Get ready for this year’s Virginia GIS Conference! We are excited to be going to this event on October 7 - 8, 2025, where we will be offering several presentations. Hosted by VAMLIS, a Virginia-based organization dedicated to providing educational and networking opportunities for professionals who have an interest in GIS in Virginia, the conference will be held in Harrisonburg, VA, at Hotel Madison and Conference Center.

Check out our presentation schedule below:

Data Is Life Changing – Data Collection Stories from Tropical Storm Helene

Presenter: Bryan Kelley – JMT Technology Group

Wednesday, 10/8 @ 9:40 AM | Appalachian AB Room

After Tropical Storm Helene, the transportation network in parts of the country was destroyed. More importantly, the lives from those regions were devastated. The headlines told stories of the heroic emergency response. After the news faded, the work to rebuild the roads and bridges began. Come learn about data collection challenges and technology innovations used to collect the missing and damaged infrastructure, but come listen to the stories of how this effort has helped the impacted individuals.

Lost on a College Campus? We have a map app for that!

Presenter: Bryan Kelley – JMT Technology Group

Tuesday, 10/7 @ 3:00 PM | Allegheny BC Room

Remember the first day of college? The confusion and chaos of crossing a campus? There's a map for that! Johns Hopkins University has become more navigable with the launch of their Wayfinding App. This innovative tool utilizes Esri’s ArcGIS Indoors and Network Analyst to provide pedestrian navigation. Come find out how the human-centered design approach accounts for barriers (steps vs ramps) and hazardous conditions (active construction), ensuring that all can reach their destination safely.

Virginia Women in GIS

Presenter: Dr. Wendy Stout – Virginia Tech

Co-Presenter(s): Jennifer Ciminelli, DCR, Jenni Ellsworth, JMT 

Wednesday, 10/8 @ 10:30 AM | Appalachian C Room

Women in GIS is an inclusive group of women and allies coming together to provide support, resources, and opportunities for success as women navigate your geospatial career. We offer networking, professional development, job board, communities of practice, and more! Come learn about our Virginia Chapter and how you can join and participate in the state or national organization.

One App to Unite Them All: Delaware’s Quest for a Smarter Land Management System

Presenter: Jenni Ellsworth – JMT Technology Group

Tuesday, 10/7 @ 2:10 PM | Allegheny BC Room

In Delaware’s data realm, state agencies once guarded their own scattered troves — siloed software, spreadsheets, and databases reigned. No single map could reveal the full picture of the land. Guided by a fellowship of stakeholders, the State Land Inventory Management (SLIM) system was forged, crafting a single source of truth to unite Delaware’s land stewards. This living, map-driven hub combined the power of Esri with custom-built tools to unite and protect the land’s assets for years to come.