Texas ASLA Conference 2011- There's An App for That!

Online, April 25, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Getting connected at the Texas conference of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) is now as simple as powering up your smart phone. The Conventionist App will allow landscape architecture industry experts and visitors easy access to all information surrounding the TX ASLA Conference in Galveston. The Conventionist App will take the focus off of maps and schedules, and direct it back to the important work of preservation and protection of our resources. The Texas ASLA's yearly conference will be April 28th and 29th at Moody Gardens in Galveston. This year's theme: Say Hello to Renewal!

Moody Gardens isn't hard to find; it's a staple of Galveston visitors' guides. But conference schedules as well as exhibit and lecture hall locations are sometimes more difficult to navigate. Now they will be available at guests fingertips. With a simple tap, Conventionist will download all the details of this year's conference, directly to users' phones or iPads. Events, maps, news feeds and more will be at the ready. What's more - Conventionist will allow conference goers to add specific events to their schedules to help them keep track of activities.

"We do a lot of our work outside, the old fashioned way. But we also recognize we do business in a highly digital world." said Kolby Davidson, State Conference Chair. "Offering our guests the convenience of the Conventionist App makes our conference more tech friendly and also makes the statement that we are a leader in embracing technology as it benefits our work and communications."

Some of the programs and speakers at the 2011 conference include a presentation on green roofs, experts on topics ranging from pollination to park space and an address by Galveston Mayor Ed Jaworski.

Learn more about the Texas ASLA conference by visiting the conference website. Be sure to check out the blog, and we hope to see you in Galveston!

About the American Society of Landscape Architects
For more than 100 years, the American Society of Landscape Architects has promoted the landscape architecture profession and advanced the practice through advocacy, education, communication, and fellowship. As the national professional association for landscape architects, ASLA has more than 18,000 members and 48 chapters, representing all 50 states, U.S. territories, and 68 countries around the world.

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