Montana Governor Judy Martz at Feature Analyst User Conference

Montana Governor Judy Martz will give the keynote
address at the upcoming Feature Analyst User Conference on September 14,
2004 in Missoula, Montana.

Developed by Visual Learning Systems, Inc.
(VLS), the Feature Analyst software is the world’s premier toolset for
automating the collection of geospatial features, such as buildings and
roads, from satellite and airborne imagery. “Visual Learning Systems is a
powerful example of a high-tech Montana company making a global impact,”
Governor Martz said in a press release issued by VLS, announcing plans for
the conference. “I am honored to share the platform with such an
impressive list of speakers assembled for the first VLS User’s Conference,
and to provide the keynote address for this exceptional gathering,” the
governor said. A complete agenda for the User Conference is available at
http://www.featureanalyst.com.

The Feature Analyst User Conference has attracted the leading minds in
feature extraction technology from industry, government, and academia to
discuss applications for Homeland Security, Defense and Intelligence,
Forestry, Agriculture, Local Government, and the Environment. Speakers
include representatives from the NGA, Forest Service, Battelle, NASA, San
Diego State University, and many other organizations. “We have experienced
incredible growth in our customer base during the past three years, and the
first annual Feature Analyst User Conference represents a significant
milestone for us,” remarks Dr. David Opitz, CEO of VLS. “The State of
Montana and the Office of Economic Development have played a vital role in
the development of our company. Therefore, it is only fitting that Governor
Martz provides the keynote address.” Conference sponsors include ESRI,
Inc., BAE Systems, Leica Geosystems GIS and Mapping, LLC, Digital Globe
Inc., and Space Imaging, LLC.

About VLS

Visual Learning Systems, Inc. (VLS) is a worldwide leader in feature
extraction and image understanding solutions supporting the geospatial
industry. The VLS flagship software product Feature Analyst is used
worldwide for GIS database management and mapping applications supporting
Defense and Intelligence, Local Government, Forestry, Agriculture,
Transportation, and Environmental projects. VLS was recently recognized by
ESRI, Inc. as the 2004 New Partner of the Year. VLS provides professional
and on-line training services, feature extraction services, and customized
programming. To find out more about Feature Analyst and the State and Local
Government Grant Program, go to: http://www.featureanalyst.com.