MAGIC 2010 Early Bird Registration Ending Soon!

Over the past several weeks, the 2010 MidAmerica GIS Symposium Planning Committee has been bringing you just a few highlights of the 2010 Symposium. We have some amazing keynote speakers: Google's Michael Jones, ESRI's Lawrie Jordan with an introduction by Jack Dangermond, and Directions Magazine's Adena Schutzberg; many educational short courses and breakout sessions; one-of-a-kind networking and social activities and much, much more.

Do not miss out on these opportunities! Early-bird registration ends in 1 week!

• Full Conference: $245
• Daily Registration: $175
• Student Registration: $100
• Short Courses
• ½-Day Shortcourses w/ full registration discount: $60
• Full-Day Shortcourses w/ full registration discount: $120
• ½-Day Shortcourses w/o discount: $90
• Full-Day Shortcourses w/o discount: $180

Myths debunked and reasons why you should go to MAGIC:

• My budget it tight! Conference rates are the same as 2008! We are absorbing higher costs in this economy - but we are not sacrificing our pledge to bring you the best educational experience for your dollar.
• I am too busy! We are committed to attracting instructors, speakers and exhibitors that will deliver the knowledge and solutions you need now that you can use now.
• Seriously - my budget is too tight! There is no better bang for your buck than MAGIC. It is the premiere GIS conference in the region, offering full conference registration for only $245. Heck - add on an instructor-lead short course for as low as $60.
• This isn't my crowd! The MAGIC Planning Committee is just like you. We are technicians, analysts, managers and coordinators from the public and private sectors... and we have the same issues as you. We are certain that MAGIC will be an investment in our profession that you cannot pass up.

Dates to Remember

·         In One Week!!!
March 17:
Early-bird registration ends.

·         March 17:
Guaranteed rates at the Westin end.

·         April 12:
2010 Project Showcase call closes.

·         April 18:
MAGIC officially begins!!

Contact Us

MAGIC Website
2010 Symposium Chair
Consortium Chair
Web Administrator

Thank you for your interest in participating in MAGIC. We hope to see you in April!
Amber Reynolds, Symposium Chair
   Amber.Reynolds@aecom.com   816.502.9420 x4981

The 2010 MidAmerica GIS Symposium will offer a series of short courses to enhance our concurrent sessions. These courses give you a chance to receive some in-depth training that you can immediately use! There are 25 distinct course offerings from Sunday through Thursday of the Symposium (April 18 - 22). These short courses provide opportunities for beginners and advanced professionals in a variety of topics in both computer lab and classroom settings. These include:

• Intro to GIS, ModelBuilder, Geodatabases, Python;
• ArcGIS Server API's, Web 2.0, Web Design;
• Emergency Response, Remote Sensing, Cartography, LiDAR;
• Map Book, The National Grid, GIS for Rural Communities, Mobile GIS;
• AND MANY MORE

Short courses range from ½-day to full-day instruction. Prices are as follows:

• With Symposium Attendance Discount:
  • ½-day: $60
  • Full-day: $120
• Short Courses Only:
  • ½-day: $90
  • Full-day: $180

See 2010 MAGIC Short Course Offerings for a complete listing and don't let your favorites get full before you get a chance to sign up!

Thank you for your interest in participating in MAGIC. We hope to see you in April!
Amber Reynolds, Symposium Chair
   Amber.Reynolds@aecom.com   816.502.9420 x4981
Ray Fox, Short Course Chair
   RFox@usgs.gov