The Washington State Chapter of the URISA – The Association for GIS Professionals - has begun accepting presentation proposals for the 2011 Washington GIS Conference to be held May 9-11 at the Lynnwood Convention Center in Lynnwood, Washington. For more information see the Call for Papers at http://www.waurisa.org/conferences/2011/Call_for_Papers_2011.pdf.

For information about the 2011 Dick Thomas Student Paper Competition (with cash prizes) see: http://www.waurisa.org/awards.html#Dickthomas..

The conference theme for 2011 is Mapping Washington’s Future. This year’s keynote speaker is Jack Dangermond of ESRI. Be part of one of the most popular and affordable local GIS conferences. Speakers are eligible to attend the Monday training workshops for just an additional $10 over the Tuesday-Wednesday registration.

Respond now -- abstracts are due by March 31st. For more information about the 2011 Washington GIS Conference, see: http://www.waurisa.org/conferences/2011_Conference_Index.html