Invitation from Congress Director

On behalf of the Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute, the ISPRS, and the Congress Committee I would like to inviteyou to the XXII ISPRS 2012 Congress being held in the wonderful city of Melbourne, Australia.
Melbourne is my home town, and I am proud that it is the venue for the ISPRS Congress. Melbourne offers a fantastic, welcoming backdrop to our scientific, technical and exhibitors' programs. The Congress will run for 8 days, givingparticipants the opportunity to discover more of Melbourne, the State of Victoria and the expanse of Australia. Here is aunique opportunity to experience all that Australia has to offer, whilst attending a stimulating and rewarding Congress.
Please bookmark the URL for the Congresswww.isprs2012.org, and register for electronic updates.

Invitation by the ISPRS President

I cordially invite you to attend the XXII ISPRS Congress in Melbourne, Australia from 25 August ?– 1 September 2012. The mission of ISPRS is devoted to the development of international cooperation for the advancement of knowledge, research, development, education and training in the photogrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information sciences, their integration and applications, to contribute to the well-being of humanity and the sustainability of the environment. The Congress is the most important event in the ISPRS conference calendar. It will bring together more than 2500 people from the ISPRS Ordinary, Associate, Regional and Sustaining Members, representing more than 90 countries. The Congress will comprise; meetings of the General Assembly, the decision making body of the Society; technical plenary and parallel sessions, with oral and interactive presentations of papers on new developments in a broad range of topics in the photogrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information sciences; a large commercial exhibition displaying the latest equipment and services that are related to the topics covered by ISPRS; and a scientific exhibition displaying the many achievements of ISPRS members. It is the culmination of four years?’ work of many researchers, scientists, practitioners and administrators working in the fields covered by ISPRS. The Congress will therefore be an important opportunity to view the latest developments in areas covered by ISPRS.
Melbourne will be an exciting location for the Congress. The unique culture of Australia is an exotic mixture of different cultures and the past. A visit to Melbourne and other parts of Victoria will reveal many architectural and cultural gems, as well as pleasant landscapes. I am sure that all who attend the Congress will be fascinated by their visit to Australia.
I encourage all who have an interest in the photogrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information sciences to participate in this ISPRS quadrennial Congress. For those people undertaking work on these topics, I also encourage you to prepare and present a paper describing your work. This is an opportunity for you to learn about developments in the methods and procedures covered by ISPRS, as well as share your experiences with others.
I am sure that this Congress will prove to be very successful and rewarding for all participants.

Invitation from the State of Victoria

Dear Delegate,

Congress of the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS) 2012

It gives me great pleasure to invite you to Melbourne to attend the Congress of the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS) 2012.

Melbourne has an excellent track record for staging international sporting, cultural and business events. It is Australia's events capital and is internationally recognised as one of the world's leading convention cities. The reason for Melbourne's success becomes clear when you take into account the excellent facilities the city has to offer. Billions of dollars of infrastructure developments have provided Melbourne with state-of-the-art venues, accommodation and transport systems.

As a tourism destination, Melbourne and Victoria generally are known for their diversity. The city is noted for its food, shopping, sports, arts, culture and year-round festivities. Within a two to three hour drive of the city visitors can enjoy spectacular coastlines, Australian wildlife reserves, wineries, temperate rainforests, surf beaches, ski fields and historic townships.

I particularly welcome this event as a prime opportunity for you to explore Victoria's range of opportunities for professional exchanges and collaboration in photogrammetry and remote sensing.

Melbourne looks forward to welcoming you to our city in 2012.

Yours sincerely,

Invitation from the Lord Mayor of Melbourne

Dear Delegate,

On behalf of the City of Melbourne, I welcome you to attend the Congress of the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS) 2012 in Melbourne.

With an international reputation for major art, sporting and cultural events, sophisticated dining and entertainment establishments and unique river and harbour experiences, Melbourne is one of the world's great cultural capitals.

Home to people of more than 200 different nationalities speaking more than 200 different languages and dialects and practising more than 120 different faiths, Melbourne is also recognised as one of the world's great multicultural cities. It's an advantage out visitors appreciate: in Melbourne you will always feel welcome.

The City of Melbourne's significant investment in international tourism also ensures that our visitor centres and multicultural guides will be at your service on arrival.

I can guarantee you a most cordial reception.

Yours sincerely,