Several GPS/GNSS-related trade shows and conferences have been canceled or postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Get an overview of these shows so far, starting with the most recent updates.
Esri User Conference: virtual conference
The Esri User Conference, which typically takes place every July in San Diego, will be held virtually July 13-15. The plenary session, technical workshops and Esri Showcase will be virtual, featuring demonstrations and live discussions during the conference.
Read more about the virtual conference here.
AIxSPACE: postponed
AIxSPACE will now be taking place Nov. 2 in Montreal, Québec, Canada. According to show organizers, AIxSPACE brings together stakeholders in space and artificial intelligence industries to allow everyone to obtain concrete information on these markets and connect with potential business partners.
Read more about the conference here.
European Navigation Conference: postponed
The European Navigation Conference has been rescheduled to take place Nov. 22-25 at the Maritim Hotel & Internationales Congress Center in Dresden, Germany. The conference, hosted by the German Society for Positioning and Navigation, brings together scientists, engineers and international experts to discuss new ideas, latest research results, future developments and new applications.
Read more about the conference here.
Connected & Autonomous Vehicles Conference: postponed
The Connected & Autonomous Vehicles Conference has been postponed and will now be taking place Aug. 10-13 at the San Jose Convention Center in California. The conference aims to highlight the latest automotive industry developments, as well as allow participants to engage with experts and form strategic alliances.
Read more about the conference here.
ION Joint Navigation Conference: postponed
The Institute of Navigation’s (ION) Joint Navigation Conference (JNC) has been rescheduled for Sept. 8-11 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. JNC is a U.S. military positioning, navigation and timing conference with joint service and government participation. According to ION, the rescheduled conference will host the original program, which was scheduled to take place in June.
Read more about the conference here.
36th Space Symposium: postponed
The 36th Space Symposium will now take place Oct. 31 to Nov. 2 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. According to the Space Foundation, the 36th Space Symposium will gather leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs from the civil, commercial, military, research and international sectors to share, explore and partner on efforts that will impact our lives beyond Earth and upon it.
Read more about the conference here.
GEO Business 2020: postponed
The venue and date have both been changed for GEO Business 2020. The show, organized by Diversified Communications U.K., will now take place Sept. 24-25 at ExCel London. This event aims to connect those involved in the gathering, storing, processing and delivery of geospatial information.
Read more about the conference here.
IEEE/ION PLANS Conference: canceled
The IEEE/ION PLANS Conference, originally scheduled to take place April 20-23 in Portland, Oregon, was canceled.
Read more about the cancellation here.
AUVSI Xponential: postponed
The AUVSI Xponential trade show, originally scheduled May 4-7, has been tentatively rescheduled to take place Aug. 9-12.
“We are currently working closely with our convention venue and hotel partners in Boston to identify and secure the required amount and types of function space and requisite number of hotel rooms in the City of Boston to successfully conduct AUVSI Xponential 2020,” said AUVSI in a press release.
Read more about the conference here.
Munich Satellite Navigation Summit: canceled
The Munich Satellite Navigation Summit, originally scheduled to take place March 16-18, was canceled.
“In light of the current situation caused by the coronavirus as well as related travel restrictions and resulting cancellations we unfortunately are forced to cancel the Munich Satellite Navigation Summit 2020 as we are no longer able to provide a well-ordered and appropriate program,” show organizers said in a press release.
Read more about the cancellation here.
Mobile World Congress: canceled
Mobile World Congress, which was slated to take place Feb. 24-27 in Barcelona, Spain, was canceled.
“With due regard to the safe and healthy environment in Barcelona and the host country today, the GSMA has cancelled MWC Barcelona 2020 because the global concern regarding the coronavirus outbreak, travel concern and other circumstances, make it impossible for the GSMA to hold the event,” said GSMA CEO John Hoffman in a statement.
Read more about the cancellation here.