Geographic information technologies are evolving rapidly. Innovations will create exciting new opportunities for GIS users across sectors. Five years from now, the way we deliver information and services to our customers may look quite different than today. This one-day forum will bring together several widely respected experts and visionaries representing multiple facets of the geographic information field. They will help our community address questions such as:
• What will we be able to do with this technology five years from now?
• How will these innovations affect service delivery capabilities and customer appreciation?
• How might these innovations help us address data sharing and access needs and preferences?
• How can we use these innovations to improve the cost effectiveness of decision support and service delivery?
• What, if any, organizational and/or policy changes might be needed to take full advantage of these innovations?