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.

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

8:30am EDT

Maximizing Asset Data: Tools and Strategies for Effective Asset Management

Thursday October 10, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am EDT

Vermont

Turning raw asset data into actionable insights is a key challenge in modern asset management. This session dives into innovative ways organizations are leveraging their asset data for smarter decision-making.

Making your Asset Management Data work for you
Olesya Powers, GISP, GIS Analyst, City of Rockwall, Rockwall, TX

The Why and How of Moving to UN: The Municipal Approach
Wendy Peloquin, GISP, Business Development Manager, Avineon, Inc, Jacksonville, FL
Tyler Prahl, Business Development Manager, Avineon, Minneapolis, MN

Second Stage Right of Way Development for Viriginia DOT – Two Use Cases
Michelle Fults, GISP, GIS Manager Geospatial L&D, Virginia DOT, Richmond, VA

Complying with the Lead and Copper Rule
John Nolte, GISP, GIS Manager, Denver Water , Denver, CO

Moderators

Stephen Berry, GISP

GIS Coordinator, Clark County GIS

Speakers

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 →

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 →

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 →

Olesya Powers, GISP

GIS Analyst, City of Rockwall

Hailing from north of the border, Oly Powers, GISP earned her Honours Bachelor of Science in Physical Geography and GIS from the University of Toronto and her Graduate Certificate in Cartography from the Geomatics Institute at Fleming College. While her early career focused on conservation... Read More →

Tyler Prahl

Business Development Manager, Avineon, Inc

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

Thursday October 10, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Vermont

Government and Resource Management