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8th ANNUAL GIS DAY - NOVEMBER 14th
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All around the world, people are working more efficiently because of GIS technology. Businesses and government, schools and hospitals, nonprofit organizations, and others are taking advantage of it. By combining geography and technology, GIS is able to help people make new insights and better, more informed decisions. Be a part of this global event by attending GIS Day!
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ABOUT GIS DAY
GIS Day is an international forum for users of geographic information systems (GIS) technology to demonstrate real-world applications that are making a difference in our society. More than 80 countries will participate in holding local events such as corporate open houses, hands-on workshops, community expos, school assemblies, and more.
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Learn how GIS Day is playing a powerful role in creating geographic awareness throughout our world. We hope this video will inspire you to join in our mission by attending GIS Day this year! Watch the video!
Professional Certification GIS Day presentations, demo's and training meet requirements for GISP Certification and Professional Development Hour (PDH) Licensing! Click "Professional Certification" to download official GIS Day GISP Certificates.
GIS DAY EVENTS Hosted by the Regional Planning Team
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- Career EXPO / 35+ Exhibitor Tradeshow
- Technology Pavilion - Click for Exhibit List
- Software Demonstrations & Training
- Networking with Industry Professionals
- Mobile GIS Solutions & Free POLARIS Training
- Parked on Martin Luther King Jr. Bv.
- Map Gallery
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FEATURED EVENTS: GIS & OUR REGION
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Economic Development
In partnership with the Charlotte Chamber and ESRI, a panel of experts in the area of economic development will discuss the importance of thinking regionally and how GIS can support decision-making and planning at a regional level. 2pm GIS Theater
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An ESRI Representative will demonstrate GIS Business Analyst software!
FREE POLARIS Training available sponsored by Charlotte Regional Realtors Association. Click here to sign-up!
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Schools
GIS supports NC Curriculum Standards in Science and Social Science by applying critical thinking to solve real-world problems. This session includes GIS presentations by middle and high-school age students.
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Animated Migration of Settlers to Mecklenburg County along the Great Wagon Road: Special Presentation geared towards Middle and High-School Aged Students. See Colonial Surveying Equipment.
Click Here for Details!
Interactive Maps - Technology Pavilion Click Here!
Can You Identify Charlotte-Mecklenburg Landmarks using Aerial Photography?
Mecklenburg County Historical Map Archives
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Environment
Featured presentations include an American Forests Project at Mountain Island Lake and a presentation about the YAP Islands.
Stop by the Catawba Lands Conservancy in the Exhibit EXPO. Find out about the air quality where you live by stopping by the Technology Pavilion.
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Managing Your GIS - Data Management & Integrating GIS and AUTOCAD
Autodesk and CADRE team-up to offer a session on integrating GIS and CAD. 1pm GIS Theater Click for Details!
The Davenport Group presents "Helping Manage Your Data" to coincide with this year's GIS Day theme. 11:30am GIS Theater
"Managing GIS today is not just about managing technology and data, it's about managing CHANGE. Building the proper foundation is key to managing GIS today. This presentation explores a new architecture and how techniques such as virtualization at the storage level can help you control most of your precious resource...your DATA".
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Lunch - Pick up a coupon for a FREE slice of pizza compliments of FUEL Pizza Cafe!
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Other Important Links
Event Parking Center City Parking
Suggested Parking:
- Preferred Parking: 300 E. Stonewall St. Distance - 1/2 Block. Daily $6
- The Westin Hotel: 601 S. College St. Distance - 1/2 Block. Early Bird 9am $6; Hourly $2
- 'The Greens' Parking: 301 College St. Distance - 1/2 Block. 1st 1/2 hr $3. Each additional 1/2 hr $1. $16 max
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If you are located uptown or in the Government Center take the Trolley.
Map of Trolley Routes
Bus Parking - Parking is available on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd in addition to parking on Hill St. (by the Westin and connecting College St. to S. Tryon).
Drivers must stay with their buses. Over-fill parking is available at the CATS Bus Facility on N. Davidson.
A GIS Day Event staff will assist drivers with parking.
Maps Available to Parking Areas
Event Locator
Event Diagram - Tradeshow / Vendor Layout
Presentation Times/Event Brochure
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