The Banquet doors open at 6:30 PM (18:30). A cocktail will be available at that time.
Social and Professional Events
Welcome Reception
Welcome to the International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS 2014)! Catch up on news from long-time colleagues and make new friends at the opening reception. Complimentary appetizers will be served.
When: Sunday July 13
Schedule: 17:30 to 20:00
Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac Awards Banquet
This year’s IGARSS-CSRS awards banquet will be held at the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac. Please spread the word to other IGARSS-CSRS participants, and encourage them to join us in Québec City’s landmark hotel for this great banquet evening.
Situated in the heart of Old Québec, this heritage urban resort will seduce you with its historic charm, distinctive elegance, world-class hospitality and magic touch. The IGARSS-CSRS banquet at the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac promises to be a memorable and inspiring evening.
The Banquet doors open at 6:30 PM (18:30). A cocktail will be available at that time.
When: Thursday July 17
Schedule: 18:30 to 23:00
Cost:
$90.00 CAD (15% Tax included) before May 30th, 2014
$110.00 CAD (15% Tax included) after May 30th, 2014
Maximum number of participants: 450
Link: http://www.fairmont.com/frontenac-quebec/
IGARSS'2014 Soccer Game
Mini World Cup (Indoors)
The IGARSS soccer tournament will be held at the TELUS Centre, a brand new, top-notch sports facility on the campus of Laval University just five kilometres from Old Québec City. Transportation will be provided for both participants and spectators. Fees cover the cost of snacks, drinks, trophies and referees. There will be two groups of four teams, each team with a maximum of 10 players (7 on field and 3 on bench). Teams in each group will play against each other in a round robin arrangement. The first and second group winners will play off in the semifinals. Winners of the two semifinals will play off in the final contest, the IGARSS World Cup, while the losers of the two semifinals will compete in the third place playoff.
When: Wednesday July 16
Schedule:
- 17:30 to 19:00 Shuttle between the Québec City Convention Centre and the Laval University
- 18:30 to 23:00 Soccer Game
- 22:00 to 00:00 Shuttle between Laval University and the Québec City Convention Centre
Spectator: $12.00 CAD (15% Tax included)
Player: $25.00 CAD (15% Tax included)
Min. / Max. number of players: 40 (4 teams) / 120 (12 teams)
Women in Geosciences, Remote Sensing and Engineering Luncheon
This is the third annual Women in Geosciences and Remote Sensing event at IGARSS. The reception is open by registration to women and men at all stages in their careers. The event will provide networking opportunities and a forum of discussion between participants. The Les Plaines Room offers a sweeping panoramic view of the St. Lawrence River, the Plains of Abraham, and Old Québec.
Date: Tuesday July 15
Schedule: 12:10 to 13:30
Cost:
$20.00 CAD (15% Tax included) before May 30th, 2014
$30.00 CAD (15% Tax included) after May 30th, 2014
Min. / Max. number of participants: 50 / 110
Technical Committee and Chapter Chairs Dinner
Members of GRSS technical committees and GRSS Chapter Chairs and IGARSS delegates (and guests) are invited to learn more about our technical committees and chapters. This event provides a venue for discussion of GRSS activities accompanied by a fine meal. The Les Plaines Room offers a sweeping panoramic view of the St. Lawrence River, the Plains of Abraham, and Old Québec.
Date: Wednesday July 16
Schedule: 19:00 to 22:00
Cost:
$45.00 CAD (15% Tax included) before May 30th, 2014
$60.00 CAD (15% Tax included) after May 30th, 2014
Min. / Max. number of participants: 50 / 110
Industry Student Lunch
The flagship event of the student program is a reception-style buffet luncheon that gives you the opportunity to make valuable connections with industry professionals and peers. Don’t miss this opportunity to put your networking skills to good use. There will be a random draw of door prizes. Proof of student membership is required to collect a prize. RSVP when you register for the conference.
Industry Participants
| Canadian Space Agency (CSA) | Daniel Delisle |
| Intergraph | Desmond Khor |
| MDA Corporation | Gordon Staples |
| NASA | Jeff Piepmeier |
| PCI Geomatics | Kevin Jones |
| SeaSpace Corporation | Kota Prasad |
| C-Core | Des Power |
| Spectral Evolution | Nate Bloomingdale |
| Kim Geomatics | Bob Ryerson |
| Hydro-Québec | Francois Vachon |
Date: Wednesday July 16
Schedule: 12:10 to 13:30
Cost:
$20.00 CAD (15% Tax included) before May 30th, 2014
$30.00 CAD (15% Tax included) after May 30th, 2014
Min. / Max. number of participants: 30 / Room capacity
Young Professionals Lunch
The Young Professionals Lunch is intended to encourage discussion between current students and GOLD members (Graduates of the Last Decade). The lunch will provide an opportunity to discuss potential career paths and skill sets beneficial to secure employment in the geosciences and remote sensing industries, as well as professional development opportunities. The Les Plaines Room offers a sweeping panoramic view of the St. Lawrence River, the Plains of Abraham and Old Québec.
Date: Thursday July 17
Schedule: 12:10 to 13:30
Cost:
$20.00 CAD (15% Tax included) before May 30th, 2014
$30.00 CAD (15% Tax included) after May 30th, 2014
Min. / Max. number of participants: 50 / 110
The Canadian Remote Sensing Society (CRSS-SCT) AGM Lunch (For members only)
This is the 2014 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Canadian Remote Sensing Society/Société canadienne de télédétection. Lunch will be served for those members who have purchased a lunch ticket in advance. You do not need to purchase a lunch to attend the meeting, but food not purchased at the event is not permitted.
Date: Friday July 18
Schedule: 12:10 to 13:30
Cost:
$20.00 CAD (15% Tax included) before May 30th, 2014
$30.00 CAD (15% Tax included) after May 30th, 2014
Min. / Max. number of participants: 50 / 110
Q&A Session on Job Market in Remote Sensing
Date: Tuesday, July 15
Time: 13:20 - 5:20
Location: Room 204B
| Panel Chair: | Brigitte Leblon (UNB) |
| Panelists: | Gordon Staples (MDA, Canada) |
| Bob Ryerson (KimGeomatics, Canada) | |
| Prof. Alberto Moreira (DLR, Germany) | |
| Steve Volz (NASA, USA) | |
| TBA (Hydro-Québec, Canada) |
This event will feature keynote addresses from a panel of international industry/space agency experts about the job market in remote sensing. Learn about the exciting range of career opportunities in the industry and take part in the Q&A session that follows the presentation. There will be a random draw of door prizes. Proof of student membership is required to collect a prize.