Des Plaines, IL (May 7, 2019) URISA and the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) are pleased to announce the 2020 GIS/Valuation Technologies Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. Formerly known as GIS/CAMA, the event has been re-branded to take into account the abundance of technologies that, when integrated with GIS, make valuation and assessment more accurate, efficient and applicable for jurisdictions of all sizes.  

For more than twenty years, the organizations have hosted a conference to discuss the importance of data and the analysis of location information for better decision-making within a jurisdiction. #GIS/ValTech2020 will feature an exhibition, pre-conference training and workshops, keynote speakers and a substantial educational program which is developed through a review of proposals received.  The Conference Planning Committee is now inviting both workshop and presentation proposals.

Call for Workshop Proposals — Due August 26, 2019

The 2020 Conference Planning Committee is soliciting educational content and instructors for full-day and half-day conference workshops. Conference workshops are scheduled on Monday, March 23 and attendance at one workshop is included with full conference registration. (Workshops were extremely popular in Portland!)

Suggested topics are provided for general reference only.  We welcome workshop topics of interest at all levels of expertise, from beginner to expert.  Learning objectives and takeaways will be vitally important components of your proposal, along with a full course outline, any pre-requisites or knowledge required, classroom setup needs, and instructors' biographies. If selected, instructors for each workshop may elect to receive an honorarium or free registration to the conference. 

Suggested Workshop Topics:

• Using Assessor’s Data for Emergency Management and Response
• Application Scripting and Development
• IAAO One-Day Forums
• URISA Certified Workshops
• Parcel/Cadastral Mapping
• Introduction to Modeling
• Introduction to GIS
• Imagery
• Use of UAVs/Drones
• Data Quality Management/Metadata
• Model Development and Refinement
• USPAP 7-Hour Update
• Using Statistical Software with GIS Data
• GIS/CAMA Integration
• CAMA Data Mining—Real Life Examples—Tips & Tricks
• Geostatistical Analysis
• What Every Assessor Needs to Know About GIS
• What Every GIS Professional Needs to Know About Assessment
• Social Media for Assessor’s Offices
• Management Topics for Elected Officials
• Professional Development & Certification
• ArcGIS Applications & Topics
• Parcel Fabric Tips & Tricks
• Other topics of interest to the community

Call for Presentation Proposals—Due October 7, 2019

The education program is developed by reviewing submissions received through the Call for Presentations. The Conference Planning Committee welcomes the submission of individual papers, complete sessions, panels, and lightning talks. All abstracts will be reviewed and considered for the educational program. Suggested topics are provided for general reference only. We welcome topics of interest at all levels, from beginner to expert. The list is not meant to be restrictive, but is provided to stimulate ideas. Feel free to think outside the box.  All proposals received will be reviewed and considered for the program.

Suggested Presentation Topics:

• GIS Technologies
• Management and Leadership
• Open Records Issues
• Parcel/Cadastral Mapping
• Computer Vision and Machine Learning (Artificial Intelligence)
• Data Aggregation and Sharing
• Solutions for Small Jurisdictions
• Safety in the Field
• Integrating GIS and CAMA Data
• Automated Valuation Models
• Next Generation 911
• Using Assessor’s CAMA Data & GIS for Emergency Planning and Response
• Mobile & Cloud Solutions
• Property Valuation
• Data Collection
• Special Property Types
• Innovations/Outside the Box Applications
• Future-Looking Topics/Trends to Watch
• International Topics
• Case Studies of Assessment and Parcel Workflows
• State-Assessed Value Allocation
• Parcel Fabric
• Tools for Appeals
• Artificial Intelligence
• Imagery
• Use of UAVs/Drones
• Mentoring the Next Generation
• GISP Certification
• Succession Planning
• Tax Policy Issues
• Other topics of interest to the community

• #GIS/ValTech2020 Main Event Page, Registration, Venue 
• #GIS/ValTech 2020 Call for Workshop and Presentation Proposals and Online Submission Forms

About IAAO - The International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) is a non-profit research and educational association.  Established in 1934, IAAO's mission is to promote innovation and excellence in property appraisal as well as property tax policy and administration through professional development, education, research and technical assistance.  For more information, visit  www.iaao.org.

About  URISA The Urban and Regional Information Systems Association is a multi-disciplinary geospatial organization that provides professional education and training, a vibrant and connected community, advocacy for geospatial challenges and issues, and essential resources. URISA fosters excellence in GIS and engages geospatial professionals throughout their careers. For more information, visit  www.urisa.org.



Contact:

Wendy Nelson
Executive Director - URISA
847-824-6300
Email Contact
www.urisa.org