Sixth Annual Esri Middle East and Africa User Conference

The Sixth Annual Esri Middle East & Africa (MEA) User Conference will be held October 8-10, 2002, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Dubai is considered to be the top tourist destination and transport hub of the region and the undisputed commercial and communications capital of the Middle East.

The Esri MEA User Conference will have a comprehensive program including workshops, seminars, user presentations, software demos, and technology exhibitions. There will also be exciting cultural and social events. You can experience Arabian tradition and hospitality, the adventure of a desert safari, the excitement of sand skiing, superb water sports, fine dining, fabulous shopping, and lively night life.

The theme of the conference will be "Creating GIS for a Better World."

Dates to Remember

Paper Abstract Submission--May 31, 2002
Early Bird Registration--July 31, 2002
Final Paper Submissions--August 1, 2002
Presentations for CD-ROM--August 1, 2002
Paper Presentation Approval--August 31, 2002
Poster Submission--September 1, 2002
Final Registration--October 2, 2002

For more information, contact GISTEC, Esri's distributor in UAE (e-mail: mea2002@gistec.com, Web: www.gistec.com).