Locating the Future Conference
Locating The Future
November 3-6, 2013 - St. Louis, Missouri
At the intersection of GIS & 9-1-1.
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“The explosive growth in the use of mobile phones, tablets and other location-aware devices is fundamentally changing the nature of emergency dispatch as well as the delivery of other services to consumers and the public at large. Next Generation 9-1-1 technology, GIS technology, and the creation of address repositories and address point layers are critical elements needed to provide working solutions to the challenges posed by the changing nature of the marketplace. Anyone who is, or will be, involved in the development or use of these spatial databases and tools should attend this conference.”
- Tom East, GISP, Senior GIS Specialist, Northern Kentucky Area Planning Commission
The URISA/NENA Addressing Conference has been re-engineered for 2013 and we are pleased to introduce the Locating The Future Conference taking place November 3-6, 2013.
URISA International, the Association for GIS Professionals, and the National Emergency Numbering Association (NENA) have once again partnered to present the preeminent conference about addressing in North America. Since 1996, addresses have been the leading theme of this annual conference, tackling important topics such as Census programs, address standards, legal issues with addresses and, most recently, NextGen9-1-1 and the importance of spatially accurate addresses.
As the conference has evolved over the last sixteen years, the emphasis on addresses has also advanced in order to keep up with changes in technology and the way addresses are created, collected and maintained. By transitioning to Locating the Future, conference attendees can still expect great educational presentations on the nuts and bolts of addressing, 911 and GIS integration, and hot topics surrounding addressing methods. Additionally, attendees at the 2013 Locating the Future Conference can see and hear about addressing for future applications in advancing technologies such as Location-Based services (LBS), automated routing, and crowd sourced data.
The conference educational program is organized by a volunteer committee of URISA and NENA members, led by 2013 Co-Chairs:
- William Barrett - City of Marion, IL 911 Coordinator
- Tom East-Northern Kentucky Area Planning Commission, Ft. Mitchell, KY
The only conference where GIS professionals, addressing coordinators, 9-1-1 and emergency response specialists come together for education and networking.
Presentations - The conference is developed through a peer review of abstracts received through the Call for Presentation Proposals. The abstract submission deadline has passed, however late submissions may be considered. Please email Pat Francis with your presentation proposal. Some of the topics being discussed:
Preliminary Conference Schedule
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Conference At A Glance
Sunday, November 3
- Preconference Workshops & Courses
Monday, November 4
- Keynote Address - Tim Oliver, Horry County, SC
- Breakout Sessions
- Conference Lunch
- Plenary Session
Tuesday, November 5
- Breakout Sessions
- Plenary Session
- Keynote Address - Matt Kulig, Aisle 411
Wednesday, November 6
- Interactive Training Session
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Registration
Full conference: $395 (NENA or URISA Member)/$495 (Nonmember)
One day registration: $17 (NENA or URISA Member)/$225 (Nonmember)
Preconference courses and workshops require an additional fee.
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Hotel - The conference will take place at the St. Louis Union Station hotel. The conference has negotiated an attractive room rate of $119 single/double. Reservations must be made by October 2, 2013. Click the button below to make your reservations online:
Conference Sponsorship
The Locating the Future conference is an excellent opportunity for your company to get your message out to this unique audience. The conference appreciates the participation of the vendor community and invites you to participate in one of our two all inclusive sponsor levels. Please review the Sponsor Prospectus and consider participating as a sponsor.
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If your organization is interested in sponsoring the conference to support this important educational program and connect with the attendees, please contact Deborah Shields (dshields@nena.org).
About NENA - The National Emergency Number Associaton (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 non-profit association for professionals involved in improving urban and regional environments through the use of information technology. For more information, visit www.urisa.org.
Continuing Education Credits
GISCI Certification (GISP) points earned for attending one workshop and this Conference = 0.5 GISCI education points.
Attendance is recognized for continuing education credits 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 Pmergency Dispatch (NAED) for police, fire and medical emergency dispatchers.
