GIS Day provides an international forum for users of geographic information systems (GIS) technology to demonstrate real-world applications that are making a difference in our society. More than 80 countries will participate in holding local events such as corporate open houses, hands-on workshops, community expos, school assemblies, and more.
The National Geographic Society has sponsored Geography Awareness Week since 1987 to promote geographic literacy in schools, communities, and organizations, with a focus on the education of children. GIS Day is held on the Wednesday during Geography Awareness Week.
In 2007, hundreds of organizations hosted GIS Day events in countries all around the world. Read their Success Stories.
GIS Day 2008 will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2008.
The GIS Day in Carinthia is organized by the University Klagenfurt, the Federal State Government of Carinthia and the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences. The event will take place on November 20, 2008 at the University Klagenfurt.
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