Des Plaines, IL (August 16, 2021) URISA and the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) are pleased to invite workshop and presentation proposals for the milestone 25th Annual GIS/Valuation Technologies Conference taking place next March in New Orleans. This conference has been the favorite annual event for Assessors and the GIS professionals who apply technology to make property assessment and tax administration more accurate and efficient for a quarter of a century. The conference will feature an abundance of workshops, educational sessions, panel discussions, and opportunities to connect with solutions providers and fellow attendees. 

Full and half-day workshop proposals are encouraged. 

Suggested Workshop Topics:

• Using Your GIS/Assessment Data to Analyze Equity in Valuation
• Ratio Studies
• 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

For details and an online workshop proposal submission form,  click here.

Presentation proposals are encouraged in several formats, from lightning talks to complete sessions. The conference planning committee will organize content into the following tracks: 

GIS Technologies: GIS technologies have become essential to the field of property assessment, and this track examines the latest innovations in the geospatial industry supporting the work of assessors.

Modeling & Valuation: This track covers valuation topics including modeling, valuation methodologies, machine learning, data visualization, and manipulation, as well as ratio studies. The track will also feature sessions on reappraisal as well as best practice case studies on the application of methodologies.

Leadership Development & Policy: Managing a GIS, assessment system, or a team of appraisers, cadastral mappers or GIS technicians requires more than just technical capabilities. This track contains essential presentations to help guide you through GIS planning, understanding changing policy, emerging technology, and developing soft skills to enhance your leadership abilities. 

Following are some suggested program topics to consider:

• COVID Impacts on Values (Residential and Commercial)
• COVID Impacts on Workflow
• ARPA/CARES Funding
• Gentrification Impacts on Communities
• Data Visualizations
• The Impact of Climate Change on Housing Markets and Assessments
• 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- The role your data plays
• 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
• Imagery
• Use of UAVs/Drones
• Mentoring the Next Generation
• GISP Certification
• Succession Planning
• Tax Policy Issues
• Other topics of interest to the community    

The list is not meant to be restrictive, but is provided to stimulate ideas. All proposals received will be reviewed and considered for the program.

For details and an online presentation proposal submission form,  click here.

Workshop and Presentation Proposal Submissions are due on or before September 15, 2021.

For complete details about guidelines, presentation formats to consider, a presenter's schedule, and online submission forms, visit  GIS/ValTech 2022 Call for Proposals.

Wendy Nelson

Executive Director – URISA

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