6th Annual Hazus Symposium

The Central Hazus User Group (CHUG) will host the 2013 Hazus Symposium in Indianapolis, IN from August 5th - 7th. This event occurs only once per year and registration is free! Hazus-MH (Multi-Hazard) combines science, engineering, and mathematical modeling with GIS technology to estimate losses of life and property—and shows those losses on a map.

The Hazus Symposium is an important opportunity for any current or aspiring GIS and natural disaster professional including economists, engineers, program managers, scientists, GIS analysts, and planners.

Time: Monday, August 5, 9:00 AM-Wednesday, August 7^th, 12:30 PM

Location: Indiana Government Center South 302 W. Washington St. Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

Host:  Central Hazus User Group

Information regarding the venue and hotel options is below. If you have any questions, please reach out to hazus@arcaspicio.com. 

UPDATE:

GISIC has pre-approved this symposium for points toward GISP certifications:

• For first-time applications, your total conference attendance would be worth 0.4 GISP points.     
• For a renewal, they would generate 2.7 points.

ASFPM

• 12 Hours (CEC's) will be awarded toward attendees of this symposium toward their CFM certification

Agenda

FAQs

What is the address of the event?

Indiana Government Center South
302 W. Washington St. Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

The hotels listed below are all within walking distance to the symposium venue. Morover there is a shuttle service available if you visit http://www.bloomingtonshuttle.com/indy_express.

Hotels provide parking accommodations at an additional rate, if you do drive or rent a vehicle.

Where can I information on things to do in Indianapolis?

Information regarding local restaurants and activities will be provided at the event.

For more information about Indianapolis and the area around the symposium venue, go to: http://visitindy.com/.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

If you have any questions, please reach out to hazus@arcaspicio.com.

Where can I get lodging information for the event?

A complete list of hotels in the area is provided here.

Below are two event-sponsored hotels:

The Columbia Club
121 Monument Circle
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 767-1361
http://www.colum

bia-club.org/

$89.00/night - Limited number of rooms at this rate
Rate available until 7/4/2013

*To reserve a room, users need to call the hotel and ask for the "Hazus Users Conference" in order to get the rate listed above.

Hilton Garden Inn
10 East Market St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 955-9700

http://www.hiltongardenindianapolis.com/

$129.00/night - Limited number of rooms at this rate
Rate available until 7/4/2013

*To reserve a room, users need to call the hotel and ask for the "Hazus Users Conference" in order to get the rate listed above.

Can I submit an abstract or presentation for the event?

Unfortunately, submissions for presentations closed on June 25, 2013. We appreciate all who submitted abstracts and look forward to your contributes in the next year. If you have questions regarding your submission, please email Dave Coats, Associate Director of the Polis Center, at decoats@iupui.edu

Sponsors:

IMPLAN Group LLC

Arc Aspicio

Indiana Historical Society

The Polis Center

Central Hazus User Group

Federal Emergency Management Agency