The conference is slated for April 23-26, 2006, at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Fla. Attendees will have access to 70 technical paper presentations, panel discussions, user forums, nine half-day seminars, networking socials, a GIS Job Fair, an international poster session, and a 100,000-square-foot product and services exhibition.

 “By registering for this event, you are ensuring that you and your company stay informed on the latest geospatial developments,” said Conference Chair Greg Buehler, Open Geospatial Consortium, Inc. “From the unbiased educational presentations to the expansive exhibit floor, we've covered all the bases.”

The online registration site is located at http://www.gita.org/events/annual/29/hotelandreg.htm.

Registration fees start at $379. Exhibits-only passes are $25. Full details about the conference are available at the GITA Web site, located at www.gita.org, or by contacting GITA headquarters at 303-337-0513; e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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The mission of the Geospatial Information & Technology Association (GITA) is to provide excellence in education, information exchange, and applied research on the use and benefits of geospatial information and technology in business, utility, and government applications worldwide. Visit GITA on the Web at www.gita.org.