In conjunction with its 40^th Anniversary, IRRI is organizing a GIS Open Day on Saturday 4 November 2000. All Seminar participants are welcome to attend the Open Day events. Poster presenters at the GISDECO2000 are encouraged to leave their posters to be exhibited at the Open Day.

Purpose: To make people aware of mapping technology and the important contributions it is making in the fields of science, technology, information, and the humanities. It is a day for GIS professionals to show individuals and organizations how to utilize geographic information in their own communities, businesses, and environments, and reap the amazing benefits of GIS technology. Local visitors from research institutions, schools and GIS practitioners are expected to attend the GIS OPEN DAY celebration.

Program:
Opening: 08:30
Public lecture: Dr. Ronald Eastman
GIS Exhibition
Nature of exhibits
Posters (including those from GISDEC2000)
Map galleries
Interactive demonstrations