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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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

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

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

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 →