May 28 - 30, 2025 Kansas City, MO

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TERRACON25

May 28th - 30th, 2025

Are you ready to tackle the latest techniques and workflows for processing Lidar data? Join the largest Terrasolid networking event in North America May 28th – 30th for the 2025 TERRASOLID NORTH AMERICAN USER CONFERENCE. Level up your skills, boost productivity, and learn how to create new client deliverables.

Happening in the heart of downtown Kansas City, this conference is designed for beginner to advanced users and will cover a range of topics, including best practices, advanced workflows, optimization, and more for UAV, Mobile, and Aerial. Experience everything Kansas City offers, from its world-famous BBQ to its vibrant arts scene.

Whether you’re just starting with Lidar or a seasoned pro, the North American Terrasolid User Conference is the place to be May 2025.

Why Attend

Training workshops covering the latest updates and features in Terrasolid applications.
Insightful discussions by industry experts on advanced techniques and best practices for data processing and analysis
Networking opportunities with fellow professionals, fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration within the geospatial community
Live demonstrations showcasing the capabilities and functionalities of Terrasolid tools in real-world scenarios
Interactive workshops for hands-on experience and skill development in utilizing Terrasolid software for complex geospatial projects
Showcasing successful case studies highlighting the practical implementation of Terrasolid solutions in various geospatial applications and projects

GeoExchange Form: TerraTalks

Participate in panel discussion to connect with others in the Terrasolid community and collaborate on solutions.

Connect in the Heart of Kansas City

Talk to product experts, meet our sponsors, and discover everything else Kansas City has to offer.

Network with Peers in the TerraCommunity

Find like-minded professionals in the TerraCommunity and build new friendships.

Agenda

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Wednesday

Time	Track	Title	Description
8:30 – 8:45 AM	–	Opening Remarks	Kicking off TERRACON 2024 with opening remarks from BAAM.Tech President – Ben Lindner
8:45 – 10:15 AM	–	Terrasolid New Features	Dive into the latest features to Terrasolid in 2024 with Terrasolid Lead Developer – Arttu Soininen
BREAK 10:15 – 10:30 AM
10:30 AM – 12 PM	–	GeoExchange Forums: TerraTalks	Get ready to engage with industry leaders who are shaping the future of geospatial innovation with panelists Arttu Soininen, Christian Stallings, Joshua France, Leo Liu and Ravi Soneja – Moderated by Jared Martin
LUNCH 12 – 1 PM
1 – 3 PM	Aerial	TerraPhoto \| Building Vectorization and Texturing	Learn automatic building vectorization, manual refinement techniques, and texturing of building roofs and walls using TerraPhoto from aerial imagery
	UAV	Intro to Spatix	Learn the essentials of Spatix, a CAD software where Terrasolid is hosted
	Mobile	Intro to Terrasolid / Hot Keys / Macros	This work session will begin with a run through of the basic capabilities within Terrasolid and the toolbars for each product
	Advanced	TerraScan \| Overview of Display Settings	This presentation covers all coloring modes and other display settings TerraScan supports
BREAK 3 – 3:15 PM
3:15 – 5:15 PM	Aerial	What’s Wrong with this Data??	This course is designed to equip participants with the skills to critically analyze and diagnose common issues in Lidar and point cloud data
	UAV	TerraModeler \| Volumetrics	Learn how to compute stockpile volumes in TerraModeler. TerraModeler’s Compute Stockpile Volume tool makes it easy to compute volumes quickly and accurately
	Mobile	TerraScan \| Project Setup for Large-Scale Processing	Learn TerraScan project setup for large-scale processing, efficient block structure design, point importation, macro processing, and seamless projection and storage format adjustments for optimal workflow
	Advanced	Speed Up using TerraDispatcher and TerraBatch	Utilizing multiple running instances to speed up batch processing setups using TerraDispatcher and TerraBatch

Thursday

Time	Track	Title	Description
8 AM – 12 PM	Aerial	TerraPhoto \| Aerial Camera Calibration	In this workshop build, generate, and output orthomosaics all in one place
BREAK 9:45 – 10 AM	UAV	Advanced Macros & Scripting	This course focuses on automating and optimizing Terrasolid workflows, and introduces advanced techniques in macros and scripting
	Mobile	TerraScan \| Railroad Tools	TerraScan includes a variety of railroad tools used to classify lidar and extract rail linework. This course will cover the tools used to create vectors of rail centerline, tracks, and overhead wires along tracks
	Advanced	Above Ground Classification	This course covers tools and workflows for classifying above ground features based on groups
LUNCH 12 – 1 PM
1 – 5:15 PM	Aerial	TerraMatch \| Advanced Tech for Aerial	This course delves into the advanced functionalities of TerraMatch, with a specific focus on aerial data processing
BREAK 2:45 – 3:15 PM	UAV	ULS Utilizing the Terrasolid Drone Wizard	Efficiently import and process UAV lidar data with the TerraScan drone wizard tools. Learn to quickly create, edit, and iterate macros to improve classifications
	Mobile	TerraMatch \| L2 Calibration / Data Fusion of Mobile & Drone	This course provides an in-depth examination of data management and calibration techniques, focusing on point clouds and trajectory data from both mobile and UAS sources
	Advanced	Tree Trunk Volume Measurement	In this work session, walkthrough a processing workflow for a high density forest point cloud

Friday

Time	Track	Title	Description
8 AM – 12 PM	Aerial	Derivatives, Metadata, Products	This course will cover some of the different derivative products that can be created using Terrasolid products, such as metadata, reports, and raster images.
BREAK 9:45 – 10 AM	UAV	Lidar QAQC General Practices	Designed for intermediate and advanced Terrasolid users, this course addresses the evaluation of Lidar data quality using both Terrasolid tools and ASPRS Positional Accuracy Standards
	Mobile	Vectorizing Paints Lines and Paint Markings	Explore the techniques for vectorizing paint lines and markings on roads, including automatic extraction using point intensities, semi-automatic tools, generating paint reports, and more
	Advanced	Classification Challenges	Strategies for eliminating noise points and ground in challenging data sets
LUNCH 12 – 1 PM
1 PM – 3:15 PM	Aerial	TerraModeler \| 3DEP Hydroflattening	Learn how to hydro-flatten breaklines used in surfaces that contain water features using TerraModeler.
BREAK 2:00 – 2:15 PM	UAV	TerraScan \| Calibrating Ground Control	Correct and validate your Lidar point cloud data within Terrasolid using common TerraScan calibration methods
	Mobile	TerraScan \| Interior Scan	This work session will look at the interior scan tools within TerraScan for automatic classification and vectorization.
	Advanced	TerraPhoto \| Flythru Video Creation	Creation of flythru video visualizing high density point cloud using TerraPhoto’s ‘Create Flythru Video’ tool

^{Social Event}
Sinkers Lounge

Wednesday, May 29 | 6:30 - 8:30PM
Join the TerraCommunity at Sinkers Lounge for an evening of networking and putting with drinks & food provided.
Sponsored by ETM Surveying & Mapping

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All attendees will need to bring their laptops and required charging accessories; Temporary licenses and sample data will be provided ahead of time.

Venue

Loews Hotel Kansas City, the new home of the North American Terrasolid User Conference, TERRACON.

Loews Kansas City Hotel

1515 Wyandotte Street
Kansas City, 64108

Loews Kansas City Hotel showcases beautiful guest rooms, a lobby bar, an on-site restaurant, and stunning facilities – a perfect location for the new home of TERRACON 2025. Loews Hotel is conveniently within walking distance to key attractions and other iconic landmarks including Kansas City Power & Light, T-Mobile Center, the KC Streetcar and the Kauffman Center for the Preforming Arts.