Friday InstantAtlas link of the day – John Patterson (Blackpool Council)'s new blog and IA User Conference 2012 (Rochdale)!

Friday has started out on an amazing high for me. Not only do we have sugar donuts (courtesy of our lovely Sales team) but we have this awesome unsolicited blog post from blogger John Patterson (Blackpool Council).

Did you present at the conference? If so, head over there quick!

Did you go to the conference? If so, you might be in one or two of his pictures.

Do you want to know what happened at the conference? What are you waiting for – go go go! (I’ll wait right here while you do.)

Now that you’ve read his post, did you wish you went the conference? If so, that makes two of us. That’s right, this friendly neighbourhood Support team member was supposed to present after @frenchpeter. And unfortunately, I was very ill that weekend and could not make it. I can only wonder what @Jonopatterson would have made of my presentation….

 

Hear from a wide range of InstantAtlas users about how data visualisation is bringing data to life and helping them meet their goals

Due to the fantastic success of our Local Information System Workshops over the last couple of years we have decided next year to run our first ever Free User Conferences for all UK customers of InstantAtlas. The InstantAtlas User Conferences (IAUC) will offer a mix of presentation and open discussion style sessions to help delegates get the most from InstantAtlas and learn from best practice.

You will be able to hear from established users about some great examples of data presentation applications using InstantAtlas products coupled with lessons they have learned and their future challenges. GeoWise staff will also be discussing the latest release of InstantAtlas and the future direction of InstantAtlas technology.

We think both conferences will provide a stimulating environment for existing customers and those interested in learning new skills. Each conference will help you to share your InstantAtlas ideas and help guide the future development of IA application and either conference would be an ideal opportunity to hear and discuss practical examples of cutting-edge solutions.

They will help you:

• View examples of InstantAtlas reports through to high-end LIS good practice and innovation.
• Explore how others are seeking to ‘mainstream’ their data presentations and reporting.
• Review issues around data and its application to key policy & practice areas like JSNA, Place-based Budgeting, Economic Assessments, Citizen and Community Empowerment.
• Meet with others in your position and share your common challenges and potential solutions.
• Hear the latest update from InstantAtlas staff on making best use of InstantAtlas technologies.
• Find out about our future plans for InstantAtlas products and solutions.
• Contribute to an active open discussion on all matters related to InstantAtlas solutions and applications.

Who should attend

The conferences are aimed at a wide range of data professionals, researchers and LIS practitioners. The event format is designed to be informal and discussion-focused so please bring your questions and ideas.

Further information including the current agendas for both conferences is available on our IAUC page at:

http://www.instantatlas.com/IAUC_2012

On this page you will see a full list of the organisations who will be presenting next year.

Example presenters include:

• London Borough of Newham
• London Borough of Harrow
• London Fire Brigade
• Greater London Authority
• Cumbria County Council
• Wolverhampton City Council
• National Cancer Intelligence Network
• South East Public Health Observatory

We hope that you would strongly consider attending one of these events – and perhaps bring a colleague or two. You can register interest your interest in attending through our email registration link on the IAUC web page.