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MGUG Winter Workshop 2012 - February 10, 2012

We hope to see you at the next MGUG Winter Workshop at University of Winnipeg's Convocation Hall on February 10, 2012. The preliminary agenda, date, time and venue have been set. There will be a limited seating capacity of 200 people and selection will be based on a first-register, first-serve basis.



Date: February 10, 2012
Time: 1:00 - 4:30 pm
Location: University of Winnipeg
Registration Fee: 0$

MGUG Winter Workshop 2012 Agenda
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12:15-1:00 - Workshop Registration, Reception & Networking (Registration Sponsor - Intergraph Canada Ltd.)

1:00-1:10 - Introduction & Opening Remarks – MGUG Education Director, Dr. Christopher Storie

1:10-1:40 - Keynote Address & Presentation - Mapping Mars: Using GIS to find a Suitable Mars Rover Landing Location (Dr. Ed Cloutis, Professor, University of Winnipeg)

1:40-2:10 - Transmission Line Routing (Ariel Lupu, Environmental Services Group Manager & GIS Lead (Global), Hatch Ltd.)

2:10-3:10 - Afternoon Break, Vendors’ Showcase & Networking (Refreshments & Snacks Sponsored by Hatch Ltd.)

3:10-3:20 - VOTE UPDATE - MGUG Revised Constitutional Amendments - Vote Online Now!) (Tony Viveiros, MGUG Vice-President)

3:20-3:50 - Integration of Intergraph with ERDAS (Kevin Aide, Executive Manager of Global Stategic Alliances, Intergraph Canada Ltd.)

3:50-4:20 - Integrating Perception Mapping into Land Use Planning (James Platt, Regional Manager, Manitoba Local Government)

4:20-4:30 - Closing Remarks & Adjournment (Dr. Christopher Storie, MGUG Education Director)

4:30-6:30 - University of Winnipeg Faculty Club (Post-Workshop Mingling, Cash Bar & Networking)

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