Park Ridge, Ill. (20 April 2009) - GeoTec Media, organizers of the 2009 GeoTec Event, June 1-4, 2009, Vancouver, BC, announced that the new online registration system is now live. This innovative new system allows attendees to manage their own registrations online, without the need for paper trails and faxing.

Team discounts saving 30 percent are available for organizations registering three or more people for the Three-Day Conference. All team registrations must be submitted together along with payment to receive the discount. This special offer expires May 8.

Click here for early registration and to save on conference fees. Early pricing ends 8 May and standard rates apply starting 9 May 2009.

The preliminary program outlines all the conference highlights, including the important and timely Wednesday plenary session, "Value Proposition: Increasing efficiencies in challenging economic times." Conference tracks include: Data; Emerging Technologies, Executive Decision Support, Collaboration, and Web-based Services.

"We've put together a top-notch world-class program, and you won't want to miss this event. With leading-edge technology exhibitors and 120 educational sessions, the 2009 GeoTec Event brings together executives, managers and geospatial professionals to learn about emerging technologies and the pressing issues facing our industry," said Kathleen Hastings, program chair. The conference features presentations by leading scholars and industry experts, daily opening panels discussing industry "hot topics," two networking social receptions and exhibitions showcasing advanced technologies.

About GeoTec Media
GeoTec Media has been providing guidance for geospatial industry practitioners and a voice for vendors for 21 years as the publisher of GeoWorld magazine, the developer of the Web portal GeoPlace.com, the distributor of the weekly "GeoReport" e-newsletter, and the organizer of the annual GeoTec Event tradeshow and conference.

CONTACT:

Kathleen Hastings, Program Chair
GeoTec Media
Phone: 225-218-9025

Tracy Breithaupt, Registration
GeoTec Media
Phone: 303-530-3512