REPORT AND PICTURE GALLERIES FROM THE WORKING WEEK NOW AVAILABLE - READ ALSO DECISIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN REPORT AND MINUTES.

REPORT FROM THE FIRST FIG YOUNG SURVEYORS CONFERENCE AND IAG/FIG COMM.5/ICG WORKSHOP.

INVITATION BY PRESIDENT FAUSTO SAVOLDI, CNGeGL

Dear Colleague,

I'm particularly glad to address to You this invitation to the thirty-fifth Working Week that will take place in Rome, from the 6th to the 10th of May in 2012. Italy and the Italian Surveyors want to talk to You about the universally-spread values that constitute the basis of our being together: human rights protection, environmental preservation, respect for the identity and the culture of everyone, and, last but not least, solidarity among the Nations and the different generations. It's according to these values that we chose the subject of our Italian Working Week: "Knowing to manage the territory, protect the environment, evaluate the cultural heritage". The CNGeGL delegation at the FIG Working Week in Marrakech was particular numerous, and most of its members are young people. They are all active in different FIG Commissions and truly embody the idea of "Young Surveyor". These young people represent the future and will assure the continuity of our Category and of the FIG. It will be up to them to make you visit the artistic treasures in Rome and to let you know a culture that contributed so much to the creation of our modern society. Knowledge is the true and precious condition able to bring education to beauty, to a correct management of the environment, of the territory and of the cultural heritage. Therefore, the theme of the FIG Working Week is focused on this particular topic meant to live in the respect of the present human generation and, above all, of the future one. The Italian Surveyors look forward to meeting their colleagues coming from all the world in 2012!

Fausto Savoldi
CNGeGL President

PLENARY SESSIONS NOW CONFIRMED

Within the technical program there are three Plenary Sessions. The first plenary "Knowledge to Manage" will address the challenge to manage and protect our dynamic and fragile environment through principles, voluntary guidelines and responsible actions. The main speakers  include ISPRS President Orhan Altan, and Franco Maggio, Director, Agenzia del Territorio, Italy

The second plenary session "Knowledge to Protect" introduces Alexander Mueller, Assistant Director General of UN FAO on Tuesday, Norbert Lantschner, Director from Clima Haus from Italy, Iand DVW President Karl-Friedrich Thöne.

The third session "Knowledge to Evaluate" will generally address the challenge to preserve our culture and heritage, The speakers include expert on preserving the cultural heritage in Italy, Fabio Remondino from FBK and RICS President See Lian Ong.

HISTORICAL INSTRUMENTS ON DISPLAY

A special collection of historical surveying instruments will be displayed at the exhibition of the Working Week. At the same time a book about the instruments will be launched.

FINAL PROCEEDINGS NOW AVAILABLE

PROGRAMME BOOK AND TECHNICAL PROGRAMME AS .PDF FILES

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS (updated 27 April 2012)

LIST OF REVIEWERS

REGISTER NOW AND BOOK YOUR HOTEL AT THE SAME TIME

Online registration to FIG 2012 is now open. Please register online here.

Please remember also to book your social events as seats to the dinners will be limited and selling out fast.

The conference will be held at Rome Cavalieri Hotel - book your room now by using this booking form to get the special rate. Book your room now!

TECHNICAL PROGRAM AND PROCEEDINGS NOW AVAILABLE

More than 500 papers have been accepted for presentation in Rome in almost 100 sessions, forums and workshops.

SPECIAL SESSION ABOUT PROFESSIONAL WOMEN

CNGeGL is organising a high level session "Professional Woman - Development of Advanced Economy" on Wednesday 9 May 14:00-15:30 with high profile Italian and international speakers. See more...

FAO/FIG FORUM IN ROME

The main partner of FIG 2012 is FAO. The programme includes a plenary talk of Alexander Mueller ADG, FAO and three sessions on Monday 7 May and a technical visit and training session at FAO headquarters on Tuesday 8 May 2012. See program.

THE FIRST FIG YOUNG SURVEYORS CONFERENCE - Programme now available

If you are a young professional under 35 years, consider attending the First FIG Young Surveyors Conference 4-5 May 2012 and continue to the Working Week. The Young Surveyors Conference offers excellent opportunity to network with other young professionals and prepare for the Working Week. See more and register and see the programme.

OPENING CEREMONY AND CONCERT AT PARCO DELLA MUSICA

The Opening Ceremony will include a concert and buffet dinner at the famous Parco della Musica. The other social highlights include the FIG Foundation Dinner with Al Bano and the conference dinner at Villa Miani with spectacular view overlooking the historical Rome. Read more...