2009 Summit Review

This year we had 187 people attend this years Summit at Proctors GE Theater in Schenectady, NY despite the economic times. It was the second highest total attendence since the Summits begining. This years central location people were able to attend from down state and surrounding states, where did all the people come from? (view map on the left) Without the gracious Sponsors there would be no event and this year we had four new Sponsors!

The evening before reception has been a hit for anyone wishing to spend and eclectic evening networking with peirs. The grand stage of the historical Proctors Theater was the site for this years reception. Since the begining of the Summit, we have been honored to have Adena Schutzberg to act as narrator and speak at our Summit event. She is a writer for the online Directions Magazine and each year recaps the Summit in her on-line blog. If you didn't have a chance to attend this years Event visit Adena's recap online at Directions Magazine at http://www.directionsmag.com/article.php?article_id=3171. This year we also had the pleasure to have four teachers and the Superintendent from Hannibal Central Schools to learn more about the GeoSpatial way of thinking. Read their review of this years Summit!

Your Comments and Photos

Every year we ask for you evaluation of the event for hopes we can bring you more of want you would value for the next GeoSpatial Summit. We take into consideration each and every written answer and here are a few of the feel good comments along with some photos.

Great to have the national scale perspective.

Very interested in learning about how the federal gov't will measure successful return on investment.

Good exposure to activities at Federal level.

Thumbs up!

High intensity.

Some good insights & tips.

Good to see the perspective of one who got requests/info from GIS specialists, and how to communicate with the general public and policy makers.

Good advice for getting support.

Good to hear a top administrators point of view.

Good insights on how to present issues and programs.

Good talk - interesting points about "what can GIS do for me".

Gave me things to consider/revisit.

Given the number of local municipality's representatives attending, heariing about how local government can contribute is very valuable.

I like how the speakers are willing to stay for questions.

This was more like what I expected from past summits - visually stunning, impressive applications, and lots of wow factor.

Interesting discussion of real-world imagery challenges.

Very cool - interesting to see how GIS is everywhere.

Very out of the box - liked this.

This was so interesting - it was fascinating to see how the product was put together.

Great to see how else GIS is being used - really neat.

Very good presentations/panel/break format.

Great group of presenters.

Great job in a tough economy.

Thank you for putting this on, as with last year, I am leaving inspired and energized - this type of conference leads to great innovation.

Great Topics - always relevant Great job, again!.

To network with the best in GIS.

Keep bringing in cutting edge folks showing how they are changing and how to relate to non-technical communitees.

It is my idea-creation day.

No vendor selling, a great event. All work to keep the price low is appreciated.

To get caught up on some new developments.

Find out about leading trends in industry.

Your committee has done a better job of bringing a wide range of presenters - than my imagination goes - every year I'm surprised and pleased.

To gain exposure to geospatial community.

To see what others are doing, new technology, etc.

Chance to do some networking and meet with contacts.

Interesting topics, close location, good value.

I like the format and "Big Picture" perspective.

Fun day, interesting information, networking, new ideas.

To hear about technology and hear it from gifted, engaging speakers - I leave inspired.

Motivational/new & reinforced ideas.

Giveaway Item

This year we are giving away two recyclable grocery bags to all GeoSpatial Summit attendees. In years past we have tried to reflect on our human impact on the mother earth. This is just one way we can try to help do our part.

Lunch Time Poster Raffle

This year we will had a raffle at the lunch break Wednesday for these beautiful photos of Earth as Art Collection. The lucky winners will be took home one of the four stunning Earth as Art images printed on quality, glossy 30"x30" photo paper and suitable for framing or an Earth from Space poster (10 available).