The three-day-long GIS Theory and Methodology Seminar of CAGIS (Beijing 2004) was grandly held from Oct. 17 to Oct. 19 2004 in the International Exchange Center of China University of Mining And Technology (Beijing). Mr. Jason Ni, General Manager of Canada Apollo Technology Group Beijing Office and Beijing Oriental TITAN Technology Co., LTD, together with his marketing and sales personnel took part in this seminar. The General Manager’s lecture, entitled with Brief Introduction to TITAN Series begot warm applause and positive echo from the representatives of the seminar.


　　This seminar is hosted by Theory and Methodology Professional Commission of CAGIS (China Association for Geographic Information System), and undertaken by 3S and Sink Engineering Institute of China University of Mining And Technology. Shepherds and experts from the well-known universities and institutes nation-wide participated in the seminar. The subject of this seminar is spatial data model and spatial data. The goal is to carry out thorough study and research in respect of certain GIS theories and methodologies, in a hope to promote the development and research of china’s GIS theory and methodology and to provide an open and free forum for the scholars and doctors, who are interested in GIS Theory and methodology.

　　APOLLO Beijing Office and OTITAN, as the unique patronage company, gained much focus of attention. Its self-copyright software, TITAN series, was designated as the sole professional software by the seminar. Its comprehensive functions and user-friendly features won extensive glorification and positive affirmation in the seminar. TITAN T3D, which is developed by the company particularly for the mining field, received warm welcome from China University of Mining And Technology.

　　During the seminar, APOLLO Beijing Office and OTITAN launched its new publication Fundamental Theory And Practice for Remote Sensing and GIS Systems attracted much attention. Representatives greatly appreciated the effort exerted by APOLLO Beijing Office and OTITAN in supporting the construction of Chinese GIS and RS education. APOLLO Beijing Office and OTITAN also was expected to continue strengthening close cooperation with the universities and scientific research organizations, and to explore a new splendid TITAN space in the area of GIS and RS.