GIS-Pro 2013

Hear from URISA President, Al Butler; Conference Chair, Al Little; Steve Sharp, President of the New England URISA Chapter; and from Esri, GIS-Pro 2013 Diamond Sponsor – as we begin URISA's 51st Annual Conference.  Join us as we enjoy an update from Jessica Davies our esteemed guest from the Surveying & Spatial Sciences Institute (SSSI) and recognize a number of VIPs in attendance. Let’s celebrate the opening of GIS-Pro 2013! 

Keynote Address – What's Next in Government Social Media?
Kristy Fifelski (aka GovGirl) Many agencies have established some level of social media presence and are slowly gaining followers. In this lively and eye-opening session, Kristy Fifelski (aka GovGirl) goes beyond the basics to uncover the secrets of maximizing your social media program – with a specific focus on integrating GIS capabilities. 

Explore critical lessons learned in ‘social GIS’ by other agencies. Want to take your program to the next level? GovGirl will give you a look around the corner exploring some of the newest social platforms and whether they’re a potential fit for government. 

 

Kristy Fifelski
Media Director, e.Republic Inc

Kristy Fifelski is an award-winning expert in government digital strategy and social media. Kristy is the New Media Director for e.Republic Inc., the nation's leading publishing, research, event and new media company focused on state, local government and education markets.

She is known as "GovGirl" in the industry as the upbeat host and creator of GovGirl.com, a unique online video show about government innovation. She served on the board of directors of the National Association of Government Webmasters and earned several national awards as the Web Manager for the City of Reno, Nevada.

During her 10 year career in government, Kristy also served as the Public Relations Coordinator for the City of Wheaton, IL and Deputy Clerk for the Town of Cortland, IL. Fifelski holds a Master's Degree in Communication from Northern Illinois University, where she graduated with honors.

Kristy's reputation frequently earns her a place on popular who's who lists, including 100+ Women in Government Technology (GovFresh, 2010), Must-Read State & Local Government IT Blogs (StateTech, 2012), and Top #Gov20 People to Follow on Twitter (Govloop, 2012). 

 Government Technology: Keynote & Media Sponsor

Gather early for the GIS-Pro 2013 Awards Breakfast, during which numerous volunteer leadership awards, Exemplary Systems in Government Awards, Chapter of the Year, Vanguard Cabinet Member of the Year and the NEURISA Special Achievement Award will be bestowed. In addition, pause to recognize the great accomplishments of URISA's GISCorps as it is recognized for 10 years of amazing contributions to the world.

GIS-Pro is very pleased to welcome David Salzer and Patrick Santoso from the University of New Hampshire’s Technology Transfer Center.  They presented the keynote address at the 2013 GIS/CAMA Technologies Conference to rave reviews. You’re in for a treat!

New Hampshire Mosaic: The Power of a Composite Land Base
Governments around the world are awakening to the power of composite land bases and the efficiencies and cost savings that they can yield.  In the US, multiple states including New Hampshire have begun developing composite land bases.  The New Hampshire Mosaic is a compilation of GIS parcel boundaries and computer assisted mass appraisal (CAMA) data, sourced from each of the 235 taxing jurisdictions in the state.  Property information is augmented with real estate transfer information on a weekly basis from each of the 10 County Registries of Deeds.  New Hampshire Mosaic is being leveraged by over 10 state agencies in a variety of disciplines.  Learn about the Mosaic and its utilization, methodologies, workflows, and the potential challenges of large scale composite land base development.

Hear from a panel of Thought Leaders about the blurred lines between public and citizen facing apps and how they connect to back-office government systems. The single largest item not recognized in this space is the need for organizational structure or institutional change on both sides. Let’s toss around some ideas!

Exploring Mars for Habitable Environments