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Sunday, April 19
 

3:00pm MDT

Regi - Ception (Registration + Reception)
Sunday April 19, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Pick up your registration materials and network with your colleagues. 
Sunday April 19, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Ballroom (Bannock/Bonneville)
 
Monday, April 20
 

7:00am MDT

Registration Desk Hours
Monday April 20, 2026 7:00am - 5:00pm MDT

Monday April 20, 2026 7:00am - 5:00pm MDT

8:00am MDT

Workshop: Introduction to COGO Editing in ArcGIS Pro
Monday April 20, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm MDT
This introductory course provides participants with a practical foundation in Coordinate Geometry (COGO) and traverse workflows within ArcGIS Pro. Designed for users who are new to COGO tools, the course emphasizes step-by-step workflows for entering bearings, distances, and curves; constructing traverses; validating geometry; and more.Students will begin by learning the purpose of COGO in ArcGIS...
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Speakers
avatar for Kara Utter

Kara Utter

GIS Consultant and Owner, Dynamic Visions GIS
Dynamic Visions GIS is a boutique GIS consultancy founded and led by Kara Utter, a GIS professional with over 10 years of experience in GIS program coordination and consulting. Kara brings deep technical expertise and a personalized approach to every engagement — working directly... Read More →
Monday April 20, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm MDT
Executive Room

8:00am MDT

Workshop: The Geodatabase in ArcGIS Pro
Monday April 20, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm MDT
This workshop teaches the architecture of the geodatabase and how to leverage its robust capabilities. The workshop focuses on the file geodatabase with hands-on exercises, but also describes enterprise geodatabases. In addition, students learn geodatabase development topics such as database design, attribute domains, relationship classes, raster mosaic datasets, and XML workspace documents.
Speakers
avatar for Keith Weber

Keith Weber

GIS Director, Idaho State University- GIS TREC
Wildfire research, lidar analysis, and web services
Monday April 20, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm MDT
Jefferson Room

10:00am MDT

Networking Break
Monday April 20, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am MDT

Monday April 20, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am MDT
Ballroom (Bannock/Bonneville)

11:30am MDT

Lunch (on your own)
Monday April 20, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm MDT

Monday April 20, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm MDT

3:00pm MDT

Networking Break
Monday April 20, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm MDT

Monday April 20, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm MDT
Ballroom (Bannock/Bonneville)

5:30pm MDT

Meet in the hotel atrium before going to tour Old Town Pocatello (Shuttle Provided)
Monday April 20, 2026 5:30pm - 8:30pm MDT

Monday April 20, 2026 5:30pm - 8:30pm MDT
 
Tuesday, April 21
 

8:00am MDT

Keynote Breakfast
Tuesday April 21, 2026 8:00am - 11:30am MDT

Speakers
avatar for Tim Nolan

Tim Nolan

Senior IT Manager | President-Elect, Collin County, Texas | The Geospatial Professional
Tim has been a local govie most of his adulthood. Public service has been his life-long passion. He has more than 30 years of experience as a leader, speaker, and Geospatial, Lean and Agile practitioner. Texas is home for Tim. He enjoys sharing the success stories of his teams in... Read More →
avatar for Jamie Christensen

Jamie Christensen

Founder, Civic Vanguard Inc
Jamie Christensen is the founder of Civic Vanguard, a company that offers GIS tools for local governments through its CivQuest platform. With 30 years of experience - from roles with the U.S. Forest Service, the Conservation Fund, GeoDecisions, to founding WorldView Solutions and... Read More →
Tuesday April 21, 2026 8:00am - 11:30am MDT
Ballroom (Bannock/Bonneville)

11:30am MDT

Lunch (on your own)
Tuesday April 21, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm MDT

Tuesday April 21, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm MDT
  Lunch
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1:00pm MDT

Workshop: A Knowledge Worker's Guide to Visual Management
Tuesday April 21, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm MDT

Speakers
avatar for Tim Nolan

Tim Nolan

Senior IT Manager | President-Elect, Collin County, Texas | The Geospatial Professional
Tim has been a local govie most of his adulthood. Public service has been his life-long passion. He has more than 30 years of experience as a leader, speaker, and Geospatial, Lean and Agile practitioner. Texas is home for Tim. He enjoys sharing the success stories of his teams in... Read More →
Tuesday April 21, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Ballroom (Bannock/Bonneville)

3:00pm MDT

Networking Break
Tuesday April 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm MDT

Tuesday April 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm MDT
Ballroom (Bannock/Bonneville)

5:30pm MDT

Exhibitor Social & Lightning Talks
Tuesday April 21, 2026 5:30pm - 7:30pm MDT

Tuesday April 21, 2026 5:30pm - 7:30pm MDT
Ballroom (Bannock/Bonneville)
 
Wednesday, April 22
 

8:00am MDT

Your GIS Elevator Pitch
Wednesday April 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am MDT
This talk breaks down the steps of formulating your GIS elevator pitch, something everyone should have. An elevator pitch is designed to introduce and establish your value as a GIS career professional to your listener in a short amount of time. We will be going over the key elements of a pitch and important tips to remember.
Speakers
avatar for Danielle Huerta

Danielle Huerta

GIS Analyst II, Bannock County
Danielle earned a B.S. in Earth and Environmental Systems with a minor in Theatre from Idaho State University in 2021, following this degree, she later earned a GIS Certificate in 2023. During her time at ISU, she gained practical experience as a Mapping Technician at the ISU GIS... Read More →
Wednesday April 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am MDT
Ballroom (Bannock/Bonneville)

8:00am MDT

Working with Non-Spatial Data in ESRI's online platforms
Wednesday April 22, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am MDT
In the course of working on a non-spatial project that has an end product of an Experience with embedded Dashboards, I have been forced to learn methods, both documented and non-documented, to utilize these tools designed for spatial data to display and work with tabular data. These methods range from utilizing URL parameters to filter data in an Experience to passing through parameters to...
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Speakers
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Bradley Bean

GIS Analyst III, State of Idaho
I am a GIS Analyst III with the State of Idaho ITS Department. 
Wednesday April 22, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am MDT
Executive Room

8:30am MDT

Your Career, Your Way
Wednesday April 22, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am MDT
Learn how to take your career to the next level, from subcontracting to bidding on state and federal grants. Get the details on what you need, and how to curate the most attractive resume.
Speakers
avatar for Jackie Reader

Jackie Reader

Consultant, Bespoke GIS Solutions
Jacqueline got her start in GIS in local government. She has a MS degree in GIS and is a certified GISP, in addition to serving on the GISCI Exam Development Committee. For the past 3 years she has been an independent consultant and recently registered her business to bid on federal... Read More →
Wednesday April 22, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am MDT
Ballroom (Bannock/Bonneville)

9:00am MDT

Bridging the Gap: Collaborative Utility Network Migration in Twin Falls
Wednesday April 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am MDT
The City of Twin Falls, ID took a unique path toward Utility Network implementation. After a UN planning project, Esri’s new migration toolset was released. Twin Falls leveraged it successfully for a Sewer UN migration but faced challenges with water pressure subnetworks. They then re-engaged with Timmons Group to seek advisory services to validate the approach and provide recommendations. This...
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Speakers
avatar for Alison Walker

Alison Walker

GIS Manager, City of Twin Falls
I have been the GIS Manager for the City of Twin Falls since 2022.  Prior to that I worked at a Trimble reseller for 16 years doing technical support, training, and GIS consulting.
Wednesday April 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am MDT
Executive Room

10:00am MDT

Networking Break
Wednesday April 22, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am MDT

Wednesday April 22, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am MDT
Ballroom (Bannock/Bonneville)

10:30am MDT

Turning Data Into Decisions: Effective Reporting with ArcGIS Dashboards, Experience Builder, and ArcGIS Pro
Wednesday April 22, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
As agencies increasingly rely on geospatial information, the need for clear and timely reporting has never been greater. This presentation demonstrates how to use ArcGIS Dashboards, Experience Builder, and ArcGIS Pro to communicate insights that support operational and strategic decision-making. The session covers techniques such as scripting, database views, and filtered maps to ensure data is...
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Speakers
avatar for Robin Dunn

Robin Dunn

GIS Program Manager, Idaho Department of Lands
Robin Dunn is the current Gem State GPN president and has been a member of several groups over the years.  She is the GIS Program manager for the Idaho Department of Lands as well as a member of an Interagency Wildfire Management Team and a member of the wildfire GIS cadre.  
Wednesday April 22, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Ballroom (Bannock/Bonneville)

11:30am MDT

Lunch (on your own)
Wednesday April 22, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm MDT

Wednesday April 22, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm MDT
  Lunch
  • about <br>

1:00pm MDT

Building a Resilient Imagery Program
Wednesday April 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Imagery is no longer just a snapshot in time. It is becoming an essential infrastructure for how organizations plan, operate, and make decisions. Building a Resilient Imagery Program explores how organizations can move beyond one-time image capture toward a planned, repeatable, and shared imagery program that supports standardized workflows, and broader organizational use. This session will...
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Speakers
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Savannah Heckman

Technical Account Manager, Eagleview
Savannah serves as a Technical Account Manager at EagleView, where she's been working with local government agencies for nearly three years. She holds a BS in Environmental Science and a GIS Certificate from Western Kentucky University. In her role, she assists government staff across... Read More →
Wednesday April 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Ballroom (Bannock/Bonneville)

1:00pm MDT

Using Lidar to Estimate Ladder Fuel Density in Forested Areas
Wednesday April 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
A trend of increasing wildfire frequency has necessitated the development of methods toidentify forested areas with heightened fire susceptibility. One specific concern in forested areas is susceptibility to canopy fires due to the presence of ladder fuels. Fuel reductiontreatments that target areas where ladder fuels are present are effective at mitigating canopy fires, but it is difficult to...
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Speakers
avatar for Heather Casper

Heather Casper

Lidar Technician, Idaho State University
I care deeply for the environment and have dedicated my life to researching the environment and improving upon aspects that I am able. I  believe that improving the health and sustainability of the community and environment in which I reside improves the lives of my neighbors and... Read More →
Wednesday April 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Executive Room

2:00pm MDT

Addressing for 911 panel
Wednesday April 22, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Join the addressing discussion panel bringing together interdisciplinary experts to explore the challenges and the strategies required to address effectively. The session will examine key issues shaping today’s addressing and NG911 environments, highlighting diverse perspectives from around the state and evidence-based approaches. Panelists will engage in a dynamic dialogue on emerging trends,...
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Speakers
avatar for Heather Studley

Heather Studley

Bannock County GIS, GIS Manager

Wednesday April 22, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Ballroom (Bannock/Bonneville)

2:00pm MDT

Aspen Decline in Southeast Idaho
Wednesday April 22, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
This study investigated trends in aspen (Populus tremuloides) extent and distribution in southeast Idaho to inform targeted management decisions for Bureau of Land Management (BLM) project partners seeking to promote aspen stand health. Remotely sensed Landsat imagery combined with aerial imagery, topographic layers, and in situ observations were used to train a probabilistic decision forest model...
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Brandy Nisbet-Wilcox

Graduate Research Assistant, Idaho State University, GIS Training and Research Center
Brandy Nisbet-Wilcox is an interdisciplinary professional who believes that good science is a key component to sound policy and decision making. As such, she has spent the last decade pursuing diverse opportunities across the western U.S. from boots on the ground fuels reduction and... Read More →
Wednesday April 22, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Executive Room

3:00pm MDT

Networking Break
Wednesday April 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm MDT

Wednesday April 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm MDT
Ballroom (Bannock/Bonneville)

3:30pm MDT

Exploration, Conservation and Mapping of Caves in Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve
Wednesday April 22, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm MDT
Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve is a stark, challenging landscape that defends its beauty and wonder with rattlesnakes, razor-sharp rock, weather, and isolation. There are no roads. Horses cannot be used. Exploration and mapping of the vertical caves in the lavas requires long (sometimes multi-day) hikes over treacherous ground while carrying ridiculously heavy packs full of...
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Speakers
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John Walz

GIS Technician, Bannock County
Spent two decades exploring, mapping and working to protect and expand Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve. Works for Bannock County GIS Department. 
Wednesday April 22, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm MDT
Executive Room

3:30pm MDT

Imagery and 911
Wednesday April 22, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT
High-resolution imagery has become a critical component in modern public safety workflows, extending far beyond visualization and situational awareness during emergency response. In the context of Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG911), high-quality, frequently updated imagery serves as a foundational dataset for building, validating, and maintaining the geospatial layers that power accurate call routing...
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Speakers
avatar for Megan Reilly

Megan Reilly

Regional Technical Manager, EagleView
Megan is a self-proclaimed GIS Evangelist and is passionate about helping people see the world in new ways—using technology and insights from above. She is a graduate of Idaho State University with a BS in Environmental Science and a Minor in GIS, and her GIS career started in county... Read More →
Wednesday April 22, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT
Ballroom (Bannock/Bonneville)

4:00pm MDT

How to Make a Font-tastic Map!
Wednesday April 22, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Comic Sans, Arial, Calibri, Papyrus…does it matter which fonts you use in your map? Fonts—typefaces—have a powerful impact on the look and feel of a map, and can make the difference between an amateur and a professional document. In this presentation, I will show common pitfalls to avoid with font choice and label design, especially with respect to accessibility and legibility, and examples...
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Speakers
avatar for Elaine Guidero

Elaine Guidero

National Map Liaison, U.S. Geological Survey
Elaine started at USGS as an applied researcher in multi-scale cartography. She is now the National Map Liaison to Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and the Dakotas.
Wednesday April 22, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Executive Room

5:30pm MDT

Game Night at Barricade
Wednesday April 22, 2026 5:30pm - 7:30pm MDT

Wednesday April 22, 2026 5:30pm - 7:30pm MDT
Barricade
  Social
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Thursday, April 23
 

8:00am MDT

Planimetrics
Thursday April 23, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am MDT
High-resolution imagery is transforming how GIS professionals extract and maintain planimetric data, providing a scalable and consistent approach to mapping features that are traditionally time-intensive to collect in the field. Up-to-date, high-quality planimetric data is essential for infrastructure management, transportation planning, environmental analysis, and public safety.This presentation...
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Speakers
avatar for Megan Reilly

Megan Reilly

Regional Technical Manager, EagleView
Megan is a self-proclaimed GIS Evangelist and is passionate about helping people see the world in new ways—using technology and insights from above. She is a graduate of Idaho State University with a BS in Environmental Science and a Minor in GIS, and her GIS career started in county... Read More →
Thursday April 23, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am MDT
Executive Room

9:00am MDT

Broadband Data for All
Thursday April 23, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am MDT
The Broadband DATA Act provided a location level data set of where broadband is available today. Additionally, this dataset is and will be the base layer for all future funding programs. Using it you can determine availability of access to the internet today, advocate for better access tomorrow, and understand how access can impact a community over time. This presentation will overview the data...
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W. Nick Pappin

Assistant Director, Washington State University
Nick Pappin is the Assistant Director of the Program for Digital Initiatives at Washington State University Extension. He spends his day helping communities understand what federal data says about their towns and county and effectively advocate for better broadband.
Thursday April 23, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am MDT
Executive Room

10:00am MDT

Networking Break
Thursday April 23, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am MDT

Thursday April 23, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am MDT
Executive

10:30am MDT

Gem State Chapter Meeting
Thursday April 23, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT

Thursday April 23, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Executive Room

11:30am MDT

Awards Lunch
Thursday April 23, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT

Thursday April 23, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Executive Room
 
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