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Subject: 10 days left - URISA PPGIS Conf. Early Registration
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2003 10:46:52 -0500
From: "Scott Grams" <[log in to unmask]>


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There are only 10 days left to receive the early registration rate for
the
upcoming URISA Public Participation GIS (PPGIS) Conference. Register by
July
1 to receive the reduced early rate of $125 for URISA members and $150
for
non-members. The event will be held from July 20-22, 2003 at Portland
State
University in Portland, Oregon.

Public Participation GIS refers to a range of topics raised by the
intersection of community interests and GIS technology. The PPGIS
Congress
will bring together participants with a rich diversity of experience. To
view the complete preliminary program please visit the following link:

www.urisa.org/ppgis.htm

Due to an overwhelming response to the Call for Presentations an
additional
track has been added. In total, the Conference features 5 tracks with
presentations divided into the following subjects:

PPGIS Practice, Monitoring and Evaluation
PPGIS Theory/PPGIScience
Data Issues
Organizations and Institutions (Using and being affected by PPGIS)
International Perspectives.

The keynote speaker for the event is Larry Orman the Director of the
GreenInfo Network in San Francisco, CA. The GreenInfo network is
dedicated
to the mission of bringing the power of computer based mapping to
non-profits, public agencies and other public interest organizations.
GreenInfo enables these groups to more effectively show the
relationships
between issues, people and places through the use of geospatial
technology.

The event will also feature a Project Showcase/Poster Session on Monday
evening. This will allow attendees the opportunity to view some of the
most
progressive PPGIS projects from around the world. Refreshments will
accompany the stimulating presentations and conversation.

There will be no printed preliminary program for the Conference.
www.urisa.org/ppgis.htm features the complete program and will be the
best
source for updates and current information concerning the event.

Registration:
Early Registration Rates: (Prior to July 1)
URISA Member: $125; Nonmember: $150
Full Time Students/Non-profit group employee/staff: $65 (proof of
affiliation required)

We hope you can join us in beautiful Portland, Oregon for this can’t
miss
event. Register by July 1st, as space is limited.

Regards,
Meg Merrick
PPGIS Conference Chair
Institute of Portland Metropolitan Studies
Portland State University