Conference Overview:
Pre-Conference - Sunday, September 20, 2026
Sunday Afternoon Workshops:
Four 1- Hour Workshops will be offered
Polaris Ballrooms:
3:00pm - 4:00pm:
- Field Map Tasks: Overview and Implementation Strategies - Presented by Jared Fox, Esri
- GIS and Next Generation 9-1-1 - Presented by Donovan Powers, State of Ohio Department of Administrative Services
4:10pm - 5:10pm:
- AI (Actual Intelligence): Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Local Government - Presented by Jeff Trimmer, City of Fairfield
- How to setup a GIS Server on AWS - Presented by Ryan Shearer, City of Newark
Sunday Evening: Set Up Social & Pre-Conference networking
Exhibitor & Map Gallery Setup
Volunteers Needed - a sign up sheet will be sent out closer to the event.
Help Set Up the Conference! Join us from 5:00pm-7:00pm in the Polaris Foyer at Hilton.
Join our early-arriving attendees and exhibitors as we begin setting up the Conference Trade Show and Map Gallery. We're looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers to lend a hand during setup—enjoy a little networking while you're at it! It’s a great way to meet fellow volunteers, connect with exhibitors, and get a sneak peek at the conference before it officially begins. Light refreshments will be available.
Conference Day 1 - Monday, September 21, 2026
8:00am - 4:30pm: Registration hours
8:00am - 6:00pm: Exhibit Hall/Trade Show hours
9:00am - Map Gallery Opens
9:00am - 10:00am: Welcome and Keynote Speaker
10:30am - 11:45am: Breakout Sessions Begin
11:45am – 1:00pm: Lunch on your own, plus visit
1:00pm - 1:30pm: Student Recruitment Session (new for 2026)/Trade Show & Map Gallery
1:30pm – 2:30pm: Breakout Sessions
2:30pm – 3:00pm: Ice Cream Social
3:00pm – 5:00pm: Sessions
4:30pm - 5:00pm: Special Interests/Group Meetings
5:00pm – 6:00pm: Networking/Trade Show Reception
*Times are approximate as of June 2, 2026, and are subject to change to allow flexibility in securing the best possible conference speakers.
Conference Day 2 - Tuesday, September 22, 2026
8:00am - 2:30pm: Registration hours
8:00am - 2:30pm: Exhibit Hall/Trade Show hours (Booth teardown and load out begins at 2:45pm)
8:00am - 11:30am: Map Gallery hours
8:00am - 8:45am: Breakfast with Exhibitors
8:45am - 10:00am: Morning Sessions
10:00am - 10:30am: Coffee Break w/Exhibitors
10:30am - 11:30am: Morning Sessions
11:30am - 12:45pm: Keynote Luncheon & Awards
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Sessions
2:00pm - 2:30pm: Power Break w/Exhibitors
2:30pm - 3:30pm: Final Conference Sessions
Adjourn
*Times are approximate as of June 2, 2026, and are subject to change to allow flexibility in securing the best possible conference speakers.
