2013 URISA GIS in Public Health Conference

June 17-20, 2013

Hyatt Regency, Miami - Miami, Florida

Don't delay... make your hotel reservation by June 3!

URISA is pleased to present this specialty conference, to explore the many uses of GIS for public health access, processes, and decision-making. The conference was developed as a result of a high level of interest in the 'public health program track' at URISA's annual conference for several years. A dedicated committee of well-known and respected professionals in the field has spearheaded this effort to create a specialty conference to promote sharing of information and networking within the discipline.

The inaugural conference took place in May 2007 in New Orleans. In 2009, the conference was presented in Providence, Rhode Island; in 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia, and is guided and organized by an esteemed group of professionals. Without their expertise and enthusiasm, this conference would not be possible.

The conference is developed from abstract submissions to the Call for Presentations. An exposition and networking events are important features of the conference.

Miami photos courtesy of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau

Conference Vision: To provide an open and participatory forum for advancing the effective use of spatial information and geographic information system technologies across the domains of public health, healthcare and community health preparedness.

Preliminary Conference Schedule

Monday, June 17, 2013 (click for details)
Registration
Pre-Conference Workshops:

• An Overview of Open Source GIS Software
• Detecting Clusters of Adverse Health Outcomes using SaTScan™
• Geospatial Data Collection for Micro-Environments and Multiple Time Periods: The Use of Spatial Video

Exhibit Installation

Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Welcome & Keynote Address  
Breakout Sessions
Conference Luncheon
Exhibits
Networking Reception and Poster Session

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Breakout Sessions
Exhibits
Poster Session
Networking Event

Thursday, June 20, 2013
Breakout Sessions
Closing Plenary Session

Participate

Presentations - The conference is developed through a peer review of abstracts received through the Call for Presentations. Proceed to the Call for Presentations  Late submissions will be considered. 

Exhibits & Sponsorships

 The opportunity for attendees to meet with organizations that have the products, tools and services they need to propel their organizations to the next level is an important part of the conference. Don't miss the opportunity to connect with this enthusiastic and informed audience. Click here for details.

For Budgeting Purposes:

Conference Registration Fee Schedule (note that preconference workshops incur additional fees):

Downloadable registration form (PDF)

Online registration form 

• $75 Student / $345 URISA International member / $495 nonmember

  Student rates apply to full-time students only.

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Travel & Hotel

Hyatt Regency Miami
400 South East Second Avenue
Miami, Florida, USA 33131-2197

The conference will take place at the Hyatt Regency Miami, ideally located in downtown Miami, Florida. Great deal! The special conference hotel room rate is $109 single/double (includes in-room Internet access!) Be sure to make your reservations by June 3, 2013.

Make your reservations:  Call (888) 421-1442 and reference "Urban & Regional Info Sys" or make your room reservations online.

Enjoy easy access to a multitude of upscale restaurants, stores, leisure activities, attractions and other things to do in Miami. The Hyatt Regency Miami is in the center of it all. Located just 15 minutes from South Beach, Key Biscayne, Coral Gables and Coconut Grove, the Hyatt is also just seven miles from Miami International Airport and less than two miles from the Port of Miami (where many cruise ships depart).

GREATER MIAMI AND THE BEACHES: WHERE THE WORLD COMES TO PLAY
Great year-round weather, top-ranked beaches and the sparkling waters of Biscayne Bay are the backdrops for a cosmopolitan metropolis, pulsing with the rhythms of its diverse international population. Boasting an exciting arts and cultural landscape, renowned nightlife scene and world-class shopping, dining and entertainment, Miami invites an eclectic mix of visitors to come out and play. Take some time to explore Miami and its numerous attractions and opportunities. Click here to start planning your free time (and try to come to the conference early or stay late to take full advantage of this thriving destination!).

Airport - The Miami International Airport (MIA) is a major hub for American Airlines. MIA is the largest U.S. gateway for Latin America and the Caribbean and is one of the leading international passenger and freight airports in the world. Only 7 miles away from the Hyatt Regency Miami.

Transportation -

• Average taxi fare from the Miami Airport (MIA) to the Hyatt Regency: $25-$30
• Metro rail fare is currently $2

Miami offers multiple public transit options as an inexpensive alternative to taxis and rental cars. Check out the options online and note the convenient FREE MetroMover, a 4.4-mile tram that loops around Downtown Miami (with a stop steps from the Hyatt Regency). Cars run every few minutes and stop every few blocks, and the service is free.

Climate/Weather - June in Miami is typically quite warm and humid, with a likelihood of tropical rain showers. The average low temperature of 75°F (24°C) and an average high temperature of 90°F (32°C)

Dress - No formal attire required. Conference attendees are typically dressed in business casual clothing. Remember that the temperatures outside will be warm and the temperatures in the meeting room, with ample air conditioning, will be quite cool. So bring sweaters and jackets!

Make your travel plans and register today!