16th Annual California GIS Conference

Hyatt Huntington Beach, Huntington Beach, California
April 18 - 21, 2010

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About CalGIS

Every year, the four URISA chapters in California, come together to present the CalGIS Conference, now in its 16th year!

Northern California Chapter of URISA
Southern California Chapter of URISA
Bay Area Automated Mapping Association
Central California Chapter of URISA

CalGIS is definitely the place to be to learn about the Best in California GIS. A comprehensive educational program (for beginners and advanced professionals), networking events and an exhibit hall are all featured at CalGIS. Make plans to attend the 2010 conference in Huntington Beach!

2010 CGIA Awards Nominations - **Nominations are due March 19th, 2010**
The California Geographic Information Association annually recognizes outstanding achievements in various aspects of GIS through an awards program. The awards will be presented at the 2010 CalGIS Conference in Huntington Beach, April 18 - 21, 2010. Click here to submit your nomination.

Keynote Speakers Announced!

Monday Keynote
Evangelist for WeoGeo (http://www.weogeo.com), James Fee, GISP, is widely regarded as a leader in the field of geospatial and web-based mapping technologies. At WeoGeo, James has been responsible for helping organizations organize, share and monetize their geo-content. He blogs about geospatial technology at http://www.spatiallyadjusted.com/ and has helped develop an online GIS community culminating in Planet Geospatial (http://www.planetgs.com). He is a frequent keynoter at GIS conferences around the world as well as an advisor on many technology panels. He also is a regular columnist for GeoInformatics Magazine.

Eric Waldman, GeoSpatial Specialist - Bing Maps - Microsoft Corp. - just announced as Wednesday keynote speaker

Having started with a BA in Environmental Design from UC Berkeley, Eric Waldman has 25+ years of experience in GIS & Mapping industry with a strong background in Remote Sensing, 3D Visualization and Web Mapping Services. His background includes: Managing Sales/Marketing at Hitachi Software Engineering, Western Regional Manager at Space Imaging, Vice President Photon Research, Sr Director GlobeXplorer, and for the last 4 years as GeoSpatial Specialist with the Bing Maps team in Microsoft Corp.

Preliminary Conference Agenda

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Click on each DAY below for specific program details!

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Preconference Workshops (NEW FEATURE THIS YEAR!)

Monday, April 19, 2010

Opening Session & Keynote Address - James Fee, GISP
Breakout Sessions
Exhibits
Reception

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Breakout Sessions
Poster Session
Exhibits
Networking Lunch
Evening Social Activity

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Breakout Sessions
Lunch, CGIA Awards & Keynote Speaker - Eric Waldman - Bing Maps

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Conference Location - Huntington Beach Hyatt

This year the entire conference will be under one roof! The Huntington Beach Hyatt will host the conference and are offering a sleeping room rate of $139 to CalGIS Conference attendees.

Make your reservations today - the special conference rate is only available until March 26, 2010.
Click here or call (402) 592-6464 / (888) 421-1442 to secure your room.

Conference Registration

Full Conference Registration: $300
Full Registration includes access to the Exhibit Hall and all educational sessions, including the Tuesday Homeland Security Summit sessions, Monday Networking Reception, Tuesday Lunch and Evening Activity, and Wednesday Lunch.
Full Conference Registration - Student Rate: $75 (must provide current schedule showing full-time student status)
Includes access to the Exhibit Hall and all educational sessions, including the Tuesday Homeland Security Summit sessions, Monday Networking Reception, Tuesday Lunch and Evening Activity, and Wednesday Lunch.
Preconference workshop fee: $150
Daily registration rates: Monday ($150); Tuesday ($150); Wednesday ($100)
Daily Registration includes access to all educational sessions and events presented on that particular day and access to the Exhibit Hall.
Homeland Security Summit one-day registration: Tuesday ($100) - allows access to HS track sessions and exhibits

To register, please complete the downloadable registration form and fax it to 847-824-6363.

Click here for online registration

Free Exhibit Hall Pass - if you are unable to attend the conference to take advantage of the educational program, training and events, you may still register - at no cost - to gain access to the Exhibits at CalGIS. Note that this registration only allows access to the exhibit hall and you will be provided with a name badge designated as Exhibits Only to grant entry. This registration category is only available with this downloadable form.

^{Cancellation & Refund Policy: All cancellations must be received in writing (via fax, e-mail or regular mail) at URISA Headquarters on or before March 28, 2010, in order to receive a refund, less a $50 processing fee. After March 28, 2010, cancelled registrations will not be refunded nor applied to future conferences. There will be a $50 administrative fee for the swapping of Registrants.}