Conference sessions
Field tech, boundary law, reality capture and the business of surveying, in a dedicated session room. Most sessions are planned for PDH credit.
SurveyCon 2027 · Land surveying & geospatial
Built by surveyors. For surveyors.
Three days of sessions planned for PDH credit, live gear demos and an expo zone built for the field. SurveyCon is the surveying and geospatial sector of the U.S. Global Innovation & Trade Expo in Detroit, and every pass opens the whole expo.
A sectorof U.S. Global Innovation & Trade Expo 2027 ↗Hosted by the US Global Business Council
When
Sep 9–11, 2027
Thursday to Saturday
Where
Huntington Place
Downtown Detroit, Michigan
Credits
Up to 13 PDH
Included with every pass
Access
One pass, whole expo
SurveyCon plus the full expo floor
STA 1+00 What's on
Everything a survey crew cares about, on one floor.
Sessions taught by people who run the gear, demo yards where you can see it run, and the vendors you'd otherwise chase across five trade shows.
Live demo yards
Total stations, scanners and SLAM rigs run indoors beside the booths. GNSS rovers run in an outdoor yard next to the venue, pending venue approval.
SurveyCon expo zone
Every SurveyCon exhibitor in one zone. Compare receivers, scanners and software in an afternoon instead of a year of sales calls.
Field Night
The after-hours social for crews, party chiefs, firm owners and exhibitors. Friday night, near the venue.
Who's in the room
- Licensed surveyors (PS / PLS)
- Party chiefs and field crews
- Survey techs and CAD drafters
- GIS and geospatial analysts
- Drone and scanning operators
- Civil engineers
- Firm owners and managers
- DOT and agency surveyors
- Students and new grads
STA 2+00 Program
Three days. Four tracks.
- Field tech
- Boundary & law
- Reality capture
- Business
- Expo & social
- Opening keynote: Precise is not the same as rightRami Tamimi, PS · after the expo's opening ceremony1 PDH
- GNSS in the real world: fixed, float and when to trust eitherSpeaker TBA1 PDH
- Reading boundary evidence before you read the deedSpeaker TBA1 PDH
- Outdoor yard: stakeout shootout, five rovers on one control networkExhibitor demo
- Drone mapping accuracy: GCPs, checkpoints and the ASPRS standardSpeaker TBA1 PDH
- Expo Opening Night Reception and Networking DinnerHosted by the expo · time TBCVIP
- SLAM vs. terrestrial scanning on the same siteSpeaker TBA1 PDH
- Writing legal descriptions that hold upSpeaker TBA1 PDH
- Panel: fixing the surveyor shortageFirm owners and educators1 PDH
- Indoor yard: total station vs. iPhone, how far off?Live comparison
- Pricing survey work so the job actually paysSpeaker TBA1 PDH
- SurveyCon Field NightNear the venue
- Moment of silence for September 11All attendees
- Standards and ethics for the licensed surveyorSpeaker TBA2 PDH
- Know your data holds before your client doesRami Tamimi, PS1 PDH
- Roundtable lunch with the speakersLimited seatsVIP
- From point cloud to deliverable: a workflow teardownSpeaker TBA1 PDH
- Closing session: what's next for the professionPanel1 PDH
- Expo Yacht Gala DinnerHosted by the expo · time TBCVIP
Sample program for discussion. Sessions, speakers and PDH hours are placeholders until the call for speakers closes.
STA 3+00 Passes
Pick your pass.
Two passes. Both include every session, your PDH hours, the SurveyCon zone, the demo yards and the whole expo floor. VIP adds the best seats and the expo's evening events.
Standard Conference Pass
$499 early bird
Everything you need for all three days.
- Every SurveyCon session and keynote
- Up to 13 PDH, with a certificate
- SurveyCon expo zone and demo yards
- The full expo floor and its sector pavilions
- Lunch all three days
- SurveyCon Field Night on Friday
VIP Conference Pass
$1,499 early bird
For firm owners, partners and anyone who wants the best seat. Limited to 50.
Everything in Standard, plus
- Reserved front-row seating
- Roundtable lunch with the speakers
- Expo Opening Night Reception and Networking Dinner †
- Expo Yacht Gala Dinner †
- One-to-one meeting matchmaking †
- Limited-run SurveyCon hi-vis vest
When prices go up
Early-bird pricing ends May 31, 2027.
| Pricing window | Standard Conference Pass | VIP Conference Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Early birdThrough May 31, 2027 | $499 | $1,499 |
| RegularJune 1 – Sept 8, 2027 | $599 | $1,699 |
| At the doorSept 9–11, 2027 | $699 | $1,899 |
Crews and firms
Bringing five or more from your firm? Email support@thesurveyconference.com about firm packages.
Students and educators
Academic rates are available on request.
VIP seats
VIP is limited to 50 people. When the seats are gone, VIP closes.
† Provided by the expo, subject to USAGBC confirmation.
STA 3+50 After hours
Three nights in Detroit.
Days are for the program. Nights are for the people you'll do business with for years: crews, firm owners, vendors, and the investors and delegates at the expo.
Thursday · Sep 9
Opening Night Reception & Networking Dinner
The expo opens with a reception and dinner for delegates, investors and SurveyCon VIPs.
VIP †
Friday · Sep 10
SurveyCon Field Night
Our own night out for crews, party chiefs, firm owners and exhibitors, near the venue. Hi-vis optional.
Every passSaturday · Sep 11
Yacht Gala Dinner
The expo's closing dinner on the water. SurveyCon VIPs get a seat at the table.
VIP †† Hosted by the expo, subject to USAGBC confirmation.
See VIP passSTA 4+00 Exhibit
Put your gear in front of the crews who buy it.
SurveyCon booths sit together in one zone, between the indoor demo yard and the session room, so attendees pass you on the way in and out of every session.
10×10 booth
$5,000 per booth
Corner booths are $7,500.
- 10×10 space with back drape, side rails and ID sign
- Two Standard Conference Passes for your staff
- Two tickets to the expo's Yacht Gala Dinner †
- Expo Welcome Reception for your team †
- Listing on the SurveyCon site, floor map and expo directory
- A spot in the SurveyCon pre-show video on YouTube
- First pick of demo yard time slots
Not included: furniture, carpet, power, Wi-Fi and booth build-out. Order these through the expo's approved vendors. † Hosted by the expo, subject to USAGBC confirmation.
To book, email support@thesurveyconference.com. We'll send the exhibitor agreement and an invoice you can pay by card or bank transfer.
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STA 5+00 Program chair
Rami Tamimi, PS
- Licensed professional surveyor
- PhD candidate, The Ohio State University
- Founder, The Survey School
I make videos for the people who do this work: field crews, party chiefs, CAD techs and the licensed surveyors who sign the plats. SurveyCon is where we meet in person. Every session is taught by people who run the gear, and every session on the program is built to qualify for PDH credit.
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STA 6+00 The expo and venue
Your next client is in the next hall.
SurveyCon is the surveying and geospatial sector of the U.S. Global Innovation & Trade Expo 2027, hosted by the US Global Business Council. Every pass also opens the rest of the expo: international delegations, investors, chambers of commerce and government officials looking for U.S. partners in construction, infrastructure, energy and technology.
- Construction & Smart Building
- Real Estate & Infrastructure
- Energy & Environment
- Transportation & Logistics
- Technology & Innovation
- Agriculture & Food Security
Huntington Place
1 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226
Downtown on the Detroit River. The SurveyCon zone and session room will be posted with the program.
Getting there
- Windsor, Ontario10 min + border
- Detroit Metro Airport (DTW)25 min
- Ann Arbor, Michigan45 min
- Toledo, Ohio1 hr
- Lansing, Michigan1.5 hr
- Grand Rapids, Michigan2.5 hr
- Columbus, Ohio3 hr
Stay
A hotel room block near the venue opens with registration.
Come for SurveyCon. Stay for Detroit. The Riverwalk, Eastern Market and Corktown are all a short ride away.
STA 7+00 FAQ
Before you ask.
What is SurveyCon?
SurveyCon, The Survey Conference, is a three-day conference and expo for land surveyors and geospatial professionals. It runs as the surveying and geospatial sector of the U.S. Global Innovation & Trade Expo at Huntington Place in Detroit, September 9–11, 2027.
Will my hours count toward my license?
Every pass includes every PDH session, up to 13 hours. We'll seek course approval in the states that require it, and you'll get a certificate listing the hours you attended. Business-practice sessions don't count in every state, so check your own board's rules.
Does my pass get me into the rest of the expo?
Yes. Both passes include the full expo floor and its sector pavilions. VIP also includes the expo's Opening Night Reception and Networking Dinner and the Yacht Gala Dinner.
When do prices go up?
Early-bird prices run through May 31, 2027. Regular prices apply from June 1 to September 8, and at-the-door prices apply during the show.
Can I bring my whole crew?
Yes. Firms bringing five or more can ask about firm packages, and students and educators can ask about academic rates. Email support@thesurveyconference.com for either.
I sell gear or software. How do I exhibit?
Booths are 10×10 in the SurveyCon zone, between the demo yard and the session room. Each booth includes two Standard Conference Passes and first pick of demo yard time. Email support@thesurveyconference.com to book a booth or ask about Field Night and demo yard sponsorships.
Where should I stay?
A hotel room block near Huntington Place opens with registration. The venue is about 25 minutes from Detroit Metro Airport, and about 10 minutes from Windsor through the tunnel, plus border time.