British Cartographic Society Launches New Concept for its 44th Annual Symposium

The British Cartographic Society has announced a totally new concept, brand and structure for its 44th Annual Symposium. Mapping 2007: Putting the pieces together is a three-day residential conference that will be held from 06 to 08 September at Chester University.

Designed to combine topical presentations from industry experts with short, interactive workshops Mapping 2007: Putting the pieces together is a must attend for those with a professional or personal interest in mapmaking and its future development. Mapping 2007: Putting the pieces together will be preceded by the May Curators’ Workshop and will co-host ‘An introduction to better mapmaking’ a one day cartographic workshop.

Mapping 2007: Putting the pieces together has an impressive line up of industry experts who will give inspirational presentations on a diverse range of map related topics including representatives from the Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland, The GeoInformation Group, NAVTEQ and Scottish Natural Heritage. Vanessa Lawrence, Director General and Chief Executive of Ordnance Survey will deliver the Helen Wallis keynote presentation on Friday 07 September, ‘Unleashing Value Through GIS’.

“The fundamental importance of the art and science of mapmaking should not be overlooked in our increasingly technology driven world” commented Vanessa Lawrence. “It is therefore essential that GI professionals have the skills, knowledge and support, delivered by events such as this, to ensure continued excellence in mapmaking.”

In addition to the full programme of presentations delegates can also choose from a range of hands-on workshops. Topics include ‘Mapping for publication’, ‘The craft and science of generalisation’, ‘A beginners guide to creating thematic maps’ and ‘A hands on GPS tutorial for GIS Data Capture’. Mapping 2007: Putting the pieces together will also include all the favourite elements from four decades’ worth of symposiums; the Map Curators’ Workshop, special interest groups, commercial exhibition, gala dinner and awards ceremony.

For further information visit www.cartography.org.uk/Pages/mapping_2007 or call +44 01223 880077.