ArcNews Survey
Thursday May 08th 2008
Filed Under ESRI
ESRI is looking for feedback on the newly redesigned ArcNews publication. ArcNews is published quarterly with stories about GIS implementation using ESRI’s suite of software. The survey takes about 8 minutes to complete.
Mapping Sites Being Investigated by China
Wednesday May 07th 2008
Filed Under Features, Issues in GIS, Privacy Issues
Min Yiren, vice head of the State Bureau of Surveying and Mapping, claims that there are 10,000 illegal mapping web sites in China. Google, among others, is being investigated as part of an effort to get rid of mapping sites that don’t depict borders according to the requirements of the Chinese government. Additionally, sites that show sensitive areas are also being investigated.
Read more: China to investigate Google for illegal maps: official media
2008 ESRI Europe, Middle East, & Africa User Conference
Tuesday May 06th 2008
Filed Under Conferences
Location: London, England (United Kingdom)
Dates: October 28-30, 2008
Web Page: http://www.esriuk.com/emea2008
Description: Join us in London for a conference that will reflect ESRI’s vision for the future, where GIS solutions will play an increasingly vital role.
2008 ESRI Latin American User Conference
Tuesday May 06th 2008
Filed Under Conferences
Location: Santiago, Chile, South America
Dates: October 1-3, 2008
Web Page: http://www.esri-chile.com/lauc2008/
Description: Join ESRI for the LAUC, where GIS users in Latin America have the opportunity to collaborate, broaden professional horizons, and explore solutions for real-world problems.
2008 ESRI Electric & Gas User Group Conference
Tuesday May 06th 2008
Filed Under Conferences
Location: Indian Wells, CA
Dates: October 20-23, 2008
Web Page: http://www.esri.com/egug
Description: Electric and gas GIS users are encouraged to attend the ESRI EGUG Conference. Learn how GIS innovation is helping utilities address today’s trends and challenges.
2008 ESRI Health GIS Conference
Tuesday May 06th 2008
Filed Under Conferences
Location: Washington D.C.
Dates: September 28-October 1, 2008
Web Page: http://www.esri.com/healthgis
Description: Join us for the ESRI Health GIS Conference and learn firsthand how health and human services organizations are using GIS to shape global health.
2008 Society for Conservation GIS Annual Conference
Tuesday May 06th 2008
Filed Under Conferences
Location: Monterey, CA
Dates: August 12-15, 2008
Web Page: http://www.esri.com/scgis
Description: 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.
2008 ESRI Survey & Engineering GIS Summit
Tuesday May 06th 2008
Filed Under Conferences
Location: San Diego, CA
Dates: August 2-5, 2008
Web Page: http://www.esri.com/segsummit
Description: Join more than 400 surveyors and engineers in exploring how GIS technology builds new opportunities at the foundation of your business.
2008 ESRI Education User Conference
Tuesday May 06th 2008
Filed Under Conferences
Location: San Diego, CA
Dates: August 2-5, 2008
Web Page: http://www.esri.com/educ
Description: Join us for the ESRI EdUC, an event dedicated to broadening horizons for educators by illustrating the power of GIS technology across disciplines.
