Des Plaines, IL (June 12, 2020) URISA’s Leadership Development Committee recently presented its recommended slate of candidates to the URISA Board of Directors. The Board unanimously approved the slate, listed below, for its 2020 election.
URISA’s GIS Hall of Fame Award Nominations Invited
Des Plaines, IL (January 31, 2020) URISA’s GIS Hall of Fame honors persons and organizations that have made significant and original contributions to the development and application of GIS concepts, tools, or resources, or to the GIS profession.
URISA Announces the Release of the 2nd Edition of The GIS Management Handbook
Des Plaines, IL (January 23, 2020) URISA is pleased to announce the release of the second edition of The GIS Management Handbook. This is a major revision of the 2009 book by author Peter Croswell. The book has greatly expanded and updated content and comes with a valuable set of supplemental digital materials. It is a […]
Presentation Proposals Invited for GIS-Pro 2020 in Baltimore
Des Plaines, IL (December 17, 2019) URISA is pleased to invite presentation proposals for GIS-Pro 2020 in Baltimore. The conference will bring together GIS professionals to present, discuss, analyze, and share their experiences, insights, and solutions. Help us get the dialogue going! Showcase your expertise, collaborate with peers, and share your stories with an international […]
CalGIS 2020 Registration Opens
November 14, 2019 (Des Plaines, IL) The California URISA Chapters and the California Geographic Information Association (CGIA) are pleased to announce that registration is open for CalGIS 2020, taking place February 9-11, 2020 at the Hilton Long Beach.
Applications for URISA’s 2020 Vanguard Cabinet of Young Professionals Now Accepted
Des Plaines, IL (November 5, 2019) URISA is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for its Vanguard Cabinet.
URISA Leaders Recognized at GIS-Pro 2019
Des Plaines, IL (October 9, 2019) Nearly 500 GIS professionals – from 42 states (plus Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia), 7 Canadian provinces, and 7 countries – recently convened in New Orleans, Louisiana for GIS-Pro 2019. One of the highlights of the conference was the Awards Luncheon, during which a number of URISA leaders were recognized for their volunteer service. […]
Keynote Speakers for URISA’s 2019 Caribbean GIS Conference Announced
Des Plaines, IL (September 25, 2019) URISA is pleased to announce the keynote speakers for the 9th URISA Caribbean GIS Conference, taking place November 18-21, 2019 in Port of Spain, Trinidad.
Agenda for URISA’s 2019 Caribbean GIS Conference Announced
Des Plaines, IL (July 31, 2019) URISA is pleased to share the comprehensive agenda for the 9th URISA Caribbean GIS Conference, taking place November 18-21, 2019 in Port of Spain, Trinidad.
Planners Can Earn Ample CM Credits at GIS-Pro 2019
Des Plaines, IL (July 16, 2019) URISA is pleased to announce that the American Institute of Certified Planners has approved 73.0 CM credits for GIS-Pro 2019 in New Orleans.






