Destinations | March 2009
Announcing: 2009 BAE Systems GXP International User Conference and Professional Exchange
BAE Systems invites you to join us for an exciting opportunity to see new software advancements, geospatial technology R&D, and collaborate with industry peers.
IA + GA = XA
Experience the power of eXtreme Analysis™ (XA™) — image analysis (IA) plus geospatial analysis (GA) integrated into a single software package.
This year the conference offers a week-long program dedicated to new automated processes. The technical program focuses on eXtreme Analysis workflows for SOCET GXP® v3.1, a preview of SOCET GXP v4.0, and SOCET SET® v5.5 enhancements including the frame sensor model, new sensors, and terrain tools. Additional highlights include emerging technologies, keynote speeches from industry leaders, and customer presentations.
In 2009, BAE Systems is expanding the scope of the annual GXP User Conference to include the new GXP Professional Exchange and SOCET GXP Boot Camp.
GXP User Conference
The GXP User Conference offers a full range of seminars, product demonstrations, new functionality, training sessions, and workshops focused on SOCET GXP and SOCET SET workflows. BAE Systems’ technical staff host these comprehensive sessions, designed for GXP software users from novice to expert.
GXP Professional Exchange
The GXP Professional Exchange is a new component in 2009 open to the global geospatial community — not just current GXP software customers. It is a forum designed to support the exchange of ideas between industry partners, GIS executives, geospatial and image analysts, and others interested in learning and sharing information about trends and technology.
SOCET GXP Boot Camp: unclassified, registration required
New to the program this year is SOCET GXP Boot Camp, designed to introduce all potential users — image analysts, geospatial analysts, GIS and mapping professionals — to the comprehensive tools and functionality available in SOCET GXP. Participants have an opportunity to learn about the SOCET GXP operating environment, typical workflows, terminology, and automated functionality built to streamline rigorous processes. BAE Systems support engineers navigate through the application to demonstrate fundamental concepts such as the Workspace Manager, Multiport, user-defined templates, Ribbon user interface, Virtual Mosaic, and Quick Access Toolbar. In addition, this SOCET GXP orientation offers a glimpse into automated processes including triangulation, orthomosaic generation, automatic terrain generation, spatially enabled exploitation, and advanced product generation using capabilities such as chipping, the magnifying glass, and the Finishing Tool.
After completing the full-day SOCET GXP Boot Camp, participants become familiar with the SOCET GXP working environment, which will provide a richer educational experience during the remainder of the week. To maximize your learning experience at the 2009 BAE Systems GXP International User Conference and Professional Exchange, register for SOCET GXP Boot Camp when you complete your Conference registration online.
Registration is now open!
Register now to attend the conference at the reduced rate of $695 until April 16, 2009 (regular price is $795). Full conference registration includes workshops and general sessions, coffee breaks and snacks Tuesday through Thursday, and the following:
- Monday: evening reception
- Tuesday: breakfast, lunch, dinner social event
- Wednesday: breakfast, lunch
- Thursday: breakfast, lunch, and closing reception
Take advantage of special reduced hotel rates available to all registered attendees. Discounted rates are available through April 20, 2009. We encourage you to secure room reservations as early as possible; the hotel frequently sells out as the conference date approaches.
Room rates for 2009 are as follows:
- Conference rate: $195 per night
- Government rate: $147 per night
- Group name: BAE SYSTEMS
Please use the following links to make your room arrangements directly with the hotel:
- Room reservations for attendees
- Room reservations for government attendees
- Reservations: (877) 414-8020
To register, learn more about the conference, view the conference justification letter, or to see comments from previous years’ attendees, please visit our Web site:
www.gxpuserconference.com