GIS-Pro 2026: Full Schedule

Welcome to GIS-Pro 2026 in Milwaukee! The Geospatial Professional Network is thrilled to partner with the Wisconsin Land Information Association for this event. This is where you will find the comprehensive program agenda, speaker profiles, and sponsor directory. Registration and additional conference information are located here.

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10:30am CDT

Supporting Land Use and Conservation Planning with Geospatial Data and Tools

Wednesday October 14, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT

Wright C, 4th Floor

These presentations highlight geospatial programs and platforms that support land use, conservation, and trail planning, emphasizing practical data products and workflows that translate into planning and stewardship outcomes. Together, they show how coastal land cover data, collaborative platforms, and trail economic impact modeling can inform resource management and public investment.
Keywords: land use land over, conservation, geospatial data support, GIS platforms, resource management

From Data to Dollars: Accessing and Applying the Nation’s First Public Trail Economic Impact Model
Steve Bert, MA, AICP, Program Manager, Economic & Policy Assessment, Institute for Transportation Research and Education (ITRE), Raleigh, NC – USA

NOAA’s New High-Resolution Coastal Land Cover
Lara O'Brien, Great Lakes Regional Geospatial Analyst, NOAA Office for Coastal Management, Chaska, MN – USA

Leveraging ArcGIS Hub Sites for Collaborative Conservation Work on National Forests
Christina Sabochick, Geospatial Analyst, National Forest Foundation, Arlington, VA - USA

Speakers

Steve Bert, MA, AICP

Program Manager, Economic/Policy Assessment, Institute for Transportation Research and Education (ITRE)

I am energized by work that connects data, policy, and people, and seeing how those connections can drive more sustainable and equitable outcomes. Over my career, I’ve worked at the intersection of economics, planning, and visualization, helping communities understand the tradeoffs... Read More →

Lara O'Brien

Great Lakes Regional Geospatial Analyst, NOAA's Office for Coastal Management

Lara is a geospatial analyst with NOAA's Office for Coastal Management and is located in the Twin Cities, Minnesota. She provides technical support for GIS and remote sensing projects around the region, including coastal wetland and benthic habitat mapping, wild rice monitoring and... Read More →

Christina Sabochick

Geospatial Analyst, National Forest Foundation

Wednesday October 14, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Wright C, 4th Floor

Applications and Impacts of GIS

1:30pm CDT

Bringing GIS to Everyone: Tools, Portals, and Workflows for Better Local Decision-Making

Wednesday October 14, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT

Wright C, 4th Floor

This session highlights practical approaches to making GIS more accessible and impactful for local decision-makers. Through real-world examples, a custom conservation suitability tool and an integrated municipal data portal, it demonstrates how complex spatial and operational data can be simplified into intuitive, user-friendly applications. Attendees will gain insights into improving transparency, supporting sustainability goals, and empowering both staff and community stakeholders with better tools for informed decision-making.
Keywords: Local government, stakeholder engagement, conservation, interactive applications

Informed Decision Making: Tree Canopy and Dashboards
Kassandra Hernandez-Galvan, Asset Management Analyst, City of Warrenville, Warrenville, IL – USA
Tripp Corbin, MCP, GISP, Senior GIS Professional, Consultant, and Instructor, Cultivate Geospatial Solutions LLC, Dacula, GA - USA

Creating an Interactive Conservation Scorecard Application
Madeline Tripp, GIS & Public Engagement Specialist, VIEWSHED, Portland, ME - USA

Speakers

Kassandra Hernandez-Galvan

Asset Management Analyst, City of Warrenville

Kassandra Hernandez-Galvan is an Asset Management Analyst with the City of Warrenville, where she supports data-driven decision-making for infrastructure and public works operations. She serves as the administrator for VUEWorks and plays a key role in integrating enterprise resource... Read More →

Tripp Corbin, MCP, GISP

Senior GIS Professional/Consultant/Instructor, Cultivate Geospatial Solutions LLC

Tripp is a Senior GIS Professional, Consultant and Instructor for Cultivate Geospatial. With over 28 years of experience, he is a recognized industry expert and leader. Tripp holds multiple GIS and IT certifications including the GISP, severl Esri technical certifications, and more... Read More →

Madeline Tripp

GIS & Public Engagement Specialist, VIEWSHED

Madeline is a GIS & Public Engagement Specialist with VIEWSHED in Yarmouth, Maine. Her work involves collaborating with municipalities to develop online maps and interactive tools that make data approachable and facilitate decision-making. Madeline has a B.S. in Geography with a certificate... Read More →

Wednesday October 14, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Wright C, 4th Floor