DOHA: Geospatial Media & Communications, in association with the Centre for GIS, MMUP, State of Qatar, is hosting a two-day conference and exhibition on geospatial technology and applications. The Middle East Geospatial Forum 2013 (formerly Map Middle East) is to be held at Qatar National Convention Centre, Exhibition Hall 1 on March 13-14.
To be held under the patronage of H E Sheikh Abdul Rahman bin Khalifa Al Thani, Minister of Municipality and Urban Planning, the forum is one of the most anticipated events in the geospatial arena. With Trimble as its strategic sponsor, the conference boasts of Kahramaa as the gold sponsor; Mannai Corporation and Ideal Solutions as silver sponsors and Qatar University as knowledge partners.
The highlight of the conference will be its exhibition and plenary sessions. Based on varied themes, the sessions will witness speakers from around the globe talk about the application of geospatial technologies in various spheres. Besides, the exhibition will have the latest trends and technologies in the geospatial domain on display. The conference will serve as an ideal meeting point for various sections of the geospatial industry including defence, municipalities, oil & natural gas, military survey agencies, civil aviation authorities, electricity & water authorities, geological and meteorological departments, planning and land departments, construction companies, contractors and surveyors. Exhibition Timings: Wednesday: 9.30am–6pm. Thursday (March 14): 10am-5pm. For more information, visit www.megf.org. For conference/exhibition related queries, contact Abhishek Kotangale at [email protected] +974 30236484.
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