Vernon been chosen to host the annual provincial MISA (Municipal Information Services Association) Conference, a 4-day event that brings together HI tech leaders in municipal government as well as business from all across Canada. The conference provides the opportunity for discussion and networking on the information challenges that all government organizations face. Sessions will include information on new and innovative technologies, systems and market trends, as well as government challenges that affect the delivery of information services to the public. In announcing the Conference, organizer Wayne Ikasaka, Manager of Information Services at the City of Vernon notes that "In excess of 400 delegates, municipal IT managers, GIS professionals and IT business representatives are expected to converge on the city, and we are very proud that Vernon has been chosen to host this event." "Plans are already underway", said Ikasaka, whose staff will be working with Information Services at N.O.R.D. to organize the conference.
In past years, the event has attracted notable guest speakers such as Brian Burke, GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Dr. David Suzuki. When asked about the possible economic spin-off from an event such as this, Mayor Wayne Lippert noted that the Nanaimo conference in 2008 netted over $600,000 for that community in four days. Said Lippert, "Vernon is increasingly attracting events of this calibre and this conference gives us another great opportunity to showcase local businesses and attractions. " I'd say that Vernon is fast becoming known for its ability to organize major events, as well as great hospitality and services to visitors from all over the world." The MISA Conference will be held at the Vernon WesbilId Centre from September 14th through September 17th, 2010.
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