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CalGIS: 18th Annual California GIS Conference

CalGIS 2012 - the 18th Annual California GIS Conference - will take place April 11-13, 2012 at the Sheraton Sacramento.

Capitalizing on Spatial Technology

About CalGIS

Every year, the URISA chapters in California, come together to present the CalGIS Conference. In 2012,  the conference will reach its 18th successful year!

Sponsored in 2012 by:

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 2012 conference!

Preliminary Conference Schedule - click on each day below for specific session, event and presentation details!

Special Esri preconference training event!
Monday & Tuesday, April 9-10, 2012
Creating Effective Web Applications Using ArcGIS Server
This two-day course is designed for those with no web developer experience. CalGIS 2012 attendees receive a 5% discount off the course. For more information and to register online, click here today. Space is limited.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

  • Workshops, Technical Courses, Meetings & Tours
  • Networking Event

Thursday, April 12, 2012

  • Opening Session & Keynote Address - Scott Gregory
  • Breakout Sessions
  • Exhibits
  • Networking Event

Friday, April 13, 2012

  • Awards Breakfast & Keynote Address - Dr. Dawn Wright
  • Breakout Sessions
  • Poster Session
  • Exhibits
  • Closing Session
  • Networking Event

Start planning now for weekend visits to wine country!


Sponsorshop

Click here for details about sponsorship opportunities.  


Conference Site

Sheraton Sacramento
1230 J Street
Sacramento, CA  95814

CalGIS 2012 Conference Rate:  $139 single/double (includes in-room complimentary internet)
Note that there are a limited number of government rate rooms in the block. Act fast to reserve!

Deadline date: March 21, 2012

To make your reservation call 1-800-325-3535 and reference the following:

  • Standard block: CalGIS 18th Annual GIS Conference (group code = URD02A)
  • Government block: CalGIS 18th Annual GIS Conference – Government (group code = URD10B)


Registration

CalGIS is pleased to offer an Early Rate to allow attendees to pay for their 2012 CalGIS Conference registration well in advance at a significantly reduced rate.  Note that optional tours and courses are being finalized for the conference and may require an additional fee. You will be notified when those events are available for registration.

Chapter and CGIA members enjoy further discounts. Join today!

Rate Schedule:
Note that some preconference events (taking place on Wednesday, April 11) require an additional registration fee.

  • $300 - registration fee for California URISA Chapter members and CGIA members
    • $330 for nonmembers
    • $100 for student - Individuals currently enrolled in 12 or more credit hour courses, proof of full-time student status is required.

Download Registration Form

Online Registration

Note that one-day and student registration rates are available.


Did you miss it?

Download the Conference Program from CalGIS 2011 in Fresno

Download 2011 Conference Proceedings

 CalGIS 2012 CONFERENCE SPONSORS

 

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CalGIS 2012 Conference Committee

  • Dan Henderson, Atkins, Sacramento, CA - Conference Chair
  • Anthony Arieas - City of West Sacramento
  • Melisa Caric-Lee - Compass Rose GIS
  • Mary Cook-Hurley, Fugro Earthdata, Ventura, CA
  • Darrin Farmer, Weston Solutions Inc, Auburn, CA - Sponsor Chair
  • Nate Greenburg – Mono County
  • Mark Greninger – Los Angeles County
  • Dave Hansen, GISP - GIS Training Mutual, Orangevale, CA - Program Chair
  • RuthAnne Harbison, GISP, City of Merced, Merced, CA - Marketing Chair
  • Zacharias Hunt – Santa Barbara County
  • David Jacobus – RBF
  • Lisa Lubeley – Dudek - 2010 Conference Chair
  • Kris Lynn-Patterson, University of California Kearney Ag Center
  • Mike Martinez – Esri
  • Russell Mercer - SoCal URISA
  • Jeff Orton - Paramount Citrus, Delano, CA - 2011 Conference Chair 
  • Bud Rice – City of Taft
  • Lane Simmons - RBF
  • Karen Snow, City of Delano, Delano, CA
  • Linda Wright, GISP, El Dorado County, Placerville, CA


Where has CalGIS been recently?

View the final programs from recent CalGIS Conferences.


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