Open Source GIS San Diego Gathering

You are cordially invited to an Open Source GIS gathering in San Diego.

WHEN:

Tuesday, August 8th 2006, 6:30pm to 9:00pm

WHERE:

Visualization Lab, San Diego State University

WHY:

To introduce geospatial professionals to free open source complements to commercial GIS software

ADMISSION:

Free. However, space in the lab is limited. Please contact Dana Nibby to be added to our mailing list: danaspatial@yahoo.com

FOOD:

Free pizza and soda will be provided.

DIRECTIONS:

Driving - http://citi.sdsu.edu/directions. Directions via public transportation will be sent to everyone on the mailing list when available.

PROPOSED EVENTS:

(As of Saturday, August 6th we are still looking for presenters; 30 people have registered to attend to date)

• 6:30pm to 6:59pm - Doors open. Socializing
• 7:00pm to 7:14pm - Welcome / Introduction
• 7:15pm to 7:44pm - Presentation 1 (need presenter - preferred topic: Introduction to Open Source GIS Software) Please contact Dana Nibby if you are interested in presenting: danaspatial@yahoo.com
• 7:45pm to 8:14pm - Presentation 2 (need presenter - preferred topic: MapServer + PostGIS) Please contact Dana Nibby if you are interested in presenting: danaspatial@yahoo.com
• 8:15pm to 8:45pm - Open discussion on planning a larger event for 2007
• 9:00pm to 10:00pm - Social at a pub?

For more information, please check the following web site in the days leading up to the event:

http://NCSDUG.ORG

Thanks very much and hope to see you there. Please RSVP if you wish to attend, or can assist: danaspatial@yahoo.com Please forward this notice on and help get the word out.