ESRI registration for 2008 EMEA User Conference

23 April 2008, 5:24pm

24 April 2008, Aylesbury – ESRI (UK) today announced that registration is open for the ESRI Europe, Middle East and Africa User Conference 2008. Taking place from 28-30th October 2008 at the QEII Conference Centre, London, the conference is one of the principal events in the EMEA GIS industry calendar.

This year’s theme is ‘GIS for everyday life’, reflecting ESRI’s vision for the future where GIS solutions will play an increasingly indispensable role in people’s lives. The conference programme features content aimed at all users of ESRI software and data.

Over 1,000 delegates from over 60 counties across EMEA will see practical applications of GIS technology, hear innovative customer case studies, learn about the company’s latest products and services and also have access to an exhibition of 40 ESRI Business Partners including NAVTEQ (Platinum-level sponsor), Trimble, Perceptive Software and Sigma Seven.

Delegates can now register for the conference, qualify for an early-bird discount, and submit user papers at: www.gisforeverydaylife.com.

Richard Waite, Managing Director, ESRI (UK) commented: “The conference provides an invaluable forum for the development of GIS best practice and will serve to help the ESRI community maintain an active and educated role in shaping the future direction of industry.”

Delegates will be from all areas of GIS and related fields, including GIS Managers, senior management, developers and IT professionals, ESRI partners, industry analysts and media. All major industry sectors will be represented with users attending from Central and Local Government, Defence, Education, Environment, Health, Petroleum, Private Sector, Public Safety, Telco and Utilities organisations.

In addition to the main conference, ESRI (UK) will be hosting the ESRI Education Conference from 26-28 October. There will also be pre-conference seminars, a map gallery highlighting innovative applications from delegates and a conference dinner at the London Science Museum.

www.esriuk.com

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