The International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) and the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA) are pleased to announce the 13th GIS/CAMA Technologies Conference, to be held February 8-11, 2009 in
Charleston. This conference is designed to foster collaboration and integration of data, technology, and functionality.

We invite you to share your knowledge and ideas with your colleagues and peers. You are encouraged to submit an abstract for consideration by the Conference Program Committee. A review committee of IAAO and URISA members will organize an education program based on the abstracts submitted through this Call for Presentations.

All abstract submissions received by September 19, 2008, will be reviewed and considered for this comprehensive educational program.

Program Topics

The Committee has specified three general program tracks for this year’s conference and has provided topic ideas for each (please note that all abstracts will be considered for the program—whether or not they fit directly into one of these tracks):

Systems & Data Integration

Valuation/CAMA Modeling

Management Issues & Case Studies

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Deadline: September 19, 2008

Selection Criteria

The following items must be explicitly addressed for an abstract submission to be considered:

a) Basic Theme: The presentation description must convey the basic theme of the presentation. Does it address the technical or management aspect of the subject?

b) Value of the Subject: Your proposal should indicate which audience segment would be most interested in your presentation (i.e., elected officials, technicians, managers, etc.) and what will be learned from the presentation.

c) New or Innovative Information: The presentation should focus on new insights and lessons learned.

Please note that:

a) Presentations that market specific products and services will not be accepted, nor are presentations of this nature acceptable at the conference. (There is a separate vendor track for exhibitors.)

b) Case histories should be presented by the sponsoring organization, not by vendors.

c) Presentation descriptions should conform to format specifications and be error-free.

d) All abstract submissions are due on or before September 19, 2008.

e) If accepted, expect to provide a full paper for publication in the Conference Proceedings during or immediately following the 2009 conference.

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

Presentation Format Options

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 90 minutes in length. Each
presenter is allotted 20-30 minutes, plus 10 minutes for questions from the attendees.

Complete session—comprised of three individual presentations, SUBMITTED TOGETHER, with a common theme. A complete session is 90 minutes in length.

Panel—90-minute presentation that encourages interaction and discussion between the panelists and the attendees. Panel presentations should include at
least three panelists all speaking on different aspects of a particular topic.

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. Proceeding papers are due in electric form during or immediately following the conference.

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

Online Abstract Submission Form

Submit an Abstract

Presenter’s Calendar

For Budgeting Purposes

Early Registration Rates:
Conference— IAAO or URISA Member: $375; Nonmember: $525
Preconference Workshops— Member Rate $195; Nonmember Rate: $245

Conference Site – Embassy Suites

Headquarters Hotel - Embassy Suites Hotel Airport/Convention Center
Conference Rate: $154 single/double
(Special note… this rate includes not only a daily cooked-to-order breakfast but also complimentary airport shuttle service for hotel guests!)

Make reservation at the Embassy Suites Group Code: URI

The Hilton Garden Inn (one block away) is also offering a discounted
room rate for GIS/CAMA conference attendees of $139 single/double.

Make reservations at the Hilton Garden Inn, Charleston Airport
Group Code: IAA

Preliminary Conference Schedule

Sunday, February 8, 2009
Pre-conference Workshops
First-Time Attendee Meeting

Monday, February 9, 2009
Welcome & Keynote Address
Exhibit Hall Opens
Educational Sessions
Conference Luncheon
Exhibit Hall Networking Reception

Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Educational Sessions
Exhibits
Educational Sessions
Vendor-Sponsored Luncheon Workshops
Conference Social Event

Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Educational Sessions
Plenary Session & Closing Remarks

Conference Sponsors

About IAAO — The International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) is a non-profit research and educational association. Established in 1934, IAAO’s mission is to promote innovation and excellence in property appraisal as well as property tax policy and administration through professional development, education, research and technical assistance. For more information, visit www.iaao.org

About URISA — The Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA) is a non-profit professional and educational association that promotes the effective and ethical use of spatial information and information technologies for the understanding and management of urban and regional systems. URISA is a multidisciplinary association where professionals from all parts of the spatial data community can come together and share concerns and ideas. For more information, visit www.urisa.org.

If you have any questions, contact URISA (847/824-6300) or
IAAO (816/701-8100).

Online Abstract Submission Form

Submit an Abstract
 

Exhibit & Sponsorship Opportunities: coming in August