The Assembly Hall was tastefully adorned with lights, plants and poster boards that contributed to an exciting atmosphere. To accommodate the day’s activities, the Hall was strategically divided. The section closest to the stage was used for the presentations, and the opening and closing ceremonies, whilethe centre was for exhibits and the rear for the map gallery.

The centre housed a variety of exhibits from private and public sector agencies. Agencies such as Spatial Innovision, the Forestry Department, the University of Technology, the Police Computer centre of the ISCF, National Environmental and Planning Agency, National Land Agency, Geographic Technologies, Ministry of Local Government & Community Development and the Kingston Bookshop all showcased GIS and its use in their individual organizations. The rear displayed maps from agencies such as the Jamaica Public Service, the International centre for Environmental and Nuclear Science and the Rural Physical Planning Unit. The platform showcased projects submitted for the GIS Geography Competition.

The students came in great numbers and literally occupied various every available seat present. Their various uniforms added to the sea of colour already depicted in the Hall. Students’ faces were brightly lit as the excitement of the day’s activities filled the air. It was evident that a mix of students from preparatory, primary, secondary and teritiary schools were in attendance. Students from the primary level, though tender in age were quite focused on GIS technology. Camera men mingled with the crowd as they tried to capture the colour and brillance of the day. The Assembly Hall was alive not only with colour but with exuberant expectation.