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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261010T170000Z
DTEND:20261010T220000Z
SUMMARY:GPN Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The GPN Board of Directors will convene during GIS-Pro 2026. This meeting is intended for board members and invited participants.
CATEGORIES:MEETING
LOCATION:Walker\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/6680adec70890db270b678cf89cd52d1
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261011T130000Z
DTEND:20261011T170000Z
SUMMARY:GPN Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:MEETING
LOCATION:Walker\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/daf2c725b26ca2ece1317395c3425240
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261011T140000Z
DTEND:20261011T190000Z
SUMMARY:Vanguard Cabinet Retreat
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:MEETING
LOCATION:MacArthur\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/0e8a994f92222ec34ba2adbe8234147a
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261011T170000Z
DTEND:20261011T180000Z
SUMMARY:GPN Board & Vanguard Cabinet Lunch
DESCRIPTION:A joint working lunch meeting for GPN Board members and Vanguard Cabinet participants.
CATEGORIES:MEETING
LOCATION:Mitchell\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7fbb1b8548d381ee8c57464cd5ef7934
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/7fbb1b8548d381ee8c57464cd5ef7934
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261011T170000Z
DTEND:20261011T220000Z
SUMMARY:GIS-Pro Registration Opens
DESCRIPTION:Arriving early? We encourage attendees to take advantage of early registration on Sunday to avoid peak check-in times on Monday morning. \n\n
CATEGORIES:REGISTRATION
LOCATION:Crystal Ballroom Foyer\, 5th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:881f8a6fa3868045721b789dd702e1f7
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/881f8a6fa3868045721b789dd702e1f7
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261011T180000Z
DTEND:20261011T220000Z
SUMMARY:Volunteer Forum
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity for volunteers to connect\, share experiences\, and discuss ideas to support and strengthen GPN initiatives.
CATEGORIES:MEETING
LOCATION:Mitchell\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3a4d18541a1b6b9a332d42542d8e87ec
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/3a4d18541a1b6b9a332d42542d8e87ec
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261012T120000Z
DTEND:20261012T130000Z
SUMMARY:Coffee Break
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:COFFEE BREAK
LOCATION:Crystal Ballroom Foyer\, 5th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/6684d5929cbd4b3d72c0e8e446be0426
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261012T120000Z
DTEND:20261012T220000Z
SUMMARY:Registration
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:REGISTRATION
LOCATION:Crystal Ballroom Foyer\, 5th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/0eb5716eec78dcd62877dee497997af6
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261012T130000Z
DTEND:20261012T144500Z
SUMMARY:Behind the Curtain: Creating the New Datums and Map Projections of the Modernized NSRS
DESCRIPTION:It is nearly upon us. NOAA’s National Geodetic Survey (NGS) has redefined the entire National Spatial Reference System (NSRS). Nearly two decades in the making\, preliminary versions of all components of the Modernized NSRS are available for public review and comment. The complete system will be unleashed in 2027. Every coordinate in the U.S. will change. New “horizontal” and “vertical” datums will replace the existing datums. All zones of the State Plane Coordinate System will be replaced\, with many new zones added. The international foot will replace the U.S. survey foot. All coordinates will have a date (“epoch”) to account for the fact that everything is moving. This presentation gives a peek behind the curtain to show what was done by NGS and why\, along with new tools. Despite its behind-the-curtain complexity\, the Modernized NSRS will be easier to use\, more consistent\, and more accurate than anything before\, to better serve the GIS\, mapping\, surveying\, and engineering professions.\n &nbsp\;Keywords:&nbsp\;National Spatial Reference System (NSRS)\, NSRS modernization\, New datums\, State Plane Coordinate System\, Time-dependent coordinates\, Coordinate epochs\, U.S. survey foot\, International foot\n\nAttendance at technical short courses is included with full conference registration and pre-registration is not required. Note that seats are available on a first-come/first-served basis.&nbsp\;\n\n
CATEGORIES:TECHNICAL SHORT COURSE
LOCATION:Walker\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/ab521d8f46c7da4c8931c2a2930a827c
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261012T130000Z
DTEND:20261012T220000Z
SUMMARY:A Knowledge Worker’s Guide to Visual Management Full-Day Workshop
DESCRIPTION:“Visual Management is the application of Lean and Agile practices to build new ways of working for individuals and teams on-the-fly” (Modus Institute).\n\nWe take a system thinking approach to the complexities of new/unexplored work\, (mis)understanding\, decision-less meetings\, interruptions\, prioritization\, communicating decisions and difficulty of collaboration. Through this highly interactive workshop\, we will introduce the system of communications\, system of meetings and the system of doing the right work at the right time. We will conduct practical exercises that focus on visualizing our work and limiting our work in progress. We will look at value stream mapping as an effective visualization and how to put those visualizations into action. There will be exercises to harvest ideas and tackle sticky problems. Ultimately\, we will turn learning into action items.\n\nLearning Outcomes:\nVisualize your work\nLimit your work in progress\nUnderstand your work\nFilter complexity\nTurn your visualization into action\n\n
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP
LOCATION:Mitchell\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:63a25a6a24fd41cb4629c3b872c52146
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/63a25a6a24fd41cb4629c3b872c52146
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261012T130000Z
DTEND:20261012T170000Z
SUMMARY:A Platter of Python Pathways Half-Day Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are just getting started with Python or looking to expand your skills in the Esri ecosystem\, this workshop offers something for everyone. Through a mix of live demonstrations and hands-on coding exercises\, participants will explore Python from the ground up and discover how it can be applied to real-world GIS workflows.\nThe session will guide attendees through core programming concepts before diving into ArcPy and ArcGIS Notebooks\, two powerful tools for automating and enhancing geospatial processes. Along the way\, participants will also get a taste of the ArcGIS API for Python and explore how libraries like pandas can be used to manipulate tabular data outside of the Esri environment.\nNo matter where you are on your Python journey\, you will leave with practical experience\, new techniques\, and a broader perspective on the many pathways Python opens up for GIS professionals.\n\nKeywords: Python basics\, ArcPy\, ArcGIS API for Python\, ArcGIS Notebooks\, Markdown Language\n\n\nParticipants must have ArcGIS Pro and access to ArcGIS Online\n\nCost: One full-day or one half-day workshop is included with full conference registration. The cost to add a second half-day workshop is $100 member/$125 nonmember.\n
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP
LOCATION:Juneau\, 5th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/44bf902affe06f95ae84b99ab08c3e2c
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261012T130000Z
DTEND:20261012T220000Z
SUMMARY:Beyond Address Assignment: Building a Modern Address Management Program Full-Day Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Addresses are a vital data set for all local governments\, and are increasingly needed for regional and state functions as well. Managing the addressing life cycles from assignment to maintenance\, and serving address data to multiple departments and agencies with different user needs and requirements make addressing a complex task. This workshop will focus on understanding your addressing system\, the workflows for address assignment and maintenance\, and the development of standard-compliant address repositories that provide the structure and flexibility needed to meet addressing needs throughout your organization.\n\nTarget audience:&nbsp\;Anyone who assigns or maintains address information\, address users\, geodatabase administrators\, NG-911 administrators\, and others interested in how to make your address data work better.\n\nCost: One full-day or one half-day workshop is included with full conference registration. The cost to add a second half-day workshop is $100 member/$125 nonmember.\n \n
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP
LOCATION:Wright A\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/5a6834559894c805744e0048481b29e7
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261012T130000Z
DTEND:20261012T220000Z
SUMMARY:Cartography and Map Design Boot Camp: Theory and Best Practice Fundamentals Full-Day Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Merely using tools of the trade does not make a person an effective mechanic\, surgeon….or cartographer. An effective\, successful map portrays a place\, delivers a message\, or reveals a pattern with representational accuracy and visual clarity. The test of accuracy and clarity is how well the audience perceives the map and understands its intended purpose. This workshop is designed to help mapmakers achieve that result and to enable anyone involved in the mapmaking process to understand how that happens.\nThis is a one-day survey of a subject that can take years to master. Even for someone who has been making maps for years\, mastery can erode as new data\, new techniques\, and new technologies bring fresh design challenges and potential. The good news is that full mastery of this broad subject is not required to make good and successful maps. At least some knowledge about\, or a better understanding of\, the individual topics that we will cover in this workshop can help us all make successful maps and take on new cartographic design challenges.\n&nbsp\;\n1. Why make a map\n2. Essentials of map theory\n3. Cartographic Process – Connecting the map client with the map user via the cartographer\n4. Map Element Fundamentals\n5. Map Data Best Practices\n6. Essential Map Design\n7. Map Production\n8. Reading the Map – Map evaluation\n\nCost: One full-day or one half-day workshop is included with full conference registration. The cost to add a second half-day workshop is $100 member/$125 nonmember.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP
LOCATION:Wright B\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3b49c60d882be216807a22244eee467f
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/3b49c60d882be216807a22244eee467f
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261012T130000Z
DTEND:20261012T170000Z
SUMMARY:GIS and the 911 Workflow Half-Day Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This GPN Certified Workshop is aimed at the GIS professional who is currently supporting or may support their emergency communications division in the future. In a fully operational next generation 9-1-1 system\, GIS is the core component in determining how a 9-1-1 call is routed to the correct public safety answering point (PSAP).\n\nThis technology shift will have profound impacts on local data maintenance workflows\, local data access\, and data fidelity. We recognize there is a sincere lack of education available aimed at the GIS professional who may not be as versed with the 9-1-1 terminology or needs. This workshop is intended to provide an overview of next generation 9-1-1\, GIS’ role in such a system\, the implications on local workflows\, and to illustrate common pain points and sources of errors in local GIS datasets.\n\nLearning Objectives:\n\nBecome familiar with basic next generation 9-1-1 terminology and concepts\nRecognize GIS’ role in a fully operational next generation 9-1-1 system\nUnderstand the implications on local GIS workflows to meet the demands of a next generation 9-1-1 system\nBegin to understand immediate steps that can be taken in preparing GIS assets for next generation 9-1-1\n\nIntended Audience:&nbsp\;GIS Managers\, Emergency Management and Public Safety professionals.\n\nCost: One full-day or one half-day workshop is included with full conference registration. The cost to add a second half-day workshop is $100 member/$125 nonmember.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP
LOCATION:Wright C\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/80e38a440c4e82a656811aac2051c258
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261012T150000Z
DTEND:20261012T153000Z
SUMMARY:Coffee Break
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:COFFEE BREAK
LOCATION:Crystal Ballroom Foyer\, 5th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ea933fcc6f82d351798872723138e2dd
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/ea933fcc6f82d351798872723138e2dd
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261012T150000Z
DTEND:20261012T164500Z
SUMMARY:The Design Layer: Color\, Space\, and Story for Better Maps and Charts
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to think and create visuals like a graphic designer. This workshop goes beyond visualization basics to explore the deliberate choices that make maps and charts not just correct but compelling. In this technical short course\, you'll learn practical techniques for using color intentionally\, balancing space to guide the reader's eye\, and structuring visuals to tell a clear story. The techniques you'll learn in this course can be applied across maps\, charts\, dashboards\, and more.\n\nKeywords: data visualization\, cartography\, dashboard\, storymap\, presentations\n\n Attendance at technical short courses is&nbsp\;included with full conference registration and pre-registration is not required. Note that seats are available on a first-come/first-served basis.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:TECHNICAL SHORT COURSE
LOCATION:Walker\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/2fb8b9761973953fb48f78d68e340752
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261012T170000Z
DTEND:20261012T180000Z
SUMMARY:Lunch on your own
DESCRIPTION:Multiple options within a short walk. Consider the 3rd Street Market Hall - voted the #2 Food Hall in the US!
CATEGORIES:LUNCH
LOCATION:Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:eac67a6e512e7b25dced804db0234d86
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/eac67a6e512e7b25dced804db0234d86
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261012T180000Z
DTEND:20261012T194500Z
SUMMARY:A Gentle Introduction to Spatial Statistics in ArcGIS Pro
DESCRIPTION:Does the word “statistics” scare you? It doesn't have to. This short course is about how spatial statistics help you see patterns: Are things are clustered\, spread out\, or related to what’s around them\, and if that relationship matters. ArcGIS Pro’s Spatial Statistics toolbox contains tools for analyzing spatial distributions\, patterns\, processes\, and relationships. A classic question spatial statistics can answer is: "Is the pattern I'm seeing on this map a real trend\, or is it just happening by chance?" While anyone can look at a map and see "clusters" of points\, humans are naturally biased to find patterns even when they aren't there. Spatial statistics can prove if those patterns are statistically significant\, that is\, are they meaningful or not. This course is about understanding what spatial stats can tell us\, not the math behind them. We’ll examine use cases and begin to learn to interpret the results of the spatial statistics. No previous statistics background is required.\n&nbsp\;Keywords:&nbsp\;Spatial analysis\, Spatial statistics\n\nAttendance at technical short courses is included with full conference registration and pre-registration is not required. Note that seats are available on a first-come/first-served basis.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:TECHNICAL SHORT COURSE
LOCATION:Wright C\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/e008b459e7d2b82b41f42a3915ac070e
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261012T180000Z
DTEND:20261012T194500Z
SUMMARY:The Data After: Ensuring Your GIS Department Survives the Storm
DESCRIPTION:What happens when your GIS systems go down? In this session\, Carley walks through the real-world consequences of losing geospatial capabilities when they’re needed most\, from failed emergency response to critical decision-making gaps. Using real scenarios and lessons learned\, she challenges GIS professionals to rethink their role as essential infrastructure\, not just support services. Attendees will be guided through a practical framework for building a Continuity of Operations (COOP) plan tailored specifically for GIS departments. The session breaks down key components such as identifying mission-critical functions\, mapping system dependencies\, assessing risk\, and preparing staff and resources to operate under disruption. Through structured examples\, worksheets\, and actionable strategies\, participants will leave with a clear path to strengthening resilience in their own organizations\, and ensuring their GIS programs can continue to function when everything else is failing.\n \nKeywords: Continuity\, COOP\, Emergency\, Resiliency\, Strategy\, Planning\, Risk\n\nAttendance at technical short courses is included with full conference registration and pre-registration is not required. Note that seats are available on a first-come/first-served basis.&nbsp\;\n
CATEGORIES:TECHNICAL SHORT COURSE
LOCATION:Walker\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/8c3187465ca0fede122891c0da39208a
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261012T180000Z
DTEND:20261012T220000Z
SUMMARY:Strategies for Leveling Up Your Success Half-Day Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A successful GIS professional must navigate a wide range of environments and communities throughout th eir career. Achieving long-term success requires ongoing self-assessment—recognizing your strengths\, identifying areas for growth\, and leveraging both to enhance your impact. In this interactive workshop\, participants will engage in hands-on activities to assess and strengthen their individual skill sets. We’ll explore how personal strengths contribute to group dynamics and how to align individual goals with collective success. You’ll learn practical strategies for identifying your core competencies and applying them in professional settings.\n\nWe will also dive into the evolving definition of success in the GIS field and discuss how to build meaningful connections across professional networks\, including workplaces\, societies\, and cross-disciplinary teams. Finally\, we’ll examine mentorship as a two-way street\, emphasizing how both giving and receiving guidance can accelerate professional growth.\n\nWhether you're just starting out or looking to refine your trajectory\, this workshop will provide actionable tools to help you grow as a GIS professional—and as a valued member of the broader geospatial community.\n\nCost: One full-day or one half-day workshop is included with full conference registration. The cost to add a second half-day workshop is $100 member/$125 nonmember.\n
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP
LOCATION:Juneau\, 5th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/edaac9bbba070dceca3da433f5d24b40
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261012T200000Z
DTEND:20261012T203000Z
SUMMARY:Coffee Break
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:COFFEE BREAK
LOCATION:Crystal Ballroom Foyer\, 5th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/b3a6701a0a69b70aa63852328a0b713f
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261012T200000Z
DTEND:20261012T214500Z
SUMMARY:Drone Mapping Best Practices through AI-Based Feature Extraction
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, best practices to plan photogrammetry and LiDAR missions for sUAS mapping will be discussed. This includes flight planning including site research\, mission planning\, and field procedure. This technical short course will also include an overview of the differences in processing LiDAR data versus photogrammetry processing and will conclude with AI-based feature extraction and other techniques to create a map including surfaces and contour lines.\n\nKeyworks:&nbsp\;sUAS\, drone\, mapping\, survey\, AI\, point cloud\, orthoimage\, dem\, tin\, contour\, LiDAR\, photogrammetry\, sensor\, GNSS\, GPS\n&nbsp\;\nLuis Rojas\, Civil Engineer\, Part-107 sUAS pilot\, Regional Sales Director\, Carlson Software\, Dubuque\, IA\n\nAttendance at technical short courses is included with full conference registration and pre-registration is not required. Note that seats are available on a first-come/first-served basis.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:TECHNICAL SHORT COURSE
LOCATION:Walker\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:c9048c9e1b5939d4bb69a4c21272f7d0
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/c9048c9e1b5939d4bb69a4c21272f7d0
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261012T200000Z
DTEND:20261012T214500Z
SUMMARY:Strengthening NG9-1-1 Readiness Through GIS Dataset Synchronization Using ArcGIS Pro
DESCRIPTION:Accurate synchronization between GIS datasets and legacy 9-1-1 databases is essential for a successful NG9-1-1 environment. Aligning Address Points\, Road Centerlines\, MSAG\, and ALI supports precise call routing and reduces errors that impact emergency response.\n\n\nKeywords:&nbsp\;NG9-1-1 Data Synchronization ArcGIS Pro Geoprocessing Workflows\n\nAttendance at technical short courses is included with full conference registration and pre-registration is not required. Note that seats are available on a first-come/first-served basis.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:TECHNICAL SHORT COURSE
LOCATION:Wright C\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/69ad10296c7d0753c0da0a5a2da7d466
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261012T221500Z
DTEND:20261012T230000Z
SUMMARY:Speed Networking
DESCRIPTION:Join this fast-paced networking session designed to spark conversations and build connections. Rotate through a series of brief introductions with fellow attendees and leave with new contacts\, fresh ideas\, and expanded opportunities.\n\n
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING
LOCATION:Crystal Ballroom Foyer\, 5th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:a9e36a93343da39f876f69922a58ca77
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/a9e36a93343da39f876f69922a58ca77
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261012T230000Z
DTEND:20261013T003000Z
SUMMARY:Esri User Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:MEETING
LOCATION:Regency Ballroom\, 5th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/dea6cbead35169c4d010f2eeea56ba69
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261013T000000Z
DTEND:20261013T020000Z
SUMMARY:Young Professional Networking
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING
LOCATION:TBA\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/e9fd6413a1e71c619a2729ff611c69da
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261013T123000Z
DTEND:20261013T220000Z
SUMMARY:Registration
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:REGISTRATION
LOCATION:Crystal Ballroom Foyer\, 5th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/dc196562523f79f3d7863d76d338d2cb
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261013T130000Z
DTEND:20261013T140000Z
SUMMARY:Coffee Break
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:COFFEE BREAK
LOCATION:Crystal Ballroom Foyer\, 5th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:9f714ff3d321bd1d637bfe45b050c1e3
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/9f714ff3d321bd1d637bfe45b050c1e3
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261013T130000Z
DTEND:20261013T140000Z
SUMMARY:GPN Past Presidents' Breakfast Meeting - Invitation Only
DESCRIPTION:Opportunity for GPN’s past presidents to connect and stay informed on current strategies and future plans of the organization. Attendance is restricted to GPN past presidents only.
CATEGORIES:MEETING
LOCATION:Oak\, 5th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:1514731655932c1e6b058b1975ea7309
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/1514731655932c1e6b058b1975ea7309
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261013T133000Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome and Opening Keynote Address: Unlocking the Evidence: How GIS Mapping Drives Modern Law Enforcement
DESCRIPTION:Welcome & Land Acknowledgement\nTake a moment to honor the traditional\, ancestral\, and contemporary homeland of the Potawatomi\, Ho-Chunk\, and Menominee nations as we gather in Milwaukee. \n\nCelebrate communities and hear from GPN and WLIA leadership as we prepare to share\, learn\, and connect. \n\nKeynote Address:&nbsp\;Unlocking the Evidence: How GIS Mapping Drives Modern Law Enforcement Chris is a 34 year veteran law enforcement officer specializing in cell phone record analysis. He will share how GIS mapping turns complex data into compelling visual stories. Drawing on real cases and courtroom experiences\, he will highlight the evolution of mapping tools and techniques in modern investigations.
CATEGORIES:KEYNOTE ADDRESS
LOCATION:Crystal Ballroom\, 5th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
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SUMMARY:Coffee Break
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CATEGORIES:COFFEE BREAK
LOCATION:Crystal Ballroom Foyer\, 5th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
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SUMMARY:From Foundation to Implementation: Address Modernization\, Data Standards\, and Wisconsin's Path to Statewide NG 9-1-1
DESCRIPTION:Attendees will leave this session with practical insights spanning the full journey toward modern\, reliable geospatial data for service delivery and emergency response. Through real-world case studies and frameworks\, the session covers foundational address and building identification system development\, legacy system modernization\, streamlined editing workflows\, improved geocoding accuracy\, and cross-agency collaboration. Attendees will also explore practical approaches to GIS data stewardship — including how to maintain\, improve\, document\, and automate data processes and workflows — before concluding with a statewide update on Wisconsin's NG9-1-1 project and the steps local agencies need to take toward full implementation.\n\nKeywords: Location Services\, Modernization\, Collaboration\, Addressing\, Parcels\, Data Maintenance\, Data Governance\, Automation\, NG911\, 911\n\nModernizing the Foundation: Indianapolis' Address and Parcel Modernization Initiative\nEmily Simms\, GIS Tower Lead\, City of Indianapolis-Marion County\, Indianapolis\, IN - USA\nAshley Hitt\, GISP\, PMP\, COO\, Cultivate Geospatial Solutions\, Louisville\, KY – USA\n\nMIDAS: Pathways for GIS Gold\nMatt Gerike\, PhD\, GISP\, Geospatial Program Manager\, Virginia 9-1-1 & Geospatial Services\, North Chesterfield\, VA – USA\n\nThe Barbados Building ID: A Game‑Changer for Geospatial Intelligence\nPaul Collymore\, Manager Information Systems\, Barbados Lands and Surveys Department\, Warrens\, St Michael – Barbados\n\nGIS for NG911 in Wisconsin. &nbsp\;Where We Stand and What's Next.\nZachary Hassler\, GISP\, GIS Specialist\, Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs\, Madison\, WI - USA\n\n
CATEGORIES:APPLICATIONS AND IMPACTS OF GIS
LOCATION:Walker\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Streamlining Public Works & Utilities Workflows
DESCRIPTION:Improving workflows are foundational applications of GIS. This session shows how organizations are using GIS to improve operations for stormwater\, fieldwork\, inspections\, and utility network migrations.\n\nKeywords:&nbsp\;ArcGIS Utility Network\, Electric\, Communications\, Sanitary\, Stormwater\, Water\, Wisconsin\, Inspections\, Maintenance\, Asset Management\, Utility Fee Calculation\, Impervious Surface Analysis\, Process Improvement\, Process Documentation\, Centralized\, Prioritize\, Efficiency\, Repair\, Real-time\, Verification\, Monitor\n\nDitch the Clipboard: Streamline Inspections and Maintenance with GIS\nCassidy Killian\, Senior Project Manager\, Cloudpoint Geospatial\, Metamora\, IL – USA\n\n“Sealing the Leaks”: A Collaborative Overhaul of the Stormwater Utility Fee Workflow\nTimothy Dolan\, MGIS\, GISP\, GIS Manager\, City of Falls Church\, Virginia\, Falls Church\, VA – USA\n\nStreamlining Fieldwork with Tasks in ArcGIS Field Maps\nJay Riester\, Sr GPS/GIS Application Specialist\, Seiler Geospatial\, Franklin\, WI - USA\n\nFrom Tiles to Insight: Building a County Imagery Downloader and What You Can Do With the Data\nSig Gomez\, GIS Developer\, Cook County Government\, Chicago\, Illinois\n\n
CATEGORIES:APPLICATIONS AND IMPACTS OF GIS
LOCATION:Mitchell\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Esri Hands-On Learning Lab
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:ESRI LEARNING LAB
LOCATION:Pabst\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Geospatial Innovation in Action: Intelligent Tools for Office and Field Teams
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the evolving technical landscape of geospatial innovation through sessions focused on agentic AI frameworks\, LLM-powered geospatial interfaces\, and mobile workforce optimization. Learn how open-source AI models can power automated GeoAgent workflows\, including evaluation methods\, cost management\, and deployment considerations.\n\nKeywords:&nbsp\;Agentic AI\, Workflow Automation\, GeoAI\, Machine Learning\, Open-Source Tools\n\nNo Budget\, No Barrier: Building GeoAgent Workflows with Open Source AI\nDave Cook\, GISP\, Teaching Faculty/Professor of Practice/Chief Innovation Officer/Co-Founder\, University of Maryland Wake Forest University/Cornerstone Defense/The Training Data Project\, Washington\, DC - USA\n\nFrom Maps to Meaning: Agentic AI for Natural Language Interaction with Geospatial Data and Imagery\nBrianna Zumhof\, MA\, Partner Strategy Manager\, Eagleview\, San Diego\, CA - USA Your ArcGIS Monitor Has Been Taking Notes. Are You Reading Them?\nJessica Lott\, Director of Technical Solutions\, dymaptic\, Paducah\, KY – USA Holly Kluever\, COO\, dymaptic\, Norwalk\, IA - USA\n
CATEGORIES:GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGY AND METHODS
LOCATION:Wright A\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:The Power of Place: GIS Applications Shaping Our World
DESCRIPTION:From digital twins to machine learning\, census partnerships to urban logistics — this session track showcases the remarkable breadth of what geospatial technology can do. Topics range from digital twin development and asset lifecycle management workflows to predictive modeling.\n\nKeywords:&nbsp\;Digital Twin\, lidar\, Census\, machine learning\, spatial analysis\n\nGeographic Programs and Applications for the 2030 Census\nMichael Arthur\, Geographer\, U.S. Census Bureau\, Dunkirk\, MD - USA \nPredicting Urban Logistics Hotspots: How Spatial Analytics and Urban Morphology Explain Last-Mile Delivery Patterns\nHailey Irwin\, Geospatial and Mobility Analyst\, EIT Urban Mobility Master School Alumni\, Washington\, DC - USA \nIntegrating Geospatial Technologies\, Machine Learning\, and Remote Sensing for Urban Climate Resilience\, Sustainability\, and Equitable Planning\nMahi Patel\, Ph.D. Scholar\, Silver Oak University\, Ahmedabad \nBuilding the Digital Twin: Leveraging LiDAR and GIS for Smarter Asset Management\nSteve Mulberry\, Geospatial Innovation Strategist\, NV5\, Meridian\, ID - US
CATEGORIES:GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGY AND METHODS
LOCATION:Wright B\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:GeoSID Talk: Launching Your Career: Mapping the Transition from Student to Geospatial Professional
DESCRIPTION:The transition from student to Geospatial professional is not often taught in the classroom. There is a large difference between submitting a map for a grade and delivering geospatial outputs to inform real-world decisions. Oftentimes\, emerging geospatial professionals feel overwhelmed or experience “imposter syndrome” because academic assignments come with clear objectives and defined steps while tackling a professional project can be ambiguous. GIS is more than just making maps\, and success in the field depends not just on technical ability\, but also how GIS can be a tool for decision making and storytelling. As a rapidly evolving field\, GIS requires continuous learning and adaptability\, which can make it difficult for early career professionals to find their niche. This presentation maps my transition from student to professional\, highlighting lessons learned\, common challenges\, and strategies for navigating the first year in the profession.\nKeywords: emerging professionals\, gis academics\, transition to workforce\, career development\n\nMapping the Transition from Student to Geospatial Professional\nAllison Bednar\, M.S.\, GIS Analyst\, Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council\, Tampa\, FL - USA\n\n
CATEGORIES:THE GIS PROFESSION
LOCATION:Juneau\, 5th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
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SUMMARY:Panel: Geospatial Industry Readiness: Bring the Modernized NSRS to Your Tools and Workflows
DESCRIPTION:As the National Geodetic Survey (NGS) nears the full implementation of the modernized National Spatial Reference System (NSRS)\, the transition from legacy datums like NAD 83 and NAVD 88 to time-dependent\, geopotential-based frames\, like NATRF2022 and NAPGD2022\, presents a significant shift for the GIS community. While the theoretical foundations are established\, the practical success of this transition depends on the readiness of the hardware\, software and workflows used by the community. \n\nThis panel session brings together leading geospatial hardware and software vendors alongside representatives from the open-source community to discuss the technical roadmap for NSRS integration. Panelists will move beyond theory to address how they are updating commercial-off-the-shelf platforms\, field collection hardware\, and open-source libraries to support State Plane Coordinate System of 2022\, time-dependent coordinates\, coordinate transformations and the elimination of the U.S. Survey Foot.\n\nKeywords:&nbsp\;datum\, NSRS\, NGS\, data\, government\, agency\n\nPanelists\nGalen Scott\, NGS Constituent Manager\, NOAA's National Geodetic Survey\, Silver Spring\, MD - USA\nMichael Dennis\, NOAA's National Geodetic Survey\, Silver Spring\, MD - USA\n\n
CATEGORIES:THE GIS PROFESSION
LOCATION:Juneau\, 5th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
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SUMMARY:Solution Mapping: A Collaborative Problem-Solving Technique for GIS Professionals
DESCRIPTION:What if your team could walk into a room with a list of challenges and walk out with a prioritized set of actionable solutions - all in under an hour? Solution Mapping makes that possible. In this hands-on exercise\, participants will experience Solution Mapping firsthand - a facilitated group exercise developed by the Geospatial Professional Network that blends the structured prioritization of Lean Coffee with the collaborative clustering of Affinity Mapping. \n\nParticipants will identify real problems facing their organizations\, use dot voting to surface the issues that matter most\, and collectively brainstorm solutions in an open\, low-barrier format. Whether you're a analyst looking for fresh ways to engage stakeholders\, a team lead navigating organizational change\, or a practitioner who wants to bring more collaborative energy to your workplace\, Solution Mapping is a technique you can take home and use immediately.\n\nKeywords:&nbsp\;solution\, mapping\, collaboration\, actionable\, confidence\n\nTim Nolan\, GISP\, CGCIO\, LAVM\, Senior IT Manager\, Collin County\, McKinney\, TX - USA\n\n
CATEGORIES:THE GIS PROFESSION
LOCATION:Wright C\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:GeoLunch: Rapid-Fire Exhibitor Roundup & WLIA Scholarship Raffle
DESCRIPTION:Grab lunch and get up to speed fast. This session features rapid-fire presentations from exhibitors\, each offering a concise look at new tools\, technologies\, and services shaping the geospatial industry. \n\nThe session will also include the WLIA 50/50 Raffle to raise money for student scholarships\, specifically the Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship.
CATEGORIES:HOSTED MEAL
LOCATION:Crystal Ballroom\, 5th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
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SUMMARY:Exhibit Hall Grand Opening & Dessert with Exhibitors
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the Exhibit Hall in style! Enjoy dessert while meeting exhibitors\, discovering innovative solutions\, and connecting with colleagues across the geospatial community.
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING
LOCATION:Empire Ballroom\, Lobby Level\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Map: Turning AVL\, Drones\, and Hot Spots into Strategic Emergency Response
DESCRIPTION:This panel discussion explores how the City of Wauwatosa has leveraged GIS to strengthen public safety operations and decision-making. Panelists will discuss how emerging “big data” sources offer powerful insights but also introduce challenges that GIS analysts must carefully manage. The conversation will highlight how automated vehicle locator (AVL) data extends beyond basic tracking to support performance measurement\, deployment strategies\, and response optimization—while acknowledging its limitations. \n\nAttendees will also learn how GIS enables real-time situational awareness during critical incidents like flood responses and crash investigations. Finally\, the session will showcase how the Wauwatosa Police Department’s innovative use of GIS in policy development helped secure federal funding to expand and enhance these efforts.\n\nKeywords: Drone\, AVL\, Flood\, Police\, Law Enforcement\, Public Safety\, Emergency Response\n\n\nPanelists\nDominick Ratkowski\, Crime Analyst\, Wauwatosa Police Department\, Milwaukee\, WI - USA\nEric Piza\, Lipman Family Professor and Director of Crime Analysis Initiatives\, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Northeastern University\nDavid Cefalu\, Detective\, Wauwatosa Police Department\, Milwaukee\, WI - USA\nPaul Vepraskas\, Geographic Information Systems Manager\, City of Wauwatosa\, Wauwatosa\, WI - USA
CATEGORIES:APPLICATIONS AND IMPACTS OF GIS
LOCATION:Walker\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Examining Spatial Patterns of Population Shifts\, Access\, and Safety in Urban and Regional Systems
DESCRIPTION:This session examines how spatial analysis is used to understand population change\, infrastructure access\, and transportation safety in urban and regional contexts\, with attention to equity. Together\, the presentations show how displacement\, shifting populations\, and uneven access to infrastructure and safe mobility shape conditions across cities and communities. By highlighting patterns of movement\, access\, and risk\, the studies demonstrate how spatial analysis makes these uneven geographies visible and measurable.\n\nKeywords: Spatial analysis\, Planning\, Infrastructure\, Demographics\, Municipal GIS\n\nAdvancing Equity and Efficiency in Sidewalk and Ramp Requests: A GIS-Driven Approach for the City of Houston\nJessica Lott\, Director of Technical Solutions\, dymaptic\, Paducah\, KY – USA\n\nMapping Safety for Children: Using GIS to Prioritize Traffic Safety Around Schools and Parks\nOghenetega Ogodo\, AICP\, Transportation Planner\, TYLin International City Solutions (Formerly Sam Schwartz)\, Chicago\, IL – USA\n\nMapping the Impacts of Gentrification: A GIS Framework for Analyzing Displacement\nReginald Archer\, PhD\, GISP\, Associate Professor\, Tennessee State University\, Nashville\, TN – USA\n\nPopulation Shift-Share Analysis: &nbsp\;Planning in No Growth Scenarios\nLynn Dupont\, GISP\, Licensed Landscape Architect\, GIS Manager\, Principal Planner\, New Orleans Regional Planning Commission\, New Orleans\, LA - USA\nMalissa Givhan\, Title Vi Coordinator\, New Orleans Regional Planning Commission\, New Orleans\, LA - USA
CATEGORIES:APPLICATIONS AND IMPACTS OF GIS
LOCATION:Wright C\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Esri Hands-On Learning Lab
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:ESRI LEARNING LAB
LOCATION:Pabst\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Geospatial Strategies for Sustainable Water and Environmental Management
DESCRIPTION:These sessions highlight the growing role of geospatial technologies in addressing critical water resource and infrastructure challenges across diverse environments. Through a combination of practical workflows and advanced analytical techniques\, presenters demonstrate how GIS\, remote sensing\, and modeling tools can address challenges such as drought\, infrastructure aging\, and flood risk.\n\nKeywords: remote sensing\, flood modeling\, water resource management\, lidar\, climate resilience\n\nImproving Idaho Water Storage Infrastructure with Site-selection Modeling for High-Elevation Subsurface Water Storage Structures\nMel Campbell\, GIS Analyst\, Bannock County GIS\, Idaho Falls\, ID - USA\nGeospatial Innovation for Aging Canals: A Path to Water Security\nAvantika Ramekar\, PhD.\, GIS Analyst\, Prairie Engineers\, Cordova\, TN - USA \nAssessing the Influence of Vegetation Cover Change on Flood Severity: A GIS and Remote Sensing Case Study of Chikwawa District\, Malawi\nMargaret Chilinda\, Graduate Student\, Arizona State University\, Tempe\, AZ – USA\n\nFrom Assets to Insight: Rethinking Stormwater for a Resilient Future\nJohnny Harley\, GISP\, GIS Analyst\, TREKK Design Group\, Fairway\, KS - USA\n\n
CATEGORIES:GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGY AND METHODS
LOCATION:Wright B\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Driving GIS Success: Leadership\, Governance\, and Project Management in a Changing Workplace
DESCRIPTION:This session focuses on leadership best practices and strategies that have proven success in scaling and delivering GIS across organizations. &nbsp\;In this modern age of hybrid and remote work\, it is more important than ever to build strong relationships and operate with best practices such as those from the Project Management Institute (PMI) so that work and teams align to organizational priorities\, achieve goals on time and budget\, and garner executive support. &nbsp\;Building trust\, maintaining accountability\, supporting staff development\, and using governance\, standards\, and technology are all essential to sustaining GIS program consistency and reducing burnout.\n\nKeywords: leadership\, management\, project management\, executive\, team building\n\nLeading GIS Teams in a Remote World\nChristian Hartnett\, MSc\, MBA\, GISP Adjunct Professor of GIS/Vice President Practice Technology\, SWCA Environmental Consultants\, Austin\, TX – USA\n\nDriving GIS Success: Leveraging Executive Engagement\, Governance\, and KPIs\nCurtis Pulford\, Enterprise GIS Manager\, City of Phoenix\, New River\, AZ – USA\n\nApplying Project Management Principles to Geospatial Projects and Programs\nAshley Hitt\, GISP\, PMP\, COO\, Cultivate Geospatial Solutions\, Indianapolis\, IN - USA\n\nEight Ways to Identify Opportunities for GIS in Public Works\nAdam Carnow\, AICP\, GISP\, Public Works Industry Specialist\, Esri\, Charlotte\, NC - USA\n\n
CATEGORIES:THE GIS PROFESSION
LOCATION:Wright A\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
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SUMMARY:GeoSID Talk: Hearts and Minds\, Influencing GIS at your Organization
DESCRIPTION:Getting GIS adopted isn’t just about building great maps - it’s about navigating people\, culture\, and communication. This GeoSID session brings together three complementary perspectives on what it really takes to make GIS stick within an organization.\n\nFirst\, learn practical\, field-tested strategies for gaining organizational buy-in\, breaking through resistance\, and demonstrating the real value of GIS in everyday workflows. Next\, dive into the often-overlooked world of organizational dynamics: understanding the motivations\, relationships\, and politics that shape how (and whether) GIS initiatives succeed. Finally\, discover how to translate your technical work into compelling\, human-centered stories that resonate with non-technical audiences and decision-makers.\n\nTogether\, these talks highlight a critical truth: successful GIS implementation requires more than technical expertise - it demands empathy\, strategy\, and strong communication.\n\nKeywords: GIS Management\, Organizational Change\, Buy-In\n\nHow to get your organization to buy into GIS: tips and tricks\nEthan McGhee\, Systems Application Specialist GIS\, City of San Luis Obispo\, San Luis Obispo\, CA - USA\n\n GIS vs. the Organization\nCarmi Neiger\, Ph.D.\, M.Arch.\, Lecturer\, DePaul University\, Glenview\, IL – USA\n\n​Maps Don't Speak for Themselves: Storytelling for GIS Professionals\nHolly Kluever\, COO\, dymaptic\, Norwalk\, IA - USA
CATEGORIES:THE GIS PROFESSION
LOCATION:Mitchell\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
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SUMMARY:GeoSID Talk: Unlocking the Mutual Value of Internships: Why Intern? Why Hire?
DESCRIPTION:Why should a student pursue a GIS internship? And why should an organization invest the resources to host one? This session explores the compelling "why" behind GIS internships from three distinct viewpoints: a current intern\, a former intern turned GIS technician\, and a manager who champions emerging talent.\n\nFor emerging professionals\, internships are crucial opportunities to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world spatial problem-solving\, offering hands-on experience that classrooms simply can't replicate. For organizations\, an internship program is a strategic investment. It provides a chance to inject fresh perspectives into workflows\, tackle backlogged projects\, and cultivate a reliable pipeline of tested GIS professionals.\nJoin us as we unpack the mutual benefits of these programs. Whether you are looking to launch your career or build your team's capacity\, you will leave with actionable strategies to maximize the experience. &nbsp\;Keywords: Intern\, Internship\, Manage\, Leadership\, Career\, Experience\n\nWhy Intern? Why Hire? Unlocking the Mutual Value of GIS Internships\nAdam Ratliff\, GIS Tech II\, City of Las Cruces\, Las Cruces\, NM - USA\nLiz Parrish\, MBA\, GISP\, Sr. Manager of Geospatial Analytics & Insights\, H-E-B\, Dallas\, TX - USA\nRon Burns\, GISP-E\, GIS Data Steward Intern\, Aurora Water\, CO - USA\n\n
CATEGORIES:THE GIS PROFESSION
LOCATION:Juneau\, 5th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall
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CATEGORIES:COFFEE BREAK
LOCATION:Empire Ballroom\, Lobby Level\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
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SUMMARY:GIS as a Catalyst for Data-Driven Decisions for Public Works and Utilities
DESCRIPTION:Organizations are seeking to move from reactive to proactive operations by implementing technology to power data-driven decisions. This session will demonstrate how organizations use GIS to improve decision making in permitting\, fleet management\, and utilities.\nKeywords:&nbsp\;County\, Permit\, Mobile\, Fleet\, Spatial Asset Management\, Gas\, Water\, Utility Network\, Tracing\, Geoprocessing Services\, Field Collection&nbsp\;\n\nA GIS-Based Approach to Permit Management\nJeff DuMez\, GIS Coordinator/LIO\, Brown County Planning & Land Services Department\, Green Bay\, WI - USA\nMike Nordquist\, Solutions Engineer\, Pro-West & Associates\, Walker\, MN – USA\nDriving Innovation: How St. Johns County Transformed Fleet Management\nSummer Manestar\, MSc.\, GIS Analyst\, St. Johns County Public Works Department\, Saint Augustine\, FL - USA\nOlivia Testasecca\, MSc.\, GIS Analyst\, St. Johns County Public Works Department\, Saint Augustine\, FL – USA\nPowering Modern Utilities: Real-World GIS Solutions for Efficiency\, Compliance\, and Field Operations\nSarah Brenneman\, GIS Specialist\, Cultivate Geospatial Solutions\, Noblesville\, IN - USA\n\n
CATEGORIES:APPLICATIONS AND IMPACTS OF GIS
LOCATION:Mitchell\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
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SUMMARY:GIS at the Front Line: Advancing Emergency Response\, Damage Assessment\, and Next-Gen 9-1-1
DESCRIPTION:This session highlights how GIS is transforming public safety across the full emergency lifecycle—from preparedness and response to recovery and next-generation systems. Learn how Denton County used advanced network analysis and automation to design data-driven EMS response zones and implement proximity-based dispatch across multiple jurisdictions. Explore a practical\, defensible GIS workflow for post-tornado damage assessment that improves consistency\, supports equitable property valuation\, and strengthens documentation for appeals. Finally\, discover how GIS is enabling the future of 9-1-1 by supporting indoor and 3D location accuracy\, helping agencies meet evolving federal requirements while enhancing real-world response capabilities in PSAPs and school districts.\n\nKeywords:&nbsp\;Indoors\, 3D\, School Safety\, Z-axis\, Fire\, Response\, Network Analysis\, Parcel Assessment\, GeoEnrichment\, Local Government\, Spatial Analysis\, Hazard Analysis\, Emergency Response\n\n\nGIS to the Rescue: 3D\, Indoor Mapping\, and Federal Policy\nKeri Brennan\, GISP\, ENP\, Subject Matter Expert\, GeoComm Inc.\, Indianapolis\, IN - USA \nThe Creation of Texas’ First Countywide Fire Department\nChristine Fox\, GIS Analyst\, Denton County\, Denton\, TX – USA\n\nUsing NWS Tornado Path Data to Support Equitable Post-Storm Property Assessments\nMichael Butler\, Appraiser IV\, GIS Land Records Manager\, Paulding County Board of Commissioners\, Acworth\, GA - USA
CATEGORIES:APPLICATIONS AND IMPACTS OF GIS
LOCATION:Walker\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d1ce91f8faf08c1157cbffe510e37b94
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/d1ce91f8faf08c1157cbffe510e37b94
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261013T210000Z
DTEND:20261013T220000Z
SUMMARY:Esri Hands-On Learning Lab
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:ESRI LEARNING LAB
LOCATION:Pabst\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:6f1dd87e92d423b07f30f66611709193
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/6f1dd87e92d423b07f30f66611709193
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261013T210000Z
DTEND:20261013T220000Z
SUMMARY:Collaborative GIS for Transparent\, Data-Driven Government
DESCRIPTION:These presentations highlight how government GIS supports transparency\, data-driven decision-making\, and cross-agency coordination. From open data hubs that reduce information requests\, to parcel-level market modeling that improves tax equity\, to integrated right-of-way systems that connect assets and operations\, each demonstrates how modern GIS enables more collaborative\, efficient\, and trusted public sector outcomes.\nKeywords: Government GIS\, Transparency\, Access&nbsp\;\nThe Modern GIS Hub: Transparency\, Trust\, and Fewer FOIA Requests\nCrystal Williams\, GIS Director\, McLean County GIS Consortium\, Bloomington\, IL – USA\nMapping the Market: Using GIS and Augmented Intelligence to Define Market Areas in Philadelphia’s Mass Appraisal\nBindi Shakya\, MSc.\, Mass Appraisal Modeler I\, City of Philadelphia\, PA – USA\n\nManaging the Right-of-Way as a Shared System: Connecting GIS\, Assets\, and Activity\nMatt Harman\, MBA.\, Sr. Vice President\, AtomAI Solutions\, Inc.\, Saratoga Springs\, UT - USA
CATEGORIES:THE GIS PROFESSION
LOCATION:Wright B\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2dd3abd6a62e42b3a1c3449af4a19245
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/2dd3abd6a62e42b3a1c3449af4a19245
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261013T210000Z
DTEND:20261013T220000Z
SUMMARY:From Field to Front Office: Streamlining GIS Workflows\, Upgrades\, and Access Across the Organization
DESCRIPTION:This session explores how to strengthen GIS operations across an organization by connecting efficient field data collection\, strategic system management\, and accessible geospatial resources. Attendees will learn how an organization leveraged ArcGIS Field Maps for accurate\, rules-driven workflows\, best practices around planning and executing Esri upgrades and migrations while minimizing risk and downtime\, and how an internal centralized geospatial storefront can improve data access\, collaboration\, and user engagement. Together\, these approaches demonstrate how to build scalable\, resilient GIS programs that deliver greater organizational value.\n\nKeywords:&nbsp\;Data collection\, administration\, best practices\, administration\, collaboration\, ROI\n\nInside the Rock County Employee Geospatial Storefront\nJennifer Borlick\, Geospatial Services Administrator\, Rock County\, Janesville\, WI – USA\n\nPreparing for Esri Upgrades and Migrations\nWendy Peloquin\, GISP\, LAVM\, Director of Commercial Sales Operations\, Avineon\, Jacksonville\, FL - USA\n\nBuilding Smarter Field Workflows with ArcGIS Field Maps\nJessica Lott\, Director of Technical Solutions\, dymaptic\, Paducah\, KY - USA
CATEGORIES:THE GIS PROFESSION
LOCATION:Wright C\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:036b9802d6f3952ae77c86e3ad292666
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/036b9802d6f3952ae77c86e3ad292666
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261013T210000Z
DTEND:20261013T220000Z
SUMMARY:GeoSID: Building from the Ground Up: Real Stories from GIS Small Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:Starting a GIS consulting business can feel like stepping into the unknown: equal parts exciting\, unpredictable\, and\, at times\, downright intimidating. In this session\, three small business owners will share their personal journeys of building GIS consulting firms from the ground up. Through candid stories\, they’ll highlight the real-world challenges they’ve faced\, the lessons learned along the way\, and the practical strategies that helped them navigate everything from landing clients to managing growth.\n\nFollowing the presentations\, a moderated panel discussion will dive deeper into what it truly takes to start\, run\, and sustain a GIS consulting practice. The conversation will explore not only the technical and operational aspects of entrepreneurship\, but also the less visible side - uncertainty\, risk\, and fear.\n\nAttendees can expect an honest\, grounded discussion about how fear shows up in entrepreneurship and how to work through it without letting it stall progress. Panelists will share practical approaches for building confidence\, maintaining momentum\, and creating a business that is both sustainable and personally fulfilling. Whether you’re considering going out on your own or looking to grow an existing firm\, this session offers real insights from those actively navigating the path.\n\nKeywords: small business\, consulting\, entrepreneurship\, career growth\, leadership\n\nPanelists\nJudy Colby-George\, GISP\, Owner/Principal\, VIEWSHED\,&nbsp\;Yarmouth\, ME - USA\nOther panelists - TBD\n\n
CATEGORIES:THE GIS PROFESSION
LOCATION:Wright A\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:a6bbc19e6ac61ccf0814852c11f7259b
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/a6bbc19e6ac61ccf0814852c11f7259b
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261013T210000Z
DTEND:20261013T220000Z
SUMMARY:The GIS Career Lifecycle: Growing and Evolving Your Career Journey and Evolution
DESCRIPTION:This session explores the GIS career journey from early professional uncertainty through mid-career transitions and career advancement\, highlighting both expected and unexpected paths along the way. Attendees will learn how to move from academic GIS work into real-world practice\, navigate ambiguity\, and build confidence beyond foundational technical GIS skills. The discussion also covers diverse career paths beyond traditional analyst roles\, including opportunities in leadership\, project management\, operations\, and product-focused work\, emphasizing the importance of communication\, curiosity\, and relationship-building. Finally\, the session addresses the “missing middle” of mid-career professionals which is often a key point defining the choice to pursue deeper technical or business centric focuses. This session offers strategies for finding direction\, mentorship\, and growth opportunities while deciding between technical specialization and leadership pathways.\n\nKeywords: &nbsp\;career\, growth\, learning\, leadership\, management\, mentorship\nStuck in the Middle: Navigating the Mid-Career GIS Identity Crisis\nChristina Brunsvold\, MS\, GISP\, Lead GIS Administrator/Project Manager\, CAL FIRE\, Sacramento\, CA - USA \nBeyond the Map: Career Paths GIS Doesn’t Talk About\nJohnny Harley\, GISP\, GIS Analyst\, TREKK Design Group\, Fairway KS - USA\nBrianna Zumhof\, Partner Strategy Manager for Government\, Eagleview\, San Diego\, CA – USA\n\nMapping the Transition from Student to Geospatial Professional\nAllison Bednar\, GIS Analyst\, Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council\, Tampa\, FL - USA
CATEGORIES:THE GIS PROFESSION
LOCATION:Juneau\, 5th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:c574ec2d9daa3230ae11a9220e8b7b41
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/c574ec2d9daa3230ae11a9220e8b7b41
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261013T220000Z
DTEND:20261013T233000Z
SUMMARY:Exhibit Hall Networking Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Exhibit Hall for an evening of networking with exhibitors and fellow attendees. Enjoy refreshments while exploring solutions\, making connections\, and continuing the day’s conversations.
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING
LOCATION:Empire Ballroom\, Lobby Level\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:acfe770633534d8aa5e009d5f7f66a6b
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/acfe770633534d8aa5e009d5f7f66a6b
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261013T234500Z
DTEND:20261014T013000Z
SUMMARY:GeoPoker & Milwaukee Landmark Crawl
DESCRIPTION:Join this offsite networking experience combining GeoPoker with a guided landmark crawl through Milwaukee. Participants will visit key locations\, collect playing cards\, and engage with fellow attendees in a fun and social setting.
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING
LOCATION:Offsite\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0c430d2fe32210d6e92376c1fa265c7e
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/0c430d2fe32210d6e92376c1fa265c7e
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261014T123000Z
DTEND:20261014T220000Z
SUMMARY:Registration
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:REGISTRATION
LOCATION:Crystal Ballroom Foyer\, 5th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b46120684da117d6f652bd14e969869e
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/b46120684da117d6f652bd14e969869e
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261014T130000Z
DTEND:20261014T150000Z
SUMMARY:Awards Breakfast: Celebration of Geospatial Excellence
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the leaders and innovators shaping the geospatial profession. This hosted breakfast honors outstanding contributions and achievements across the community in a welcoming and inspiring setting.
CATEGORIES:HOSTED MEAL
LOCATION:Crystal Ballroom\, 5th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:753a21efdf5292891aa92565abc28dda
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/753a21efdf5292891aa92565abc28dda
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261014T150000Z
DTEND:20261014T153000Z
SUMMARY:Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:COFFEE BREAK
LOCATION:Empire Ballroom\, Lobby Level\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d183169add019021d049dffef15806f5
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/d183169add019021d049dffef15806f5
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261014T153000Z
DTEND:20261014T170000Z
SUMMARY:From Maps to Games: GIS Responses to Implications of Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Hear about diverse applications of geospatial technologies to address climate resilience\, environmental change\, and sustainable land management across global contexts. Presenters will showcase GIS‑enabled climate action planning tools\, remote‑sensing analyses\, urban heat modeling\, and nature‑based flood mitigation planning. Collectively\, these projects demonstrate how spatial data\, community engagement\, and interdisciplinary methods can drive more informed decision‑making for both contemporary and historical environmental challenges.\nKeywords:&nbsp\;Climate & Community Resilience\, Land Use\, Environmental Change\, Urban & Ecological Planning\n\n\nEl Niño Southern Oscillation and Pasture Shift in the Moche Valley - La Libertad\, Peru\nCorey Hoover\, MS\, PhD candidate/GIS Analyst Section106 Reviewer\, Louisiana State University/Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation\, Baton Rouge\, LA - USA\n\nFrom Gameboard to Dashboard: Accelerating Climate Action with GIS\nTeresa Townsend\, AICP\, President and CEO\, Planning Communities\, Raleigh\, NC - USA\nBreece Robertson\, President\, Breece Robertson Consulting\, Santa Fe\, NM – USA\n\nUrban Development Implications on Land Surface Temperatures and Surface Urban Heat Islands in Nairobi City\, Kenya\nSharon Onyango\, Research Officer - GIS for Climate and Health\, Kenya Medical Research Institute\, Nairobi\, Kenya \nFrom maps to vision: nature-based solutions in Georgetown\, South Carolina\nShu-Mei Huang\, Coastal GIS Specialist\, SC Sea Grant Consortium/College of Charleston\, Charleston\, SC - USA\n\n
CATEGORIES:APPLICATIONS AND IMPACTS OF GIS
LOCATION:Wright A\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:5d82ecf841c05bc60ff53cc868f96e9c
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/5d82ecf841c05bc60ff53cc868f96e9c
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261014T153000Z
DTEND:20261014T170000Z
SUMMARY:Supporting Land Use and Conservation Planning with Geospatial Data and Tools
DESCRIPTION: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.\nKeywords:&nbsp\;land use land over\, conservation\, geospatial data support\, GIS platforms\, resource management\n\nFrom Data to Dollars: Accessing and Applying the Nation’s First Public Trail Economic Impact Model\nSteve Bert\, MA\, AICP\, Program Manager\, Economic & Policy Assessment\, Institute for Transportation Research and Education (ITRE)\, Raleigh\, NC – USA\n\nNOAA’s New High-Resolution Coastal Land Cover\nLara O'Brien\, Great Lakes Regional Geospatial Analyst\, NOAA Office for Coastal Management\, Chaska\, MN – USA\n\n Leveraging ArcGIS Hub Sites for Collaborative Conservation Work on National Forests\nChristina Sabochick\, Geospatial Analyst\, National Forest Foundation\, Arlington\, VA - USA
CATEGORIES:APPLICATIONS AND IMPACTS OF GIS
LOCATION:Wright C\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7046546718687d12c6e74c09c2de058e
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/7046546718687d12c6e74c09c2de058e
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261014T153000Z
DTEND:20261014T170000Z
SUMMARY:Esri Hands-On Learning Lab
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:ESRI LEARNING LAB
LOCATION:Pabst\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b46036a4bd0d1ec5052d33923777db41
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/b46036a4bd0d1ec5052d33923777db41
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261014T153000Z
DTEND:20261014T170000Z
SUMMARY:Code\, Automate\, Elevate: Smarter GIS through Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Explore how coding\, automation\, and open-source solutions are transforming modern GIS operations. This session series highlights practical strategies for improving efficiency\, scaling workflows\, and expanding access to geospatial tools.\n\nKeywords: GIS workflows\, UAS\, Web Tools\, Python\, ArcGIS Online\n\nStop Downloading CSVs: Building Automated GIS Data Workflows\nFiona Fox\, GIS Analyst\, Lightshift Energy\, Arlington\, VA – USA\n\nCustom Web Tools for LiDAR Processing\nEnoch Jones\, P.E.\, Water Resource Engineer\, Hansen\, Allen & Luce\, Willard\, UT – USA\n\nFrom Bottleneck to Breakthrough: Automating GIS Operations\nPaul Petersen\, GISP\, Technology & Data Services Director\, EDM International\, Inc.\, Fort Collins\, CO – USA\n\nOpen Your Stack: Building Flexible GIS Workflows with Open Source Tools\nChris Brannin\, GIS Analyst/Programmer\, Shoreland\, Inc.\, Milwaukee\, WI - USA
CATEGORIES:GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGY AND METHODS
LOCATION:Wright B\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:532bf957020ad20a91df307f19fca23a
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/532bf957020ad20a91df307f19fca23a
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261014T153000Z
DTEND:20261014T170000Z
SUMMARY:GeoSID Talk: Utility Network Journeys: Vendor Migrations\, In-House Implementations\, and Lessons from the Field
DESCRIPTION:As utilities continue transitioning from ArcFM and ArcMap models to the ArcGIS Utility Network (UN)\, organizations are navigating different paths depending on resources\, infrastructure\, and operational needs. This session brings together three perspectives from municipal and utility organizations that are actively implementing or operating within the UN. Representatives from Wisconsin's City of De Pere\, Kaukauna Utilities\, and WPPI Energy will present their respective journeys - from vendor-led migrations to internally managed implementations. The City of De Pere will share their experience working with Avineon to migrate sanitary\, stormwater\, and water data to the UN. WPPI Energy will discuss their work supporting smaller electric utilities by transitioning using migration software. Kaukauna Utilities will provide the perspective of a mature UN implementation\, highlighting five years of operational use for electric\, along with internal migrations for water and communications.\n\nKristen Vincent\, GISP\, GIS Manager\, City of De Pere\, De Pere\, WI \nKayla Coonen\, Operational Technology Specialist\, Kaukauna Utilities\, WI\nTyler Caulum\, GIS Manager\, WPPI Energy\, Sun Prairie\, WI
CATEGORIES:THE GIS PROFESSION
LOCATION:Mitchell\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:893a9b179694a6a96e4c78fc2f2c03c1
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/893a9b179694a6a96e4c78fc2f2c03c1
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261014T153000Z
DTEND:20261014T170000Z
SUMMARY:Panel: Data Governance and Time: Do you have a roads layer from 2000?
DESCRIPTION:The panelists in this session will discuss how organizations handle the volume of GIS data and applications that need to be created\, maintained and archived over time. The panel brings together map librarians and GIS professionals to discuss concerns\, best practices\, and possible futures for organizing\, documenting\, and preserving spatial data for ongoing use.\n\nKeywords: Data Governance\, Libraries & Archives\, Historical GIS\n\nPanelists\nMatt Gerike\, PhD\, GISP\, Virginia 9-1-1 & Geospatial Services\, North Chesterfield\, VA - USA\nOther panelists - TBD
CATEGORIES:THE GIS PROFESSION
LOCATION:Walker\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:013abfb88a914bf4de12f8976c53159d
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/013abfb88a914bf4de12f8976c53159d
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261014T153000Z
DTEND:20261014T170000Z
SUMMARY:Panel: Putting Yourself on the Map: Building a GIS Portfolio That Tells Your Story
DESCRIPTION:This panel discussion will explore practical approaches to building a compelling web-based portfolio that reflects both technical and non-technical GIS roles. Panelists will share real examples of portfolios they have developed in preparation for this session\, highlighting how content and storytelling can vary depending on experience and career goals.\n\nKeywords: Professional development\, GIS Portfolio\, Young professionals\n\nPanelists\n Brianna Zumhof\, MA.\, Partner Strategy Manager\, Eagleview\, San Diego\, CA - USA\nTito Ramirez\, Manager of Geospatial Analytics & Insights\, H-E-B\, Austin\, TX - USA\nOlga Tambazidis\, Demographer\, Los Angeles Unified School District\nMadeline Tripp\, GIS & Public Engagement Specialist\, VIEWSHED
CATEGORIES:THE GIS PROFESSION
LOCATION:Juneau\, 5th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:14b255cc403a520bc5964b7ddc7750b7
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/14b255cc403a520bc5964b7ddc7750b7
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261014T170000Z
DTEND:20261014T183000Z
SUMMARY:Lunch on own
DESCRIPTION:If your lunch hour is open\, we highly recommend heading to the 3rd Street Market Hall\, with tons of quick lunch options.
CATEGORIES:LUNCH
LOCATION:Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b9c591bf3b774582f350cbce56c92c22
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/b9c591bf3b774582f350cbce56c92c22
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261014T170000Z
DTEND:20261014T183000Z
SUMMARY:GPN Chapter Leaders' Forum
DESCRIPTION:This working lunch meeting will serve as an opportunity for designated GPN chapter leaders to gather and discuss best practices\, challenges\, and successes. Limited to chapter leaders that have met minimum reporting requirements for 2026.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:LUNCH & LEARN
LOCATION:TBA\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:fdf548da8e356f82768eeff8a692dfda
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/fdf548da8e356f82768eeff8a692dfda
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261014T170000Z
DTEND:20261014T183000Z
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:LUNCH & LEARN
LOCATION:TBA\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:799899553a26fe3bf6a57847327c2624
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/799899553a26fe3bf6a57847327c2624
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261014T170000Z
DTEND:20261014T183000Z
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:LUNCH & LEARN
LOCATION:TBA\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:8db0dadca65096babfb551377b581c50
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/8db0dadca65096babfb551377b581c50
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261014T170000Z
DTEND:20261014T183000Z
SUMMARY:WLIA Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Details TBD
CATEGORIES:LUNCH & LEARN
LOCATION:TBA\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:c6b2f4a40c7ac241f474e64a76eaf845
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/c6b2f4a40c7ac241f474e64a76eaf845
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261014T183000Z
DTEND:20261014T193000Z
SUMMARY:Addressing for 9-1-1: Foundations\, National Standards\, and What's Coming in 2027
DESCRIPTION:Attendees will leave this session with a solid understanding of address data standards and their role in supporting effective 9-1-1 systems. The session opens with an overview of NENA's Addressing for 9-1-1 document\, covering governance\, addressing authority policies\, and the data maintenance practices that form the foundation for location validation and emergency response. It then broadens to the national landscape\, examining recent changes to address data standards including NENA's GIS Data Model version 3\, a comparison of address data standards across 38 states\, and anticipated FGDC updates expected in 2027.\n\n&nbsp\;Keywords: NENA\, Addressing Standards\, FGDC\, Addressing\, 911\, NG911\, Data Governance\n\nNENA’s Addressing for 9-1-1 INF workgroup: Because saving lives starts with the right address\nDeb Rozeboom\, ENP\, PMP\, GISP\, Client Success Manager\, DATAMARK Technologies\, Albany\, OR - USA\nKeri Brennan\, GISP\, ENP\, Subject Matter Expert\, GeoComm\, Indianapolis\, IN - USA\nMatt Gerike\, PhD\, GISP\, Geospatial Program Manager\, Virginia Geographic Information Network (VGIN)\n\nNational and State Address Data Standards in the United States\nEd Wells\, GISP\, GIS Manager (retired)\, University Park\, MD – USA\n\nWisconsin or NENA Standards: How our County Applies NG911 Standards - TBD
CATEGORIES:APPLICATIONS AND IMPACTS OF GIS
LOCATION:Wright A\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:a64367a690cf5ec11c2f0fb7e34e6504
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/a64367a690cf5ec11c2f0fb7e34e6504
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261014T183000Z
DTEND:20261014T193000Z
SUMMARY:Bringing GIS to Everyone: Tools\, Portals\, and Workflows for Better Local Decision-Making
DESCRIPTION: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.\nKeywords: Local government\, stakeholder engagement\, conservation\, interactive applications\n\n\nInformed Decision Making: Tree Canopy and Dashboards\nKassandra Hernandez-Galvan\, Asset Management Analyst\, City of Warrenville\, Warrenville\, IL – USA\nTripp Corbin\, MCP\, GISP\, Senior GIS Professional\, Consultant\, and Instructor\, Cultivate Geospatial Solutions LLC\, Dacula\, GA - USA\n\nCreating an Interactive Conservation Scorecard Application\nMadeline Tripp\, GIS & Public Engagement Specialist\, VIEWSHED\, Portland\, ME - USA\n\n
CATEGORIES:APPLICATIONS AND IMPACTS OF GIS
LOCATION:Wright C\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:be55c70f4f5740bb523d0481b73b0e5b
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/be55c70f4f5740bb523d0481b73b0e5b
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261014T183000Z
DTEND:20261014T193000Z
SUMMARY:From Data to Decisions: Integrating Imagery\, Cloud Workflows\, and Spatial Analytics
DESCRIPTION:This session series highlights innovative approaches to measuring urban park accessibility\, optimizing cloud-based imagery workflows for distributed teams\, and applying lidar data to solve real-world planning\, infrastructure\, and conservation challenges.\n\nKeywords: Accessibility Modeling\, Spatial Analysis\, Cloud Imagery\, lidar\, resiliency\n\nEvaluating Methodological Approaches to Urban Park Accessibility: A Comparative Analysis of Statistical\, Network-Based\, and Gravity Measures in Quincy\, Illinois\nArup Ratan Devnath\, Graduate Assistant\, Western Illinois University GIS Center\, Macomb\, IL – USA\n\nCache Me if You Can: Smarter Cloud Imagery for Distributed Teams\nLaura Wilson\, PMP\, Partner Manager\, ROK Technologies\, Mount Pleasant\, SC - USA\n\nHow to Apply your Lidar for the field\nAdam Derringer\, GISP\, Senior Project Manager\, Ayres Associates\, Madison\, WI - USA
CATEGORIES:APPLICATIONS AND IMPACTS OF GIS
LOCATION:Walker\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261014T183000Z
DTEND:20261014T193000Z
SUMMARY:Resting Places & Data Spaces: GIS in Cemeteries\, Communities\, and Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:From backyard burials to digitally mapped legacies\, this session explores how GIS is reshaping the way we document\, manage\, and honor the spaces of the dead. Through three distinct but interconnected projects\, presenters will share how modern tools like Survey123\, Experience Builder\, and municipal GIS systems are bringing new visibility and structure to cemeteries\, private burial sites\, and veterans’ graves.\n\nBut this work isn’t just technical - it’s deeply human. Attendees will hear how unexpected challenges\, community partnerships\, and evolving policies shaped each project\, revealing the sometimes messy\, emotional\, and surprising realities behind the data. Whether it’s navigating the complexities of private land burials\, mobilizing volunteers to honor veterans\, or helping towns bring order to aging cemetery records\, this session highlights how GIS professionals act as stewards of both data and memory.\n\nExpect practical lessons\, candid reflections\, and a reminder that even in the most grounded datasets… there are stories waiting to surface.\n\nKeywords: Cemetery Management\, Commemoration\, Community Engagement\, Digital Stewardship\, GIS Applications or GIS Databases\n\nModernization and Mishaps in Private Burials\nMonique Hassman\, MS\, PhD.\, GIS Coordinator/Land Information Officer\, Vernon County Land Information Office\, Viroqua\, WI – USA \nUsing Community Engagement and GIS to Honor Washington County Veterans\nMichael Vander Sanden\, GISP\, GIS Coordinator\, Washington County\, West Bend\, WI – USA\n\nCemeteries: Helping towns manage and provide access\nRosemary Mosher\, GIS Specialist\, VIEWSHED\, Yarmouth\, ME – USA\nJudy Colby-George\, GISP\, Principal\, VIEWSHED\, Yarmouth\, ME - USA
CATEGORIES:APPLICATIONS AND IMPACTS OF GIS
LOCATION:Mitchell\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/dd6e2618e88491cf9e402f222e1d2c0f
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261014T183000Z
DTEND:20261014T193000Z
SUMMARY:Esri Hands-On Learning Lab
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:ESRI LEARNING LAB
LOCATION:Pabst\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:91c194fdbe2583ceaad078a4f7ce6d03
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/91c194fdbe2583ceaad078a4f7ce6d03
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261014T183000Z
DTEND:20261014T193000Z
SUMMARY:Building Winning GIS Teams: From Individual Growth to Scalable Impact
DESCRIPTION:High-performing GIS programs aren’t just built on technology\, they’re built on people\, strategy\, and the ability to scale impact beyond the core team. This session brings together three perspectives on what it takes to create and sustain successful GIS teams in today’s evolving landscape.\n\nWe’ll start at the individual level\, exploring how participation in professional communities like the Esri Young Professionals Network and the Geospatial Professional Network helps emerging professionals build skills\, expand networks\, and accelerate career growth. From there\, we shift to the manager’s perspective\, introducing a “Moneyball”-inspired approach to assembling and developing a high-performing GIS team by recognizing talent\, maximizing strengths\, and making strategic people decisions. Finally\, we’ll see how these principles come together in practice\, with a real-world example of scaling GIS impact across hundreds of events by empowering non-GIS staff with self-service mapping tools.\n\nTogether\, these presentations tell a cohesive story: when individuals grow\, teams strengthen and when teams are designed well\, their impact can scale far beyond their size.\n\nKeywords: Professional Development\, Networking\, Mentoring\, Team\, Growth\, Building to Scale\n\nTurning Community Participation into Career Momentum\nLogan Stevens\, ArcGIS Enterprise Release Engineer/Esri YPN Advisory Board Member\, Esri\, Charlotte\, NC - USA\nMarcus Seepersad\, Brand Marketing Specialist\, Esri\, Redlands\, CA - USA\n\nA GIS Manager's Team Development - the Moneyball Approach\nGreg Babinski\, MA\, GISP\, EthicalGEO Fellow\, GIS Management Consultant\, GIS Management Consulting Services LLC\, Edmonds\, WA – USA\n\nScaling Event Maps Without Scaling the GIS Team\nNathan Holman\, Geospatial Solutions Administrator\, American Cancer Society\, Decatur\, GA - USA\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:THE GIS PROFESSION
LOCATION:Juneau\, 5th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/464fa9d6ab0fe7abb32bc4e525f084b8
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261014T183000Z
DTEND:20261014T193000Z
SUMMARY:Driving Effective Data Governance at the Enterprise Level
DESCRIPTION:In order to drive effective data governance\, policy must balance breadth and specificity\, move quickly to prevent impending critical operations\, and ensure that organization is protected from both a security and trust perspective. Attend this session to learn how to build data governance and cybersecurity frameworks that start small and can effectively navigate legacy systems and existing policies.\n\nKeywords:&nbsp\;Leadership\, Data\, Governance\, Enterprise\, Cybersecurity\n\n​Mapping Power and Responsibility: Governance and Ethical Risk in GIS-Based\nAbdulkader Murad\, Ph.D.\, Professor\, King Abdulaziz University\, Jeddah\, Saudi Arabia\nKhuloud Ali\, Dr.\, Assistant Professor\, IMAGINE Studios\n\nEnterprise and Data Governance\nWendy Peloquin\, GISP\, LAVM\, Director of Commercial Sales Operations\, Avineon\, Jacksonville\, FL - USA \nSecuring the Map: A Director's Framework for GIS Cybersecurity in Government\nJohn Nolte\, GISP\, Director of Enterprise IT\, Denver Water\, Denver\, CO - USA
CATEGORIES:THE GIS PROFESSION
LOCATION:Wright B\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b39a08d8d954a394f7bdd487924f483e
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/b39a08d8d954a394f7bdd487924f483e
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261014T193000Z
DTEND:20261014T203000Z
SUMMARY:Coffee Break & Raffle Drawings in Exhibit Hall
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy coffee and raffle drawings in the Exhibit Hall as we bring the Exhibit Hall to a close in the Empire Ballroom (Lobby Level).
CATEGORIES:COFFEE BREAK
LOCATION:Empire Ballroom\, Lobby Level\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/d078962a3de07a1382410e929aab635f
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261014T203000Z
DTEND:20261014T213000Z
SUMMARY:Wisconsin's WLIP: A Blueprint for the NSDI?
DESCRIPTION:Wisconsin has had great success with their Wisconsin Land Information Program (WLIP). &nbsp\;This program incentivizes\, standardizes\, and rolls up several foundational thematic data sets\, from all 72 counties into products available for in-state and broader audiences.&nbsp\;\n\nThe featured panelists in this session will discuss if this might be a model that is adaptable for national use - examining what makes it work\, and what could be scalability and administrative challenges &nbsp\;Keywords: Local Data\; State Data\, National Themes\, WLIP\, NSDI\n\nPanelists:\nCurtis Pulford\, Enterprise GIS Manager\, City of Phoenix\nMegan Compton\, Senior NSDI Advisor\, FGDC\nMike Friis\, Director\, Resource Policy Bureau\, WI Department of Administration\nHoward Veregin\, State Cartographer\, University of Wisconsin-Madison\nEric Damkot\, Director of GIS/Land Information Officer\, Washington County
CATEGORIES:KEYNOTE ADDRESS
LOCATION:Crystal Ballroom\, 5th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7990ced6bb020d8af250b2baddb76de6
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/7990ced6bb020d8af250b2baddb76de6
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261014T213000Z
DTEND:20261014T220000Z
SUMMARY:GIS-Pro 2026 IGNITE
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for rapid-fire presentations that pack big ideas into bite-sized\, entertaining packages! Our Ignite session brings together creative minds in GIS for lightning-fast talks that will have you laughing\, learning\, and maybe groaning at a few well-placed puns and dad jokes along the way.\n\nExpect diverse topics and fresh perspectives delivered in this energetic\, fast-paced format. Our moderator will keep things lively with humor between presentations\, while speakers share innovative approaches\, creative solutions\, and inspiring insights from across the geospatial community. These quick talks prove that big ideas don't always need big time slots—sometimes the most memorable learning happens in just a few focused minutes.\n\nFair warning: you might find yourself both educated and entertained\, with a few eye-rolls thrown in for good measure!\n\n&nbsp\;Survey123 Recruit Test\nNicole Dogan\, GISP\,&nbsp\;Senior GIS Analyst\, Town of Flower Mound\, Flower Mound\, TX – USA\n\nFire Risk Monitoring Workflow\nZhuba Goldenlamb\, M.S. in GIS (In Progress)\, GIS Certificate\, Environmental Technician\, California State University Long Beach\, Los Angeles\, CA – USA\n\nIt’s a Match: Finding your Perfect GIS Mentor\nHannah Walters\, GIS Analyst\, Denver Water\, Denver\, CO – USA\n\n&nbsp\;From CAD to GIS: Automating Pavement Data Workflows with FME&nbsp\;\nKatie Godding\, GISP\, GIS Analyst\, Terracon\, Stoughton\, WI - USA&nbsp\;\n\nVolunteer with GPN \nAdam Ratliff\, GIS Tech II\,&nbsp\;City of Las Cruces\, New Mexico\n\nQuirky Wisconsin&nbsp\;\nColter Sikora\, GISP\, GIS Lead\, Public Service Commission of Wisconsin\, Madison\, WI\n\n Summary of 2025-26 GIS Management Survey \nPeter Croswell\, PMP\, GISP\, CMS\, President\, Croswell-Schulte IT Consultants\, Frankfort\, KY – USA
CATEGORIES:IGNITE
LOCATION:Crystal Ballroom\, 5th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/1e68f44ae452d25fb1235380deb91140
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261014T230000Z
DTEND:20261015T020000Z
SUMMARY:GIS-Pro 2026 Evening Social at New Fashioned
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of networking\, fun\, and Milwaukee flavor at The New Fashioned in the Deer District. This unique venue blends local food\, drinks\, and interactive experiences—including games like HyperBowling\, dartball\, and more—for a memorable night out.\nConnect with fellow attendees in a relaxed\, high-energy setting while enjoying a taste of Wisconsin traditions with a modern twist. From local beverages to interactive entertainment\, this social event is the perfect opportunity to unwind and build connections beyond the conference.\n\nPlease wear your conference badge for entry.
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING
LOCATION:The New Old Fashioned\, 1122 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave. Milwaukee\, WI 53203
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/08fbe08973f3ea9dd9bdc19a3ee4bee6
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261015T123000Z
DTEND:20261015T133000Z
SUMMARY:Coffee Break
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:COFFEE BREAK
LOCATION:Crystal Ballroom Foyer\, 5th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/74250425349d379ea18a502f5e53afa3
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261015T123000Z
DTEND:20261015T133000Z
SUMMARY:GIS-Pro 2026 Committee Meeting & Continental Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Did you enjoy GIS-Pro? Help shape what comes next—GIS-Pro 2027 starts with you! Join us for coffee and a light breakfast to share your feedback and explore how you can get involved with the planning committee.\n\n This is your opportunity to step in\, make an impact\, and help design an even stronger conference experience. Learn about committee roles\, expectations\, and the planning timeline—and see how your ideas can help shape the future of GIS-Pro.\n\n
CATEGORIES:MEETING
LOCATION:Oak\, 5th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/fb3181741260f8d3508543848e2026c1
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261015T130000Z
DTEND:20261015T160000Z
SUMMARY:Registration
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:REGISTRATION
LOCATION:Crystal Ballroom Foyer\, 5th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:9aa6b25d72bb9ed1765a1db6e1571fbe
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/9aa6b25d72bb9ed1765a1db6e1571fbe
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261015T133000Z
DTEND:20261015T150000Z
SUMMARY:Advancing Equity Through GIS: Spatial Approaches to Social Justice and Access
DESCRIPTION:Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are increasingly at the forefront of advancing equity and social justice\, offering powerful tools to uncover disparities\, inform policy\, and improve access to essential services. This session brings together four diverse yet interconnected presentations that demonstrate how spatial analysis can drive more equitable outcomes across transportation\, healthcare\, and public investment.\n\nAttendees will explore how GIS is being used to identify transportation barriers to public health resources in both urban and rural communities\, revealing critical gaps that impact quality of life. The session will also examine spatial methods for evaluating the distribution and accessibility of primary healthcare services in rapidly growing urban environments. Expanding into mobility systems\, presenters will showcase how emerging techniques like graph neural networks can model and predict imbalances in bike-share systems\, helping ensure equitable access to shared transportation options. Finally\, the session will highlight how GIS can support equity-focused decision-making by quantifying the societal return on investment (ROI) of policies and programs\, demonstrating that socially just initiatives can also deliver measurable economic benefits.\n\nTogether\, these presentations illustrate the breadth of GIS applications in addressing systemic inequities and emphasize the role of spatial thinking in creating more just\, accessible\, and data-driven communities.\n\nMapping Transportation Access to Public Health Options\nNatalie Blackert\, GIS Specialist\, Bay-Lake Regional Planning Commission\, De Pere\, WI - USA \nUsing GIS for Planning the Location of Primary Healthcare centers in Jeddah City: A vector and raster-based approach\nAbdulkader Murad\, Ph.D.\, Professor\, King Abdulaziz University\, Jeddah\, Saudi Arabia\n\nEstimating Imbalance and Wait Times in the Boston Bluebikes System Using Graph Neural Networks\nAbdullahi Bello\, PhD Student and Research Assistant\, Northeastern University Civil and Environmental Engineering Department\, Brighton\, MA - USA\n\nUsing GIS to Determine Societal ROI from Applying Equity & Social Justice Focused Policies and Programs\nGreg Babinski\, MA\, GISP\, EthicalGEO Fellow\, GIS Management Consultant\, GIS Management Consulting Services LLC\, Edmonds\, WA – USA\n\n
CATEGORIES:APPLICATIONS AND IMPACTS OF GIS
LOCATION:Walker\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7fa85a4872feaae49b2712ae14255174
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/7fa85a4872feaae49b2712ae14255174
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261015T133000Z
DTEND:20261015T150000Z
SUMMARY:Configuring Your Own Public Works & Utilities Business Systems & Statewide Collaboration on Projections
DESCRIPTION:\nThis session shows how organizations are building business systems by configuring commercial-off-the-shelf software to meet their needs for work order management\, road closures\, asset management\, and stakeholder engagement.\n\nKeywords:&nbsp\;Work Order\, Water\, Sanitary\, Stormwater\, Management\, Assets\, GeoAI\,&nbsp\;Operations\, Awareness\, Road Closure\, Waze\, Collaboration\, Map Projections\, LDP\n\nWork It! Using GIS to Create Your Own Custom Work Order System\nTyler DeBruin\, GISP\, GIS Utility Project Coordinator\, Town of Grand Chute\, Appleton\, WI – USA\n\nBuild a Modern Work Management Solution with ArcGIS—Without the Enterprise Price Tag\nSteve Mulberry\, Geospatial Innovation Strategist\, NV5\, Meridian\, ID - USA &nbsp\;A Road Closure Solution Recipe by the City of Grand Island\nJennifer Parmeley\, GISP\, Public Works GIS Coordinator\, City of Grand Island\, Grand Island\, NE – USA\n \nLess Distortion\, More Collaboration: Washington's Stakeholder-Driven LDP Network\nJami Dennis\, GISP\, Geospatial Analytics and Visualization Consultant\, Geodetic Analysis LLC\, Silver City\, NM - USA&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:APPLICATIONS AND IMPACTS OF GIS
LOCATION:Juneau\, 5th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b4f5746250a89264d0c25e03de220387
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/b4f5746250a89264d0c25e03de220387
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261015T133000Z
DTEND:20261015T150000Z
SUMMARY:Esri Hands-On Learning Lab
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:ESRI LEARNING LAB
LOCATION:Pabst\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/41e97b99fa74f68f36c5a866e00a6049
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261015T133000Z
DTEND:20261015T150000Z
SUMMARY:Bridging the GIS Skills Gap for a Future Ready Workforce: What You Know and What You Don’t
DESCRIPTION:Formal programs can only teach so much\, and curriculum often lags behind the fast-paced technological evolution\, resulting in Geospatial graduates and early career professionals struggling to “catch up” with industry knowledge and skills that weren’t perhaps explicitly part of a degree program. This session explores some of the knowledge gaps in foundational IT and Data architecture knowledge\, as well as what modern GeoAI means for how data is analyzed\, workflows are designed\, and results interpreted and integrated back into GIS for visual insights.\n\nThis session examines the skills GIS professionals which span beyond those GIS taught in traditional programs. Some key foundation concepts which are crucial but may be underdeveloped include IT infrastructure fundamentals\, Networking fundamentals\, Database Design\, and\, if an Esri ArcGIS shop\, the ArcGIS architecture foundations. Also\, as AI continues to evolve\, it is imperative that GIS students and professionals are aware of and implementing GeoAI tools\, analyses\, and capabilities.\n\nKeywords: Leadership\, Professional\, career\, development\, IT skills\, GeoAI\n\nOregon State Geomatics: A Novel Approach for Building Soft & Hard Skills for the Classroom and Workplace\nBrett Murphy\, Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)\, Instructor of Geoamtics\, Oregon State University\, Albany\, OR – USA\n\nGeoAI Is Here. Are We Teaching It Right?\nDavid Cook\, GISP\, Teaching Faculty/Professor of Practice/Chief Innovation Office/Co-Founder\, Univ of MD/Wake Forest University/Cornerstone Defense/The Training Data Project\, Washington\, DC - USA\n\nThe Hidden Skills Gap in GIS. Foundational IT Knowledge Everyone Should Know\nChristina Brunsvold\, MS\, GISP\, Lead GIS Administrator/Project Manager\, CAL FIRE\, Sacramento\, CA – USA\nLiz Parrish\, MBA\, GISP\, Sr. Manager of Geospatial Analytics & Insights\, H-E-B\, Dallas\, TX - USA\n\n
CATEGORIES:THE GIS PROFESSION
LOCATION:Wright B\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3452b36adcb7ee0d01b562b636e5ad08
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/3452b36adcb7ee0d01b562b636e5ad08
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261015T133000Z
DTEND:20261015T150000Z
SUMMARY:GeoSID Talk: Stop Explaining Projections at Parties: Let AI Translate Your GIS for Normal Humans
DESCRIPTION:GIS pros can explain topology\, linear referencing\, and geoprocessing models for hours. Decision-makers usually want the two-minute version and preferably without a map algebra detour. This session explores how AI can act as a translator between technical GIS staff and leadership by turning dense\, highly technical analysis into clear\, concise\, decision-ready documentation. Think of it as giving your GIS workflow a public information officer with infinite patience and fewer acronyms.\n Keywords: GIS\, Leadership\, Communication\, AI\, Professional
CATEGORIES:THE GIS PROFESSION
LOCATION:Mitchell\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/dde5581c68e557c0b3d4d0032abd8d9c
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261015T133000Z
DTEND:20261015T150000Z
SUMMARY:Navigating GIS Certification: What’s New\, What It’s Worth\, and What to Expect in Obtaining a GISP
DESCRIPTION:This session offers a well-rounded look at various GISP certifications through updates to the GISCI certification program\, industry perspective\, and firsthand experience. Attendees will hear the latest from the GIS Certification Institute (GISCI)\, including new programs\, initiatives\, and opportunities to engage with the GISP® and GISP-E® pathways\, as well as how GISCI continues to advance professional standards in the geospatial field. \n\nThe session also explores the broader question of certification value in today’s GIS industry\, using survey results to examine trends in adoption\, perceived benefits\, and how certifications are viewed by employers and professionals over time. Finally\, a personal account of earning the GISP certification provides practical insight into the requirements\, preparation strategies\, and challenges of the process\, helping attendees better understand whether certification is the right step for their own career path.\n\nKeywords: GIS\, leadership\, GISP\, certification\, professional development\, education\n\nCertification: Is it worth the effort?\nTripp Corbin\, GISP\, MCP\, Senior GIS Professional\, Consultant /Instructor\, Cultivate Geospatial Solutions LLC\, Dacula\, GA - USA &nbsp\;\n&nbsp\;A Personal Experience With Obtaining GISP Certification\nRyan Norton\, GISP\, GIS Specialist\, Town of Foxborough\, Foxboro\, MA - USA \nAn Update on the GISCI: What’s Happening and What’s New\nTony Spicci\, CGMP GISP\, Executive Director\, GIS Certification Institute\, Columbia\, MO - USA\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:THE GIS PROFESSION
LOCATION:Wright C\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/d55a9a800983e5687ef216d79b3ba646
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261015T133000Z
DTEND:20261015T150000Z
SUMMARY:Reciprocal Mentorship for Emerging GIS Technologies and Workforce Readiness
DESCRIPTION:As emerging technologies such as GeoAI\, automation\, and drone-based workflows continue to reshape the geospatial field\, the way professionals learn and share knowledge is evolving. This 90-minute interactive session explores reciprocal mentorship as a practical approach to bridging skill gaps and supporting workforce readiness across career levels.\n\nDesigned for geospatial professionals at all stages\, this session highlights how early-career professionals and experienced practitioners can exchange knowledge to adapt to rapidly changing technical demands. Insights from a pre-session survey will be incorporated to reflect current perspectives on mentorship\, emerging technologies\, and workforce skill needs. Participants will also gain perspective from real-world experiences that connect technical innovation with professional growth.\n\nThe session will include guided discussion and interactive activities where participants identify their own technical strengths and gaps\, explore opportunities for knowledge exchange\, and outline simple mentorship strategies applicable within their organizations or networks.\n\nAttendees will leave with practical ideas to strengthen collaboration\, support technology adoption\, and foster continuous learning within the geospatial workforce.\n\nLearning Objectives:\nUnderstand how reciprocal mentorship supports knowledge exchange across career levels.\nIdentify emerging GIS technologies and associated workforce skill needs.\nDevelop practical strategies to apply mentorship for workforce readiness.\n\nReciprocal Mentorship for Emerging GIS Technologies and Workforce Readiness\nJordan Landrum\, GIS Specialist\, Montgomery Country Parks\nOlamiposi Caleb Fagunloye\, GIS Analyst\, Atlanta Regional Commission\nMathew Ugwuanyi\, GIS Analyst\, Orange County Government Florida\n\n
CATEGORIES:THE GIS PROFESSION
LOCATION:Wright A\, 4th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:31a0c087b815c3f7c0a6093671abd301
URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/31a0c087b815c3f7c0a6093671abd301
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261015T150000Z
DTEND:20261015T153000Z
SUMMARY:Coffee Break
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:COFFEE BREAK
LOCATION:Crystal Ballroom Foyer\, 5th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/004dc6649494bce6139c46c8db41cab0
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261015T153000Z
DTEND:20261015T163000Z
SUMMARY:Closing Keynote: Spreading the Word About GIS: Lessons for a Successful GIS Career
DESCRIPTION:Some advice on being a successful GIS professional drawn from Bill Huxhold’s experience of introducing GIS technology at the City of Milwaukee – one of the first urban GIS implementations back in the 1970’s and 80’s. Bill will describe how he brought a vision to the City\; his experience with different department personalities who showed reluctance accepting new technology\; and how important is it to share knowledge among other GIS professionals. It includes a brief history of the unusual experience that he encountered when the Wisconsin Land Information Program was created soon after he was president of the Urban Regional Information Systems Association (now GPN).\n\n
CATEGORIES:KEYNOTE ADDRESS
LOCATION:Crystal Ballroom\, 5th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/241d946194615aa55dd816fb3279915c
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261015T163000Z
DTEND:20261015T170000Z
SUMMARY:GPN Annual Business Meeting & PAC Updates
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:MEETING
LOCATION:Crystal Ballroom\, 5th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://gispro2026.sched.com/event/0f213a56219b11351a92d73055cb1766
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DTSTAMP:20260519T152818Z
DTSTART:20261015T173000Z
DTEND:20261015T203000Z
SUMMARY:GPN Board of Directors Meeting & Lunch
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:MEETING
LOCATION:Oak\, 5th Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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