UGIC Conference 2018

Vendor Registration

Join us for the 27th annual Utah Geographic Information Council conference at Dinosaurland in Vernal, UT!  From seasoned GIS professionals to new and upcoming students, this conference will provide an opportunity to grow your GIS knowledge base and expand your networking reach. Geospatial experts will hold workshops and presentations that are guaranteed to elevate individual GIS cognition in our rapidly changing field. The event  is packed full of great presentations, workshops, vendors and opportunities to advance your GIS skills and learn from other GIS Professionals.

The event will be held at the Uintah Conference Center! Located in downtown Vernal near the Utah Field House Museum, and just a short drive from Dinosaur National Monument, this exciting UGIC destination will provide plenty of opportunities for hiking, biking and viewing scenic vistas! Register now!

Lodging Information:

Lodging is open now - We have secured discounted rates at several hotels near the conference center.  Please click HERE for hotel rates and contact information. 

Individuals are encouraged to identify themselves as part of the group block (UGIC) to receive the discounted rate. The rate is good until 4/15/2018, so please make your reservations before that date in order to receive the conference rate. 

Meals at the Conference:

Pre-Conference Training Meals: Lunch and breaks are included in the pre-conference training prices for full-day workshops.

Conference Meals:  Lunch and breaks (morning/afternoon) are included Wednesday through Friday. In addition, a vendor social on Wednesday evening with appetizers/finger food and a dutch oven BBQ dinner in Dinosaur National Monument on Thursday evening are included with registration.

Conference Shirts:

This year, the conference shirt will be an Okapi Knit Jacket, Olympic Blue in color. Both men's and ladies' styles are available.

TO GET A JACKET, YOU MUST REGISTER BY 4/9/2018!!

Getting to the Uintah Conference Center in Vernal: 

To Vernal from the Salt Lake Valley and Points North:
From I-15, take exit 304 for Cheyenne/Interstate 80 Eastbound. Go east on I-80 for 20 miles, and take exit 146 for US-40/189 toward Heber/Vernal.  Drive southeast on US-40/189 for 20 miles to Heber City, and continue right to stay on US 40 for another 114 miles. In Roosevelt, turn right to stay on US 40 for another 28 miles. In Vernal, continue east on Main Street, and turn right at S. 300 East to drive two blocks to the conference center.

To Vernal from Utah County and Points South:
From I-15 Northbound, take Provo exit 263, University Avenue. Follow University Avenue north through Provo Canyon 29 miles to Heber City. Turn right on US-40/189. Drive 114 miles to Roosevelt. In Roosevelt, turn right to stay on US 40 for another 28 miles. In Vernal, continue east on Main Street, and turn right at S. 300 East to drive two blocks to the conference center.

Vendor Information:

Vendor setup: Tuesday, May 8th after 4:00 PM or Wednesday, May 9th anytime before 3:00 PM 

Vendor Tear-down:  Friday, May 11th anytime after 11:00 AM

Vendor Hours:

 Wednesday, May 9th, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM; Vendor Social 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

 Thursday, May 10th, 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM

 Friday, May 11th, 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

 

Layout of Vendor Area:

 

Register Now!