has a proven reputation as a 'must-attend' event for a range of service delivery managers and information management and technology professionals. Previous delegates and speakers have been drawn from Central and Local Government, Utilities, Health, Emergency Services, Infrastructure, Insurance, Marketing, Business Intelligence, Finance and Technology sectors.

AGI GeoCommunity '12 will open on the 18th September with the popular pre-conference 'Icebreaker' evening event and offer two full days of thought leadership, practical education, knowledge transfer and real world best practice and case studies.

AGI GeoCommunity ‘11 attracted 450 delegates. The residential format, introduced in 2007, is now well established and the event has proven its growth and sustainability. Feedback from last year’s delegates indicated that 97% of those polled thought the event offered value for money and 89% felt it fulfilled their expectations. 97% said the venue was ‘good’ or ‘excellent. A full report of delegate feedback is available on the AGI website.

AGI GeoCommunity '12 will also offer a select number of sponsorship spaces to showcase new products and services and network with delegates both at the sponsors' exhibition pods and in the conference sessions and social events. Prices are frozen for existing sponsorship packages and a new category has been created for Small Business and Education Members, plus companies that are AGI members can get additional booking discounts. The conference format will offer our sponsors an unrivalled opportunity to meet and network with the key practitioners and influencers across government and the commercial sectors.

AGI GeoCommunity Website: www.agigeocommunity.com

3:43PM

CPD & CGeog networking event

Chartered Geographer & Continuing Professional Development Networking Event

 

Date: Thursday 15 March 2012
Location: Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), London

Time: 18.30 – 20.00

 

Free to AGI members

 

The Association for Geographic Information is co-running a networking evening for interested individuals to learn about the AGI CPD scheme as well as the accredited Chartered Geographer scheme.   The AGI CPD scheme is now free for AGI members.  The evening will also provide an excellent opportunity to meet and network with other AGI members and GIS professionals working in the GI industry.

 

You are cordially invited to attend. The official leaflet can be found <<HERE>>.

 

Please RSVP by Friday 9 March to cgeog@rgs.org or 020 7591 3023 if you wish to attend.

 

More information on the AGI CPD scheme <<HERE>> 

More information on Chartered Geographer <<HERE>>   

Directions to the Society  <<HERE>>    

6:22PM

AGI GeoCommunity '12: Esri UK announced as Platinum Sponsor

The AGI is extremely pleased to announce that Esri UK is an AGI GeoCommunity '12 Platinum Sponsor.

AGI GeoCommunity '12: Sharing the Power of Place will be held at East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham on 18 - 20 September 2012.

AGI GeoCommunity is the largest and most comprehensive independent conference in the UK digital mapping and geospatial calendar. The conference provides real insight and leadership in current geographic information and location based issues via a range of keynote addresses and conference papers as well as by hands on training and face to face delegate networking.

Esri UK is part of ESRI global business network and provides solutions, technology and services including off the shelf applications built on the ArcGIS software suite and an extensive range of consulting and training services. Esri solutions meet a range of business needs in different markets including Business, Local & Central Government, Public Safety, Utilities and Telecommunications, as well as catering for system integrators and application developers through the Esri Developer Network.

Judith Pugh, Corporate Programme Manager, Esri UK stated: "Esri UK are pleased to support AGI GeoCommunity ’12 as Platinum Sponsors. AGI GeoCommunity '12 is a key event for Esri UK and provides the opportunity to share knowledge with a forward-thinking and innovative community of professionals.  Applying geographic business intelligence to understand business challenges and organisational needs can help to shape a more resilient and sustainable future."

"This is major early support for AGI GeoCommunity '12. Esri UK has long been associated with the AGI annual conference as a high-level sponsor and supporter. We are delighted to welcome Esri UK back to AGI GeoCommunity in 2012 and are certain that the presence of this geospatial industry leader will be a huge draw for conference delegates" added Chris Holcroft, AGI Director & CEO.

More about AGI GeoCommunity '12

The AGI GeoCommunity series has a proven reputation as a 'must-attend' event for a range of service delivery managers and information management and technology professionals. Previous delegates and speakers have been drawn from Central and Local Government, Utilities, Health, Emergency Services, Infrastructure, Insurance, Marketing, Business Intelligence, Finance and Technology sectors.

AGI GeoCommunity '12 will open on the 18th September with the popular pre-conference 'Icebreaker' evening event and offer two full days of thought leadership, practical education, knowledge transfer and real world best practice and case studies.

AGI GeoCommunity ‘11 attracted 450 delegates. The residential format, introduced in 2007, is now well established and the event has proven its growth and sustainability. Feedback from last year ’s delegates indicated that 97% of those polled thought the event offered value for money and 89% felt it fulfilled their expectations. 97% said the venue was ‘good’ or ‘excellent. A full report of delegate feedback is available on the AGI website.

AGI GeoCommunity '12 will also offer a select number of sponsorship spaces to showcase new products and services and network with delegates both at the sponsors' exhibition pods and in the conference sessions and social events. Prices are frozen for existing sponsorship packages and a new category has been created for Small Business and Education Members, plus companies that are AGI members can get additional booking discounts. The conference format will offer our sponsors an unrivalled opportunity to meet and network with the key practitioners and influencers across government and the commercial sectors.

AGI GeoCommunity Website: www.agigeocommunity.com

2:38PM

AGI GeoCommunity '12: Leica Geosystems is a Silver Sponsor

The AGI is delighted to announce that Leica Geosystems has taken a silver sponsorship package for this year's AGI GeoCommunity conference.

AGI GeoCommunity '12: Sharing the Power of Place will be held at East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham on 18 - 20 September 2012.

AGI GeoCommunity is the largest and most comprehensive independent conference in the UK digital mapping and geospatial calendar. The conference provides real insight and leadership in current geographic information and location based issues via a range of keynote addresses and conference papers as well as by hands on training and face to face delegate networking.

Nathan Ward, Market Segment Manager, Leica Geosystems Ltd., commented: “Leica Geosystems Ltd is pleased to be part of the AGI GeoCommunity ’12 this year as a Silver Sponsor. This is a fantastic event to showcase our latest innovations in hardware and software solutions for the collection and management of geospatial information. The conference provides an opportunity to interact with geospatial professionals from many industries and as AGI Corporate members, we are proud to be associated with the AGI GeoCommunity '12"

Chris Holcroft, AGI Director & CEO added: "It is wonderful news to welcome Leica Geosystems back to AGI GeoCommunity and so swiftly after releasing our conference sponsorship packages. Leica Geosystems is a leading player in the geospatial sector and I'm sure delegates will appreciate having access to Leica's staff, hardware and software at this year's event."

About Leica Geosystems

With nearly 200 years of pioneering solutions to measure the world, Leica Geosystems products and services are used by professionals worldwide to help them capture, analyse, and present spatial information. Leica Geosystems is best known for its broad array of products that capture accurately, model quickly, analyse easily, and visualise and present spatial information.

Based in Heerbrugg, Switzerland, Leica Geosystems is a global company with tens of thousands of customers supported by more than 3,500 employees in 28 countries and hundreds of partners located in more than 120 countries around the world.

Leica Geosystems is part of Hexagon Group.

More about AGI GeoCommunity '12

The AGI GeoCommunity series has a proven reputation as a 'must-attend' event for a range of service delivery managers and information management and technology professionals. Previous delegates and speakers have been drawn from Central and Local Government, Utilities, Health, Emergency Services, Infrastructure, Insurance, Marketing, Business Intelligence, Finance and Technology sectors.

AGI GeoCommunity '12 will open on the 18th September with the popular pre-conference 'Icebreaker' evening event and offer two full days of thought leadership, practical education, knowledge transfer and real world best practice and case studies.

AGI GeoCommunity ‘11 attracted 450 delegates. The residential format, introduced in 2007, is now well established and the event has proven its growth and sustainability. Feedback from last year ’s delegates indicated that 97% of those polled thought the event offered value for money and 89% felt it fulfilled their expectations. 97% said the venue was ‘good’ or ‘excellent. A full report of delegate feedback is available on the AGI website.

AGI GeoCommunity '12 will also offer a select number of sponsorship spaces to showcase new products and services and network with delegates both at the sponsors' exhibition pods and in the conference sessions and social events. Prices are frozen for existing sponsorship packages and a new category has been created for Small Business and Education Members, plus companies that are AGI members can get additional booking discounts. The conference format will offer our sponsors an unrivalled opportunity to meet and network with the key practitioners and influencers across government and the commercial sectors.

AGI GeoCommunity Website: www.agigeocommunity.com