Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of FutureView 2008?
Is there a list of the Conference Workshops?
Tell me about Networking Opportunities at FutureView 2008 /
What are the Conference Goals?
People who attend this conference will:
What is the cost of FutureView 2008?
Can I send my Pictometry Users to this conference to receive Pictometry training?
I received 1 free seat of Change Analysis for my Early Bird Registration. Will you teach me how to use it?
Who will be exhibiting?
How do I become an exhibitor?
I am interested in presenting a workshop, whom should I contact?
Who is the target audience?
Are there any specials?
How can I win the prizes?
Do I have to be present at the Gala Give-Away in order to win?
Can I register and pay using a PO number?
Do I have to stay at the Mariott?
What is the cancellation policy?
What are the benefits of FutureView 2008?
FutureView is intentionally designed to be unlike any other industry show. There is no re-hashing of old material. Everything is new, fresh and cutting edge. Rather than having General Session speakers stand in front of the group and lecture, FutureView experts interact with each other as well as with the audience. Our experts are senior level personnel who have had experience in the areas our topics cover. They will share their experiences and what they have learned by “going through the processes."
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Is there a list of the Conference Workshops?
The workshops for 2008 are now being determined by the FutureView staff. Please check back for updates regularly. However, please see the “WORKSHOP” tab for a list of Conference Tracks.
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Tell me about Networking Opportunities at FutureView 2008?
Second only to information gathering is the importance of networking with peers and industry leaders. Pictometry feels so strongly about the importance of networking, that we include all meals and evening events in our Conference packages. Every hour of your participation in FutureView 2008, will be a learning experience.
We always feel that there needs to be an equal balance between work and play in everything we do. Therefore Pictometry is working on including some exciting evening events which will be announced shortly.
You can:
Enter to Win Fabulous Prizes at the Gala Giveaway
Travel The RiverWalk to your heart's content
Mingle with your peers at our fabulous Welcome Party. Place and time TBD
Get to know our Partners at a fantastic Cocktail Party in the Exhibit Hall
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What are the Conference Goals?
Education
Give our attendees a sense of community
Introduce our partner products
General relationship building among and between Pictometry, exhibitors and attendees
Universal appeal to both Pictometry customers and non-customers.
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People who attend this conference will:
Learn how to get every drop of value out of the Pictometry's Visual Information System
Learn how the Pictometry System has broader applications than they may know about
Learn the justification for the Pictometry System as it applies to technical, non-technical and business
Learn how the Pictometry System encourages department interaction
Learn how you can expand the Pictometry System county-wide to justify cost
Hear case studies by department leaders and business leaders – how these people showed ROI on their Pictometry System
Meet with your peers and see what they are doing…saving money and enhancing their productivity
Learn Best Practices for County Law Enforcement, 911, Fire, EMA, Appraisal/Assessment Districts, Transportation, Publics Work and more…
Learn Best Practices for private business: Insurance, Real Property, Finance, Engineering, Title companies and more…
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What is the cost of FutureView 2008?
The Conference package cost is $895 (Early Registration- before September 1, 2008 receives a free seat of Change analysis – a $1000 value). The $895 fee includes breakfast on Tuesday and Wednesday, Lunch on Tuesday, Evening Welcome event on Monday and cocktail party on Tuesday. It also includes entrance into the Trade Show. It does not include the hotel room. Participants can reserve a hotel room on the registration form.
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Can I send my Pictometry Users to this conference to receive Pictometry training?
Certainly! We will be offering Pictometry user and advanced user training session during this conference (at no additional cost).
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I signed up early and received a seat of Change Analysis. Will you teach me how to use it?
Certainly! There will be two WebEx trainings after the event. Each Change Analysis recipient will be notified of training via Email following the event.
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Who will be exhibiting?
This years exhibitor list is still being finalized by the FutureView Team. Pictometry's partners include industry leaders in GIS, Tax assessment and appraisal, 911 emergency systems, police and security, architecture, and engineering, among many others. These partners will be demonstrating how their technology integrates with Pictometry. Please check back regularly for updates on our 2008 Exhibitors.
We thank our business partners who exhibited or sponsored at FutureView 2007:
Applanix Corporation, Balfour Technologies LLC, Bergmann Associates, Bradshaw Consulting Services, Inc. (BCS), Cadd Centers of Florida - Floorview, ESRI, Facet Technology Corp., Group 1 Solutions, Inc., Harris Corporation, HitachiSoft, Intergraph, LPA SYSTEMS, Inc., Manatron, Optech Incorporated, PBS&J, PLW Modelworks, Positron Public Safety, ShotSpotter, Inc., Tiburon, Inc., TriTech Software Systems, Tyler Technologies, Inc.
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How do I become an exhibitor?
Contact:
John Monaco
email: john.monaco@pictometry.com
phone: 585-486-0093 x211
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I am interested in presenting a workshop, whom should I contact?
David Finger
email: david.finger@pictometry.com
phone: 585-486-0093 x242
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FutureView material caters to both Pictometry users, potential users and decision makers from the following fields:
Law Enforcement (local, county, state and federal)
Fire (local, county, state and federal)
Emergency Management (local, county, state and federal)
Homeland Security (local, county, state and federal)
Appraisal/Assessment (local, county, state and federal)
Transportation (local, county, state and federal)
Public Works (local, county, state and federal)
Insurance companies
Real Property companies
Banking/Finance/Title companies
Engineering companies
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Are there any specials?
Yes
Early Registration - Register by Sept 1st and receive a free seat of Change analysis ($1,000 value)
Register 3-5 people and receive $100 off each registration
Register 6 or more people and receive $150 off each registration.
Attendees can reserve a room at the Marriott through Pictometry. Cost includes room, room taxes, Transportation to and from airport and bellman gratuities.
We have added an All-Inclusive Package , which, for $2,165, attendee gets Conference Registration, hotel room for 3 nights, airport transfers, bellman gratuities and round-trip airfare (continental US only – booked 30 days prior to flight and non-refundable). Early Bird on this also – Sept 1 deadline. (note: in the case of an all inclusive, additional room nights are available)
There is a spouse/Guest package - $100. This entitles guest to attend Monday evening Welcome Reception. Location TBD.
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How can I win the prizes?
Everyone who attends Conference will receive an entry form to fill out during the conference. (Speakers, Vendors, or anyone who receives a “comped” registration are excluded). Each participant must fill out an exhibitor booth card by visiting each partner’s booth. The person at the booth will stamp or initial the card and then each attendee will drop their completed card in the prize bin for the drawings. On Wed morning – at the closing general session – winner(s) will be drawn. Person MUST be present to win.
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Do I have to be present at the Gala Give-Away in order to win?
Yes.
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Can I register and pay using a PO number?
Yes, however payment in full is due 30 days prior to the conference. In the case of people who register a week or two prior to the Conference, payment in full must be received prior to their arrival at the Marriott. If payment has not been received, they will be asked to pay at the registration table and will not be allowed in without payment.
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Do I have to stay at the Marriott?
No. Attendees may stay at any hotel. However, the Marriott is a fantastic hotel to experience. The infamous Riverwalk is located on the Marriott's back doorstep. Keep in mind that it could be a LONG walk each day if someone decides to stay at another hotel. The distance between hotels can be very great.
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Is there a cancellation policy?
Yes. If a person cancels (any part of the Conference or hotel) before September 15, 2008, they will receive a 50% refund. Anyone who cancels after September 15th, 2008 will not receive a refund. (They may, however, try to find a replacement. If they do, once the replacement has paid for the Conference and/or Hotel, we will do a name change and they will receive a refund.)
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What attendees are saying
The best way I can describe Future View is it's like riding a rocket. Literally, from day one, the conversations with people the first night we were here, through every single session. My mind was on overcharge. But, riding a rocket is the only way I can describe it. It's better than white water and white water is fantastic.
Riding rocket into technology that will continue to change the way we live in our county.
Jack Maguire - Planning/GIS Manager - County of Lexington, South Carolina
It is an eye opening experience for me to be at Future View. A revolution is taking place in the geo spatial industry here at Pictometry.
Randall Raymond - Geographic Information Specialist - Detroit Michigan Public Schools |
