Pack up your bags, grab your road maps, and join us for the TUGIS Conference! Come see us at this year’s conference, held at Towson University’s University Union on August 6-7, 2025. We’ve loaded up a great lineup of presentations and an exhibit that you won’t want to miss. Visit the booth to learn from our subject matter experts and start your summer adventure!

Here's the presentation lineup:

Wednesday, August 6th

The State of the Art and Science for Indoor Mapping using GIS Applications for Facilities Management

2:15 PM – 2:45 PM | Ballroom A

The challenge of facilities management, managing assets and spaces, is something that any organization needs to deal with. Organizations need to know what they own and are responsible for, and what condition those assets are in. Emerging technology in capturing indoor spaces and in rendering those spaces and what they contain in geographic information systems (GIS) allows for asset owners to better understand and be more effective custodians of their assets. This presentation will cover the workflows and deliverables for my capstone project in my Master’s program at Johns Hopkins University. The project will run through an entire workflow from manually editing AutoCAD DWG’s, through converting these to GIS to create a digital twin using ArcGIS Indoors, to consuming the floorplan data in a Field Maps application for facility assessments and an associated dashboard as well as an application intended for stakeholders to be able to view how space is being used in their buildings. The presentation will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the approaches taken.

Speaker: Jeff Koch, JMT Technology Group, GIS Analyst

 

Thursday, August 7th

Enhancing School Mapping with Advanced Geospatial Technologies: A Case Study in Maryland

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Ballroom A

As school systems across Maryland prioritize safety, space planning, and crowding management, the demand for high-accuracy geospatial data has never been greater. JMT has conducted comprehensive school mapping surveys across multiple school facilities, leveraging innovative data collection technologies to support these critical needs. JMT has deployed multiple field collection tools, including 360-degree cameras, LiDAR, and Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) devices, to capture detailed spatial information efficiently and accurately. This presentation will explore the methodologies used to conduct a high-speed, high-precision school mapping survey, highlighting the advantages of integrating diverse data collection tools for a comprehensive spatial dataset. Attendees will gain insight into how these technologies enhance data accuracy, streamline workflows, and support school system decision-making. Additionally, we will discuss best practices for school mapping initiatives, lessons learned from the field, integrating the data collected into the ArcGIS Indoors Information Model, and the broader implications of geospatial technology for educational facility management.

Speaker: Gabriel Borroni, GISP, JMT Technology Group, Deputy Director of Geospatial Solutions

Transforming Outdoors Campus Navigation with ArcGIS Indoors

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Ballroom A

Johns Hopkins University’s Homewood campus has become more navigable than ever with the launch of the JHU Wayfinding App. This innovative, web-based tool utilizes Esri’s ArcGIS Indoors and Network Analyst extensions to provide real-time pedestrian navigation between buildings. By adopting a human-centered design approach, complexities of both the campus's physical accessibility and the web accessibility of the application are addressed. Wayfinding recommendations are designed to account for barriers and hazardous conditions, ensuring that students, faculty, staff, and visitors can reach their destinations safely and effectively. Collaboration between subject matter experts in accessibility, design and construction, and information systems were key in developing and improving processes that supported the application’s creation and deployment. User feedback and stakeholder involvement continue to play a crucial role in shaping every update. The implementation of the Indoors feature paves the way for future enhancements, particularly through the integration of additional campus assets.

Speakers: Shannon Doyle, GISP, JMT Technology Group, Director of Client Engagement, and Shelby Kline, Johns Hopkins University, GIS Analyst