Frequently Asked Questions
Everything You Need to Know Before You Decide
Answers for attendees, speakers, exhibitors, and sponsors — straight from the same policies that govern the Expo itself.
General
About the Expo
The basics — what this event is and who it's for.
What is GoGeomatics Expo?
Canada's national geomatics and geospatial conference and trade show — three days of conference programming, a trade show floor, and the Canadian Geomatics & Geospatial Advisory Forum, bringing together the people who survey, map, analyze, and manage Canada's land, resources, and infrastructure.
Where and when is the Expo?
October 26–28, 2026, at the Big Four Roadhouse, BMO Centre, in Calgary, Alberta. Monday, October 26 is a free, open community day (including the Advisory Forum); the conference and trade show run Tuesday–Wednesday.
Who attends?
A national, cross-sector audience: government agencies, Canadian industry, global technology providers, post-secondary institutions, engineering and infrastructure organizations, and professional associations. See Our Community for the full breakdown.
Who should attend?
Surveying and geomatics professionals, GIS and spatial analysts, remote sensing and reality capture specialists, engineers, government and public-sector staff, post-secondary faculty and students, and technology vendors serving the sector.
Registration & Attendees
Tickets & What's Included
Current pricing (Regular tier, July 16 – September 30, 2026).
What ticket options exist?
Full Conference (Tue–Wed): $475 CAD. Tradeshow-only: one day $85 CAD, two day $135 CAD. Student: one day $125 CAD, two day $200 CAD (student ID required, flat rate regardless of pricing period).
What does a Full Conference pass include?
Conference sessions (Tuesday–Wednesday), full trade show access, catered lunches both days, and access to Monday evening social events.
What does a Tradeshow-only ticket include?
Trade show floor access and Monday evening social access — no conference sessions, no catered lunch.
Are there discounts?
Yes — $50 CAD off any Full Conference ticket for government employees (federal, provincial, or municipal), and a 10% discount for groups of 5 or more from the same organization. These two discounts cannot be combined.
Is Monday free?
Yes. Monday, October 26 is a free, open community day, including the Canadian Geomatics & Geospatial Advisory Forum and evening social events. No ticket is required for Monday alone.
How do I register and pay?
Submit the Ticket Reservation form. An invoice is sent within 48 hours; tickets are confirmed once paid.
Speakers
Presenting at GoGeomatics Expo
Join speakers like Eve Psalti (Microsoft Artificial Intelligence) and Craig Martin (President, Hexagon Geosystems) on the 2026 program.
How do I submit a presentation?
Submit through the Speaker Submission page — name, organization, track, format, presentation title, and a 150–300 word abstract. Proposals are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Is there a speaker fee?
No. There is no speaker fee.
What do speakers receive?
Accepted speakers receive a complimentary Full Conference Pass covering both conference days (all sessions and the trade show). A catered lunch is included on the day(s) you are presenting; lunch on additional conference days may be purchased for $85+tax CAD/day, or via venue concessions.
What tracks and formats can I submit to?
Tracks: Aerial Remote Sensing (RPAS and Manned), Reality Capture & Digital Twins, Geo Fast Pitches, Canada Maps & Poster Gallery, Student Education Track, GIS, Geospatial Data & AI, and Surveying, AEC & Subsurface. Formats: Solo Session (30 min), Panel Discussion, Geo Fast Pitch, and Canada Maps & Poster Gallery. Workshops are not offered for 2026.
When will speakers be notified?
Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis by the Advisory Committee — there is no fixed submission deadline currently published.
Exhibitors
Exhibiting at GoGeomatics Expo
Full details, sponsor evidence, and package pricing live on the Exhibitor & Sponsorship page.
Why exhibit?
Direct access to a national, cross-sector audience of surveyors, GIS professionals, engineers, government buyers, and academic researchers — the people who make purchasing and partnership decisions in Canadian geomatics. In 2025, 35 exhibitors took part alongside 219 participating organizations overall.
What does a standard exhibitor booth include?
A 10×10 space, pipe & drape, one 6' skirted table, waste basket, staff passes, and Monday community day access. Electrical power and internet are optional venue services, ordered directly and paid for separately.
How much does a booth cost?
$3,500 CAD (10×10), or $3,150 CAD for returning exhibitors. A non-profit/academic rate of $1,250 CAD is available for certified non-profit, academic, or research organizations, with the same inclusions.
Do exhibitor staff get catered lunch?
Not by default. A $85 CAD/day lunch upgrade is available, or venue concessions.
What's the deadline to book a booth?
October 15, 2026. Booths and sponsorships are confirmed on a first-come basis.
Do you offer larger booths (10×20, island)?
Yes — contact [email protected] for a custom quote; pricing for non-standard booth sizes is not published.
Gap: no published floor plan was found for this page — flagged for Jonathan to confirm whether one currently exists.
Sponsors
Sponsoring GoGeomatics Expo
Organizations like Measurement Sciences, NV5, RIEGL, and the Royal Canadian Geographical Society are already confirmed for 2026 — see the full list on the Exhibitor & Sponsorship page.
Why sponsor?
Sponsorship adds visibility beyond the trade show floor — logo placement on the event photo wall and main stage backdrops, press release recognition, and (Gold/Platinum) a guaranteed speaking slot — reaching the same national geomatics audience as exhibiting, with a stronger public profile.
What sponsorship levels exist?
Bronze $2,000 CAD, Silver $5,500 CAD, Gold $10,500 CAD, Platinum $17,500 CAD. Delegate passes range from 2 (Bronze) to 15 (Platinum); Gold and Platinum include a booth, dedicated power and internet, and a speaking slot. Platinum adds co-host recognition, an opening address, and a post-event attendee list.
Does Bronze include a booth?
No — Bronze includes delegate passes and recognition only; no exhibitor booth, no attendee list, no speaking or panel role.
Can I combine a booth and Bronze sponsorship to get Silver-level benefits?
No — tiers are not interchangeable. Booth + Bronze does not confer Silver status.
Does the returning-exhibitor discount apply to sponsorship?
No — the returning discount applies to the booth component only, not to sponsorship packages.
How do I become a sponsor?
Submit an inquiry through the Exhibitor & Sponsorship page and a member of our team will follow up within one business day. All sponsorship tiers require a signed agreement before confirmation.
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