| Sunday, November 7, 2010 |
| 8:30 am - 5:00 pm |
GIS in Education Pre-Conference Event
For educators who use GIS in K-12 and Higher Education. There will be hands-on training from nationally recognized trainers, opportunities to learn about new resources, examples of successful projects around the region, chances to network with other educators and instructional technologists about their GIS programs and experiences, and much more. |
| 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Special Pre-Conference Seminar: ArcGIS Online Community Maps |
| 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
Conference Registration and Vendor Set-up |
| 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
Tasting Reception at the Coastal Extreme Brewing Co.
Get a back of the house tour of one of New England's premier microbreweries (and Rhode Island's ONLY microbrewery!). Learn about the brewing process and a bit about Rhode Island's only active distillery. The fee includes all the beer you can drink, a free pint glass, and light snacks. $35.00 per person, space is limited.< (additional fee) |
| Monday, November 8, 2010 |
| 7:30 am - 5:00 pm |
Conference Registration |
| 7:30 am – 9:00 am |
Continental Breakfast |
| 7:30 am - 11:30 am |
Vendor Set-up |
| 8:00 am - 8:45 am |
"NEARC 101" – Orientation for first-time attendees |
| 9:00 am - 10:15 am |
Welcome & Keynote Presentation
DeepWater Horizon: The Largest Blowout Oil Spill in U.S. History – Dr. Malcolm Spaulding, Professor, URI Department of Ocean Engineering |
| 10:15 am - 10:30 am |
Refreshment Break |
| 10:30 am - 12:00 pm |
Concurrent Workshop Sessions (view grid) |
| 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm |
Lunch & Visit with Vendors |
| 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm |
Concurrent Workshops (view grid) |
| 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm |
NEARC Business Meeting |
| 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
Vendor Reception and Poster Social
Have a beverage and chat with the vendors that support the conference. Learn what is new or improved in the GIS community. Posters will be on display and we encourage attendees to vote for their favorite entry. |
| 6:00 pm |
Dine Around Newport on own
Dinner is on your own and Newport has a great selection of restaurants. The hotel is walking distance to dozens of great restaurants. Stop by the registration desk for suggestions and menus. After dinner, join all of your NEARC friends at One Pelham East and dance to the funky sound of Chiva Bus! |
| 8:30 pm |
Jam with Chiva Bus at One Pelham East |
| Tuesday, November 9, 2010 |
| 7:30 am - 5:00 pm |
Conference Registration |
| 7:30 am - 8:30 am |
Continental Breakfast with Vendors |
| 8:30 am - 10:00 am |
Concurrent Sessions (view grid) |
| 10:00 am -10:30 am |
Refreshment Break with Vendors |
| 10:30 am - 12:00 pm |
Concurrent Sessions (view grid) |
| 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm |
Lunch & Visit with Vendors |
| 1:30 pm |
Vendor Area Closes |
| 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm |
General Session
- State of the States: Updates from State GIS Offices
- Esri Keynote: Christian Carlson
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| 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
Refreshment Break |
| 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm |
Concurrent Sessions (view grid) |
6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
(bar opens at 5:45 pm) |
Coastal Cabaret: Join us for this highly entertaining musical revue |
| 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
Buffet Dinner, Presentation of the Thacher Award, Poster Awards, and Door Prizes |
| Wednesday, November 10, 2010 |
| 7:30 am - 8:30 am |
Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Conference Registration |
| 8:30 am - 10:00 am |
Concurrent Sessions (view grid) |
| 10:00 am - 10:30 am |
Refreshment Break |
| 10:30 am - 12:00 pm |
Concurrent Sessions (view grid) |
