Feature Speakers for URISA/NENA Addressing Conference Highlighted
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Feature Speakers for URISA/NENA Addressing Conference Highlighted

Des Plaines, IL (July 22, 2011) – URISA and the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) are pleased to announce the feature speakers at the 2011 URISA/NENA Addressing Conference taking place next month in New Orleans (August 15-18, 2011 at the Marriott New Orleans). Michelle Thompson, PhD from the University of New Orleans will open the conference and Steven Johnson, representing OpenStreetMap US, will close the conference.

Don’t miss the only annual conference where GIS professionals, addressing coordinators, 9-1-1 and emergency response specialists come together for education and networking.

Three preconference workshops will be presented on August 15:

The conference is organized into these program tracks:

…with important sessions including:

Addressing has always been a local matter.  But recent developments have caused the states and even federal governments to become interested in acquiring and managing address data.  The Broadband projects, collection of ad-valorem vehicle taxes, and state-level emergency management initiatives require statewide address data. 

An Ignite (Lightning Talk) session and reception and a joint NSGIC/URISA/NENA roundtable on NG9-1-1 will also be featured. Register early (especially for preconference workshops/courses) as classroom size is limited for each. The discounted room rate at the Marriott New Orleans is available through July 29. Book your room right away.

For complete conference details, visit http://www.urisa.org/addressing/2011neworleans



Contact:

Wendy Nelson
Executive Director
URISA
E-mail: Email Contact 
Web: www.urisa.org  
Tel.: 847-824-6300