GIS-Pro 2024: Full Schedule

Welcome to GIS-Pro 2024: URISA’s 62nd Annual Conference, taking place in Portland, Maine! This is where you review the comprehensive educational program for the conference and plan your agenda.

We are pleased to collaborate with the New England Chapter of URISA on this important event.

Go to this page to register for the conference and make travel plans; review sponsor and exhibit packages, and check out young professional and student opportunities. Early bird registration discounts are available until August 1.

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7:30am EDT

Registration

Wednesday October 9, 2024 7:30am - 5:00pm EDT

Lobby

Wednesday October 9, 2024 7:30am - 5:00pm EDT
Lobby

Registration

8:00am EDT

Awards Celebration: Breakfast Buffet & Recognition

Wednesday October 9, 2024 8:00am - 10:00am EDT

State of Maine

Enjoy a breakfast buffet and recognize the deserving winners of URISA Service Awards and Exemplary Systems in Government Awards! Celebrate success!

Moderators

Thomas Fisher, AICP, GISP

Enterprise Geospatial Technologies Administrator, Cuyahoga County

With over 29 years in the field of GIS, Tom Fisher is currently the Enterprise Geospatial Technologies Administrator for the County of Cuyahoga in Ohio. He leads a staff of five GIS professionals in the County’s Department of Information Technology. Mr. Fisher will assume the presidency... Read More →

Wednesday October 9, 2024 8:00am - 10:00am EDT
State of Maine

Hosted Meal Events

10:00am EDT

Coffee Break in the Exhibit Hall

Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Casco Bay

Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Casco Bay

Coffee Break

11:00am EDT

The Data Beyond the Data

Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT

Vermont

This session will focus on how to develop and implement a data governance policy, streamline efforts, and address compliance and ethical data questions.

GIS Data Quality Management Concepts and Practices
Peter Croswell, GISP, PMP, CMS, President and Lead Consultant, Croswell-Schulte Information Technology Consultants, Frankfort, KY

Driving Data Governance through Quality Programs and Organizational Alignment
Courtney Moore, GISP, PMP, GIS Project Manager, ENTRUST Solutions Group, Warrenville, IL
Christy Goulet, Data Governance and Stewardship Professional (DGSP), Sr GIS Consulting Specialist, ENTRUST Solutions Group, Englewood, CO

Automation...the “Easier Button” to Parcel Data Governance
Melissa Alvarez, Senior Solutions Engineer, 1Spatial Inc.

Data Governance at the Architect of the Capitol
Allen Ibaugh, AICP, GISP, CEO, Cultivate Geospatial Solutions, Indianapolis, IN

Moderators

Martin Roche, GISP

Vice President-Data Solutions, ENTRUST Solutions Group

Speakers

Peter Croswell, PMP, GISP, CMS

President, Croswell-Schulte IT Consultants

Mr. Croswell is the President and lead consultant of Croswell-Schulte Information Technology Consultants. He is an expert in information technology and GIS implementation and management with over 40 years experience as an IT and GIS practitioner, program manager, and an IT/GIS consultant... Read More →

Courtney Moore, GISP, PMP

GIS Project Manager, ENTRUST Solutions Group

Christy Goulet

Sr GIS Consulting Specialist, ENTRUST Solutions Group

Melissa Alvarez

Senior Solutions Engineer, 1Spatial Inc.

As a Senior Solutions Engineer at 1Spatial, Melissa has hands-on experience with various federal, state, and local government projects focused on building smarter solutions for pervasive data and workflow management challenges. Her involvement in multiple data conflation and integration... Read More →

Allen Ibaugh, AICP, GISP

CEO, Cultivate Geospatial Solutions

CEO - Cultivate GeospatialPresident - GIS Certification InstitutePast President - URISAInstructor - GLA and AGLA

The Data Beyond the Data pdf

Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Vermont

Data Governance

11:00am EDT

Navigating your Personal Career Map

Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT

Connecticut/Rhode Island

Join us for an enlightening discussion that navigates the journey from student life to professional success in the geospatial industry. Our panelists will share their perspectives on how to identify your professional 'True North' and learn how to align it with your personal values; insights into the geospatial job market, helping you identify opportunities and plan strategic career moves; and practical advice on transitioning from a student to a professional.

Don't miss this discussion that promises to equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to chart a successful career path in the geospatial industry.

Mapping out your Career: Finding your True North
Mark Safran, CP, GISP, Senior Program Manager, Dewberry, Doylestown, PA

From Student to Professional
Johnny Harley, GIS Analyst, TREKK Design Group, Fairway, KS
Ethan McGhee, Systems Application Specialist, City of San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA

Mapping Your Career: Navigating the Geospatial Job Market
Joseph Livoti, Director, Geospatial Information and Technology, Union County, New Castle, PA

Moderators

Liz Parrish, MBA, GISP

Manager of Geospatial Analytics & Insights, H-E-B

Liz Parrish is the Manager of Geospatial Analytics & Insights for H-E-B. Liz is passionate about enabling organizations and individuals in achieving success through well-curated geospatial strategies that harness the power of location, data science, and technology to drive business... Read More →

Speakers

Mark Safran, CP, GISP

Senior Program Manager, Dewberry

Geospatial professional with a career from coast to coast. I am responsible for overseeing remote sensing operations at one of the premier mapping and GIS firms providing topobathymetric lidar and coastal mapping, hydrography (3DHP), topographic lidar (3DEP), and many other GIS... Read More →

Johnny Harley

GIS Analyst, TREKK Design Group

Ethan McGhee

Systems Application Specialist, City of San Luis Obispo

Joseph Livoti

Director, Geospatial Information and Technology, Union County

Navigating your Personal Career Map Panel pdf

Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Connecticut/Rhode Island

Geospatial Career Pathways

11:00am EDT

Streamline Your GIS Operations: Collaboration, Managed Services, and Value Stream Mapping

Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT

Massachusetts

The modern GIS landscape demands collaboration across diverse systems and tools. In this session, presentations will share approaches to optimize your GIS workflow. Leave this session equipped with actionable strategies to streamline your operations, enhance collaboration, and deliver results!

Value Stream Mapping and its Application to GIS Workflows
Pravin Mathur, GISP, Henrico, VA

Value Stream Mapping to Understand Your Culture, Processes & Collaborations
Tim Nolan, GISP, CGCIO, LAVM, Senior IT Manager, Collin County, Texas, McKinney, TX
Wendy Peloquin, GISP, LAVM, Business Development Manager, Avineon, St Petersburg, FL

Moderators

Brett Horr, GISP, LAVM

Corporate GIS Manager, Terracon

Brett is the Corporate GIS Manager for Terracon Consulting Engineers and has worked in the GIS field for over 2 decades. His duties include the management of GIS analysis, geohazard mapping, web and mobile mapping projects, & company GIS support. Brett is also a retired police officer... Read More →

Speakers

Pravin Mathur, GISP

Consultant, Climatebase

Pravin Mathur is an Independent Consultant . He is a Past President of Chesapeake URISA and serves on the Advisory Board of Virginia's Geographic Information Network (VGIN).Till recently he was leading as the Senior Program Manager for the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation Level... Read More →

Tim Nolan, GISP, CGCIO, LAVM

Senior Applications Manager, Collin County

Tim has more than 30 years of experience as a leader, speaker, and Lean and Agile practitioner. As a Technologist with executive and hands-on experience in Information Technology (IT), Records Management, and GIS for local government/municipal technology initiatives, Tim has created... Read More →

Wendy Peloquin, GISP

Business Development Manager, Avineon

Wendy Peloquin, GISP is a Business Development Manager at Avineon with over 15 years of industry experience. She earned a B.S. in Geography and a Certificate in GIS from UGA and a Masters degree in GIS Administration from the UWF. Wendy is an active member of URISA International... Read More →

Streamline Your GIS Operations Collaboration Managed Services and Value Stream Mapping pdf

Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Massachusetts

GIS Leadership & Management

11:00am EDT

Esri Hands-On Learning Lab

Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT

York

Take free self-paced lessons on a variety of GIS and ArcGIS topics. Esri's Hands-On Learning Lab will be at GIS-Pro 2024. You can explore a variety of lessons on trending topics that are listed here

Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
York

Learning Lab

11:00am EDT

The Power and Risks of AI: Why and How to Apply AI in Your Organization

Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT

New Hampshire

This session will provide the value and best practices for applying AI and will address risk and impacts through real world case studies. The last portion of this session will be an open Panel discussion with all three presenters, inviting deeper conversation about Artificial Intelligence and GeoAI.

Optimizing Operations & Maintenance: Harnessing the Power of GeoAI
Adam Carnow, AICP, GISP, Public Works Industry Specialist, Esri, Charlotte, NC

Boxing the GeoAI Compass: A Framework for Navigating Risk while Promoting AI/ML Adoption
Dave Cook, GISP, Teaching Faculy/Expert AI and ML Engineer/Founder, University of Maryland/NGA/The Training Data Project, Washington, DC

The Power of AI: Transforming Industries and Shaping the Future
Adam Kersnowski, SVP of Strategic Accounts, Airworks, Boston, MA

A Conversation about GeoAI
Adam Carnow, AICP, GISP, Public Works Industry Specialist, Esri, Charlotte, NC
Dave Cook, GISP, Teaching Faculy/Expert AI and ML Engineer/Founder, University of Maryland/NGA/The Training Data Project, Washington, DC
Adam Kersnowski, SVP of Strategic Accounts, Airworks, Boston, MA

Moderators

Elthron M. Anderson, GISP

Geospatial Technology and Infrastructure Asset Manager, Southgate Water and Sanitation Districts

Elthron is currently the Geospatial Technology and Infrastructure Asset Manager for Southgate Water and Sanitation Districts. He oversees technology applications and performs varying roles in support of the goals of Asset Management. Elthron has held various positions on the RM-URISA... Read More →

Speakers

Adam Carnow, AICP, GISP

Public Works Industry Specialist, Esri

Adam Carnow is the Public Works Industry Specialist at Esri. He is a keynote speaker and thought leader. He collaborates with his colleagues, Esri Partners, and customers to lead the successful application of ArcGIS across the public works disciplines. Mr. Carnow has over 30 years... Read More →

Dave Cook, GISP

Founder, The Training Data Project

Hey there! Great to meet you! Please come talk to me about all things data in AI and Geospatial.I am an experienced technology leader with over 25 years of expertise in advanced analytics, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). I currently support AI/ML programs in... Read More →

Adam Kersnowski

SVP of Strategic Accounts, AirWorks

AirWorks: Automated aerial analytics for the AEC industryAirWorks was founded in 2017, and spun out of MIT in the summer of 2018. AirWorks’ builds AI-powered software for civil engineering and land surveying professionals to autonomously analyze data from UAVs and other aerial datasets... Read More →

The Power and Risks of AI Why and How to Apply AI in Your Organization pdf

Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
New Hampshire

Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

11:00am EDT

Property & Neighborhoods

Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT

Cumberland/Kennebec

How do we better understand the trends and changing nature of communities and their neighborhoods relative to key services? This session will focus on fairly estimating the makeup and needs of local areas, with a focus on people, accessibility to health services, proximity to parks, and property values.

Defining Spatial accessibility to hospitals in Jeddah city: A GIS approach
AbdulKader Murad, PhD, Professor, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Application of Spatial Data Analysis for Property Valuation Workflows
Daniel Fasteen, PhD, Senior Research Scientist, Tyler Technologies, Rosemount, MN

Local Area Data Estimates when Census Geography Doesn’t Work
Mark Salling, PhD, GISP, Senior Research Associate, Levin College of Public Affairs and Education, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH
Alex Dorman, Research Fellow, The Center for Community Solutions, Cleveland, OH

Solving Spatial Problems with Graph Theory
Jeff Wright, Sr Design Technician, ENTRUST Solutions Group, Minneapolis, MN

Moderators

Alex Hepp

Director, Assessment, Cyclomedia Technology, Inc.

Imagery. GIS. Assessment. Please consider joining the Conference Committee.

Speakers

AbdulKader Murad, PhD

Professor, King Abdulaziz University

Abdulkader A. Murad is a Fallow at the Charted Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors, FCInstCES, and a member of URISA. Currently, he is a Professor of GIS at King AbdulAziz University, Previous to this, he was is the GIS Advisor for the Vice President for projects in king AbdulAziz... Read More →

Daniel Fasteen, PhD

Senior Research Scientist, Tyler Technologies

Daniel Fasteen, Ph.D. is a Senior Research Scientist with Tyler Technologies. Since 2010, Daniel has worked various roles in both the private and local government sector as a CAMA manager, product manager, research scientist, and consultant focusing on GIS application, property... Read More →

Mark Salling, PhD, GISP

Senior Research Associate, Cleveland State University

Mark Salling, PhD, GISP is an applied urban geographer and demographer and has more than 40 years of experience in data management, dissemination, and analysis. He has been active in providing and analyzing data and has conducted studies in urban migration, poverty, housing, voting... Read More →

Alex Dorman

Research Fellow, The Center for Community Solutions

Alex Dorman works as a Research Fellow at The Center for Community Solutions, a nonpartisan non-profit think tank in Cleveland, OH. In this capacity, Alex has conducted research and written on a wide array of topics including the changing demographics of Ohio, access to prenatal care... Read More →

Jeff Wright

Sr Design Technician, ENTRUST Solutions Group

Property Neighborhoods pdf

Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Cumberland/Kennebec

Spatial Analysis & Modeling

11:00am EDT

GIS & Public Health

Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT

Somerset/Oxford

GIS is an important tool in understanding public health. From understanding maternal and child welfare and access to healthcare to mapping socioeconomic factors and historical addressing, these talks all provide us with methods for using GIS within the broader public health sphere. This session will conclude with a panel discussion from all session participants to further explore citizen science, spatial and temporal accuracy, and bridging the gap between data and community.

Making Health Equity Transparent with LA County’s Community Health Profiles
Shannon Julius, GISP, Principal GIS Analyst, County of Los Angeles, Downey, CA
Robert Graham, Principal GIS Analyst, County of Los Angeles, Downey, CA
Juan Cardenas, GISP, GIS Analyst, County of Los Angeles eGIS, Downey, CA

Pushing the Boundaries of Esri’s Geocoder: Historical Geocoding
Cassandra (Cassie) Sanford, GIS Specialist, UW-Madison Center for Health Disparities Research, Madison, WI
Nyla Thursday, GIS Specialist, UW-Madison Center for Health Disparities Research, Madison, WI

Beyond the Classroom: GIS and Community Engagement at Meharry Medical College
Wansoo Im, Ph.D, Professor, School of Global Health/Meharry Medical College

Moderators

Pamela Harris

Natural Resource Planner, Maryland Department of the Environment

Speakers

Shannon Julius, GISP

Principal GIS Analyst, County of Los Angeles

Shannon has been working as a GIS professional for Cities in Los Angeles County since 2014 and for Los Angeles County since 2021. She has an M.S. in GISci from Cal State Long Beach and a B.A. in Environmental Analysis from Pitzer College. Her current hobbies are hiking, board games... Read More →

Robert Graham, GISP

GIS Specialist, County of Los Angeles

Rob is a GIS programmer and data architect working with Los Angeles County Enterprise GIS. He is committed to GIS technology as a tool to improve human conditions and build community power, and has worked with a variety of public interest groups to develop engaging data and mapping... Read More →

Juan Cardenas, GISP

GIS Analyst, County of Los Angeles

GIS Analyst at Los Angeles County Enterprise GIS

Cassie Sanford

GIS Specialist, UW-Madison's Center for Health Disparities Research

Cassie Sanford is a GIS Specialist at the University of Wisconsin - Madison's Center for Health Disparities Research (CHDR). At CHDR, Cassie and her coworker Nyla have pioneered new ways in historical geocoding. They have created new datasets using historical census data to support... Read More →

Nyla Thursday

GIS Specialist, UW-Madison Center for Health Disparities Research

Nyla is an enthusiastic GIS and cartography teacher and life long learner. She loves finding brand new ways to solve tangled messes of problems, learning endlessly from her peers, and teaching anyone that is interested. In her work at the Center for Health Disparities Research (CHDR... Read More →

Wansoo Im, Ph.D.

Professor, School of Global Health/Meharry Medical College

GIS and Public Health pdf

Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Somerset/Oxford

The Role of GIS in Pursuit of Equity and Social Justice

12:30pm EDT

NEURISA Annual Member Meeting

Wednesday October 9, 2024 12:30pm - 1:45pm EDT

Are you a member of the New England Chapter of URISA? Attend this lunch meeting to discuss chapter activities and goals. If you're not a member and wish to learn more - you are also welcome!

Wednesday October 9, 2024 12:30pm - 1:45pm EDT

Meeting

12:30pm EDT

Lunch on your own: Fuel Up

Wednesday October 9, 2024 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT

Offsite

Lots of spots close by to grab lunch and head back for more conversation with our amazing sponsors and exhibitors.

Wednesday October 9, 2024 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Offsite

Lunch

2:00pm EDT

Coastal Climate Resilience & Flooding

Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Cumberland/Kennebec

The presentations in this session focus on coastal climate resilience and flooding.

Using GIS for Climate Resilience Planning and Action
Michael Gould, PhD., Global Education Manager, Esri, Redlands, CA

Urban Flood Detection Project: Simple Data for a Complex Problem
Casey Conrad, GIS Analyst, City of Charleston, Hanahan, SC

Harnessing Aerial Imagery and Digital Twins for Climate Resilience: Strategies for the GIS Community
Joe Oddi, Director of Partner Strategies, Government, EagleView, Rochester, NY

Moderators

Judy Colby-George, GISP

Principal, VIEWSHED

Judy is the owner of Viewshed, which is made up of Spatial Alternatives, GIS Consulting and tjd&a, Landscape Architects and Planners. She has worked with municipal governments, regional planning agencies, and state governments in New England for over 25 years. Judy has extensive... Read More →

Speakers

Michael Gould

Global Educational Manager/Professor, Esri

Casey Conrad

GIS Analyst, City of Charleston

Joe Oddi

Director of Partner Strategies, Government, EagleView

Joe Oddi is the Director of Partner Strategies at EagleView. He's been with the company for 10 years and currently manages EagleView's vast network of strategic and software integration partners.Residing in Denver, Colorado, Joe is a proud father of two energetic boys, aged 6 and... Read More →

Coastal Climate Resilience Flooding pdf

Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Cumberland/Kennebec

Climate Change/Community Resiliency/Sustainability

2:00pm EDT

The Data You Know and the Data You Don't

Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Vermont

Data can be anything and anywhere. In this session you will learn about location data collected by Google, how to get the most out of Census data and how you can introduce drone data into your workflows.

What Location Data Does Google Have on You?
Paul Morris, GISP, Data Solutions Engineer, Terracon Consultants, Inc., Greenland, NH

Unlocking Census Data within data.census.gov
Noemi Mendez, Data Dissemination Specialist, U.S. Census Bureau, Suitland, MD

Cleared for Takeoff: Introducing Drones into your Geospatial Workflows
Brent Pierce, Product Engineering Lead - ArcGIS Flight, Esri, Portland, ME

Moderators

John Nolte, GISP

GIS Manager, Denver Water

John M. Nolte, GISP is the GIS Manager of Denver Water's Administrative Services GIS. He has been in the industry for nearly 30 years and has worked in various positions. He is a board member of URISA International and an instructor for the GIS Leadership Academy. He lives in Denver... Read More →

Speakers

Paul Morris, GISP

Data Solutions Engineer, Terracon Consultants, Inc.

Paul has over a decade of expertise in GIS and remote sensing, with a focus on engineering consulting, utilities, and environmental projects. He is proficient in a wide range of geospatial tools, including ArcGIS, FME, QGIS, and Postgres, and scripts with SQL and Python. Paul earned... Read More →

Noemi Mendez

Data Dissemination Specialist, U. S. Census Bureau

Noemi Mendez is a Data Dissemination Specialist at the Census Bureau’s Center for Enterprise Dissemination (CED). During her 21 years at the Census Bureau, she has held positions in the Geography, Field, and Communications Divisions. Currently she is responsible for developing... Read More →

Brent Pierce

Product Engineering Lead - ArcGIS Flight, Esri

Brent Pierce has 20 years experience in the GIS industry with the last 17 being spent at Esri. He has worked with a number of teams and is currently working as a Product Engineer for the team building the Field Maps solution.

The Data You Know and the Data You Don't pdf

Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Vermont

Data Governance

2:00pm EDT

Guiding Geospatial Growth – Tips and Tricks to Unleash your Full Potential

Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Connecticut/Rhode Island

This session aims to navigate the dynamic landscape of the geospatial industry, focusing on how to drive growth through insights, strategies, and practical tips. This includes an informative presentation from an organization whose mission is to propel young adults into long-term living wage careers that put them on the path for stability.

Guiding Geospatial Growth: Unlocking Career Potential through Mentorship Mapping Success: The Power of Mentorship in GIS
Ethan McGhee, Systems Application Specialist GIS, City of San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA
Hannah Walters, GIS Analyst, Denver Water, Denver, CO

How to Get the Most Out of Esri Young Professionals Network
Rosemary Boone, Senior Industry Marketing Manager, Esri - Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Harnessing the Analytical Capabilities of GIS to Drive Meaningful Change
Luis Oliveri, Director of GIS, Hopeworks, Camden, NJ

Moderators

Liz Parrish, MBA, GISP

Manager of Geospatial Analytics & Insights, H-E-B

Speakers

Ethan McGhee

Systems Application Specialist, City of San Luis Obispo

Hannah Walters

GIS Analyst, Denver Water

Hannah Walters is a GIS Analyst for Denver Water in Colorado, where her focus is in GIS applications for watershed analysis. She is on the Vanguard Cabinet and serves as the Outreach Coordinator for the Rocky Mountain chapter of URISA. Hannah graduated from the University of Colorado... Read More →

Rosemary Boone

Senior Industry Marketing Manager, Esri

Rosemary Boone is a Senior Industry Marketing Manager on the Esri Education Outreach team. She is responsible for executing marketing strategies and campaigns for the higher education industry. She is an Esri Young Professionals Network (YPN) advisory board member and connects students... Read More →

Luis Olivieri

Director of GIS, Hopeworks

Luis Olivieri is the Director of GIS at Hopeworks ‘N Camden, a nonprofit dedicated to helping youth aged 17-26 re-engage with education and build successful futures. He holds a B.S. and M.S. from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez and has completed graduate coursework at... Read More →

Guiding Geospatial Growth – Tips and Tricks to Unleash your Full Potential pdf

Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Connecticut/Rhode Island

Geospatial Career Pathways

2:00pm EDT

GIS Collaboration: Successes, Challenges, and Tools for Effective Partnerships

Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

New Hampshire

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) enable powerful analysis and decision-making, but their full potential is often realized through collaboration. This session explores the landscape of GIS collaboration in Virginia and beyond. We'll examine the diverse regional groups facilitating data sharing and joint projects, highlighting the keys to their success and the challenges they overcame. Additionally, we'll learn how innovative tools, like the Census Bureau's Geography Division Partner Portal (GDPP), are streamlining communication and knowledge sharing for even stronger geographic partnerships.

Every Region has an Edge and Other Lessons Learned from Collaborative GIS Efforts
Matt Gerike, PhD, GISP, Geospatial Program Manager, Virginia Geographic Information Network, North Chesterfield, VA

Enhancing State to Local Collaboration
Matthew Deal, Senior Account Manager, Esri, Middleton, MA

U.S. Census Bureau Geography Division Partner Portal: The Future of the Partnership Experience
Michael Riedman, Geographer, U.S. Census Bureau, Suitland, MD

Moderators

Stephen Berry, GISP

GIS Coordinator, Clark County GIS

Stephen Berry, GISP, is a 1995 Graduate of the University of Georgia with a B.S. in Geography. Stephen has been a Certified GISP since 2007 and has over 30 years of work experience in the GIS Profession. He has worked with GIS in industries ranging from utilities and transportation... Read More →

Speakers

Matthew Deal

Senior Account Manager, Esri

Matthew Deal likes connecting ideas and people through location. Using modern technology to improve cooperation and solve real world problems is a worthy task and it is one of his goals to improve and refine processes. Nothing is perfect, and so constant progress is itself a goal... Read More →

Matt Gerike, Ph.D, GISP

Geospatial Program Manager, Virginia Geographic Information Network

Matt Gerike is Geospatial Program Manager for 9-1-1 GIS at the Virginia Geographic Information Network where he supports localities across the commonwealth. He has managed GIS offices and projects in local government, worked with state level GIS clearinghouses and data development... Read More →

Michael Riedman

Geographer, U.S. Census Bureau

GIS Collaboration Successes, Challenges, and Tools for Effective Partnerships pdf

Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
New Hampshire

Government and Resource Management

2:00pm EDT

Esri Hands-On Learning Lab

Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

York

Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
York

Learning Lab

2:00pm EDT

Point Clouds, Boreholes and Air Pollution

Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Massachusetts

Presenters will highlight applied uses of AI and machine learning for automatic classification of point clouds, extracting data from unstructured formats and spatial estimation.

Exploring Beneath the Surface of Borehole Data Extraction
Jason Wise, Software Architect, Terracon, Portsmouth, NH
Rathin Nair, Senior Data Scientist, Terracon, Tonawanda, NY

Ensemble Learning Approaches to Map Benzene Concentration in the Susceptible Area, Dallas' Joppa Community, Texas
Aji Kusumaning Asri, Ph.D Student, and Chih-Da Wu, Professor, Department of Geomatics, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan City, Taiwan

Utilizing Machine Learning for Training and Custom Automatic Point Cloud Classification
Cassidy Barkalow, Technical Support Specialist , Blue Marble Geographics, Hallowell, ME

Moderators

Brett Horr, GISP, LAVM

Corporate GIS Manager, Terracon

Speakers

Jason Wise, GISP

Software Architect, Terracon

Rathin Nair, PhD

Senior Data Scientist, Terracon

I graduated with a PhD in CS(Computer Vision and Machine Learning specialization). Open to conversations on AI and its applications in various domain and business applications.

Aji Kusumaning Asri

Ph.D Student, National Cheng Kung University

Aji is a Ph.D. student in the Dept. of Geomatics at National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan. Her study focuses on greenness assessment, air pollution modeling, and health impact assessment.

Chih-Da Wu

Professor, National Cheng Kung University

Dr. Chih-Da Wu is a Professor in the Dept. of Geomatics at National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan. Dr. Wu is the head of the Geomatics and Environmental Health Laboratory and specializes in the use of GeoAI approach and the Internet of Things for air pollution modeling, greenness... Read More →

Cassidy Barkalow

Technical Support Specialist, Blue Marble Geographics

Point Clouds, Boreholes and Air Pollution pdf

Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Massachusetts

Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

2:00pm EDT

Committee Meeting Room

Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Lincoln

Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Lincoln

Meeting

2:00pm EDT

Network Modeling

Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Somerset/Oxford

Physical networks such as roadways, sewer systems, and watersheds tie us together and are ever evolving. This session will focus on modeling of these networks, their underlying data, and improving the relationships within them.

Engineering and GIS Analysis
Vineela Griddaluru, P.E., CFM, GISP, Water Resources Engineer, Jacobs, Wildwood, MO

Generating Certified Public Mileage as a Published Dataset
Gregory Rothwell, GISP, Senior GIS Technician, City of Phoenix-Water Services, Phoenix, AZ

Enhancing Sewer Inspections through GIS for Safer and Smarter Infrastructure Management
Johnny Harley, GIS Analyst, TREKK Design Group, Fairway, KS

Moderators

Rick Szmajter

Retired, Retired City of Durango

Speakers

Vineela Griddaluru, P.E., CFM, GISP

Water Resources Engineer, Jacobs Solutions Inc.

Vineela is a proficient Water Resources Engineer and a GISP with 14 years of professional experience. Her expertise over the years includes successfully developing numerous models of surface water hydrology and hydraulics (h&h), water distribution systems, storm water management... Read More →

Gregory Rothwell, GISP

Senior GIS Technician, City of Phoenix - Water Services

Johnny Harley

GIS Analyst, TREKK Design Group

Network Modeling pdf

Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Somerset/Oxford

Spatial Analysis & Modeling

3:00pm EDT

Expo Break: Demos, Specs, Prizes

Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Casco Bay

Winner Winner Lobster Dinner?
Our generous exhibitors will pack up after this break. Participate in another demo, get specs, and maybe win a raffle prize.

Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Casco Bay

Coffee Break

4:00pm EDT

Addresses, Roads, & Data Models, Oh My!

Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Somerset/Oxford

Address point and road centerline data are at the center of local data that are used for public safety and emergency services among many other applications. Presentations in this session explore addresses from the perspectives of data models for public safety and preparing data for public safety use cases.

3rd version's a charm? NG9-1-1 GIS Data Model Deep Thoughts
Deb Rozeboom, GISP, ENP, PMP, Product Manager GIS Services, GeoComm, Albany, OR

NENA Address Data Standard Revisions: and the Relational GIS Data Model, and CLDXF v2
Ed Wells, GISP, Retired, University Park, MD

How to (Not) Build a 911 Database
Heather Studley, GISP, GIS Manager, Bannock County GIS, Pocatello, ID

Moderators

Sid Pandey

GIS Senior Consultant, Deloitte

Sid is a Senior Geospatial Consultant within Deloitte's Location Intelligence Practice. He possesses extensive experience helping organizations leverage geospatial technology to analyze, collect, manage, and visualize data to make informed decisions. He regularly works with interdisciplinary... Read More →

Speakers

Deb Rozeboom, GISP, ENP, PMP

Product Manager - GIS Services, GeoComm

Deb Rozeboom is a Product Manager of GIS Services with GeoComm. In her 18-year career at GeoComm she has worked with countless Local, State, and Federal government agencies and Public Safety ECCs to build and maintain GIS data for 9-1-1 systems. She is a member and leader of multiple... Read More →

Ed Wells, GISP

Past President of URISA, Retired

Ed Wells was one the four principal co-authors of the FGDC address standard. He served as Technical Editor for the NENA workgroup that drafted the Civic Location Data Exchange Format (CLDXFv1), and is an active member of CLDXFv2 workgroup. He has been an active participant in the... Read More →

Heather Studley, GISP

GIS Manager, Bannock County GIS

Studley started as a simple GIS Technician entering Records of Surveys and suddenly became someone who “knows things” (getting put in charge of the GIS system in the process) and one of those things is addressing and GIS data integration for the local 911 system. She is also involved... Read More →

Addresses, Roads, Data Models, Oh My! pdf

Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Somerset/Oxford

Addresses/Buildings/Emergency Services

4:00pm EDT

Coastal Climate Resilience and Power of GIS

Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Cumberland/Kennebec

This session highlights examples of coastal climate resilience using the power of GIS and LiDAR to combat sea level rise.

Empowering Regional Resilience With GIS
Ashley Mott, GIS Manager, Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council - Pinellas Park, FL

Using Geospatial Tools to Understand Sea Level Rise Implications on Mudflats and Tidal Marshes in Maine
Judy Colby-George, GISP, Principal, VIEWSHED, Yarmouth, ME

Building Climate-Ready Coasts using Next-Generation Land Cover and Lidar Data
Jamie Carter, Regional Geospatial Coordinator, NOAA Office for Coastal Management, Yarmouth, ME

Moderators

John Derek Morgan, Ph.D., GISP

Associate Professor of GIS, University of West Florida

Speakers

Ashley Mott

GIS Manager, Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council

Ashley Mott serves as GIS Manager at the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council (TBRPC) where she supports regional resilience, emergency preparedness and environmental planning projects with GIS, maps, and data visualization. Ashley also provides technical assistance to TBRPC member... Read More →

Judy Colby-George, GISP

Principal, VIEWSHED

Jamie Carter

Northeast Region Geospatial Coordinator, NOAA

Jamie Carter is a remote sensing analyst with NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management (OCM) and serves coastal communities primarily in the Northeast Region. He has a bachelor’s degree in Ecology from Tulane University, a master’s degree in Physical Geography from Oregon State... Read More →

Coastal Climate Resilience and Power of GIS pdf

Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Cumberland/Kennebec

Climate Change/Community Resiliency/Sustainability

4:00pm EDT

Tools for Success – Resources for Geospatial Career Building

Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Connecticut/Rhode Island

These presentations all focus on sharing some of the essential tools and tricks of the trade available to you as you navigate your career in the geospatial industry. Topics covered in this session will include ways to leverage existing resources throughout your career, new programs to help you get certified, and strategies to build support within your organizations to achieve your goals and success!

Leveraging the Geographic Information Science and Technology Body of Knowledge for Your Career Development
Greg Babinski, MA, GISP, EthicalGEO Fellow, URISA Past-President, GIS Management Consultant
GIS Management Consulting Services & The GIS Management, Edmonds, WA

The Pre-GISP Program
Tony Spicci, CGMP, GISP, Executive Director, GIS Certification Institute, Columbia, MO

Virginia DOT Roadmap – A Step Towards Success in GIS
Michelle Fults, GISP, GIS Manager in Geospatial, Virginia DOT, Richmond, VA

Moderators

Liz Parrish, MBA, GISP

Manager of Geospatial Analytics & Insights, H-E-B

Speakers

Greg Babinski, MA, GISP. EthicalGEO Fellow

URISA Past-President, GIS Management Consultant, GIS Management Consulting Services & The GIS Management Academy

Greg Babinski is a GIS management consultant and founder of GIS Management Consulting Services LLC and the GIS Management Academy, located in the greater Seattle area.Between 1998 and the end of 2021 he served as GIS Manager, GIS Finance Manager and GIS Marketing & Business Development... Read More →

Michelle Fults, GISP

GIS Manager in Geospatial, Virginia DOT

Ms. Fults is currently a Geospatial GIS Section Manager at VDOT in Location and Design Division. Overall she has 35 years of experience in GIS working with State/Local Government and private industry with concentrations in environmental planning, transportation planning, GIS development... Read More →

Tony Spicci, CGMP GISP

Executive Director, GIS Certification Institute

The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is a nonprofit 501(c)6 organization incorporated in 2002. The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) promotes the advancement of proficient GIS professionals through its international GISP® (Certified GIS Professional) certification program. The... Read More →

Tools for Success – Resources for Geospatial Career Building pdf

Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Connecticut/Rhode Island

Geospatial Career Pathways

4:00pm EDT

Bridging the Gap: Empower Your Enterprise GIS with Collaboration and Managed Services

Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Vermont

The modern GIS landscape demands seamless integration and expert support. This session explores strategies to bridge the gap and optimize your enterprise GIS.

Managing and Funding a Modern GIS
Matthew Deal, Senior AM, Esri, Middleton, MA

What you Need to Consider about Managed Services
Tyler Prahl, Business Development Manager, Avineon, Minneapolis, MN

GIS in the Cloud: Opportunities, Advantages and Considerations
Tom Schwartzman, Senior Solution, Engineer, Esri, Middleton, MA

Moderators

John Nolte, GISP

GIS Manager, Denver Water

Speakers

Matthew Deal

Senior Account Manager, Esri

Tyler Prahl

Business Development Manager, Avineon, Inc

A global technology company specializing in information technology, geospatial, and engineering services.

Tom Schwartzman

Senior Solution Engineer, Esri

Esri guy.

Bridging the Gap Empower Your Enterprise GIS with Collaboration and Managed Services pdf

Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Vermont

GIS Leadership & Management

4:00pm EDT

GIS-Pro 2024 IGNITE

Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

New Hampshire

Attend this session for some entertaining and educational quick-hits on a wide range of topics!

A Call to Action: Indoor Maps for Schools
Keri Brennan, GISP, ENP, Product Manager/GIS Content, GeoComm, Indianapolis, IN

Equity in Parks and Recreation Systems through GRASP LOS Analysis
Caylon Vielehr, GRASP GIS Analyst, Berry Dunn, Morehead City, NC

Why Soft Skills should be called Essential Skills
Ethan McGhee, Systems Application Specialist GIS, City of San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA

Detecting Parking Incident Patterns and Causal Factors in the City of Boston
Abdullahi Bello, Student, Northeastern University, Brookline, MA

Beyond the Sports Metaphors: Wake Up Calls and Unsportsmanlike Professional Development
Matt Gerike, PhD, GISP, Geospatial Program Manager, Virginia Geographic Information Network, North Chesterfield, VA

Insider Insight: Navigating Data Inventory in GIS
David Price, GIS Coordinator, Wood County Engineer's Office, Bowling Green, OH

My Favorite Quotes 2: Persistence and Perseverance
Peter Croswell, GISP, PMP, CMS, President and Lead Consultant, Croswell-Schulte Information Technology Consultants, Frankfort, KY

Mapping the Playbook: A Geographic Perspective on Conference Realignment in College Sports
Johnny Harley, GIS Analyst, TREKK Design Group, Fairway, KS

Wildlife Conservation Initiatives in one Southwest Florida Community
Laura Rankin, Consultant, Bradenton, Florida

Moderators

Keri Brennan, GISP, ENP

Product Manager - Public Safety GIS Content, GeoComm

Keri Brennan, GISP, ENP is a Product Manager for Public Safety GIS Content and Mapping with GeoComm. Keri has over 27 years of GIS experience as a consultant, trainer, and product manager with focus in providing solutions to local, state, and federal governments, especially in the... Read More →

Speakers

Peter Croswell, PMP, GISP, CMS

President, Croswell-Schulte IT Consultants

Matt Gerike, Ph.D, GISP

Geospatial Program Manager, Virginia Geographic Information Network

Johnny Harley

GIS Analyst, TREKK Design Group

Ethan McGhee

Systems Application Specialist, City of San Luis Obispo

Caylon Vielehr

GRASP GIS Analyst, Berry Dunn

Abdullahi Bello

GIS & Spatial Data Specialist | Student, Northeastern University

David Price

GIS Coordinator, Wood County Engineer's Office

Laura Rankin

Consultant

GIS Pro 2024 Ignite Session pdf

Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
New Hampshire

IGNITE

4:00pm EDT

Esri Hands-On Learning Lab

Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

York

Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
York

Learning Lab

4:00pm EDT

Transportation Safety, Building Footprints and Address Locators

Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Massachusetts

Presenters will highlight applied uses of AI and machine learning for supporting Vision Zero programs; automating building footprint extraction and custom address locators.

Adventures in Cook County Building Footprint Creation with Machine Learning
Alice Ferruzzi, GIS Analyst, Cook County, Chicago, IL

How To Realize Safer Streets with GIS
Adam Carnow, GISP, AICP, Public Works Industry Specialist, Esri, Charlotte, NC

Best Practices for Working with Locators using Automation and a Smidge of AI
Rachel Marquez, GISP, PMP, GIS Analyst, County of Los Angeles eGIS, Whittier, CA
Victor Diaz, GISP, GIS Analyst, County of Los Angeles eGIS, Whittier, CA

Moderators

Pamela Harris

Natural Resource Planner, Maryland Department of the Environment

Speakers

Alice Ferruzzi

GIS Analyst, Cook County

Adam Carnow, AICP, GISP

Public Works Industry Specialist, Esri

Rachel Marquez, GISP, PMP

GIS Analyst, County of Los Angeles-eGIS

Rachel R. Marquez, Countywide Address Management System (CAMS) Program Coordinator for the County of Los Angeles' Enterprise GIS (eGIS) Group. Rachel is passionate about the power of geospatial technology to navigate the interconnected world. From managing complex projects to creating... Read More →

Victor Diaz, GISP

Senior GIS Analyst, County of Los Angeles eGIS

Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Massachusetts

Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

4:00pm EDT

Committee Meeting Room

Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Lincoln

Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Lincoln

Meeting

6:00pm EDT

GIS-Pro Night Out in Portland: Networking Event in the East End

Wednesday October 9, 2024 6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

Maine Craft Distilling

You've learned a lot so far this week; met some new people; and reconnected with colleagues. We'll have bus transportation to the East End neighborhood in downtown Portland where we'll enjoy more great conversation, food, and beverages (mocktails and cocktails), games, and music - in a super-cool venue. (Or make your way there early and/or stay late and explore the neighborhood.)

A bit about Maine Craft Distilling: creates a full shelf of spirits including ‘Fifty Stone,’ a Highlands-style whiskey and several varieties of rum, vodka and gin. They also branched out into unique spirits including ‘Blueshine’ blueberry moonshine, made with barley, wild Maine blueberries and Maine maple syrup, and ‘Chesuncook Botanical Spirit,’ distilled from carrot juice, mountain juniper, basil, mint, and coriander.

Wednesday October 9, 2024 6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Maine Craft Distilling 123 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101

Networking