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Category Archives: Conferences/Meetings
Cinematic Cartography
The next Cambridge Seminar in the History of Cartography will be held via Zoom on Tuesday 18 November 2025 at 5.30pm UK time (9:30am PST).
The speaker will be Chris Lukinbeal, University of Arizona on Cinematic Cartography.
All are welcome.
Please register for the talk at https://buytickets.at/emmanuelcollege/1929457 and the Zoom link will be sent to you.
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On a side note, this reminds me of a book I purchased a while back, Cinemaps. You should pick one up for a Christmas gift! -mike
CGIA Annual Meeting
The California Geographic Information Association will have their annual meeting on Thursday, November 20th 12-1:30pm.
For more information visit https://cgia.org/2025/11/join-us-for-the-cgia-annual-meeting-on-november-20-2025-12-130-pm/
2025 ESRI UC
The 2025 ESRI User Conference is wrapping up. The Thursday night party is at Petco Park this year … unfortunately you cannot run the bases!
If you have not seen the Plenary videos, you can view them here.
I would say the most interesting thing for me at the conference were the new AI Assistants in ArcGIS Pro. Be part of the beta program for 3.5. The 3.6 beta will be available in September 2025.
Another thing that was interesting was the soon to be available Google Photorealistic 3D Tiles in ArcGIS. Read more about it here.
CGIA Awards Social @ ESRI UC 2025
Dear SoCalGIS,
Get ready to celebrate innovation in geospatial technology!
The California Geographic Information Association (CGIA) is thrilled to invite you to our annual **CGIA Awards Social**, where we will honor California’s most innovative geospatial projects and ideas.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join us for an evening of recognition, networking, and celebration with fellow professionals. We’re excited to announce that this year’s social is generously sponsored by **ParcelQuest**.
**Event Details:**
* **What:** CGIA Awards Social
* **When:** Tuesday, July 15, 2025
* **Time:** 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
* **Where:** Revel Revel, 868 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Enjoy **complimentary food** throughout the evening, and be sure to arrive early – the **first 75 guests will receive a drink voucher!**
Don’t miss out on this exciting event. Please RSVP at cgia.org.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Best regards,
Tracy Tober
CGIA CHair
Maps of WWII @ LOC
The Library of Congress will have a webinar tomorrow on Maps of World War II. Register here: https://loc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/8717489749718/WN_-3eNMamQR1y7mybLbU1d5Q#/registration
Reference librarians will give a brief overview of maps and other cartographic items from World War II that can be found in the Geography and Map collections at the Library of Congress. This session will highlight items made by American forces, as well as captured maps made by the Axis powers. The breadth and content of these items and how they came to the Geography and Map Division will be discussed. Participants will learn how to search for and access them online or in person. The focus of the session will be on maps and online resources available to all patrons any time or place in the world, but attendees will also learn how to prepare for a future trip to the reading room. After the presentation, staff look forward to answering additional questions from attendees.
CalGIS Conference
The CalGIS Conference offers valuable content specific to the California Geospatial Community, allowing attendees to engage in hands-on mini-workshops and user experiences to collaborate to support their geospatial organization at a state level. Connect with professionals from various sectors to share insights, best practices, and innovations. Learn about critical updates and solutions that enhance location-based services and improve public safety efforts through more efficient and accurate geographic data management.
Attending CalGIS 2025 is a strategic investment in professional development, networking, and contributing to the future of geospatial technology. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a newcomer to the field, the conference offers a rich and rewarding experience for all attendees. The CalGIS community is welcoming and passionate about everything geospatial! Don’t miss the opportunity to connect, learn, and explore the possibilities!
For more info and to register, click below!
2025 Los Angeles Geospatial Summit
The 2025 LA Geospatial Summit will be this Friday, February 28th, at the USC Hotel. For more info and to register, visit https://dornsife.usc.edu/spatial/los-angeles-geospatial-summit-2025/ .
2025 ESRI UC Registration Open
The 2025 ESRI User Conference registration is now open. Get registered and get your hotel as soon as possible!
GIS Day @ Ventura College
Come and celebrate GIS Day at Ventura College on Friday 11/22/2024 from 8am to 2:30pm. It will be their 25th year!
Free registration includes: Geospatial Technology Presentations, Industry and Organization Representatives, Posters/Story Maps/Apps, Coffee/Pastries/Lunch.
Featured Speakers
Keynote: Jinna Larkin, County of Santa Barbara GIS Supervisor
Mapping Meaningful Connections – A Santa Barbara Story
Paul Jenkin, Ventura Campaign Coordinator, Surfrider Foundation
Matilija Dam Removal: Sediment transport and downstream implications
Christian Harder, Writer/Editor/Senior Content Strategist, Esri
The Making of The Power of Where, Jack Dangermond’s first book
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