Georabble Brisbane - The Great Debate 2026

Book it in your calendars Georabblers - The Great Debate 2026!


🌟 #GeoRabbleBNE: The Great Debate! 🌟

Get ready for another unforgettable evening of geospatial banter, bold opinions, and brilliant minds! Join us on Tuesday, 28th April 2026 for the second annual GeoRabble Debate Edition β€“ a night where ideas collide, and the geospatial community comes alive. This year, we’re turning up the heat with a fiery debate on a topic that’s sure to spark some friendly rivalry: πŸ”₯ "Battle of the Platforms: Proprietary Software or Open Source – Which Best Serves the GIS Community?" πŸ”₯

Our Debate Team Leads are the eminent Rob Clout and formidable Henry Venus

Whether you’re a die-hard advocate for open-source solutions or a firm believer in the power of paid platforms, this debate will challenge your perspectives and leave you buzzing with new ideas. Expect engaging argumentsthought-provoking insights, and plenty of laughs along the way. And that’s not all – thanks to our amazing sponsor, Arup, we’ll be serving up delicious food and complimentary drinks to keep the good vibes flowing all night long. Yes, you read that right – free food and drinks! πŸ•πŸ·

A big THANK-YOU to our sponsor Arup for making this event happen and for supporting our wonderful geospatial industry!!

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The Details (TLDR):

πŸ”₯ Debate Theme: "Proprietary Software or Open Source – Which Best Serves the GIS Community?"

πŸ•” Event Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

πŸ“… Tuesday, 28th April 2026

πŸ“ Venue: Arup Office - Level 26/123 Albert St, Brisbane City

🌟 Sponsor: Arup



What GeoRabble IS:

Brisbane Georabble is a fun, networking event which gives YOU the opportunity to meet up with old friends, connect with new people and give people opportunities to showcase new and interesting topics. Each event is sponsored to allow us to put on food for all you good people, and there is always a bar available for individuals to buy their own drinks.





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We can't wait to see everyone again!