Lakebed 2030 Conference

The Lakebed 2030 Conference is an annual gathering that unites industry professionals from science, research, policy and government.

The conference is dedicated to advancing the high-resolution mapping of the Great Lakes, developing strategies for cataloging lakebed information, and showcasing the latest technological advancements.

With a focus on the scientific, economic, and environmental importance of these efforts, Lakebed 2030 aims to facilitate collaboration and innovation to address the complex issues facing the Great Lakes region.

When is The Event?

The Lakebed 2030 Conference will take place from September 17 to 19, 2024.

Themes

The 2024 conference will center on the following themes:

• The scientific, economic, and environmental value of high-resolution mapping data for the Great Lakes.
• Strategies to catalog and share lakebed information.
• Technological advancements in mapping and data collection.

The Great Lakes:

The Great Lakes region represents 27% of the combined U.S. and Canadian population and 28% of the Canadian and U.S. economic activity. They hold 21% of the world’s freshwater and supply 40 million people with drinking water.

The Great Lakes region has a combined gross domestic product (GDP) of over $6 trillion and is home to more than 30 million jobs.

What’s On?

Participants can expect:

• Discussions on high-resolution mapping data.
• Strategy development sessions for cataloging lakebed information.
• Showcasing of the latest technology in mapping and data collection.

Where is The Event?

The Lakebed 2030 Conference will be held in Traverse City, Michigan.

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