The Canadian Hydrographic Association will be hosting the Canadian Hydrographic Conference 2010 at the Convention Center in the City of Québec from June 21-23

The general theme chosen for the conference, which will bring together nearly 400 participants from fifteen countries, is Hydrography: A science, technology and people dedicated to the maritime world.

This international event will be a forum for discussion of the latest advancements in hydrography, marine cartography and electronic navigation and an opportunity for navigation clientele to take stock of scientific and technological developments in the field of hydrography.  The conference programme features workshops, demonstrations, presentations and a poster session that will deal with the following sub-themes:

• Data acquisition
• Data processing
• Chart production
• Data dissemination
• Horizontal and vertical datum
• Operational oceanography
• Modern maritime navigation (e-navigation)
• Navigation in Arctic waters
• Delimitation of seaward borders (UNCLOS)
• Careers and training
• Business development through public, private and academic cooperation
• Ecosystemic hydrography
• Hydrography applied to various disciplines
• Natural hazard management