LGS University 2025 Week 2
Join us for the second week of LGS University 2025 in Tucson, Arizona for a week packed full of Reality Capture and Survey training.
Date and time
Location
Hexagon - Mining division
40 East Congress Street #ste 150 Tucson, AZ 85701Refund Policy
About this event
- Event lasts 3 days 6 hours
LGS University 2025 Week 2
Welcome to the second week of LGS University 2025 where exciting things are happening on campus! This event is all about connecting with fellow students, exploring new opportunities, and having fun. Join us for a week filled with workshops, guest speakers, and social activities. Get ready to be inspired, learn, and make memories that will last a lifetime.
The second week of LGS University 2025 is Monday, October 27 – Thursday, October 30 at the Hexagon office in Tucson, Arizona.
The curriculum is identical to the first week. Immerse yourself in an intensive week of technical training. The classes will include operating survey equipment, laser scanners, post-processing data, workflows and learning about integrating data from a variety of survey and reality capture sensors. We are offering over fifty different classes to challenge any user from novice to expert. Classes are applicable to all segments including Survey, Architecture, Engineering, Plant, Building Construction, Forensics and Public Safety.
There will be an event kick off each week on Monday with check in between 11 am – 1 pm. Between 1 pm and 3:45, there will be staff available in designated rooms to help assist with installation of software, activation of training licenses, or updating computer graphics. There will be no lunch provided on Monday.
At 4 pm, there will be a Keynote presentation in the 5th floor Auditorium followed by a welcome reception from 5-7 to meet instructors, fellow classmates and kick off a momentous week of learning.
If participants do not make it to the kickoff on Monday, they will be able to check in on Tuesday morning at 7:30 am.
Attendees take four classes each day, Tuesday through Thursday. Coffee and light snacks will be available at 7:30 in the morning and throughout the day. Classes start at 8 am and end at 5 pm with breaks in the morning and afternoon. Lunch will be provided Tuesday through Thursday between 12 and 1 pm on the 5th floor.
On Tuesday evening, after class at 5:30 pm, we are hosting a networking event at the Monica. We will be providing a drink coupon for everyone to enjoy a drink and mingle with Leica instructors and attendees.
Event Location:
Hexagon Mining Office
40 E Congress St. Suite 150
Tucson, AZ 85701
Event Outline: Week 2 – Monday, October 27 – Thursday, October 30
Monday, October 27, 2025
11:00 am – 1:00 pm Check in
1:00 pm – 3:45 pm Install software, training licenses and update graphics settings on computer settings in assigned rooms on 1st, 2nd, and 5th floors
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Keynote in 5th Floor Auditorium
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Welcome Reception 5th Floor
Tuesday, October 28 – Thursday, October 30
7:30 am Coffee and Light Snacks
8:00 am – 9:40 am Class Session 1
9:40 am – 10:00 am Morning Break
10:00 am – 11:45 pm Class Session 2
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch – 5th Floor
1:00 pm – 2:50 pm Class Session 3
2:50 pm – 3:10 pm Afternoon Break
3:10 pm – 5:00 pm Class Session 4
Tuesday, October 28 – 5:30 Networking event at the Monica
Event Content: www.hdsuniversity.com
Download detailed course schedule and descriptions at this link:
https://lgshds.sharefile.com/public/share/web-sc99d85c3c03e432ebd82fcbfffcc2d45
For reference of the variety of courses offered, the schedule is presented at the bottom of this page.
Cost:
Early Bird Registration - $1495 USD for all three days either Week 1 or Week 2
(expires September 3, 2025)
Registration - $1795 USD for all three days (No single day discount offered)
Registration includes Monday evening social, drink ticket for Tuesday networking event at the Monica, coffee and snacks, lunches Tuesday through Thursday for one.
Computer Rentals: – limited (10) computers available to rent for $150 for each week. Please send an email to rc.training.geo@leica-geosystems.com to reserve a laptop. Payment will be made separately from the event registration.
Hotel Information:
We have negotiated an LGS U hotel rate of $159 per night plus taxes at:
Home2Suites/Hampton, Hilton
141 South Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 274-7400
Click a link below to reserve a room:
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Hotel Information: Hampton Inn/Home2 Suites by Hilton - Tucson Downtown
141 South Stone Avenue - Tucson, Arizona 85701
Phone: 520-274-7400
HamptonInn.com - Home2Suites.com
Parking: $20 per day
Requirements:
Bring your own laptop with mouse with sufficient computing power and free hard drive space.
Shirt Sizes:
When you check out, you will be asked for your shirt size. The size charts are shown below.
Things to Do in Tucson:
• Bike Tours – visit best Hot Dog and Taco stands
• Farmers Market – Thursday evening, live music
• Escape Room
• Free on and off Tram
• University Area
• Fox Theatre
• Tucson Children’s Museum
• 4th Ave Restaurants
We look forward to seeing you one of the weeks in Tucson.
Frequently asked questions
It is recommended to bring your own laptop for the training. If you do not have one or yours is not powerful enough we will have 10 for rent for the week at a cost of $150.
No, we will be there to assist you on Monday from 1:00 pm - 3:45 pm in designated rooms. Please make sure you have admin privileges on your computer so you can install any software you need.
We will be providing training licenses for the event. They run all our software so if you want to try a new program or do not have your licenses on the computer you are bringing, we have you covered.
Each participant can take up to 4 classes a day for a total of 12 for the week.
There are no formal tracks but every effort has been made to arrange the classes in logical workflows so participants can choose their own paths. Most classes are also offered at least twice throughout the week.
There is no need to rent a car as the hotel and venue are close to each other and there are lots of restaurants to choose from.
Lunch will be provided Tuesday through Thursday. There will not be any lunch served on Monday.