The Astun User Group
Each year, we welcome clients to a free User Group. Here’s what the ‘average’ User Group looks like:
LATEST TECHNOLOGIES
We’ll demo some of the latest open source innovations.
CLIENT PRESENTATIONS
You’ll find out how others are using GIS to achieve their objectives.
NETWORK WITH PEERS
You’ll have the chance to talk shop during coffee breaks and over a free lunch.
MEET OUR TEAM
You can say hello to familiar faces and meet some of our best-kept secrets!
Will this be your first time?
Find out what to expect from our next User Group!
ASTUN PRESENTATIONS
We’ll reveal our roadmap and demonstrate some of the latest open source innovations.
CLIENT PRESENTATIONS
Discover how GIS teams are using Astun technologies and data to achieve their objectives.
NETWORKING LUNCH
Share insights and challenges with your peers and our team over a free lunch and during table discussions.
Benefits
Three good reasons to leave your desk for the day!
1
GAIN IDEAS
User groups are packed full of learning opportunities. These can include presentations, workshops and round table discussions.
2
MAKE FRIENDS FOR LIFE
Network with, learn from and
share ideas with GIS experts from other organisations.
3
ASK QUESTIONS
We’ll have our account managers and
techies on hand to answer
your questions.
THE LEONARDO HOTEL, BIRMINGHAM
2024 highlights
What a day! Thanks to all our delegates for joining us in Birmingham again.
ASTUN PRESENTATIONS
We talked about MIS, ADS, iShare Mobile, Publisher and V6.
CUSTOMER PRESENTATIONS
We heard about the Force of GIS at Walsall Council and enjoyed our first Customer Showcase.
ROUND TABLES
Delegates split into groups to talk about data, collaboration and GIS in the age of austerity.
PRIZES
Our giant Lindor balls rewarded our quiz and photo winners.
What delegates have to say
“I’d like you to know that your efforts have been noticed and appreciated throughout 2023. We may not see each other face to face very often to show our gratitude, but we really appreciate all that you do. We would especially like to thank you for the invite to the user event last week. We thoroughly enjoyed the day, (maybe not the origami bit quite so much, hee hee) and came away with lots of ideas and knowledge to be used in the new year.”
Tracy Lister, Walsall Council
THE LEONARDO HOTEL, BIRMINGHAM
2023 highlights
It was back to Brum for a day devoted to data and collaboration.
ASTUN PRESENTATIONS
We talked about Astun Data Services and iShare Insights with Power BI.
ROUND TABLES
Everyone had their say on a variety of topics under the guidance of our ex-local authority GIS specialists.
PRIZES
There were chocolatey rewards for those who excelled in quizzes and map origami.
2023 User Group reviewMore testimonials from the 2023 User Group
Delegates share their thoughts
My key takeaway is… it was useful to hear how authorities use streets and other data and to get a good understanding of Astun’s technologies. Great networking opportunities supported by a great team at Astun. Thank you.
I’d like to tell the team…great job by all involved. Taking a look at my malfunctioning laptop was well and truly above and beyond
My key takeaway is… it was interesting to see how others were using iShare and the data/tools available.
I’d like to tell the team…great event – well done
My key takeaway is… there are still software developers who care about their products.
I’d like to tell the team…well done, hopefully see you next year!
ASTON UNIVERSITY, BIRMINGHAM
2022 highlights
Our first post-COVID user group was a lively affair!
WALSALL COUNCIL
Tracy and Matt (pictured) shared insights into their digital transformation.
ASTUN PRESENTATIONS
We talked about Spotlight, Logger, custom developments and mobile GIS.
THIRD PARTY PRESENTATIONS
The Ordnance Survey joined us to talk about PSGA data.
Read about the 2022 User Group in our ESG newsletterPRIZES
Our hotly-contested Lego trophies went down a storm.
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