Call for Papers

The Call for Papers deadline has passed.
Thank you to all who submitted your ideas--we received a record-breaking 105 abstracts this year!

The Call for Paper Deadline was April 21, 2008

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An Invitation to Present

GITA is pleased to invite you to participate in the 17th Annual GIS for Oil & Gas Conference. Set for September 21-24, 2008, in Houston, Texas, the
conference will provide opportunities for you to share your knowledge with an audience of hundreds of industry professionals. The GIS for Oil &
Gas Conference is the only event of its kind—nowhere else can oil and gas professionals get targeted, high-quality information that will help
them maximize their geospatial information. Join the prestigious group of presenters who provide valuable information about real-worldapplications of GIS technology in the energy industry..

Each speaker will receive a complimentary registration to the 2008 GIS for Oil & Gas Conference; in addition, all accepted papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings.

Who Will Be Attending
GIS Analysts (Right-of-Way Analysts) • Technicians • Project Coordinators • Geotech/Geophysical support • Drilling Engineers • Surface/Land Managers • Web Developers • Database Administrators • GIS Managers • Spatial Data Managers • Programmers • Application Developers • GIS Developers • System Integrators • Drilling Managers • Seismic Managers • Right-of-Way Managers • Tax Managers • Emergency Response
Personnel • Oil and Gas Operators • Pipeline Managers • Engineers and Constructors • Mapping Professionals • Gas/Power Marketers • Safety and Compliance Officers • Local Distribution Company (LDC) Managers and Staff • Landmen • Distribution Staff • Information Systems Staff • Exploration and Production Managers • Tax and Plant Accounting Personnel • Environmental Coordinators • Corrosion and Cathodic
Protection Staff • Risk Analysis Personnel • Geoscientists • Risk and Integrity Engineers • Other Personnel Benefiting From Geospatial Technology

The GIS for Oil & Gas Conference is devoted to technologies that have potential applications in:

• Exploration & Production	• Gathering Systems	• Land/Lease
• Public Awareness	• Pipeline	• Environmental Systems
• Local Distribution	• Marketing	• Refining

Abstract Format

Speaker Information: List the names of presenter and copresenters, organization, and complete address,
including phone, fax, and e-mail. Please note that only presenters and copresenters listed on the abstract form may present at the
conference. Unfortunately, substitutions cannot be made, so be sure to list all copresenters.

Presentation Information: List the title of the abstract (7-word limit), and be sure to indicate the
audience for which your presentation is most appropriate:

● 1. Managers
● 2. Developers
● 3. End Users

Next, please indicate which subject matter topic(s) your paper will address. Then, please write three concise learning objectives for your presentation, focusing on what the participant will gain from your presentation. Please keep each objective to 10 words or less. Then, write two clear, concise descriptions of the presentation. The 200-word description is for the committee to review and rate. If your abstract is
accepted, the 75-word description will be included in the conference program. Finally, fill out the agreement/publication permission form.It is your responsibility to confirm that your abstract was received, so please give us a call to make sure we received it.

All lead presenters will receive a complimentary full conference registration! Please assist us in providing quality, unbiased education by adhering to our philosophy that all presentations be non-commercial. Speakers whose abstracts are accepted will be asked to submit their papers and PowerPoint presentations for inclusion in the Conference Proceedings. Detailed written paper submission requirements and presentation
guidelines will be sent following abstract acceptance. The Conference Committee will review all papers and speakers may be asked to edit their papers as needed.

Paper Editing
The Conference Committee will review all papers and speakers may be asked to edit their papers as needed. Edited papers must be returned to GITA by July 31, 2008, for inclusion in the Conference Proceedings.

Selection Criteria
Basic Theme: The abstract must convey the basic theme of the presentation.
Value of the Subject: The presentation scope and originality must be of interest to a significant number of expected conference attendees.
Topic: Presentations can address one of the key focus areas listed below.

Subject Matter Topics

Business Process Integration
Papers in this category should focus on the resolution of issues and the role geospatial technology can play in
the implementation and integration of new business processes across an enterprise.

● Facility Lifecycle Management (Proposed to In-service Engineering and Operational Practices)
● Mobile Application Solutions
● Web-based Solutions
● External Data Integration
● Workflow and Systems Integration

Corridor Management
Presentations should cover the integration and management of non-facility datasets that are required as part of
the ongoing operation of a linear energy asset.

● System Design and Asset Management
● Land Management Restoration and Maintenance
● Public Awareness Data Management and Compliance Reporting
● Damage Prevention and Encroachment Management (One-call and Call Centers)
● Proximity Data Management And Reporting (Structure and Infrastructure Data)

Emergency Response/Damage Prevention
Presenters will be able to share ways they have prevented, planned for, and responded to emergencies while
dealing with the pressures of safety and regulatory compliance, shrinking budgets, and limited resources.

● Public awareness & Notifications
● One-call
● Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP)
● Technologies to Facilitate Emergency Response

New and Evolving Technology
Topics presented will include new and innovative approaches to leveraging existing technology, as well as provide
insight into what's on the horizon.

● Web Technology
● Appliance-based Solutions
● Use of Third-party Products
● Cool LiDAR Applications
● Data Model Directions
● Innovative Spatial Processing
● PODS, APDM, Custom Vertical Integration
● Geospatial Within IT Framework

Regulatory Compliance and Integrity Management
Presenters on this topic can choose from a wide range of subjects related to regulatory compliance, pipeline
risk assessment, or integrity management for liquid/gas gathering, transmission, or gas distribution systems.

● Risk Assessment and Risk Mitigation Strategies
● Regulation, Compliance, and the Related Requirements
● Data Requirements
● Integrity Management Life Cycle
● Risk and Integrity Management for Integrated Distribution and Transmission
● The Role of Technology
● Audit Experiences
● Use Cases and Lessons Learned

Note: Abstracts must be submitted by April 21, 2008. It is your responsibility to confirm that your abstract was
received, so please give us a call to make sure we received it. Remember, presentations must be noncommercial.
Speakers whose abstracts are accepted will be asked to submit their papers and PowerPoint presentations
for inclusion in the Conference Proceedings. Detailed written paper submission requirements and presentation
guidelines will be sent following abstract acceptance.

Paper Editing
The Conference Committee will review all papers and speakers may be asked to edit their papers as needed. Edited papers must be returned to GITA by July 31, 2008, for inclusion in the Conference Proceedings

"I attend GITA to network and learn about emerging technologies. Presenting gives a chance to share some real-world experience
including what’s hot and what’s not for GIS users." — Devon Humphrey, National Spill Control School at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
and GITA Speaker Award winner

Questions about the GIS for Oil & Gas Conference?  Contact us!
Phone: 303-337-0513    Fax: 303-337-1001     E-mail: info@gita.org