URISA's Caribbean GIS Conference

The Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA) has presented several successful conferences focused on the effective application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other information technologies within the Caribbean. Previous conferences have taken place in Jamaica (2001), Barbados (2004), the Bahamas (2006), the Cayman Islands (2008) and Trinidad and Tobago (2010).

URISA's 2012 Caribbean GIS Conference

November 12-16, 2012
Montego Bay, Jamaica

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Objectives of URISA's Caribbean GIS Conference

To inform broad cross-section of Caribbean users about GIS technology and applications
To share experiences regarding GIS implementation and management issues
To establish new relationships with the vendor/consultant community
To provide workshops and sessions that are application driven, and are relevant to the Caribbean community of GIS users
To foster a Caribbean GIS network
To assess the state of readiness of national and regional Spatial Data Infrastructures

The Conference Program is developed through a Call for Presentations. Abstract submissions are reviewed and discussed by a group of volunteer committee members representing the Caribbean region and others with a keen interest in advancing technology solutions in the area. The conference includes a comprehensive Exposition and networking activities.

Previous Conferences

URISA's Fifth Caribbean GIS Conference
Geospatial Technologies: Connecting our Industries in Meeting the Region's Challenges
December 6-10, 2010
Cascadia Hotel & Conference Centre - Trinidad
Conference Chair: Dr. Jacob Opadeyi

Review the 2010 Conference Highlights

URISA's Fourth Caribbean GIS Conference
Evolution and Next Steps
August 25-29, 2008
Ritz Carlton - Grand Cayman
Conference Chair: Alan Jones

URISA's Third Caribbean GIS Conference
Shattering Barriers…Building Bridges
October 29 – November 1, 2006
Atlantis Resort - Bahamas
Conference Chair:- Carolann Albury

URISA's Second Caribbean GIS Conference
An Instrument for National and Regional Development
September 13-17, 2004
Sherbourne Conference Centre - Barbados
Conference Chair: Ian King

URISA's First Caribbean GIS Conference
GIS — The Currency for Modern Governments
September 9-12, 2001
Wyndham Rose Hall - Montego Bay, Jamaica
Conference Chair: Cecille Blake