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FIG President Diane Dumashie gave an inspiring speech
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Hundreds of Danish surveyors and invited guests celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Danish Association of Surveyors in Copenhagen, Denmark |
Acknowledging and building on the past, President of the Association of Danish Surveyors (DdL), Torben Juulsager, had invited FIG President Dr. Diane Dumashie and Danish FIG Honorary President Stig Enemark to the 150th anniversary celebrations in Copenhagen. Adding significantly to this milestone and with an eye on the future, the Danish FIG Young Surveyors Network was also founded. Danish students Fie Kliving, Magnus Dissing, and Simon Reimers had an inspiring meeting with both the FIG President and the Honorary FIG President, whose presence underscored the deep historical ties between DdL and FIG. Diane Dumashie had encouraging words for the young people:
- It was a pleasure to meet the passionate young surveyors who are committed to driving this initiative forward in Denmark. Their energy, vision, and commitment to shaping the profession are truly commendable. I look forward to seeing this network flourish across Denmark, expand into the wider Nordic and European region, and engage meaningfully with the FIG Global Young Surveyors community. Looking ahead, I hope to see many young people at the FIG Congress in Cape Town in May 2026.
The meeting was followed by a large joint DdL 150th anniversary
celebration event for Danish surveyors and guests, also attended by
Henni Kanstrup from the FIG office. The day included enlightening
speeches from former DdL Presidents, DdL board members, the Council of
European Geodetic Surveyors (CLGE), as well as the FIG President, who
praised the Danish surveying community especially for their
long-standing contributions to the global profession, hoping that this
will continue in the future.
The anniversary event served as a powerful reminder of how national
associations like DdL contribute to international progress — through
knowledge exchange, professional development, and a shared commitment to
sustainable solutions in a changing world.
Dr. Diane Dumashie, President, FIG
Henni Kanstrup, Communications, Events & Project Coordinator, FIG Office
15 September 2025
