Geography conferences offer both a learning and networking environment for professionals and academics in geography, GIS, remote sensing, cartography, and related fields. These events provide an ideal environment for people in the geospatial niche to share their latest findings, discuss industry trends, and connect with other GIS professionals.
Listed here are upcoming geography, GIS, remote sensing, and geography events, conferences, and webinars. Always check the conference page for the latest information for any particular event.
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December 2024
Virtual URISA GIS Leadership Academy
- Date: December 2-6, 2024
- Location: Online
- Description: This virtual academy focuses on developing leadership skills tailored for GIS professionals, covering strategic planning, team management, and effective communication within the geospatial field.
- Date: December 3-5, 2024
- Location: Washington, DC, USA
- Description: Hosted by the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC), this event focuses on the future of Spatial Data Infrastructures (SDIs). It includes presentations, panel discussions, and collaborative activities with a focus on geospatial data technology, AI applications, and cloud migration.
American Geophysical Union (AGU) Annual Meeting
- Date: December 9–13, 2024
- Location: Washington, D.C., USA
- Description: AGU’s annual meeting is the largest gathering of Earth and space scientists, convening over 25,000 attendees from more than 100 countries to share research and connect with colleagues.
January 2025
Location, Enterprise Addressing & Public Safety (LEAP) Conference
- Date: January 28–30, 2025
- Location: Online
- Description: This conference focuses on the intersection of location data, enterprise addressing, and public safety, providing a platform for professionals to discuss advancements and challenges in these areas.
February 2025
- Date: February 10 -12, 2025
- Location: Denver, CO USA
- Description: The learning and networking nexus of the geospatial and built worlds.
- Date: February 24–26, 2025
- Location: Washington, D.C., USA
- Description: This conference brings together GIS professionals from various government agencies to explore how GIS technology is used to address complex challenges and drive digital transformation.
- Date: February 28, 2025
- Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Description: Each year, leading organizations in geospatial science, including Esri, Eclipse Mapping and GIS, NV5 Geospatial, HRL Laboratories, and others, gather to explore innovative ways geospatial science can address some of the world’s most urgent challenges. From urban planning and environmental sustainability to public health and beyond, scholars and professionals deepen their understanding of how spatial data and analysis can drive impactful solutions.
March 2025
2025 GIS/Valuation Technologies Conference
- Date: March 3–6, 2025
- Location: Hilton Columbus Downtown, Columbus, Ohio, USA
- Description: Co-hosted by the Geospatial Professional Network (GPN) and the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO), this conference focuses on the integration of GIS and valuation technologies, emphasizing data analysis and location information for informed decision-making within jurisdictions.
Esri Developer & Technology Summit
- Date: March 11–14, 2025
- Location: Palm Springs, California, USA
- Description: This summit brings together developers and technology enthusiasts to explore advancements in GIS and location technology, offering technical sessions, code reviews, and networking opportunities with Esri’s top developers.
April 2025
- Date: April 7–10, 2025
- Location: Portland, Oregon, USA
- Description: Organized by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), this symposium is a key event for the transportation GIS community, featuring presentations on innovative projects and solutions in GIS for transportation.
Esri International Infrastructure Management & GIS Conference
- Date: April 9–11, 2025
- Location: Frankfurt, Germany
- Description: This conference focuses on infrastructure management and GIS, providing insights into the latest geospatial technologies and their applications in infrastructure projects.
- Date: April 16–18, 2025
- Location: The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, State College, Pennsylvania, USA
- Description: This annual conference gathers geospatial professionals, industry leaders, and students from Pennsylvania and beyond to share knowledge, build the geospatial community, and network.
15th Annual National Tribal GIS Conference
- Date: April 28 – May 1, 2025
- Location: Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
- Description: A conference dedicated to tribal GIS professionals, focusing on geospatial data governance and related topics.
May 2025
Esri UK Annual Conference 2025
- Date: May 13, 2025
- Location: QEII Centre, London, United Kingdom
- Description: The UK’s largest GIS event, offering networking and collaboration opportunities with peers, and showcasing the power of location intelligence.
- Date: May 20–22, 2025
- Location: Crowne Plaza at Union Station, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
- Description: An annual conference bringing together professionals and students from across Indiana and the Midwest to share experiences and learn about current trends and technologies in the GIS community.
- Date: May 22–24, 2025
- Location: Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
- Description: A conference aiming to foster dialogue between diverse digital twin perspectives, bringing together experts from industry, government, and academia.
June 2025
- Date: June 4–5, 2025
- Location: ExCeL London, United Kingdom
- Description: GEO Business is the UK’s largest geospatial event, offering insights into the latest geospatial innovations, networking opportunities, and informative talks from industry experts.
- Date: June 16–19, 2025
- Location: Las Vegas, USA
- Description: An international conference focusing on digital reality solutions, including GIS technologies, Hexagon LIVE provides a platform for learning about cutting-edge geospatial solutions.