2009 Annual Conference & Exposition - Anaheim Highlights!

URISA's 47th Annual Conference & Exposition
The Premier Conference for the GIS Professional
Providing Solutions to Challenges
September 29 - October 2, 2009 - Anaheim Marriott

About the Conference

The 47th Annual URISA Conference concluded on October 2. Though the economy impacted our attendance this year, the program, conversations and connections were as important as ever!

Thank you to the conference committee, exhibitors and sponsors, speakers and all who were able to attend!

Download and read through the program to review the outstanding content!

_{Conference Chair, Mike Lovett, GISP introduces Barry Wellar, GISP}

Be sure to click on the links in the text below for commentary, presentations and so many great photos from the conference.

Thank you to Stephanie and Phil at Data Transfer Solutions and to Danielle Ayan for taking so many great photographs at URISA 2009!

Important Education

URISA Certified Preconference Workshops - The Workshop Development Committee, authors, reviewers and instructors out-did themselves this year with eight full workshops, two of which were brand new to the URISA library and one of which was completely updated. The other five each underwent substantial reviews and updates as well. Excellent content and engaging presenters!

GIS Strategic Planning
Crime Mapping & Analysis - NEW
Field Automation and Mobile GIS
Introduction to Agile: Project Management & Development- NEW
An Overview of Open Source GIS Software
LIDAR Concepts, Principals and Applications
3D Geospatial
Cartography and Map Design - COMPLETELY UPDATED

Consider holding one of these workshops at your local chapter and/or organization in the coming year. Bring the content to you and your colleagues.

Peer Presentations - The conference program committee reviewed nearly 200 abstract submissions and presentation ideas to come up with an outstanding educational program.

Outstanding Sessions:

Opening Keynote Address - Dr. Barry Wellar, MCIP, GISP
Interactive Issues Discussions – challenges & solutions!
URISA Quick Hits – 7 minutes maximum – targeted & concise! Watch for the videos to be posted soon! This new presentation format was very well received. It will surely be included in next year's program.
Closing Plenary Session - Michael Byrne, GISP, CA's State GIO

Events to Help you Connect and Learn - From the first-time attendee orientation meeting and the numerous committee meetings (where plans for the coming year came together) to the networking reception in the exhibit hall and the conference social event...URISA is all about making connections!

_{Diana Contreras, Ji-Young Kim, and Naomi Josafath}

_{Kim McDonough, Bob Marmion and Ken Sipos}

_{Keri Brennan, GISP and Carl Anderson, GISP compare badge ribbons! Carl wins...sorry Keri!}

_{Danielle Ayan, GISP and Kim McDonough, GISP}

Networking at its finest!

Peer Recognition - URISA Awards Breakfast

2009 GIS Hall of Fame 2009 Inductees
URISA Volunteer Award Winners
Exemplary Systems in Government Award Winners
Student Paper Competition Winners

Al Little, Danielle Ayan and Heather Glock check out the new URISA Website!

2009 URISA Annual Conference & Exposition Committee

This conference is guided and organized by an esteemed group of professionals. Without their expertise and enthusiasm, this conference would not be possible.

The Conference Committee met in Anaheim last March to review abstract submissions and develop the conference educational content. Thanks to their hard work, we had a great program to offer!

Danielle Ayan and Geney Terry consider the line-up.

Carl Anderson checks out a proposed session

Conference Chair: Mike Lovett, GISP, CDM - Maitland, FL

Program Chair: Danielle Ayan, GISP, Georgia Institute of Technology - Atlanta, GA

Associate Program Chair: Cy Smith, GISP, State of Oregon - Salem, OR

Committee Members:

Jason Amadori, GISP, Data Transfer Solutions - Orlando, FL
Carl Anderson, GISP, Fulton County - Atlanta, GA
Kathrine Cargo, GISP, Orleans Parish Communications District - New Orleans, LA
Tom Conry, Fairfax County - Fairfax, VA
Randy Fusaro, US Census Bureau - Washington, DC
Alex Hepp, Pictometry International - Rochester, NY
Allen Ibaugh, GISP, Data Transfer Solutions - Orlando, FL
Wansoo Im, Vertices, LLC - New Brunswick, NJ
Al Little, City of Hamilton - Hamilton, ON, Canada
Lisa Lubeley, GISP, Dudek - Encinitas, CA
Twyla McDermott, GISP, City of Charlotte - Charlotte, NC
Bill Mumbleau, GISP, Kleinfelder - Redlands, CA
Claudia Paskauskas, GISP, East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, Altamonte Springs, FL
Hilary Perkins, GISP, AICP, East-West Gateway Council of Governments, St. Louis, MO
Jonathan Posner, GISP, CDM - Irvine, CA
Milo Robinson, Federal Geographic Data Committee - Reston, VA
Mark Sievers, AICP, Sievers & Associates -Altamonte Springs, FL
Ken Sipos, GISP, City of Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA
Karen Stewart, GISP, ESRI Canada - Vancouver, BC, Canada
Mohammed Tariq, GISP, Peak Technology Solutions - Washington DC
Geney Terry, GISP, El Dorado County - Placerville, CA
Joe Tricarico, Rutgers University - Camden, NJ
Michael Waltuch, GISP, ESRI - New York, NY
Tobias Wolf, GISP, HDR - San Diego, CA

Special Thanks to our Sponsors!

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Gold Sponsor:

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