GIS & AI: A 4-Part Webinar Series #1
2026-03-27 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
CGIA will be hosting a 4-part webinar series on GIS & AI. The first session "How GIS and AI Work (Integrating GIS and AI technologies)" is set for March 27, 12-1:30 pm. This session will explore the technical fusion of GIS and AI technologies with a panel of speakers.

Sacramento GIS User Group meeting, March 4, 2026
2026-03-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Sacramento City Council Chambers, 915 I Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814, United States
Three hours of presentations by Sacramento area GIS Professionals, plus networking time

2026 Los Angeles Geospatial Summit
2026-02-27 | USC Hotel, 3540 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA, 90007, United States
About this Event:

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3540 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90089
https://dornsife.usc.edu/spatial/2026-los-angeles-geospatial-summit/ #2026LAGeospatialSummit

Network in person at the 2026 Los Angeles Geospatial Summit with fellow students, young professionals from throughout the Southland, eminent industry leaders and recruiters.
Gain insights on GIS industry trends and opportunities. Share your research in an ArcGIS StoryMap or Lightning talk.
Join us Friday, February 27, 2026, at the USC Hotel (3540 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90007).
Visit our webpage for all details and registration.

This program is open to all eligible individuals. USC operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the university’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation or any other prohibited factor.

3D Hydrography for California Forum
2026-02-12 12:00 - 13:30
Development of Statewide Elevation-Derived Hydrography Data for California: A Federal-State-Regional-Local-Public-Private Community Effort
Zoom meeting registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3__XloQWSGa6pQlqtXZcKA

CalGIS 2026 Jan 20-23, 2026
2026-01-20 - 2026-01-23
Hosted by GPN's California Chapter, CalGIS features education and training, and ample opportunities to build your professional network and find solutions.
CalGIS 2026 will take place on the Esri Campus in Redlands, California. And because there are so many GIS conferences in the spring months, we decided to adjust the timing of CalGIS to make participation easier for the GIS community. The conference will be January 20-23, 2026.
There is no better venue to connect with the California Geospatial Community than CalGIS! Don't miss workshops and training, keynote speakers, breakout sessions, networking, and a Solutions Showcase.
Attendance at CalGIS earns substantial GISP® Education Points. Presenting at CalGIS earns substantial GISP® Contributions Points.
Participation is limited. Don't delay!

Future Directions for Earth Observations and Data Stewardship: A Workshop
2025-12-02 - 2025-12-03
This online workshop will convene participants from across the Earth observations community to exchange ideas on enhancing coordination, collaboration, and governance mechanisms to support a more robust ecosystem for the creation, curation, and operation of Earth observations and associated tools. In particular, the workshop will explore the respective roles of the public sector, for-profit and not-for-profit private sectors, philanthropy, and academia in developing strategies for addressing challenges and opportunities for resilient Earth observations and data across the growing breadth of Earth observation providers, data, applications, and users. Register at the link provided.
Workshop objectives:

Assess the contributions, including strengths and weaknesses, of each sector in collection, stewardship, coordination, and governance of Earth observation data, within the global context. Consider how the roles and responsibilities may need to evolve to support and strengthen a diverse and interconnected global system in response to multiple users.
Examine barriers, including institutional, legal, political, financial, and technological, that have limited creation and use of Earth observations data. Explore opportunities to strengthen governance and improve data sharing to enhance resilience of Earth observation data.
Discuss common goals and approaches for improving and broadening cross-sector communication and maximizing data use and efficiency with the goal of establishing a more resilient and equitable globally integrated Earth observation system that meets evolving societal and economic needs, as well as the need for ongoing research.

CIRGIS-Ventura College GIS Day Conference
2025-11-21 08:00 - 14:30
Overview

We invite you to attend an insightful GIS Day at Ventura College on Friday, November 21, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

EVENT DETAILS: Friday, Novembe 21, 2025; 8:00 AM -3:00 PM
Interested in GIS and eager to connect with fellow professionals? Join us on Friday, November 21, 2025, for an engaging GIS Day at Ventura College, featuring this year’s distinguished keynote speaker:
Linda Parks, Executive Director, SOAR
TITLE: SOAR AND THE ROLE OF LAND USE MAPS IN PRESERVATION, POLICY AND POLITICS
Save the date to hear Linda Parks and a range of engaging presentations on diverse GIS topics. Explore exhibits from Esri, CIRGIS, Sanborn, ZWorld, Kasraie Consulting, and additional industry leaders.
Free continental breakfast & lunch will be served and parking is free. You may invite your friends and co-workers as well. For more details, check out CIRGIS GIS Day

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CGIA Annual Meeting
2025-11-20 12:00 - 13:30
Looking ahead to the coming year.....
We are excited to prepare for this year’s Annual Meeting. You will hear updates from all of our committees, sub-committees, and forums, we have invited members to share recent work examples, and we will be presenting our updated by-laws for member approval.
Join Us
The Annual Meeting will take place on Thursday, November 20th, from 12 noon. It will be held on Zoom. The Zoom link is here. If you are a member and would like to join, please fill out this form to RSVP.
Agenda

Call to Order
Review of the previous Annual Meeting
Reports of Treasurer
Reports of the Board
Reports of the Committees

Standing Committees
Special Committees

New Business

Adoption of the Annual Budget and Membership Dues
Adoption of the Annual List of Objectives
Other New Business

Member presentations
Adjournment

18th Annual Los Angeles County GIS Day
2025-11-19 09:00 - 15:00 | Gloria Molina Grand Park, 200 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Ready to see how GIS is changing Los Angeles County?
Save the date for the 18th Annual Los Angeles County GIS Day! Join us for an exciting in-person celebration at Gloria Molina Grand Park in DTLA.
Date: November 18, 2025
Time: 9 AM - 3 PM
Location: LA County Public Works, 900 S. Fremont Ave, Alhambra CA 91803
This year’s theme is Discover. Uncover. Recover. Dive into how GIS is used in everything from emergency response to solving everyday challenges.
Why you should be there:

Hear from GIS innovators

Explore hands-on exhibits

Connect with fellow professionals

Win awesome prizes!

Whether you’re a seasoned GIS pro or just geographically curious, GIS Day is for you.
Registration for presenters, exhibitors, and Map and App Gallery submissions opens next month!

Explore the GIS Day Hub Here!

UC GIS Week
2025-11-18 - 2025-11-20
UC GIS Week 2025

Event Details
The University of California system will host its annual event November 18-20, 2025. This event celebrates all things mapping and geospatial of the University of California faculty, staff, students, and alumni. While we come together virtually to share our work with our community through lighting talks, presentations, workshops, and a virtual gallery with maps and posters, some campuses may host on-site events anytime this week. This year we also have a Mapathon for you to take part in. All talks are free and open to the public!

Questions? Email the conference coordinators at ucgisweek@gmail.com

CA State GIS Day
2025-11-12 08:00 - 16:00

Sacramento GIS User Group Meeting
2025-09-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Sacramento City Council Chambers, 915 I Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814, United States
Presentations by local GIS professionals and ample networking opportunities

USGS Data Collaboration Announcement Webinar 8/6
2025-08-06 10:00 - 11:00
On August 6th at 10:00 AM Pacific Time, USGS will host an informational webinar to provide an overview of the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) 3D National Topography Model (3DNTM) Data Collaboration Announcement (DCA) for the 3D Hydrography Program | U.S. Geological Survey (3DEP) and the 3D Hydrography Program (3DHP). The 3DNTM is an initiative that updates, improves, and integrates USGS elevation and hydrography data to support the most demanding scientific requirements and enable data-driven decisions across user communities. The DCA provides a mechanism for partnering with the USGS and other Federal Agencies to acquire high-quality 3D Elevation or 3D Hydrography data to give the nation high-resolution topographic products to support a broad array of applications.
Information on the 3DNTM DCA and how to join the webinar can be found at: https://www.usgs.gov/3DNTM/DCA
Link to register: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/f41b14cc-7b68-4303-b776-087872d44856@0693b5ba-4b18-4d7b-9341-f32f400a5494
Questions may be directed to Drew Decker, our USGS National Map Liaison, at ddecker@usgs.gov

California Native American Tribal GIS Summit 2025
2025-07-31 - 2025-08-01 | California Environmental Protection Agency, 1101 I St., Sacramento, CA, 95814, United States
CA Tribal GIS and CA State Water Resources Control Board is co-hosting the 1st California Native American Tribal GIS Summit 2025. On July 31 and August1, 2025. Our Summit's theme - "Honoring Place, Empowering Nations" - focusing on the use of GIS in managing natural resources and protection of cultural landscapes. We will be hosting event in the Cal/EPA Building the Inaugural California Native American Tribal GIS Summit 2025. This event is free and portions of the summit will be both on-site and virtual. Our Summit’s website is GIS Summit or https://catribalgis.org/gis-summit-1 We encourage CGIA Members to register as "virtual" participants. Attached is current summit's current listing of participants title and Tribe/Organization/School, agenda, and presentation descriptions.

If you have any questions about this Summit - contact Donna Miranda-Begay, CEO - CA Tribal GIS and CGIA Board Member, at 916 548-5949 or email donnabegay@yahoo.com

LA County GIS Day 2024
2024-11-20 09:00 - 15:00 | Gloria Molina Grand Park, 200 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Los Angeles County began hosting its own GIS Day event in 2008 to promote GIS awareness, education, and training. Our Los Angeles County event provides a showcase for the work the Enterprise GIS Steering committee has done to support the efficient and effective use of GIS across county departments while eliminating duplication, reducing costs, and to facilitate sharing and exchange of geographic data, methods, and knowledge.
Since 2008, the Los Angeles County GIS Day event has grown to become one of the largest in the nation bringing together County Departments alongside our many partners in local government, academia, and industry.

CGIA Annual Meeting 2024
2024-11-08 12:00 - 14:00
This exclusive members-only event will take place on November 8th, with special presentations from members showcasing recent work examples. Please use the form below to register your interest.

CGIA 2024 UC Event - 30th Birthday Bash!
2024-07-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Revel Revel, 868 5th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
Come join us for the CGIA Awards Ceremony, hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and great conversations! Just a short walk from the convention center.
RSVP to the event here.

California Map Society Conference
2024-06-29 10:00 - 16:30 | Green Library, Standford University, 57 Escondido Mall, Stanford, CA, 94305, United States
California Map Society Conference
Saturday, June 29, 2024
David Rumsey Map Center
Green Library, Stanford University
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Join us on June 29, 2024, for a gathering of map, history, art and science lovers, to hear from a superb group of speakers about Early Americana, as well as a few more modern-day mapping. To register for attending either in-person, click here. To attend virtually, click here. (Registration handled by David Rumsey Map Center.)
Doors will open at 10:00am and presentations will begin sharply at 10:30am.
I look forward to seeing you!
Thanks,
Tom Paper
California Map Society, tom@websterpacific.com

Speaker
Topic

David Rumsey
Globes in Apple Vision Pro. There will be two headsets at the DRMC for people to use to explore the globes.

Ron Gibbs
The 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution: The Story in Ten Maps

Wes Brown
John Arrowsmith’s Maps of 1832: A Little-Known Revolution in Western Cartography

Dan Scollon
How historic maps inform contemporary, digital and GIS maps

Andrew Gu
Race-Making in the Early American Maps and Art from the collection of Rich Breiman

Paul Saffo
Silicon Valley: How the map of a place that never existed changed your neighborhood (and the world) forever

Jake Coolidge
Maps of the US National Parks, Parkgoer Engagement and Historical Context

Muhammed Dhafer
California Map Society 2023/24 Student Exhibition Competition Winner: "Charting the Rubble: Devastation and Rebuilding from Disasters"

2024 Arts Datathon: Discovery
2024-05-07 09:30 - 15:00 | Inner-City Arts, 720 Kohler St, Los Angeles, CA, 90021, United States
The Arts Datathon is an annual gathering of creative minds and data enthusiasts. This year, MaptimeLA will be joining forces to host a civic art mapathon where participants will the County's Civic Art collection to Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.

CGIA Awards Nomination Deadline
2024-05-03
Nominate your projects and co-workers for this year's CGIA Awards before May 3rd!

https://cgia.org/about-cgia/cgia-awards-program/

2024 International Humanitarian Mapathon
2024-04-23 - 2024-04-25
The International Humanitarian Mapathon is an opportunity for mappers from around the world to learn and practice mapping skills by contributing to humanitarian efforts. This year’s 2024 Mapathon will span 3 days and will include HOTOSM mapping, a UN Crisis Map Challenge, and a chance to connect with fellow mappers from around the world. MaptimeLA will be hosting in-person events at the Metro headquarters next to Los Angeles Union Station.

2024 CGIA Professional Development Series #2: What Other Letters Can You Put After Your Name: Certs & Degrees in GIS (April 3rd)
2024-04-03 12:00 - 13:00
CGIA is thrilled to announce our Professional Development Speaker Series and Workshop, aimed at fostering the growth of GIS professionals and enhancing career prospects in the industry. This session serves as a continuation of our initial discussion, which delved deeply into the advantages and disadvantages of obtaining a GISP certification. For session #2, we extend a warm invitation to the GIS Community and our members to explore the reasons why individuals might view your certification or degree program as a valuable alternative or complement to a GISP. Join us for our upcoming session titled "What Other Letters Can You Put After Your Name: Certs & Degrees in GIS" on April 3rd. We are honored to have distinguished speakers including Al Karlin, Ph.D, CMS-l, GISP, Bobby Viola, and Ruijin Ma, Ph.D.

RSVP
Topic: CGIA Professional Development Series #2: What Other Letters Can You Put After Your Name: Certs & Degrees in GIS
Date and Time: Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024 (12 noon - 1 pm PST)
Zoom Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtcOigrTguG90OJCVmvcEUvfIk39mgAUM7

CGIA Conversation Webinar #3: Rural Equity and GIS
2024-03-28 12:30 - 13:30
Please join us for the the third session of CGIA's Conversation Series on GIS & Equity. Register here:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrc-uupzkoEtNscY_Jc7baO7-okzBctChG
Rural areas of California face unique challenges in comparison to their urban counterparts. In this conversation we will talk with Kelly Sheen, Director of the Trinity County Resource Conservation District, and Jackie Froeming, a GIS Specialist with Modoc County. Kelly will discuss some of the ways GIS is supporting community wildfire resilience, recreation enhancement, regulation of marijuana growers, and support of the dispersed population in this mountainous region. Jackie will give some background on Modoc County, among the most remote and lightly populated counties in California. Economic challenges and a shrinking population present resource challenges when it comes to GIS implementation.

This event will be recorded and posted on the CGIA website afterwards. To join this conversation, please use this link to register and receive the Zoom connection information. Questions about this event may be directed to chair@cgia.org.

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CalGIS 2024 Conference
2024-03-18 - 2024-03-20
Hosted by California URISA, CalGIS features education and training, and ample opportunities to build your professional network and find solutions.
There is no better venue to connect with the California Geospatial Community than CalGIS! Don't miss preconference workshops and training, keynote speakers, breakout sessions, networking, and a Solutions Showcase in the exhibit hall.
Attendance at CalGIS earns substantial GISP® Education Points!
Check out the detailed conference program agenda HERE.

CGIA Community Council - Quarterly Meeting (March 2024)
2024-03-14 10:00 - 12:00
More details to come.

LA Geospatial Summit
2024-02-23 08:00 - 15:30 | USC Hotel, 3540 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA, 90007, United States
Network at the annual 2024 LA Geospatial Summit in Los Angeles, live and in-person with fellow students, young professionals from throughout the Southland and eminent industry leaders.
Gain insights on GIS industry trends and opportunities.
Share your research in an ArcGIS StoryMap or lightning talk.

To GISP or Not to GISP? That is the Question! - CGIA Webinar
2024-02-21 12:00 - 13:00
Varying opinions argue for or against getting a GISP. The discussion will lay out the merits of a GISP and why or when a person may consider a different kind of certification or course of study to further one's career. Register at the link below!
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvfuyqqDgoE9yTyjZGVpTXez1QjRoiQfTG#/registration

GIS & Equity Series Part 2: Communities in Need
2024-02-15 12:00 - 13:00
Please join us for the the second session of CGIA's Conversation Series on GIS & Equity. Register here:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kde6hrDojE9TZfQ10etNPrTvb8osLMKwd#/registration
"Disadvantaged," "Underserved," "Vulnerable." What do these terms mean for inclusivity and equitable distribution of government grants and services? Join CGIA ‘s upcoming Conversation about the Nomenclature and Geography of Communities in Need on Thursday, February 15, at 12-1 p.m. to be held via Zoom, to learn and join the discussion.
The administration of countless state and federal programs in California includes distributing funds and services to communities of people that experience economic disadvantage and exposure to environmental harm in their daily lives. But there are notable inconsistencies on how these communities are defined, named, and delineated, causing confusion and sometimes consternation for the people in these communities as well as agency leaders and staff. Our special guest speakers are Maria Lorenzo-Lee, Senior Water Resources Engineer with the Financial Assistance Branch of the California Department of Water Resources, and Dr. Sheila Lakshmi Steinberg, Professor of GIS, Social and Environmental Sciences at the UMass Global Institute for Geospatial Education. Join us as we learn about these issues, possible solutions, available data tools, and links to resources of interest to the GIS community of practice. The session will be hosted by CGIA board member Jane Schafer-Kramer.
This event will be recorded and posted on the CGIA website afterwards. To join this conversation, please use this link to register and receive the Zoom connection information. Questions about this event may be directed to chair@cgia.org.

MaptimeLA Meeting - Travel Maps
2024-01-22 18:30 - 20:30 | Studious Coworking Space, 418 Bamboo Ln A, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Details

Happy New Year! The theme for our first MaptimeLA meeting of 2024 is TRAVEL! We will be making a list of all the destinations on our bucket list and pinning them in QGIS. Then, we will export the finished map into a website that you can share with friends and family! Beginners are always welcome!
What to Bring

A laptop
QGIS already installed on your laptop. If you run into issues, you can arrive at 6pm and we can help you. QGIS Download Page
GitHub account created. GitHub Signup Page

About MaptimeLA
Our mission is to open the doors of cartographic possibility to anyone interested by creating a time and space for collaborative learning, exploration, and map creation using mapping tools and technologies. Beginners are always welcome!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
CGIA | California Geographic Information Association
theWorks.LA
Donate money so we can support our local businesses, provide delicious food and drink to our guests and keep this event forever free!

CGIA Community Council - Quarterly Meeting (Dec 2023)
2023-12-14 10:00 - 12:00
