-------- Original Message -------- 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]> ------------------ 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