University of Redlands
Location-based data are pervasive in modern economies given the benefits they represent for more sustainably expanding a business, appraising and mitigating risk and increasing resiliency, and shaping the environmental, social, and governance strategies of organizations. However, while most business data contain spatial or spatially-referenced data, there is a deficiency in the workforce of professionals with a blend of business and location analytics knowledge and skills to effectively analyze and make decisions with spatial data.
The motivation for this invitational forum comes from the heightened need to integrate the concepts and techniques of GIS and location analytics into business education and affiliated disciplines and degree offerings to create the next generation of spatial business professionals.
The objectives of this forum are twofold: (1) To share the latest concepts, trends and developments on the application of location analytics to business and related societal issues, and (2) To collaborate on the utilization of spatial business and related concepts into business and academic curriculum, programs and research.
Day 1 will feature plenary presentations by industry experts who are leading location intelligence initiatives in their organizations. This day will also feature in-depth discussions on the application of location analytics for the generation of business, environmental, and societal value. Day 1 will conclude with a networking reception hosted by the University of Redlands.
Day 2 will feature case study discussions and short presentations on GIS and location analytics research and curricular aspects, in light of market demand for the next generation of spatial business professionals. Teaching resources will be shared, including a new book along with opportunities to collaborate in developing a spatial business “hub” of educational materials that can be used by participating universities.
Thank you to all who who assisted with the planning of this event.
| Hotel Name | Address | Phone Number | Discount Rate/Code |
| Comfort Suites | 1230 W Colton Ave, Redlands, CA 92374 |
(909) 335-9988 | BOOK BY PHONE 2 nights 10% discount code: UOFR2 3 nights 15% discount code: UOFR3 |
| Home 2 Suites | 1342 Industrial Park Ave, Redlands, CA 92374 |
(909) 335-2224 | BOOK BY PHONE 2 nights 10% discount code: UOFR2 3 nights 15% discount code: UOFR3 |
| Residence Inn by Marriott | 27351 San Bernardino Ave, Redlands, CA 92374 |
(909) 335-1500 | BOOK ONLINE Less than 5 nights 15% OR 5+ nights 10% discount code: 5LC |
| Airport | Distance from University of Redlands |
| Ontario International Airport | 30 miles |
| Palm Springs International Airport | 47 miles |
| Los Angeles International Airport | 80 miles |
Click here to view a list of nearby things to do or see in Redlands. Below is a list of additional popular destinations to visit in Southern California.
| Location | Address | Distance from University of Redlands |
| Disneyland | 1313 Disneyland Drive. Anaheim, CA 92802 | 54 miles |
| Universal Studios | 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608 | 76 miles |
| Six Flags Magic Mountain | 26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91355 | 98 miles |
| Getty Museum | 1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049 | 80 miles |
| Huntington Library | 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108 | 61 miles |
| Irwindale Speedway | 500 Speedway Dr, Irwindale, CA 91706 | 53 miles |
| Big Bear | 39707 Big Bear Blvd. Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 | 38 miles |
| Joshua Tree National Park | 6554 Park Blvd. Joshua Tree, CA 92252 | 68 miles |
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