Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Celebrates Day of Geodesy and 30 Years of BDVI Appointments
Today, July 22, 2025, marks a significant day in the world of surveying and geoinformation in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The Day of Geodesy is being celebrated in Greifswald, Rostock, and Schwerin, offering insights into the professional world of geomaticians and surveying technicians. This event coincides with the 30th anniversary of the appointment of publicly appointed surveying engineers (BDVI) in the region.
Five years ago, the Ministry of Interior, Construction, and Digitalization Mecklenburg-Vorpommern signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen the profession of geodesy. Minister Christian Pegel recently summarized the achievements of this agreement, highlighting the increased attractiveness of the profession and successful recruitment of young talent.
Geomaticians play a crucial role in processing and qualifying geodata, creating geoinformation, geoinformation systems, plans, and maps. Surveying technicians, meanwhile, measure everything with high precision, making them indispensable in construction execution and supervision. The career portal for geodesy & geoinformation in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern provides an overview of all available training places, facilitating entry into these professions.
The Day of Geodesy offers an excellent opportunity to learn more about these vital professions. The Ministry of Interior, Construction, and Digitalization Mecklenburg-Vorpommern can provide further information. As the region celebrates 30 years of BDVI appointments, it also looks forward to the next generation of geomaticians and surveying technicians, thanks to the successful cooperation agreement.