Darling Geomatics Tech Expo 2026
About this Event
Meet & Greet at Toro Bravo on Wednesday 10/28 6pm-10pm
Darling Geomatics Tech Expo on Thursday 10/29 7:30am-5pm
Tech Expo Agenda
🕑: 07:30 AM - 08:00 AM
Doors Open
Info: Registration, coffee, light breakfast, networking, and vendor exhibits.
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:15 AM
Welcome Address
Info: Darling Geomatics: Opening remarks and welcome to the 2026 Tech Expo
🕑: 08:15 AM - 09:00 AM
Be the Shark in the Room
Host: Farrah Etcheverry, PLS
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Advancements & Workflows in 3D Scanning Technologies
Host: Rob Mooers, RLS
Info: Advancements in 3D scanning technology and evolving workflows for data capture, processing, and project deliverables.
🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Morning Break
Info: Refreshments, networking, and vendor exhibits
🕑: 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Where Boundary Surveys and AI Collide: The Future of the Boundary Surveyor
Host: Davey Edwards, PhD, PLS LSLS CFedS
🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch Break
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
AI Beyond Earth
Host: Ash Black, Chief Technology Officer Biosphere 3
Info: Intelligent Agriculture, Resource Mining, the Biosphere & Farming on Other Planets- A look at the intersection of artificial intelligence, robotics, agriculture, and biosphere science, including how AI-driven systems could shape autonomous farming and food production beyond Earth.
🕑: 02:30 AM - 02:45 PM
Afternoon Break
🕑: 02:45 PM - 04:15 PM
Innovative GNSS Applications in Geodesy
Host: Antonia Montoya, PhD
Info: A technical exploration of innovative GNSS applications and their evolving role in geodesy, positioning, and hydrographic engineering
🕑: 04:15 PM - 04:45 PM
Closing Remarks & Tech Expo Wrap-Up
Host: Darling Geomatics
Info: Closing thoughts, key takeaways, acknowledgments, and a look ahead at the future of surveying, geomatics, and emerging technology
Welcome @ Toro Bravo
🕑: 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Welcome Event on Wednesday Night @ Toro Bravo
Host: Dustin Gardner
Info: Meet and Greet: Arizona & Mysterious Happenings: A fun Arizona themed kickoff featuring local folklore, legends and mysterious happenings. Toro Bravo: 13005 E Benson Hwy, Vail, AZ 85641
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 295.00
