11 July 2008, 4:26pm
The conference Early Bird Registration is only open until the 31st July, or earlier should all allocated places be sold out before that date. Early Bird prices are available on a strictly first-come-first-served basis. Click here to book early NOW!
www.agi.org.uk/conference/registration.asp
AGI GeoCommunity '08 will build on the outstandingly successful formula of 2007. It will be a residential conference designed to bring together practitioners, academics, policy makers and suppliers with thought leaders from the UK and overseas. The theme of the conference will be 'Shaping a Changing World'.
As the leading independent GI event in the UK. It has attracted leading figures, as speakers, from Ordnance Survey, ESRI (UK), Multimap, Microsoft, The Environment Agency, Defence Geographic Centre and many others including: Vanessa Lawrence, Charles Kennelly, Sean Phelan, Charlie Pattinson and Stuart Haynes. They will join a large group of well known presenters and commentators in the conference programme. There will also be a debate chaired by Jeff Thurston, an INSPIRE stream and panel discussion as well as workshops and 'hands-on' training.
The conference will run from 24th to 25th September 2008 in Stratford-upon-Avon. In the evening of the 23rd September, a pre-conference 'icebreaker' event will also be run at the same venue for early arrivals. Highly competitive delegate rates, including all accommodation and meals, should attract a larger than ever attendance from across the public and private sectors. On the night of the first full day of the conference, delegates will enjoy a party buffet dinner and entertainment plus a range of competitions and activities.
This year's conference will also offer a limited number of sponsors' spaces to showcase new products and services and meet with delegates at their exhibition pods. The conference format will offer our sponsors an unmatched opportunity to achieve close contact with the key participants and influencers in our industry.
'GI makes a significant contribution to efficient and effective government and adds value to many commercial sectors. In our world of change, disruption, challenge and opportunity our industry is increasingly helping shape our activities. AGI GeoCommunity '08 is about recognizing this and sharing our experience and vision. AGI believes that as in 2007, the conference will provide an excellent opportunity to celebrate success, share experience, inform and debate policy', stated Conference Chairman, Steven Feldman.
To see the conference programme in full click here.
www.agi.org.uk/conference/confprogram.asp
CPD
1 full day: 4 points
2 full days: 7 points

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