Empowering People / Evolving GIS
Empowering People / Evolving GIS
October 20-21, 2010
Guest Key Note Speaker
William Henning, NGS
For the first time, ILGISA will offer a series of Lightning Talks so you can interact with your peers in a unique and dynamic way. Start small; share one great idea. Do you have something to boast about or a valuable lesson learned? Maybe you’ve never given a talk before, or a 30-minute talk is simply too long. This is your opportunity to tell a story, motivate, and inspire. Submit your name, agency and presentation title. It’s just 5 minutes and a handful of slides; let’s have some fun!
Join your colleagues at the Annual Fall Conference of the Illinois Geographic Information Systems Association. We will be returning to the Naperville campus of Northern Illinois University. This facility is entirely wireless, with fully integrated technology smart classrooms, offering new opportunities for attendees, presenters and exhibitors alike --all FREE! If you attended the Fall 2009 Conference, you know how wonderful this new, free access is!
Conference Highlights
The Illinois Geographic Information Systems Association will be holding its twentieth annual Fall Conference on October 20-21, 2010 at the campus of Northern Illinois University (NIU Naperville) in Naperville, Illinois. The era of innovation and integration has influenced the GIS Community forcing new methodologies, solutions and creativity to keep up with this constantly demanding world in which we live. Join us as ILGISA moves into the future...New Beginnings for GIS—throughout the state of Illinois! This event will feature structured workshops, technical sessions, technology demonstrations, project updates, as well as national and state speakers.
Highlights Include:
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A varied selection of workshop both hands-on and lecture style.
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Over a dozen full tracks of conference sessions covering a wide range of topics, including a track devoted to student research, GIS Q&A’s and a career panel discussion. Numerous individual presentations to choose from to attend!
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A poster competition among GIS users, both professional and student level.
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A student presentation competition for both undergraduate and graduate student competitors will take place on the second day of the conference with valuable prizes awards to the outstanding presentation as judged by a panel of GIS experts.
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An exhibit hall featuring a variety of Exhibitors showcasing their latest GIS related hardware, software, products and services. Please make sure to spend time with them as they are the leading edge of GIS applications and upcoming technology.
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Silent Auction benefiting the ILGISA Educational Endowment Fund.
Who Should Attend?
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Government officials who implement GIS for a variety of applications. Federal, State, County, City and local officials are all welcome.
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Surveyors, engineers and land management specialists who use GIS technology.
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People want to utilize and/or publish GIS data over the Web.
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Business, real estate, banking and insurance specialists who need to understand and access GIS data.
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Public and private utility representatives who use GIS technology for infrastructure management.
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Consultants who provide GIS services, hardware or software.
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People in precision agriculture, health care and other fields just starting to use GIS.
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University faculty and students interested in new GIS technology and research applications.
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Individuals interested in obtaining GISP certification credits towards their GIS professionalization.
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Individuals or organizations interested or concerned with homeland security or emergency preparedness.
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Managers who supervise GIS technology or staff
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GIS professionals in any discipline.
Come network with your peers and exchange ideas! Sometimes the best ideas begin with a simple conversation or a single Power Point slide during a presentation. The only thing holding you back is the parameter of your own imagination! So come join us and explore the endless opportunities.
There will be at least thirty exhibitors on display with lots of goodies! There is plenty of room to visit with each of the exhibitors, along with convenient tables and good food. These conferences would not be possible without their participation, so please spend time with them to learn about the latest and greatest in the market today. Poster prizes and announcements will take place within the exhibit hall.
If you have any questions, please give Tracy Rogers a call at 815-753-2090 or send an e-mail to tlrogers@niu.edu. We are always glad to help, and speaking for the Board of Directors and the Conference Planning Committee, we value your feedback and input on the planning of these events.
Thank you and hope to see you in October!
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QUESTIONS OR SUGGESTIONS?
Tracy Rogers
Logistics, Membership & General Inquiries
Phone: 815-753-2090
Fax: 815-753-2305
Email: contact@ilgisa.org
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REGISTRATION
Northern Illinois University Outreach Services - Registration
DeKalb, IL 60115
Phone: 800-345-9472
Fax: 815-753-6900
Email: outreach@niu.edu
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