GIS In The Rockies Conference

The "GIS In The Rockies" Conference is scheduled for September 16th and 17th, 2009, at The Ranch / Budweiser Events Center in Loveland, Colorado (see http://www.larimer.org/TheRanch/ for more info on the facility).

Visit the conference website at http://www.GISintheRockies.org to register, or for more details.

What is "GIS in the Rockies"?

"GIS in the Rockies is the intermountain west's premier geospatial information and technology conference. The conference offers opportunities for industry professionals to learn more about geospatial technology issues and business-centric strategies supporting every vertical market touched by the geospatial industry. Historically, attendees have included representatives from local, state, and federal government, the utilities industry, environmental services, land surveying professionals, the oil and gas industry, students, educational practitioners, and retail and business marketing professionals. Whether you are a seasoned GIS professional or are new to the industry, the 2009 GIS in the Rockies Conference will offer industry insights and opportunities for everyone."

The theme for the 2009 GIS In the Rockies Conference is "Evaluating Spatial Solutions for the New Economy".

"The conference will focus on how geospatial industries can create innovative and effective solutions for the local and world economy. The many challenges facing us today require the geospatial industry to focus not only on our foundations, but innovation, collaboration, and working together towards systemic, not just technical, solutions. GIS in the Rockies brings professionals from many different geospatial sectors to do just that through inter-related services, products, and solutions. Anyone interested in using geospatial information technologies is invited to attend."