BULGARIA CELEBRATES WORLD GIS DAY WITH ONLINE CONFERENCE ON NOVEMBER 17

An online conference will be held on November 17 on the occasion of the World Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day, where leading international and Bulgarian experts will present the latest developments, solutions and good practices in the field of Geospatial Technologies and their application in various fields.

The main focus of the forum’s program will be the use of GIS for sustainable development and in particular to support the implementation of the Green Deal. Chris Steenmans, Head of Data and Information Services at the European Environment Agency, will take part in this session to show the agency’s vision of the role and importance of geo-dissemination data and technology for the Green Deal. The leading international expert will present Europe’s progress towards a green transition and how GIS can help move towards a sustainable Europe.

A special panel of the forum will include good practices in the use of GIS technologies and implemented systems by leading organizations in Bulgaria, including the Ministry of Environment and Water, Sofiaplan, Overgas and others. Traditionally, the online forum will feature live demonstrations of the latest capabilities of GIS technologies for cadaster, environment, utilities, health, security and public order, agriculture, local government, territorial development, transport, e-commerce, management and others.

As part of the celebration of GIS Day in Bulgaria, Esri Bulgaria - the official host and organizer of the event for the country, in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Science held the first National educational competition for stories with digital maps entitled “Digital stories from school and university”, the winners of which will be announced within the online forum.