| Sunday, November 11, 2012 |
| 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
GIS in Education Pre-Conference Event
Offsite: Camden Opera House |
| 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
Conference Registration Desk Open |
| 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
Vendor Set-up |
| 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Welcome Social - "Taste of Maine" Reception!
Enjoy lobster rolls, clam chowder and samples of the finest in Maine microbrews while you reconnect with your NEARC friends. This event will be held at the Samoset Resort Club House. Additional fee required. See registration form. |
| Monday, November 12, 2012 |
| 7:00 am - 11:00 am |
Vendor Set-up |
| 7:30 am - 5:00 pm |
Conference Registration Desk Open |
| 7:30 am - 9:00 am |
Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00 am - 8:45 am |
"NEARC 101"
Orientation for First-time Attendees |
| Ongoing |
Esri Doctor’s Office & Hands-on Exercises |
| 9:00 am - 10:15 am |
Welcome & Keynote Address
by Jim Higgins, Esri |
| 10:15 am - 10:30 am |
Refreshment Break |
| 10:30 am – 12:00 pm |
Concurrent Sessions |
| 11:30 am |
Vendor Area Opens |
| 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm |
Lunch & Visit with Vendors |
| 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm |
Concurrent Sessions |
| 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm |
Annual NEARC Business Meeting
Help us chart the course for future NEARC events and activities |
| 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
Vendor Reception & Poster Social
Light hors d'oeuvres and cash bar. Vote for your favorite poster - the "People's Choice Award"! |
| 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Dine Around Downtown Rockland
Be sure to pick up the list of recommended restaurants at registration! |
| 8:00 pm - 12:00 am |
Dance Party at Trackside Station
(4 Union Street, Rockland)
All invited to attend for an evening of great music with Maine favorites, “Alter Igor.” Transportation will be provided.
This energetic group possesses the ability to unite and ignite both the young and old into a frenzy of swirls and foot stompin’ fever—lighting up the dance floor with their infectious blend of cover tunes, from 60’s and 70’s classics to the modern anthems of Elvis Costello, Crowded House and others. |
| Tuesday, November 13, 2012 |
| 6:30 am - 8:00 am |
Optional Activity: Birding Expedition
Meet in hotel lobby for 6:30 a.m. departure
for the Breakwater and Marie Reed Park |
| 7:30 am - 5:00 pm |
Conference Registration Desk Open |
| 7:30 am - 8:30 am |
Continental Breakfast with Vendors |
| 8:30 am - 10:00 am |
Concurrent Sessions |
| 10:00 am - 10:30 am |
Refreshment Break with Vendors |
| 10:30 am - 12:00 pm |
Concurrent Sessions |
| 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm |
Lunch & Last Chance to Visit with Vendors |
| 1:30 pm |
Vendor Area Closes |
| 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm |
General Session: State of the States
Updates from State GIS Offices |
| 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
Refreshment Break |
| 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm |
Concurrent Sessions |
| 5:00 pm |
NEARC Board Election Ballots Due |
| 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm |
Networking Reception |
| 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
Dinner, Presentation of the Thacher Award, Poster Awards & Door Prizes
The Maine GIS Users Group will be hosting a fun and informative geo-trivia quiz at their booth. Enter to win some fabulous prizes courtesy of Esri. Winners will be announced at the awards banquet (must be present to win). |
| 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm |
Entertainment by Teddy Casey – Enoteca Lounge
Teddy Casey is a local Maine talent featuring irreverent, original acoustic rock. |
| Wednesday, November 14, 2012 |
| 8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Conference Registration Desk Open |
| 7:30 am - 8:30 am |
Continental Breakfast |
| 8:30 am - 10:00 am |
Concurrent Sessions |
| 10:00 am - 10:30 am |
Refreshment Break |
| 10:30 am - 12:00 pm |
Concurrent Sessions |
| 12:00 pm |
Conference Adjourns |
| 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Post-Conference Esri Seminar: Introduction to Python for ArcGIS 10.1
(No charge to attend, however pre-registration is required. See registration form.)
The seminar will cover a wide range of topics, and will provide insight into essential python types and syntax for GIS professionals. This will be a good overall starting point for the Python Scripts beginner. |
