GeoFields User Conference
When:
The upcoming GeoFields User Conference is scheduled for October 1–3, 2018. For more information please email Marketing or call 404.253.1000. Registration is now open and is recommended by mid-September to ensure a spot.
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
- Special Events
Clients interested in presenting a case study please contact your GeoFields account manager.
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
The event takes place at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center, 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. A block of rooms has been reserved and a special room rate is available until mid-September, or until the group block is sold-out. NOTE: Last year's block sold out.
GeoFields—Atlanta:
GeoFields corporate headquarters is located in the Bank of America Plaza at Peachtree Street and North Avenue. The Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center is located at the corner of Fifth Street. 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 2018 preliminary agenda is not yet available. For more information please email Marketing or call 404.253.1000.
| Monday, October 1 | |
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| 2:00-5:00 p.m. | Open House - GeoFields Headquarters 600 Peachtree St., Suite 440 (Check-in at Security) |
| 5:00 p.m. | Hotel Check-in & Conference Registration Georgia Tech Hotel & Conference Center Lobby |
| 6:00 p.m. | Cocktail Reception - Georgia Tech Hotel Lounge (Lobby Level) |
| 7:30 p.m. | Dinner - Georgia Tech Hotel Dining |
| Tuesday, October 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m. | Breakfast - Hotel Dining | |
| 8:30 a.m. | Plenary Session Company Overview and Highlights |
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| 9:30 a.m. | Break | |
| 9:45 a.m. | Plenary Session Product Enhancements and Roadmap |
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| 10:30 a.m. | Break | |
| 10:45 a.m. | Client Case Studies | |
| 12:15 p.m. | Lunch - Hotel Dining | |
| 1:30 p.m. | DataFrame Field Tracker Cross-Platform, Enterprise-Wide Field Data Input |
Product Support Hands-on |
| 2:30 p.m. | Break | |
| 3:00 p.m. |
Off-Site Activity: Georgia Aquarium - Bus departs hotel at 3:00 p.m. and leaves aquarium at 5:00 p.m. |
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| 6:00 p.m. | Cocktails and Dinner Cooks and Soldiers (14th and Howell Mill) - Bus departs hotel at 6:00 p.m. |
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| 9:30 p.m. | Return to Georgia Tech Hotel | |
| Wednesday, October 3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m. | Breakfast - Hotel Dining | ||
| 9:00 a.m. | RiskFrame Modeler 5.2: Fundamentals and Innovations |
DataFrame ASG 11.1: Managing Published Data |
Product Support Hands-on |
| 9:45 a.m. | Break | ||
| 10:00 a.m. | RiskFrame Modeler 5.2: Advanced functionality Scenarios/Analytics |
DataFrame Data Maintenance 7.3: Best Practices Pipeline Workflow |
Product Support Hands-on |
| 10:45 a.m. | Break | ||
| 11:00 a.m. | RiskFrame HCA 5.2: Accounting for MCAs |
Facility Explorer 7.3: Optimizing the User Experience |
Product Support Hands-on |
| 11:45 a.m. | Lunch - Hotel Dining | ||
| 1:15 p.m. | RiskFrame Analyst 4.1: Repair Criteria, Dig Sheets |
DataFrame Loader 6.3: CIS and Offline Event Loading |
Product Support Hands-on |
| 2:00 p.m. | Break | ||
| 2:15 p.m. | Management Console: High-Level Knowledge Sharing |
Data Models: Future of Pipeline GIS & Industry Databases |
Product Support Hands-on |
| 3:00 p.m. | Break | ||
| 3:15 p.m. | Product Q&A and Closing | ||
| 4:00 p.m. | Conference Ends | ||
| 4:15 p.m. | Private Meetings | ||
| 7:00 p.m. | Friends of GeoFields Dinner | ||
| Thursday, October 4 | |
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| 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Private Meetings at GeoFields Headquarters 600 Peachtree St., Suite 440 (Check-in at Security) |
Registration
Complimentary Registration:
Complimentary registration to the annual GeoFields User Conference, a unique information exchange between the GeoFields user community and GeoFields staff, is one of the major benefits of Software Maintenance. Please note: Complimentary registrations are nontransferable.
Deadline:
Hotel rooms are filling fast so registration is recommended by mid-September to ensure a spot. The conference hotel room block is limited so please register early. For more information please email Marketing or call 404.253.1000.
Cost:
Complimentary registrations are limited to current customers of GeoFields and invited guests ONLY. Attendance includes all meals, entertainment and meeting facilities for the duration of the conference. GeoFields has secured a discounted rate of $194 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 email Marketing or call 404.253.1000.