2023 GTAQ Annual Conference 

ENLIVEN

Saturday 29 July at All Hallows' School, Brisbane

Join GTAQ at our 2023 Annual Conference as we explore the future directions of geographical education.

Keynote Speaker - Simon Kuestenmacher

Simon Kuestenmacher is a Director and Co-founder of The Demographics Group.

He presents on demographic and global trends that are shaping Australia today and into the future and his observations are enjoyed by corporate, government and industry audiences alike.

In his spare time Simon has authored three books on maps and runs what is by now the world’s largest Twitter account dedicated to maps and data. His social media posts reach over 25 million people every month. Simon ranks as one of the world’s top 10 influencers in data.

The Keynote Speaker is proudly sponsored by:

Jacaranda provides premium teaching and learning resources that enable every student to take the next step, no matter where they are. 

Special Presentation - Introducing a Free Geospatial Resource - National Map

Presented by Marie Truelove, Co-Leader of the Terria Spatial Digital Twin Program 

Since the launch of National Map in 2014, the number of open geospatial datasets made available to users has grown to over 16,000, supported by data custodians from all levels of government and the research sector across Australia. More than a million users have accessed National Map because it has been an easy way to unlock insights that come from discovering, visualising and sharing geospatial data! Marie’s presentation will include a recap of National Map’s most popular datasets and features including how to ‘drag and drop’ your own data, create and share data stories. Additionally, Marie will introduce the Spatial Digital Twin Platforms that have been emerging across Australia supported by CSIRO’s National Map team, and their most popular 3D datasets and features available for all to use.

2023 Conference Workshop Program

The full 2023 Conference Workshop Program can be found here - 2023 Conference Workshop program. Please use this to select a workshop for each session when registering. 

Accommodation 

Oakwood Hotel and Apartments Brisbane are offering the following rates. When booking, mention that you are attending the 2023 GTAQ Conference. 

Studios 

Valley Facing $175 per night including Breakfast

Brisbane River Facing $210 per night including Breakfast

One Bedroom Apartments

Valley Facing $200 per night including Breakfast

Brisbane River Facing $250 per night including Breakfast