GeoFields User Conference
When: 27 days away!
The upcoming GeoFields User Conference is scheduled for October, 4–6, 2010. Early bird registration ends September 3.
Where
Atlanta, Georgia - At the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center, centrally located in Midtown Atlanta.
Key Topics:
The GeoFields User Conference brings together the community of GeoFields software users for an intensive three days of:
- Technology Sessions
- Keynote Demonstrations
- User Presentations
- Specials Events
Who Should Attend:
The GeoFields User Conference is dedicated to supporting and educating the users of GeoFields software including:
- Pipeline Integrity Managers
- Pipeline Operations
- GIS Managers and Analysts
- Field Supervisors
- Corrosion Engineers
- Technical Staff
- Decision Makers who support pipeline data management.
Why:
- Learn, share and discuss innovative new features and ways to use GeoFields software.
- Learn how to put the power of GeoFields solutions to work for you.
- Learn from your fellow users how you can get more out of your GeoFields solutions.
- Get to know GeoFields staff.
Hotel & Location
Hotel
Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center is centrally located in Atlanta's beautiful Midtown neighborhood. Hotel Amenities include free wireless internet access, an indoor pool and hot tub, fitness center and free covered parking.
GeoFields—Atlanta:
GeoFields corporate headquarters is located in the heart of Midtown at 14th Street and Spring Streets. The Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center is located at the corner of Fifth Street, easily accessible from MARTA's Tenth Street station. Midtown, known as one of the city's core business districts, is host to hundreds of restaurants, retail shopping and feature attractions.
Transportation:
MARTA is Atlanta's rapid transit system and the conference center is near the Tenth Street Station, on the same line as Atlanta airport. A free shuttle operates through the day from the MARTA station to the center. Additionally free overnight parking is available. Visit www.gatechhotel.com for more details.
Conference Schedule
The following schedule was updated on August 3, 2010.
| Monday, October 4th | |
|---|---|
| 3:00 p.m. | GeoFields Tour - GeoFields Headquarters, 14th Street, Midtown |
| 3:30 p.m. | High Museum of Art, Dalí, The Late Work - Midtown |
| 5:00 p.m. | Conference Check-In - Georgia Tech Hotel & Conference Center |
| 5:30 p.m. | Welcome Reception - Hotel Lounge |
| 6:30 p.m. | Kick-Off Dinner - Hotel Dining |
| Tuesday, October 5th | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 a.m. | Breakfast - Hotel Dining | ||
| 8:00 a.m. | Plenary Session - Salon | ||
| 9:45 a.m. | Break | ||
| 10:00 a.m. | Plenary Session Cont'd - Salon | ||
| 11:30 a.m. | Case Studies - Salon | ||
| 12:00 noon | Lunch - Hotel Dining | ||
| 1:00 p.m. | ESRI Speaker - Salon | ||
| 1:45 p.m. | Case Studies - Salon | ||
| 2:45 p.m. | Break | ||
| 3:00 p.m. | DataFrame ASG: Template Tips & Tricks Salon |
RiskFrame Modeler: Building Data-Driven Risk Models Conference 6 |
Product Preview and Hands-on Training Training Room |
| 4:30 p.m. | Special Event - Downtown Atlanta | ||
| 6:30 p.m. | Dinner Reception - To Be Announced | ||
| 7:30 p.m. | Gala Dinner - To Be Announced | ||
| Wednesday, October 6th | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m. | Breakfast - Hotel Dining | ||
| 8:30 a.m. | DataFrame Loader, RiskFrame Analyst: Survey Lifecycle: Load, Align, Investigate and Plan Salon |
Pipeline Data Models: Industry Trends: Beyond the Basics Conference 6 |
Product Preview and Hands-on Training Training Room |
| 10:15 a.m. | Break | ||
| 10:30 a.m. | RiskFrame HCA: Best Practices Tips & Tricks and What's New Salon |
Facility Explorer: Event Editing, Tips & Tricks and What's New Conference 6 |
|
| 12:15 p.m. | Lunch - Hotel Dining Room | ||
| 1:15 p.m. | DataFrame Data Maintenance: Principals of Data Maintenance Salon |
Continuous Improvement: Accuracy, Calibration & Completeness of Asset Data Conference 6 |
|
| 2:45 p.m. | Break | ||
| 3:00 p.m. | DataFrame Forms: Changing Workflows: Analog to Digital Salon |
Server Configuration: Supporting a Growing User Base Conference 6 |
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| 4:30 p.m. | Product Q&A Session - Salon | ||
| 5:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks - Salon | ||
| 7:00 p.m. | Friends of GeoFields Dinner - To Be Announced | ||
| Thursday, October 7th | |
|---|---|
| 9:30 a.m. | Optional Scheduled Client Meetings - GeoFields Headquarters |
Registration
Deadline:
Early bird registration ends September 3.
Cost:
The user conference is free to customers of GeoFields and invited guests. Attendance includes all meals, entertainment and meeting facilities for the duration of the conference. GeoFields has secured a discounted rate of $159 per night at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center. Attendees must stay at the conference hotel to be eligible for free conference attendance.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Terry Allen at 404.253.1555.
