Workshop and Presentation Proposals Invited for GIS/ValTech 2022
URISA and the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) are pleased to invite workshop and presentation proposals for the milestone 25th Annual GIS/Valuation Technologies Conference taking place next March in New Orleans. This conference has been the favorite annual event for Assessors and the GIS professionals who apply technology to make property assessment and tax administration more accurate and efficient for a quarter of a century. The conference will feature an abundance of workshops, educational sessions, panel discussions, and opportunities to connect with partners and fellow attendees.
Full and half-day workshop proposals are encouraged.
Suggested Workshop Topics:
Using Your GIS/Assessment Data to Analyze Equity in Valuation
Ratio Studies
Using Assessor’s Data for Emergency Management and Response
Application Scripting and Development
IAAO One-Day Forums
URISA Certified Workshops
Parcel/Cadastral Mapping
Introduction to Modeling
Introduction to GIS
Imagery
Use of UAVs/Drones
Data Quality Management/Metadata
Model Development and Refinement
USPAP 7-Hour Update
Using Statistical Software with GIS Data
GIS/CAMA Integration
CAMA Data Mining—Real Life Examples—Tips & Tricks
Geostatistical Analysis
What Every Assessor Needs to Know About GIS
What Every GIS Professional Needs to Know About Assessment
Social Media for Assessor’s Offices
Management Topics for Elected Officials
Professional Development & Certification
ArcGIS Applications & Topics
Parcel Fabric Tips & Tricks
Other topics of interest to the community
For details and an online workshop proposal submission form, visit https://www.urisa.org/gisvaltechcall.
Presentation proposals are encouraged in several formats, from lightning talks to complete sessions. The conference planning committee will organize content into the following tracks:
GIS Technologies: GIS technologies have become essential to the field of property assessment, and this track examines the latest innovations in the geospatial industry supporting the work of assessors.
Modeling & Valuation: This track covers valuation topics including modeling, valuation methodologies, machine learning, data visualization, and manipulation, as well as ratio studies. The track will also feature sessions on reappraisal as well as best practice case studies on the application of methodologies.
Leadership Development & Policy: Managing a GIS, assessment system, or a team of appraisers, cadastral mappers or GIS technicians requires more than just technical capabilities. This track contains essential presentations to help guide you through GIS planning, understanding changing policy, emerging technology, and developing soft skills to enhance your leadership abilities.
Following are some suggested program topics to consider:
COVID-Impacts on Values (Residential and Commercial)
COVID- Impacts on Workflow
ARPA/CARES Funding
Gentrification Impacts on Communities
Data Visualizations
The Impact of Climate Change on Housing Markets and Assessments
GIS Technologies
Management and Leadership
Open Records Issues
Parcel/Cadastral Mapping
Computer Vision and Machine Learning (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Aggregation and Sharing
Solutions for Small Jurisdictions
Safety in the Field
Integrating GIS and CAMA Data
Automated Valuation Models
Next Generation 911- The role your data plays
Using Assessor’s CAMA Data & GIS for Emergency Planning and Response
Mobile & Cloud Solutions
Property Valuation
Data Collection
Special Property Types
Innovations/Outside the Box Applications
Future-Looking Topics/Trends to Watch
International Topics
Case Studies of Assessment and Parcel Workflows
State-Assessed Value Allocation
Parcel Fabric
Tools for Appeals
Imagery
Use of UAVs/Drones
Mentoring the Next Generation
GISP Certification
Succession Planning
Tax Policy Issues
Other topics of interest to the community
The list is not meant to be restrictive, but is provided to stimulate ideas. All proposals received will be reviewed and considered for the program.
For details and an online presentation proposal submission form, visit https://www.urisa.org/gisvaltechcall.
Workshop and Presentation Proposal Submissions are due on or before September 15, 2021.
For complete details about guidelines, presentation formats to consider, a presenter's schedule, and online submission forms, visit https://www.urisa.org/gisvaltechcall