Wednesday, October 12th, 2016
Des Plaines, Illinois USA – URISA is pleased to announce that GIS-Pro 2016: URISA’s 54th Annual Conference was recently approved for 49.5 AICP-CM credits. The conference, taking place in Toronto, Ontario from October 31- November 3, features workshops, dozens of breakout sessions, keynote addresses and more. Approved AICP-CM credits range from 8.5 for participation in full-day URISA workshops (Asset Management: Planning, Strategy and
Thursday, September 22nd, 2016
URISA is pleased to invite students to apply to be a volunteer and receive a complimentary registration to GIS-Pro 2016 in return for a few hours of volunteer service. This year’s GIS-Pro will be held in Toronto, ON at the Westin Harbor Castle from October 31- November 3, 2016. Student volunteers are needed to assist
Wednesday, September 21st, 2016
Des Plaines, IL – With one more major event still to take place in Toronto this year ( GIS-Pro 2016: URISA’s 54th Annual Conference, October 31-November 3, 2016), URISA is pleased to announce a number of programs for 2017. The education begins March 6-9, 2017 in Chattanooga, Tennessee for the 21st GIS/CAMA Technologies Conference, presented
Thursday, September 8th, 2016
Des Plaines, IL – The Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA), in partnership with its Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia Chapters, is pleased to share the details of GIS-Pro 2016: URISA’s 54th Annual Conference. The event will take place October 31-November 3 in Toronto, Ontario. The annual conference is a welcoming environment where the
Thursday, September 1st, 2016
Des Plaines, IL – The Urban and Regional Information Systems Association is pleased to announce the induction of three deserving individuals into its GIS Hall of Fame. URISA’s GIS Hall of Fame honors persons and organizations that have made significant and original contributions to the development and application of GIS concepts, tools, or resources, or
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2016
Des Plaines – URISA Is pleased to announce the recipients of 2016 Exemplary Systems in Government (ESIG) Awards. Since 1980, URISA’s ESIG Awards have recognized extraordinary achievements in the use of geospatial information technology that have improved the delivery and quality of government services. The award competition is open to all public agencies at the
Wednesday, May 18th, 2016
URISA, in partnership with the American Public Health Association (APHA), is pleased to share the details of the 2016 GIS and Health Symposium. The theme for this year’s Symposium is “Mapping the Way to Healthy Communities”. The event will take place June 1-3, 2016 in Washington, DC. The Symposium features workshops, keynotes, important panel discussions,
Saturday, February 13th, 2016
Des Plaines, IL, — URISA is pleased to announce the 2016 members of its Vanguard Cabinet. The Vanguard Cabinet (VC) is a URISA initiative (which debuted in 2011) to engage young GIS practitioners, increase their numbers in the organization, and better understand the concerns facing these future leaders of the GIS community. The VC is an
Friday, February 12th, 2016
Des Plaines, IL , —The Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA), in partnership with the American Public Health Association (APHA), invites abstract submissions for the 2016 GIS and Health Symposium. The theme for this year’s Symposium is “Mapping the Way to Healthy Communities”. The event will take place June 1-3, 2016 in Washington, DC.
Friday, January 22nd, 2016
Des Plaines, IL, January 21, 2016 — URISA is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for its GIS Hall of Fame. Nominations are due May 1, 2016. URISA’s GIS Hall of Fame honors persons and organizations that have made significant and original contributions to the development and application of GIS concepts, tools, or
