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SpatialNews.com Press Release
First Annual Geospatial Integration for Public Safety Conference Taking Place in Nashville
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December 7, 2005 (Park Ridge, IL) – The Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA) and the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) are pleased to announce that the First Annual Geospatial Integration for Public Safety Conference (GIPSC) will be held April 10-12, 2006 at the Renaissance Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. The conference is jointly sponsored by URISA and NENA. Designed for 9-1-1 professionals, GIS professionals, addressing coordinators, incident management and emergency response specialists, GIPSC will provide a dynamic and interactive educational forum that addresses the challenges and opportunities of mapping and addressing in public safety and emergency management, while giving participants a guide to understanding the latest technology and resources.
The conference program, exhibitor information, and registration form will be available in late January.
For the latest information about the conference, go to www.urisa.org or www.nena.org.
About the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA)
URISA is considered to be the premier organization for the use and integration of spatial information technology to improve the quality of life in our urban and regional environments. URISA is the founding member of the GIS Certification Institute, the organization that administers professional certification for the field. Through its international, national and local chapter operations, URISA serves nearly 7,000 professionals worldwide. To carry out this mission, URISA provides professional education, fosters communications among IT/GIS management professionals in all levels of government, and encourages a multi-disciplinary approach to the design and use of urban and regional information systems. Visit www.urisa.org for more information.
About the National Emergency Number Association (NENA)
NENA is “The Voice of 9-1-1™.” Now celebrating its 25th year, NENA was established to promote implementation and awareness of 9-1-1 as North America’s universal emergency number. NENA has grown to become the leading professional non-profit organization dedicated solely to 9-1-1 emergency communications issues. NENA serves its more than 7,000 members in 46 chapters across the U.S. and Canada through policy advocacy, establishment of technical and operational standards, certification programs and a broad spectrum of educational offerings. Find out more at www.nena.org.
URISA Press Contact:
Wendy Francis
wfrancis@urisa.org
NENA Press Contact:
Keith Griffiths
kgriffiths@redflashgroup.com
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