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Big Ten GIS Conference 2025

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April 11, 2025
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Virtual

Join us Friday, April 11 for the Big Ten GIS Conference 2025, a free virtual event hosted by the Big Ten Academic Alliance Geospatial Information Network. The conference brings together students, educators, researchers, and professionals to share current work and insights across the geospatial field.

Keynote: Professor Emily Fairfax
Dr. Emily Fairfax (University of Minnesota) will present on the intersections of beaver activity, satellite imagery, and climate resilience. Her groundbreaking research has been featured in National Geographic, NPR, and BBC.

Hands-on Workshop
Matt Forrest (Modern GIS / Wherobots) will lead a hands-on workshop introducing cloud-native geospatial tools, formats, and workflows. The session is designed to be accessible regardless of technical background.

Register (free and open to all): Registration Form

Conference Agenda