Advancing Sustainability with Geospatial Knowledge and Technology
The 18th Annual Pennsylvania GIS Conference will explore the many ways that geospatial technology is blazing the trail to a more sustainable future. Presenters from industry, academia, and government will showcase applications that help to advance environmental, economic and social sustainability. In addition, the latest hardware, software, and database trends will be demonstrated by the geospatial industry.
A proposal to transform communities across Pennsylvania into low carbon producing, reduced and renewable energy consumption, and environmentally sensitive places to live, work and play, all while ensuring economic viability, will be the subject of the keynote address to be presented by a team of members of PA-MAPPS at the Pennsylvania GIS Conference, May 11, 2010 at the Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center in Johnstown, PA. (View News Release)
The theme of this year's conference is 'Advancing Sustainability with Geospatial Knowledge and Technology,' and this keynote address will truly set the tone for the conference and stimulate a discussion of the role the GIS community can play in providing a foundation for strategies and solutions by which Pennsylvania's cities, towns, townships and counties can create jobs and economic opportunities, lower their carbon footprint, reduce their demand for fossil fuels, and operate in a cleaner manner.
With nearby Pittsburgh hosting the United Nations Environment Programme's World Environment Day on June 5, this is a timely and appropriate opening to our conference. The Keynote Address at the PA GIS Conference will be one of more than 65 regional events and activities to promote environmental awareness and action during the six weeks that "bridge the gap" between the 40th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22 and the U.N. World Environment Day assembly in Pittsburgh on June 5.
Kimball Aerial Imaging Facility Tour Planned...
Those of you getting into Johnstown on Monday afternoon before the conference will want to take advantage of Kimball's tour of their aerial imaging operation at the Johnstown Airport. Shuttle service will be provided (MORE)
