International Cartographic Conference – Vancouver, Canada 2025

As ICA intensifies preparations for ICC2025, the focus is now on the Conference Program and the Submission System for technical contributions (Abstracts and Full Papers).

On behalf of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), I am reaching out to request your consideration to participate.

You will find the Call for Abstracts and Papers in English and French following one of these links:

https://icc2025.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ICC25-CALL-FOR-ABSTRACTS.pdf

https://icc2025.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/CCI25-CALL-FOR-ABSTRACTS-FR.pdf

REQUEST FROM IBSC

NAUTICAL CARTOGRAPHY SYLLABUS – OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE A SAY
FIG/IHO/ICA International Board on Standards of Competence for Hydrographic Surveyors and Nautical Cartographers (IBSC) invites input from industry The IBSC is conducting a routine review of the Standards of Competence for Hydrographic Surveyors and Nautical Cartographers, aiming to update the S-5 and S-8 standards by 2026. Initial consultations have been conducted at various events, and further consultations are planned for upcoming regional hydrographic meetings and conferences. The IBSC has prepared a questionnaire to gather inputs from stakeholders, and the IHO Secretariat encourages National Hydrographic Offices and institutions offering IBSC-recognized education and training programs to provide their feedback via the online questionnaire by 23 October 2024. The last revision of these standards occurred between 2014 and 2017, and since then, numerous technological advancements have impacted hydrography, including new survey/sensor technologies, increased data volumes, and advancements in ICT and next-generation products like S100 HDM. The IBSC seeks feedback on what new topics must be added to the standards, what can be removed, and the appropriate level of knowledge required for Category A and B qualifications. Stakeholders’ opinions are crucial in ensuring the standards remain relevant and effective.
Please complete the survey via the provided link in attachment below to contribute to this important update process. CL31-24 FIG-IHO-ICA IBSC UPDATE OF THE STANDARDS.pdf  Also attached is the PDF presentation provided by Adam Greenland at the AHS NZ Branch Seminar for the same subject. 20240711 AJG-WHD Seminar AHS IBSC S5_S8.pdf  

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