2010 WLIA Annual Conference
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When: February 24th-26th, 2010
Final Program - (3 megs) posted 2/17/2010
The energetic conference committee is planning an annual conference that builds off past successes and incorporates exciting new ideas. Whether you attend the conference for the many educational sessions, social and networking opportunities, or to shop for products and services in the technology exhibit, we promise you will not be disappointed. While at the conference make sure you plan to be a part of game night, showcase your mapping skills in the poster contest, meet new friends in the many networking events, and take in the keynote and plenary sessions.
The theme for the 22nd annual conference is "The ABC's of GIS – Access, Build, Communicate." Our focus is on education. This association has provided educational opportunities at conferences since its inception and this year we hope to provide a wealth of educational opportunities for many disciplines. There are many people whose job requires continual recertification, continuing education or refresher courses and credits. Today's economy leads our businesses and organizations to better manage our time and resources. We want to provide those opportunities for people.
ANNUAL CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Pre-Conference Workshops: WLIA conferences include 1/2 day and 1 day "hands-on" workshops on Wednesday on a broad range of topics.
Presentations: One of the greatest strengths of the WLIA is the willingness of its members to share their experience and knowledge with their colleagues. The technical sessions at this conference will focus on five tracks. The tracks include:
- Surveying, Mapping, and Data Development
- Data Integration and Distribution
- Politics, Policy, and Administration
- Innovative Applications and Technology
- GIS Education & Awareness
NEW THIS YEAR…We are adding a special track called "Exhibitor Showcase" It is an incentive for those who register for a booth early. Exhibitors who register a booth by November 16th will be given a time slot in which to showcase any product or service they desire. The Exhibitor Prospectus has all the information. For More information, contact Ann Barrett.
Keynote and Plenary Addresses: Speakers will address topics of broad interest to the entire land information community.
Thursday's Keynote: is our own Nancy von Meyer. She is vice president of Fairview Industries and works with counties, states and federal agencies on parcel and land records projects. Nancy has worked on land records projects from Oregon to Florida. Focusing primarily on counties and federal land agencies, finding efficient and economical ways to build, sustain and publish land records information. Nancy has worked with land records and parcel related system design, research on new technologies and development of new approaches to parcel issues for nearly 25 years. She has served as the President of the Wisconsin Land Information Association in 1994, on the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association URISABoardofDirectors(1992-1997) and on several National Academy of Sciences panels. She has also authored numerous articles and publications.
Friday's Keynote: Elizabeth (Libby) Burmaster. the president of Nicolet Area Technical College in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. Mrs. Burmaster came to Nicolet after serving eight years as Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction. In that position she also served on the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents and on the Wisconsin Technical College System Board. Prior to becoming Superintendent of Public Instruction, Burmaster was the Principal of Madison West High School for 9 years, Principal of Hawthorne Elementary School in Madison for 2 years, and has been a Fine Arts Coordinator,Assistant Principal, Choral and Drama Director, and Vocal Music Teacher at a variety of Madison area PK-12 schools.
Technology Exhibition: The latest in software, hardware, data conversion, & consulting will be displayed and demonstrated in the exhibit hall.
Silent Auction: Place bids on a vast array of memorabilia, products, and outings to support the WLIA scholarship fund.
Poster Contest: The brightest and best display of GIS in application.
Meetings: WLIA Board, WLIA Task Forces, LION meeting and incomparable conversation and social events!
CONFERENCE COUNTDOWN
Wednesday, February 24, 2010: Pre-conference Workshops
Thursday, February 25, 2010: Tracks, Keynote Speaker, Town Hall Meeting, Exhibitors Reception
Friday, February 26, 2010: Tracks, Awards Luncheon, Keynote & Exhibits
CONTACT WLIA
If you're not on our distribution list, but want to know more about the conference or organization:
EMAIL, CALL, WRITE, OR FAX:
Ann Barrett, Executive Services Manager
Wisconsin Land Information Association
PO Box 389
Wild Rose, WI 54984
Phone: (800) 344-0421
Fax: (715) 366-4501
Email: abarrett@uniontel.net
Questions or Suggestions for the Conference?
Contact the 2010 Conference Chairperson: Kelly Felton (608)355-3240 or kfelton@co.sauk.wi.us
Conference Registration Fees: $175.00 for an individual to attend the full conference Workshop Fees: Half Day - $40 for members, $50 for non-members Full Day - $75 for members, $85 for non-members Fees do not include membership in WLIA
