The 2011 Geospatial World Forum (formerly Map World Forum) and industry exhibition will take place at the Novotel and HICC Complex near Hitec City in Hyderabad, India on January 18-21. The theme of this year's conference is "Dimensions and Directions of Geospatial Industry."

The international event offers a number of symposia, seminars and workshops given by geospatial agencies, professional societies and industries on development, design integration, and science topics. A geospatial users forum will also be held.

Paper abstracts are due by September 30, 2010. Click here for a full list of topics and submission instructions

Symposia include

• Dimensions and Directions of Earth Observation Systems
• Geospatial for Development Sector
• Geospatial for Design and Engineering
• Integrated Coastal Zone Management
• Geospatial for Land Management
• Global Navigation Satellite System

The invitational pre-conference event, "National Mapping Organisation (NMO) Industry Exchange Forum" will take place on January 16 and 17.