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GIS-Pro 2011: Registration & Travel

Conference Registration

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Are you still arranging your schedule and approvals to attend GIS-Pro? You can download the registration form and bring it with payment to the onsite conference registration desk at the JW Marriott Indianapolis. Registration will be open all day Tuesday through Thursday. We hope to see you there!

Note that URISA Members receive a significant discount on registration. If you are not a member, join today.

Conference Registration Fee (if staying at the conference hotel or reside locally - within 50 miles of the conference site):

  • $450 for members
  • $525 for nonmembers

The full conference registration fee includes attendance at a full-day preconference workshop (normally a $200 additional fee).

One day and student registration rates are also available.

Note: All accepted presenters must register and pay the regular conference registration fee.
Acceptance as a presenter does not register you for the conference — registration fees are required. Presenters must register by August 31, 2011.

Register

  • Downloadable FormYou can register on-site at the JW Marriott Indianapolis for GIS-Pro. Complete the form and bring it with payment to the conference. We're looking forward to seeing you! Conference registration is in the foyer of the White River Ballroom at the JW Marriott Indianapolis. 
Why is the registration fee lower if I stay at the JW Marriott Indianapolis?  
Added incentive: Three (3) GIS-Pro 2012 complimentary registrations to be raffled for those staying at the JW Marriott Indianapolis.


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onference Site - J.W. Marriott Indianapolis

The conference will take place at the brand new J.W. Marriott Indianapolis which opened in February 2011.

JW Marriott Indianapolis
10 S West Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 USA
 

For budgeting purposes, the hotel has set aside rooms in the GIS-Pro 2011 block at the discounted rate of $139 single/double - which includes complimentary internet access in sleeping rooms (normally a $12.95 daily rate).

Make your hotel reservation today! The hotel will only hold rooms in the discounted URISA block until October 13.

Reservations by phone:

  • Reservations Toll Free: (800) 266-9432
  • Reservations Local Phone: (506) 474-2009

Reservations online:


About Indianapolis

There is so much to do in Indianapolis. Downtown Indianapolis is convenient to interstate highways and the Indianapolis International Airport (distance of 14 miles to the JW Marriott).

Learn about Indianapolis and start planning your visit here!


URISA has partnered with American Airlines to provide our attendees a 5% discount for GIS-Pro 2011 in Indianapolis. The valid travel dates for this discount are 10/29/2011 - 11/7/2011 (3 days before and after the conference).You can easily access American’s fares and apply this discount by going to www.aa.com to book your flight. Place this Promotion Code 94N1AS in the promotion code box and your discount will be calculated automatically. This special discount is valid off any applicable published fares listed for American Airlines, American Eagle, and American Connection.

International originating guests will need to contact your local reservation number and refer to the Promotion Code 94N1AS.

You may also call 1-800-433-1790 to book your flights, please refer to the Promotion Code when you call. Please note there is a reservation service charge for all tickets issued by phone.

Please use URISA's preferred partner, American Airlines, when you can because of the benefits provided to you as a traveler and to our organization for extended partner value.

Through this partnership with American Airlines, you may also take advantage of a discount at Avis. Contact Avis at 1-800-331-1600 and refer to AWD# B136001 to reserve a car at a discounted rate.


Airport Transportation

  • Taxi fare from Indianapolis International Airport to the JW Marriott Indianapolis is approximately $35 each way.
  • Carey Indiana Shared Ride Airport Shuttle is $16.95 each way, accessible via the Ground Transportation Center at the airport. You can make reservations online or call (317) 241-7100.
    For online reservations, choose "DOWNTOWN" for the DropOff location to secure the $16.95 rate.
  • IndyGo's Green Line Downtown / Airport Express route provides non-stop service from the airport to convenient locations near major downtown hotels and the Indiana Convention Center. Green Line service runs daily from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Cost is $7 per trip.

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