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.

6:00pm EDT

Esri User Group Meeting: Hospitality and Insights

Monday October 7, 2024 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT

New Hampshire

Learn about what's coming from Esri leaders during this User Group Meeting. Enjoy some hospitality, and meet with fellow users before heading out to enjoy the evening!

Monday October 7, 2024 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
New Hampshire

Meeting

2:00pm EDT

GIS Ethics: Ethical Decision Making, Current Ethics Issues and Activities

Tuesday October 8, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

New Hampshire

This panel discusses current activities and developments in GIS Ethics, including the GIS Ethics Group’s work on instilling a process for ethical decision making, identifying and addressing current GIS ethics issues, reviewing the GIS Code of Ethics, and providing resources to help GIS Professionals apply ethics in their work and promote ethics in their organizations.

Doing Ethics—The Process for Ethical Decision Making. David DiBiase, GISP. Penn State Online Geospatial Education Programs. GIS Ethics Author and Instructor.
URISA Ethics Update—Current issues, GIS Code of Ethics Review, and Ethics Resources. Rebecca Somers, GISP, Somers-St.Claire GIS Management Consultants, GIS Code of Ethics Development Team and Ethics Group Lead.

Panelists:
Rebecca Somers, GISP, GIS Management Consultant, Somers-St.Claire GIS Management Consultants, Fairfax, VA
David DiBiase, GISP, Adjunct Instructor, Penn State Online Geospatial Programs, Yucaipa CA

Moderators

Dr. Shelia Lakshmi Steinberg

Director and Professor, UMass Global

Dr. Sheila Lakshmi Steinberg is Faculty Assembly President and Full Professor of GIS, Social and Environmental Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Global. She is President Elect for URISA California. Dr. Steinberg is an accomplished author who has published a variety of books... Read More →

Speakers

David DiBiase, GISP

Adjunct Instructor, Penn State Online Geospatial Programs

David teaches professional ethics for Penn State's Online Geospatial Education Programs. He served as a member of URISA's Board of Directors from 2009-2012, and as GISCI President 2010-2011. David led the NSF-funded GIS Professional Ethics Project from 2007-2009, and continues to... Read More →

Rebecca Somers, GISP

President, Somers St Claire GIS Management Consultants

Rebecca is a GIS Management Consultant specializing in GIS management, program review, and strategy development. A GIS leader for more than 25 years, she has helped dozens of organizations successfully develop their GIS programs-both as an in-house GIS manager and as a consultant... Read More →

Tuesday October 8, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
New Hampshire

GIS Leadership & Management

4:00pm EDT

Developing and Managing Data for 3D and Indoors

Tuesday October 8, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

New Hampshire

Collecting, managing, and using indoor mapping and 3D data are hot topics in geospatial technology for the advantages they provide for identifying, finding, contextualizing, and maintaining facilities and indoor locations. These presentations provide considerations and case studies in this emerging area.

Is your data ready for 3D?
Tripp Corbin, GISP, GIS and Aerial Business Development Manager, Surveying and Mapping, LLC. (SAM), McDonough, GA

Indoor Location Data for Safety and Security
Keri Brennan, GISP, ENP, Product Manager/GIS Content, GeoComm, Indianapolis, IN

Creating a Vertical Asset Inventory for Facilities Maintenance
John Nolte, GISP, GIS Manager, Denver Water, Denver, CO

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

Tripp Corbin, GISP

GIS and Aerial Business Development Manager, Surveying and Mapping, LLC. (SAM)

Tripp Corbin is Business Development Manager for GIS and Aerial Services at Surveying & Mapping (SAM). He is an award-winning Certified Trainer with over twenty-five years of experience orchestrating and managing geospatial projects. He is recognized as an industry expert with a variety... Read More →

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 →

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 →

Developing and Managing Data for 3D and Indoors Session pdf

Tuesday October 8, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
New Hampshire

Addresses/Buildings/Emergency Services

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

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

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 →

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

8:30am EDT

Managing GIS in Larger Local Governments

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

New Hampshire

This dynamic panel discussion brings together GIOs, managers, and coordinators of local government GIS operations to explore similarities, consider differences, and build connections.

Join the conversation and:

Discover the experiences and perspectives of GIS leaders in local government.
Learn about funding models and strategies for regular operations and projects.
Hear about approaches to geospatial data governance
Learn about priorities and biggest challenges. Are they facing similar struggles to yours?

Panelists
Gail Jorgenson, GISP , GIS Program Manager, City of Bozeman, Montana
David Anderson, GISP, Chatham County, Savannah, Georgia
Curtis Pulford, Manager – Enterprise Geographic Information Systems, City of Phoenix, Arizona
Todd J. Schuble, Director of GIS, Cook County, Chicago, Illinois

Moderators

Matt Gerike, Ph.D, GISP

Geospatial Program Manager, Virginia Geographic Information Network

Speakers

Gail Jorgenson

GIS Program Manager, City of Bozeman

Gail Jorgenson |City of Bozeman |GIS Program Manager_x000D__x000D_Born in the southwest city of Tucson, AZ my family migrated to Idaho when I was in my teens. After raising my family, graduating college with degrees in Geology and Geotechnical Studies and after many years of a great... Read More →

David Anderson

GIS Manager, Chatham County

David Anderson is a seasoned GIS professional with a strong track record of fostering servant leadership in the geospatial industry. As the GIS Manager for Chatham County, Georgia, David leads a diverse team within the Geospatial and GIS division, ensuring efficient, innovative solutions... Read More →

Curtis Pulford

Enterprise GIS Manager, City of Phoenix

Curtis is the Enterprise GIS Manager for City of Phoenix, the fifth-most populous city in the United States. It is also the state capital and largest city in the state at 517.9 square miles. Our metropolitan area is the 11th largest by population in the United States, with approximately... Read More →

Todd J. Schuble

Director of GIS, Cook County

Todd J. Schuble is the GIS Manager for the Cook County Bureau of Technology’s GIS Department. Todd joined Cook County in August 2018 and is guiding his department on a path to serve Cook County's mapping and spatial analysis needs through the collection and examination of demographic... Read More →

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

GIS Leadership & Management