Digital Earth is a visionary concept for "spaceship Earth" sparked by R. Buckminster Fuller, grokked by the Apollo astronauts returning from their moon missions, and popularized by Vice President Al Gore.
On June 5th, on the beautiful and sunny campus of the University of California at Berkeley, the 5th International Symposium on Digital Earth (ISDE5) will begin an unparalleled exploration and exposition into the future of Digital Earth. The five day gathering will feature world-class representatives from industry, academia, government, and NGOs who have come from around the globe to highlight a central theme regarding shared interest in the concept of a digital Earth.
The ISDE5 Program will spotlight international keynote speakers from Norway, China, Japan, New Zealand, and the European Union. Astronauts, Ambassadors, Governors, and Indian Chiefs will also provide keynotes to provoke inspired insight into the functional needs for Digital Earth Technology. Agency leaders from NOAA, NASA, and the United Nations will define the governance aspects of programs that are helping evolve the Digital Earth Vision. And the industry pioneers who lead the 3D Earth visualization software will present their corporate philosophies and investments for building a true Digital Earth.
Interested citizens and scientists are cordially invited to register and participate in this unique and powerful symposium for an unequaled opportunity to experience the most advanced technologies of today and help define the best paths for the future.
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Did you know that previous international symposia have been held in Canada, China, Czech Republic and Japan?
