A preview of sessions, workshops, and events at the Elevations Geospatial Summit.
Join us for two full days of presentations, hands-on workshops, and networking focused on geospatial innovation across Wyoming and the Rocky Mountain region.
Program Highlights
Keynote Speaker: Kitty Currier
From Ridge to Reef: A Mostly Improvised Approach to Geography
A geographer working above and below water shares lessons from a decade of fieldwork across the South Pacific and Southeast Asia.
Mapping Contest
Showcase your GIS skills in GIS Colorado’s 2026 Mapping Contest. Entries are due May 1, with winners announced at the summit.
Esri Training Workshops
Hands-on training sessions focused on modern ArcGIS workflows, app development, and communicating GIS value.
Tuesday, May 19 – Welcome & Networking
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Ice Breaker Social
Mountain Tap Brewery
Kick off the summit by connecting with fellow attendees, speakers, and sponsors in a relaxed setting.
Wednesday, May 20 – Conference Day 1
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | Presentations & Workshops
The day will feature a mix of technical sessions, applied case studies, and hands-on learning opportunities across multiple focus areas:
- Elevation and LiDAR infrastructure
- Cloud-based GIS and data systems
- Field data collection and workflows
- AI applications in GIS
- App development and user experience
- Enterprise GIS strategy and communication
Esri Training Workshops
- Modern App Building in ArcGIS
- Communicating the Business Value of GIS
Additional Training & Workshops
- Esri-led sessions and hands-on training opportunities
- Experience Builder workshop
Confirmed Sessions (Schedule Coming Soon)
- USGS 3D National Topography Model
- Indoor GIS: Step-by-Step Guide to Implementation and Sustainment
- Smarter Field Workflows: Integrating AI into Data Collection
- FME Tips and Tricks for Everyday Workflows
- Beyond the Hype: How to Make AI Work for Your GIS
- Lessons Learned and the Benefits of a Cloud-Based GIS
- App Development Best Practices and Design
- Building Wyoming’s Next-Generation Elevation Infrastructure
Full session schedule and timing details will be released closer to the event.
Community & Organizational Updates
Regional leaders and organizations will share updates on statewide initiatives, coordination efforts, and opportunities for collaboration.
- Wyoming State GIS Coordinator Update
- Colorado State GIS Coordinator Update
- State of WyGEO
- State of GISCO
Organizational Business Meetings
- WyGEO Membership Meeting
- GISCO Membership Meeting
Timing for these sessions will be announced in the full agenda.
4:30 PM | Vendor Presentations
6:00 PM | Bowling Social
7:00 PM | Dinner on your own
Thursday, May 21 – Conference Day 2
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | Presentations & Workshops Continue
Day two builds on the first with additional sessions, deeper technical dives, and continued hands-on opportunities.
Focus Areas
- Advanced GIS workflows
- Experience Builder and modern web apps
- Data management and integration
- Regional collaboration and case studies
Detailed agenda coming soon.
4:30 PM | Wrap-Up & Closing