North American Cartographic Information Society (NACIS) 38th Annual Meeting
Norfolk, VA
October 17 – 20, 2018

Love maps, data, visual storytelling, and cartographic design?

Join us at NACIS 2018 where professionals and enthusiasts from government, commercial, and not-for-profit groups along with academics, scholars, map/GIS librarians, artists, technologists, and students will meet.

Presentation: Thursday, October 18
Session: Web and Mobile Mapping I
Time: 2:00pm – 3:40pm

There and Back Again: Cartographic Journeys with Adobe CC, Mobile Mapping, and Navigation
In this presentation, Avenza’s Nick Burchell will provide a series of case studies on how maps created with the Avenza suite of tools are being used to solve tangible needs in the industries where we serve. Learn how our customers are creating high-quality, spatially aware cartographic products through MAPublisher and Geographic Imager in Adobe CC, and how they are using them for critical work in conjunction with the Avenza Maps app. We will also review some of the exciting new features in our products this year and highlight how our users have helped us make them a reality.

Seattle, WA – September 27-28, 2018

Computer Classrooms in Seattle
10604 NE 38th Place, Suite 118, Kirkland, WA 98033, USA

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Whether you’re new to MAPublisher®, an experienced user, or simply thinking about a purchase, Avenza software training is a worthwhile experience. Get hands-on training from Avenza product specialists at one of our training courses around North America.

Who should attend?

• GIS professionals who want to produce better quality maps
• Map makers and cartographers incorporating GIS data to improve accuracy in their maps
• New MAPublisher users who just purchased a license
• Users who want to experience the latest features of MAPublisher

Cost

Cost of the two-day training course is $1,000 USD per person. Discounts are available to groups of three or more from the same organization and for returning students desiring a refresher or update. Major credit cards are accepted.

Training details

• Hands-on training takes place at a training center classroom where Windows computers and all required software and training data are provided.
• Attendees will learn the fundamentals of MAPublisher and learn how to use all major features. Attendees will also receive basic instruction on the use of Adobe Illustrator as it relates to MAPublisher and cartographic production. A basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator is recommended, but not required.
• Attendees are encouraged to bring his or her own datasets. There will be some time during the end of the course to discuss these with an instructor.
• Attendees that are Mac users may opt to bring his or her own Mac and software. Make sure to inform Avenza a week before training to setup the system properly for training.
• Classes may be cancelled up to fifteen business days prior to the confirmed training date (depending on the number of reservations received).

INTERGEO is the world’s leading conference trade fair for geodesy, geoinformation and land management. With over half a million event website users and more than 17,000 visitors from 107 countries at INTERGEO itself, it is one of the key platforms for industry dialogue around the world, and covers a wide variety of fields ranging from surveying, geoinformation, remote sensing and photogrammetry to complementary solutions and technologies.

Avenza product specialists will be present to demonstrate and discuss MAPublisher, Geographic Imager, and the Avenza Maps app during each day of the exhibition. Visit us in booth #C3.064 in Hall 3.

Don’t miss this chance to share knowledge and expertise with Avenza and other specialists. The INTERGEO conference, presentations, and forums give you the opportunity to find out about the latest technologies and discuss them with experts.

Date: September 26 – 28, 2017
Venue: Messe Berlin, South Entrance
Venue Address: Messedamm 22
14055 Berlin

Visit the INTERGEO site or email us for more information and how to register, or to make an appointment with an Avenza staff member.

The Interagency Visual Media Group (IVMG) Annual Meeting will take place in Washington, D.C., USA, September 27, 2017.

Avenza will be participating as an exhibitor at the annual meeting. Avenza product specialists will be available to discuss how Avenza Maps technology is changing the cartography industry and how MAPublisher and Geographic Imager desktop mapping solutions can be a great fit for your organization.

Who can attend the annual meeting?

All government civilian, military, and contract visual media professionals who support the national security mission are invited to attend the IVMG annual meeting at no charge. Previous attendees include video producers, photographers, graphic designers, and web developers — among others — from the Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense.

Why attend?

The IVMG annual meeting is a great way to network with your media peers throughout the IC, learn new skills, and be inspired! This year’s event marks the 10th anniversary of the organization. It will be a great celebration of the past with an eye toward the future. Although the event is being hosted by NGA, all sessions are held at the unclassified level. In addition, this year’s event will include more than 20 industry technologies and products, which will be showcased during the Technology Exposition.

Learn more and register here.

Washington, DC – September 28-29, 2017

New Horizons Computer Learning Centers
2010 Corporate Ridge #200, McLean, VA 22102, USA

Fully booked!

Whether you’re new to MAPublisher®, an experienced user, or simply thinking about a purchase, Avenza software training is a worthwhile experience. Get hands-on training from Avenza product specialists at one of our training courses around North America.

Who should attend?

• GIS professionals who want to produce better quality maps
• Map makers and cartographers incorporating GIS data to improve accuracy in their maps
• New MAPublisher users who just purchased a license
• Users who want to experience the latest features of MAPublisher

Cost

Cost of the two-day training course is $1,000 USD per person. Discounts are available to groups of three or more from the same organization and for returning students desiring a refresher or update. Major credit cards are accepted.

Training details

• Hands-on training takes place at a training center classroom where Windows computers and all required software and training data are provided.
• Attendees will learn the fundamentals of MAPublisher and learn how to use all major features. Attendees will also receive basic instruction on the use of Adobe Illustrator as it relates to MAPublisher and cartographic production. A basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator is recommended, but not required.
• Attendees are encouraged to bring his or her own datasets. There will be some time during the end of the course to discuss these with an instructor.
• Attendees that are Mac users may opt to bring his or her own Mac and software. Make sure to inform Avenza a week before training to setup the system properly for training.
• Classes may be cancelled up to seven business days prior to the confirmed training date (depending on the number of reservations received).

Join Avenza Systems, mapmakers, map users, map librarians, and map enthusiasts in Montreal, QC, Canada this October 10-13, 2017 to share research, recent projects, and expertise with colleagues from around the world. The meeting will be held at Le Centre Sheraton, Montreal.

Avenza product specialists will be present to demonstrate and discuss MAPublisher, Geographic Imager, and the Avenza Maps app during each day of the conference.

Nick Burchell will be presenting an overview of advancements in MAPublisher in 2017 including MAPublisher 10, one of the most exciting releases of the cartographic product in recent years. See the NACIS schedule here.

More information about the NACIS 2017 Annual Meeting.