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2026 GIS IN ACTION

WORKSHOPS :  MONDAY, APRIL 27 -  TUESDAY, APRIL 28

CONFERENCE :  WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 - tHURSDAY, APRIL 30


Schedule Overview

Pre-Conference Workshops

April 27

  • Workshops
  • Lunch on own
  • Morning and afternoon refreshments provided

April 28

  • Workshops
  • Lunch on own
  • Vendor set up
  • Map gallery  and poster set up
  • Morning and afternoon refreshments provided
  • Conference check-in


Main Event - Conference Days

April 29 - Main Conference Day 1

Early morning (7 AM)
  • Conference check -in

Opening Plenary (8:30 AM)

  • Welcome
  • Opening Keynote: Dr. Jessica Lorenz, DEQ

Morning session (10:30 AM - 12 PM)

  • Presentations
  • Map and poster gallery opens
  • Vendor exhibits open
  • Networking break with refreshments

Lunch buffet (provided)

Afternoon sessions (1:30 PM - 5 PM)

  • Presentations
  • Networking break with refreshments

Conference Social (5:30 PM)

  • Live music
  • Heavy hors d'oeuvers

April 30 - Main Conference Day 2

Early morning (7 AM)

  • Conference check-in

Morning sessions (8:30 AM - 12 PM)

  • Presentations
  • Map and poster gallery
  • Vendor exhibits
  • Networking break with refreshments

Lunch buffet (provided)

Afternoon session (1:30 PM - 3 PM)

  • Presentations
Closing Plenary (3:30 PM)
  • Awards & prizes
  • Closing Keynote: Evan Landman,  Jarrett Walker + Associates


See Last Year's Program Here!

Preliminary Program - More to come!

GIS for Wildfire Response at the Oregon Department of Forestry - Erik Larsen, Oregon Department of Forestry | Accessibility Updates - Diego Portillo, City of Portland |  Lessons Learned in The Special Operations Community - Inspiring GIS & Indoor Mapping - Josh Longenecker, Critical Response Group  |  GPN-PNW Emerging Professionals Mentorship Program - Catherine Green, Leah Bollin, Jake Lovell,  Zack Kasson, Portland Community College  |  ODOT Multimodal Inventory - Year 2 Updates - Josh Ahmann, Parametrix, Inc.  |  This Time the AI Builds Everything - Christopher Moravec, dymaptic  |  Van Health Collaborative - Multnomah County- John Ruffing, Esri  |  Cutting Through the Noise: Reliable Geohazard Alerts From Messy Sensor Data - Braden  Kislin, Cascade Geomatics  |  Mapping the Future of Gresham’s Parks - Brandon McCullough, City of Gresham  |  A brief history of topographic mapping - Elaine Guidero, U.S. Geological Survey  |  Data Integration for Jetty Structure Mapping – Danuta Greblowska, Geoterra, Inc.  |  Simplifying GIS Workflows with Arcade - Nicholas Cramer, Polk County  |...

Standard Building Map

Printable Standard Building Map


The detailed program is available in SCHED. Many thanks to URISA International for providing access to SCHED once again!




 

Using Sched for the GIS In Action Conference 

Sched is an online program tool that allows you to browse and save sessions, see files shared by presenters, connect with other conference attendees, and provide feedback on the sessions you attend. It can be accessed by any computer or mobile device, and its user-friendly interface makes it a snap to find the most up-to-date information throughout the conference.  Download Sched and get your account set up before the conference so you can begin planning your schedule and connecting with other attendees.

Get Started

You can access Sched via your laptop and mobile device. Please follow the directions below, and make sure that the device you will be using at the conference is set up appropriately. Once set up, your account will be synced when you log into Sched from any device.

Mobile Devices (Recommended)

  1. Download the Sched app from the app store.

  2. If you have used Sched previously, log in using your credentials. If this is your first time using Sched, sign up for a new account. You can build your profile with personal information such as a bio, position title, affiliation, and photo to help others connect with you during and after the conference.

  3. Search for “2025 GIS In Action Conference” to find the conference event page and join the conference.

  4. Navigate the online conference program through the app to save sessions you are interested in and view any materials shared by the presenters.

On Your Laptop

1. Go to  GIS In Action 2025 Sched Program .

2. Sign up for a Sched account or log into an existing account using the links near the top of the page. You can build

your profile with personal information such as a bio, position title, affiliation, and photo to help others connect with you during and after the conference.

3. Hover your mouse over or click on the color-coded sessions for a full description and other details. Click on “Add to my Sched” to add to a list of presentations you are interested in attending.

Need extra help setting up your personalized conference schedule? Visit https://sched.com/support/guide/personalize-your-schedule/

We need your feedback to learn more about what sessions you enjoy the most and why. What did you love, and what can be improved in the future? Leave Feedback!



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