The North Dakota Geospatial Summit started out as GIS Day in 2001. In 2005 that event turned into the North Dakota GIS Users Conference. Reflecting the dynamic and widening geospatial field but not losing sight of the foundation continuing to be built upon by geospatial professionals, in 2019 the event was renamed to the North Dakota Geospatial Summit.  The North Dakota Geospatial Summit is THE event in North Dakota for you if you can check one or more of these:

• Discover how GIS and geospatial tools can directly support your work—whether you’re a seasoned GIS professional or brand new to the field.
• Learn about the latest technologies, trends, and buzzwords in geospatial science, and understand what they actually mean for your organization.
• Connect with experts who administer, design, or support geospatial systems across government, tribal, and private sectors.
• See real-world success stories showing how GIS improves public services, infrastructure management, emergency preparedness, natural resource work, and more.
• Explore solutions offered by companies specializing in geospatial software, data, mapping, analytics, and support services.
• Build new skills applicable to administrators, managers, educators, surveyors, engineers, utility professionals, planners, and anyone who uses or relies on spatial data.
• Network with peers from city, county, state, tribal, academic, and business communities who share similar challenges and goals.
• Gain insights that help you make informed decisions—whether you supervise GIS staff, use location-based data, or simply want to understand how geospatial tools can benefit your field.

If one or more of these apply to you, then be sure to register to attend as a participant and/or sponsor.  Please consider submitting an abstract to share with others what you have learned and/or are doing. Our planned topics include Technology, Applications, Mapping & Data, Analysis & Reporting, Automation, Coordination, and Current Events Impact on GIS Teams.

New! The 2026 Geospatial Summit will follow the October 11-13, 2026 North Dakota Association of Counties Conference. If you are planning to attend that conference, consider staying a bit longer and attend the Geospatial Summit!