This is a rare opportunity to hear from two GCA members as they shared their experiences and explored the interconnectedness of people and our planet. Discover how Antarctica serves as a powerful backdrop for understanding global challenges and the potential for collective action. Using available resources and technology, these leaders will demonstrate how we can work together to enhance environmental sustainability and global stewardship.

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Meet our Presenters:

Roshni Sharma

Having traversed environmental science and management, human geography, palaeoclimatology and business studies, Roshni is a thought leader, a compassionate disruptor, a connector and someone who gets things done. She is making it her life’s work to harness geospatial science as well coaching psychology to create hope for a sustainable and united future for the planet. She is passionate about diversity and inclusion, climate action and tech ethics. Roshni loves dogs (but not cats), experimental cooking, and reads copiously at every opportunity.

Roshni is recognised by Geospatial World as one of 2022's 50 Rising Stars, and was one of 86 women leaders in STEM from around the world who voyaged to Antarctica for a month in November 2023 as part of the Homeward Bound Program. She works as Geospatial Industry Engagement & Project Manager at FrontierSI, and is a Director on the board of the Geospatial Council of Australia (GCA). Roshni is also an entrepreneur, leading Revitalise Coaching to help people connect with their purpose and live intentionally in alignment with it.

 

Ari Comben

Ari is a geospatial scientist with a decade of experience in natural resource management. Having worked across several countries, she boasts a diverse international background and has demonstrated her ability to forge successful collaborations across borders. Ari applies her geospatial and marine science expertise to assist the NSW government in managing and conserving coastal ecosystems. Her passion for location intelligence drives her to work collaboratively with scientific and technical staff, delivering high-impact projects that enhance community livelihoods while protecting the environment.  

 

Registration

Registration is free of charge for individual GCA members and $55 for non-members.

CPD

The event is allocated one (1) Geospatial Council CPD point.

 

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