Name: Collaborative GIS for Transparent, Data-Driven Government
Start: 2026-10-13T16:00:00-0500
End: 2026-10-13T17:00:00-0500

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

We’re excited to debut a brand-new session experience at GIS-Pro: GeoSID Talks.

Collaborative GIS for Transparent, Data-Driven Government

Tuesday October 13, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT

Wright B, 4th Floor

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.

Keywords: Government GIS, Transparency, Access

The Modern GIS Hub: Transparency, Trust, and Fewer FOIA Requests
Crystal Williams, GIS Director, McLean County GIS Consortium, Bloomington, IL – USA

Managing the Right-of-Way as a Shared System: Connecting GIS, Assets, and Activity
Matt Harman, MBA., Sr. Vice President, AtomAI Solutions, Inc., Saratoga Springs, UT - USA

Speakers

Crystal Williams

GIS Director, McLean County GIS Consortium

Crystal Williams is the GIS Director for McLean County GIS Consortium in Illinois and a FOIA officer who supports countywide transparency and public access to information. She leads regional geospatial strategy, multi‑agency collaboration, and the development of public‑facing... Read More →

Matt Harman, MBA

Sr. Vice President, AtomAI Solutions, Inc.

Matt Harman is a longtime leader in public sector technology with more than 20 years of experience in GIS, enterprise asset management, right-of-way coordination, permitting, and organization change. He works with public agencies to modernize infrastructure operations, improve decision-making... Read More →

Tuesday October 13, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Wright B, 4th Floor

The GIS Profession

GIS-Pro 2026

Crystal Williams

Matt Harman, MBA

Log in to save this to your schedule, view media, leave feedback and see who's attending!

Get help with the event