Des Plaines, IL (Tuesday, June 11, 2019) Following last year’s event in Palm Springs (which raised nearly $4,000), URISA is pleased to announce another Silent Auction to benefit URISA’s GISCorps during GIS-Pro 2019 in New Orleans.
URISA Announces Election Slate
Des Plaines, IL (Monday, June 10, 2019) 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 2019 election.
GIS-Pro 2019 Student and Young Professional Opportunities Announced
May 23, 2019 (Des Plaines, IL) In addition to meet-ups and networking events during GIS-Pro 2019 in New Orleans this Fall, URISA’s Vanguard Cabinet of Young Professionals has teamed up with leaders in the education community to organize a valuable program track titled “Inspiring the Future of GIS“. which kicks off with a full-day “Preparing for GISP Certification” workshop. Further, […]
Agenda Announced for GIS-Pro 2019
Des Plaines, IL (April 22, 2019) URISA is pleased to share the comprehensive agenda for GIS-Pro 2019, taking place September 28-October 2, 2019 in New Orleans.
Registration is now open for the 2019 Washington GIS Conference
Washington URISA (WAURISA) invites you to join your fellow GIS professionals at the only statewide GIS conference in Washington State – the 2019 Washington GIS Conference, May 20 – 23 at the Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center in Tacoma.
2019 URISA Exemplary Systems in Government Awards Process Opens
February 4, 2019 (Des Plaines, IL) URISA is pleased to announce the Exemplary Systems in Government (ESIG) Awards process for 2019. Since 1980, URISA’s ESIG Awards have recognized extraordinary achievements in the use of geospatial information technology that have improved the delivery and quality of government services.
Presentation Proposals Invited for GIS-Pro 2019 in New Orleans
URISA is pleased to invite presentation proposals for GIS-Pro 2019 in New Orleans.
URISA Leaders Recognized at GIS-Pro & CalGIS 2018
Des Plaines, IL (October 17, 2018) More than 500 GIS professionals – from 43 states, 5 Canadian provinces, and 8 countries – recently convened in Palm Springs, California for GIS-Pro & CalGIS 2018. One of the highlights of the conference was the Awards Breakfast, during which a number of URISA leaders were recognized for their volunteer service. […]
URISA Releases White Paper Defining the Boundaries of Practice Between Surveyors and GIS Professionals
October 5, 2018 (Des Plaines, IL) In recent years, URISA’s Policy Advisory Committee has facilitated several panel discussions at GIS-Pro conferences during which surveyors and GIS professionals have discussed the distinctive, yet complementary, services that each profession provides.
URISA Announces 2018 GIS Hall of Fame Inductees
Des Plaines, IL (September 12, 2018) URISA is pleased to announce the induction of one individual and a federal agency into its GIS Hall of Fame.




