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July 21, 2008

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Upcoming Events

Spatially Enabled Government 2008
Date:	July 21 - 24, 2008
Place:	Rydges Lakeside Canberra Canberra, ACT 2601 Australia
SEGS ’08 will focus on Maximising the Value of Geospatial Data in Government to Enhance Service Delivery and Evidence Based Policy Learn Strategies to Overcome the Challenges of: 1 Expanding interoperability between government departments 2 Ensuring the amount of spatial data collected and owned by each department is maximised 3 Making sure this data is fully used to enhance service delivery and evidence based policy decisions Full agenda
GeoWeb 2008
Date:	July 21 - 25, 2008
Place:	Vancouver Canada
The theme for the GeoWeb 2008 conference is Infrastructure: Local to Global. This implies the GeoWeb has a local or community dimension as well as a global one – that the integration of local infrastructures will give rise to a global infrastructure – that global aggregators will drive the creation of local infrastructures.
Sanborn LIDAR seminar series
Date:	July 22, 2008
Place:	Hilton Garden Inn--Tyson's Corner 8301 Boone Blvd., Vienna, VA 22182 USA
Please be our guest! Sanborn would like to invite you to our first annual LiDAR Seminar Series–featuring a brief introduction into the basics of LiDAR, it's latest technological developments, and a comprehensive overview on application trends. We will also be hosting a live software demo for customizable 3D and cross section viewing. We are very excited and are confident your attendance will bring you nothing less than a valuable, informative experience. There is no charge to attend this event and a continental breakfast will be included. I would like to announce the location and time for the last two seminar events. The seminar in Albany NY will take place on August the 14th from 8-11 AM
2008 ESRI Education User Conference (EdUC)
Date:	August 2 - 5, 2008
Place:	Marriott Hotel & Marina San Diego, CA USA
Meet with members of the worldwide GIS education community during this one-of-a-kind forum. Hear from your peers about ways GIS technology enhances learning and provides solutions across disciplines and around campus. Explore how to use GIS software in your field, maximizing teaching, understanding, and managing with innovative applications.
ESRI Survey & Engineering GIS Summit
Date:	August 2 - 5, 2008
Place:	San Diego Convention Center San Diego , CA USA
Join more than 400 surveyors and engineers in exploring the possibilities of GIS technology. See how GIS software integrates with surveying and engineering tools to provide more complete business solutions and field processes. User presentations, access to ESRI experts, and a wide range of session topics are geared to meet the needs of all attendees, regardless of GIS experience.
2008 ESRI International User Conference (ESRI UC)
Date:	August 4 - 8, 2008
Place:	San Diego Convention Center San Diego, CA USA
Join us at the 2008 ESRI UC, where GIS users from industries worldwide come to discover solutions, share information, and learn best practices, tips, and tricks. Whatever your industry, position, or GIS experience, you will come away with ideas, insight, and inspiration to launch or grow your GIS projects. The ESRI UC brings together more than 14,000 professionals who work with or are interested in GIS solutions for their organizations or communities. Come see how ESRI technologies can help you meet your goals. We look forward to seeing you in San Diego.
2008 Society for Conservation GIS Conference
Date:	August 12 - 15, 2008
Place:	Asilomar Conference Grounds Monterey, CA USA
Be part of a community focused on conserving natural resources and cultural heritage with GIS. Join ESRI at the Society for Conservation GIS Annual Conference, where GIS users will gather to explore how geospatial technology is addressing contemporary issues facing conservation efforts at all levels. Discover solutions and share your ideas during this active, enriching forum that focuses on our changing world.
Sanborn LIDAR seminar series
Date:	August 14, 2008
Place:	Albany Marriot Airport 189 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12205 USA
Please be our guest! Sanborn would like to invite you to our first annual LiDAR Seminar Series–featuring a brief introduction into the basics of LiDAR, it's latest technological developments, and a comprehensive overview on application trends. We will also be hosting a live software demo for customizable 3D and cross section viewing. We are very excited and are confident your attendance will bring you nothing less than a valuable, informative experience. There is no charge to attend this event and a continental breakfast will be included. I would like to announce the location and time for the last two seminar events. The seminar in Albany NY will take place on August the 14th from 8-11 AM
2008 Accela user conference
Date:	August 19 - 22, 2008
Place:	Las Vegas, NV USA
Start making plans now to join us next August at the exciting Venetian Hotel Resort Casino in Las Vegas. Join hundreds of Accela users and staff, government leaders, and special guests for an educational and fun-filled opportunity to connect with the people, products, and trends at the forefront of the government technology industry.
Map Asia 2008
Date:	August 19 - 21, 2008
Place:	Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia
The Asia and Pacific region is the largest developing region in the world in landmass, population and aggregate income. Its 48 countries have nearly three fifth of the worlds total population. Each country in the region abounds in rich natural capital and has comprehended the true potential of Geospatial information in leveraging this capital to its utmost economic viability.