UGI 2011 - Regional Geographic Conference

Plenary Sessions

Plenary sessions feature keynote presentations from public and scientific figures of international repute, related to the concepts and purpose of the conference.

Scientific Conference

Presentations of scientific submissions in technical sessions and a poster exhibition.

Seminars

There will be seminars related to the conference themes.

IGU meetings

IGU Commissions and Task Forces are invited to hold their business and coordination meetings. Convenors should communicate their requirements by the deadline in the calendar.

Field Trips

A programme of field trips to sites of geographic interest in Chile will be available, before, during and after the conference.

Technical - Trade Exhibition

UGI 2011 will be a major opportunity for geoscience-linked institutions and business organisations to present their mission, projects, products, solutions and technical applications to the world.

Technical Visits

Several visits to institutions involved with geography and spatial information will be offered to attendees.

Corporate Presentations

Organized by UGI 2011 sponsors, the program will include a series of talks and presentations on technical and corporate issues.

Social Events

The social events will include:
- Welcome Cocktail
- Equestrian show
- Gala dinner

The official conference languages of the conference are English and Spanish. A system for simultaneous interpretation between English and Spanish will be available in technical sessions (also in plenaries and main ceremonies).