2012 URISA/NENA Addressing Conference Call for Presentations

August 6-9, 2012
Memphis, Tennessee

The only conference where GIS professionals, addressing coordinators, 9-1-1 and emergency response specialists come together for education and networking.

The educational program is developed through a review of submissions received through the Call for Presentations. An exposition and networking events are important features of this annual conference.

 Online abstract submission form
Note that abstract submissions are due on or before February 21 - take advantage of the one week extension and submit today!

The committee welcomes the submission of individual papers, complete sessions, and lightning talks and has proposed a list of suggested topics for consideration (note that all abstracts received will be reviewed and considered for the conference program regardless of the list below):

• Government Data, Administrative Records or Alternative Information Sources
• Location Based Services, Location Tracking or Mobile Computing
• Database and Data Management Challenges, both spatial and non-spatial
• Standards & Standards Implementation Issues and Experiences
  • Next Generation 911 Standards
  • FDGC Address Standards
• Data Sharing, Open Data or Data Warehousing
• Solving Funding Issues
• Collaboration, Coordination and Cooperation tips and tricks
• Dispatch Routing & The Effective and Efficient Routing of Services
• Environmental Monitoring, Modeling or Analysis
• Situational Awareness, Dashboards, Mashups, or other near or real-time information processing

Abstract submissions will be accepted until Monday, February 13, 2012 (extended to February 21). Abstract submissions should include a presentation title and descriptive abstract text not to exceed 250 words.

You will be asked to indicate the presentation format that is best suited for your proposal:

• Single presentation—individual presentation that will be scheduled with one or two other presentations to form a cohesive session of 60-90 minutes in length. Each presenter is allotted 20-30 minutes, plus 10 minutes for questions from the attendees.
• Complete session—Comprised of one subject covered by one or more presenters. The expectation is that the depth and complexity of the issue merits the longer time. A complete session is 60-90 minutes in length.
• Lightning Talks—Short (5 minute) talks on a single subject. Concise and focused with few slides.
• Panel & Roundtable—A panel or roundtable is a 90 minute presentation which encourages interaction and discussion between the panelists and the audience. Panel presentations should include at least three panelists all speaking on aspects of a particular topic.

Schedule - The conference committee will review abstracts and organize the program in early March and you will receive notification of your acceptance status later that month.

Proceedings and Speaker Registration
Presenters whose proposals are accepted are expected to submit written papers for publication in the Conference Proceedings. If PowerPoint or slide presentations are submitted for inclusion in the Proceedings, a narrative description must accompany them. The final version of your presentation is due on the day it is presented to attendees at the conference. It can be provided on CD Rom or by thumb drive transfer on site at the conference.

All accepted presenters must register and pay the standard conference registration fee.

ONLINE ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FORM

Exhibits & Sponsorships - An exhibit hall and sponsorship opportunities will be detailed soon. Don't miss your opportunity to reach this informed and targeted market!

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For Budgeting Purposes

• Early registration rate for URISA and NENA members = $345
  Early registration rate for nonmembers = $445
• Preconference course registration: $195 for URISA and NENA members; $245 for nonmembers
• Conference technical tours will also require an additional registration fee. (Tours to be determined)

Conference Site

Peabody Memphis
149 Union Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38103

The famous Peabody Memphis hotel will host the conference. They are offering us a significantly discounted conference rate of $145 single/double (including in-room Internet access).

Make your hotel reservations by July 10, 2012 as the discounted rate may not be available after that date.

Online hotel reservations: click here

In the heart of "Blues City," you'll find The Peabody Memphis, a magnificent Forbes Four-Star, AAA Four-Diamond historic hotel. Our convenient downtown location is just blocks from Memphis attractions like Beale Street, the Memphis Rock N Soul Museum, Gibson Guitar Factory, Fed-Ex Forum, National Civil Rights Museum, Sun Studio, Orpheum Theatre, and the Memphis Cook Convention Center.

The Peabody itself is also one of Memphis' most popular attractions. The Peabody Ducks march to and from the Grand Lobby daily at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. in a time-honored tradition dating back to 1933.

Legendary, charming, elegant and grand are adjectives that perfectly describe this luxury Memphis hotel. Whether visiting for business or leisure, our Southern hospitality is sure to exceed your expectations.

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Conference Sponsors

About NENA – The National Emergency Number Association (NENA) is The Voice of 9-1-1 ™. Now celebrating its 25th Year, NENA was established to promote implementation and awareness of 9-1-1 as North America’s universal emergency number. NENA has grown to become the leading professional non-profit organization dedicated solely to 9-1-1 emergency communications issues. For more information, visit www.nena.org

About URISA, the Association for GIS Professionals - Founded in 1963, the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA) is a nonprofit association for professionals involved in improving urban and regional environments through the use of information technology. For more information, visit www.urisa.org

GISCI Certification points earned for attending one workshop and this Conference = 0.5 GISCI education points.

Attendance is recognized for continuing education credit toward recertification as an Emergency Number Professional (ENP) with the National Emergency Number Association, as well as for recertification credit with the National Academies of Emergency Dispatch for police, fire and medical emergency dispatchers.

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