Intermountain GIS 2024: Full Schedule

7:00am PDT

Check-In

Wednesday May 15, 2024 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Upper Founders rooms - Red Lion Hotel Templin's on the River 414 E 1st Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854, USA

8:00am PDT

Welcome & Keynotes

Introductions from your conference chairs, greetings from the Nez Perce Tribe, and Joseph Kerski as our amazing Keynote!

Breakfast provided - eggs, bacon and sausage, potatoes, breakfast breads and pastries, and coffee.

Wednesday May 15, 2024 8:00am - 10:00am PDT
Canvasback room - Red Lion Hotel Templin's on the River 414 E 1st Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854, USA

Keynotes and Awards

Area Upper Founders

10:30am PDT

Unlocking Efficiency: Integrating GIS with Asset Management

"Unlocking Efficiency: Integrating GIS with Asset Management" is a presentation focusing on the integration GIS with Asset Management in a small city environment. Dive into the blend of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with asset management system with real-world examples and practical insights. Understand the technical infrastructure set up. See how this mix helps crews and decision makers utilize the system for day to day work and decision making.

Speakers

Angela VanderPas

Wednesday May 15, 2024 10:30am - 11:00am PDT
Chief Seltice room - Red Lion Hotel Templin's on the River 414 E 1st Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854, USA

Utilizing Applications, Presentation

10:30am PDT

A Northwest Utility’s Path to Grid Resilience: Using Vegetation Intelligence Powered by Remote Sensing to Optimize Operations and Wildfire Liability Management

Like utilities throughout the Pacific Northwest, Northern Lights, Inc. faces unprecedented fuel loads and ignition risk driven by record-breaking temperatures, droughts, and infestations. As trees died off and wildfire risk compounded across NLI’s rugged, rural territory, the Cooperative turned to vegetation intelligence driven by remote sensing technologies to optimize operations, improve grid resilience, and protect the community. In this session, you will discover how vegetation intelligence is revolutionizing vegetation management and how it can enable a utility to prioritize work quickly and affordably in the places that matter most.

Speakers

Matt Price

Wednesday May 15, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Frederick Post room - Red Lion Hotel Templin's on the River 414 E 1st Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854, USA

Geospatial Innovations, Presentation

Area Frederick Post

10:30am PDT

ArcGIS Experience Builder Development Considerations

ArcGIS Experience Builder is described by Esri as "a highly configurable solution for building compelling web apps without writing code." Coding, however, provides significant additional benefits, either through the creation and installation of custom widgets or through more traditional application customization, which involves, for example, adding code that runs in response to browser events. In this session, an overview of these options and associated development considerations will be provided in a manner that is designed to be helpful to both developers and non-developers alike, with explanations supported by comparisons with ArcGIS Web AppBuilder development technology. In view of the scheduled retirement of ArcGIS Web AppBuilder in July 2024, the transition to Experience Builder will also be addressed and, as always, attendees will be encouraged to engage with their fellow GIS professionals to discuss the topic at hand.

Speakers

David Howes

David Howes, LLC

David Howes is a geospatial information scientist and the sole owner at David Howes, LLC (dhowes.com [dhowes.com]) in Seattle, WA, specializing in the development of GIS tools, processes, and supporting infrastructure for a variety of clients from small operations to multinational corporations. David has over 30 years of academic and private sector experience in both the United Kingdom and the Uni... Read More →

Wednesday May 15, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Margaret Post room - Red Lion Hotel Templin's on the River 414 E 1st Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854, USA

Utilizing Applications, Presentation

Area Margaret Post

11:00am PDT

Addressing Anomalies

Examples of addressing weirdness that I've experienced. This presentation is more of examples for consideration rather than to provide solutions, but I will cover some guidelines that can help mitigate issues.

Speakers

Heather Studley

GIS Manager, Bannock County, Idaho

I am currently the GIS Manager at Bannock County, Idaho and gloriously bad at biographies. I got my GIS Certificate in 2009 and my GISP in 2022. I am a classic jack-of-all-trades with a diverse and varied work history. At some point people started calling me an "expert" asking... Read More →

Wednesday May 15, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am PDT
Chief Seltice room - Red Lion Hotel Templin's on the River 414 E 1st Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854, USA

Public Safety, Presentation

Area Chief Seltice

11:30am PDT

Lunch (on your own)

Wednesday May 15, 2024 11:30am - 1:00pm PDT

1:00pm PDT

Providing Intelligence in Disaster Response using GIS for the Nez Perce Tribe

GIS provides intelligence to support decision making during a disaster. GIS can be used to locate and evaluate various hazards such as floods and fires that affect the people of the Nez Perce Tribe along with the Nez Perce Tribe’s infrastructure and land resources. GIS components provide intelligence during disaster response to quickly provide the necessary resources to alleviate disaster damages. This presentation will focus on three GIS components which provide situational awareness for the Nez Perce Tribe’s emergency management team which include web mapping applications, field surveying, and dashboard operations.

Speakers

Brent Lloyd

Wednesday May 15, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Chief Seltice room - Red Lion Hotel Templin's on the River 414 E 1st Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854, USA

Public Safety, Presentation

Area Chief Seltice

1:00pm PDT

Using GIS to Facilitate Global Humanitarian Relief

MAF has been on a one-year journey to see how GIS can be used to facilitate global operations. In that time a wide variety of Esri products have been used to help various programs visualize their data. The talk will review the use of Esri StoryMaps, Survey123, Drone2Map, and ArcGIS Dashboards.

Speakers

Frank Roberts

IT/GIS Director, Innovate! Inc.

Frank Roberts is the Director of Information Technology for Innovate! Inc, and. manages a very talented group of geospatial analysts and geospatial programmers. His team primarily crafts mobile and web-based geospatial solutions for clients throughout the United States. He is passionate... Read More →

Wednesday May 15, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Margaret Post room - Red Lion Hotel Templin's on the River 414 E 1st Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854, USA

Utilizing Applications, Presentation

Area Margaret Post

1:00pm PDT

Finding Your Way: Approaching GIS from Different Directions

As GIS professionals, we share a great deal of common knowledge, while often having quite different backgrounds and experiences, which shape our ways of thinking and functioning, both consciously and subconsciously, in profound ways. Is it because of nature or nurture? Are we introverts or extroverts? Do we tend to be guided by local influences or international ones? In this collaboration session, four GIS professionals based in Idaho and Washington will offer their perspectives on why they do things the way they do as they find their way in the world of GIS and as they evolve in their professional careers. They'll consider their traits, both positive and negative, and impart their wisdom with a view to inspiring a healthy discussion with and amongst their audience that may lead to positive outcomes for all involved.

Speakers

David Howes

David Howes, LLC

Wilma Roberston

Angela VanderPas

Lauri Ames

Wednesday May 15, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Frederick Post room - Red Lion Hotel Templin's on the River 414 E 1st Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854, USA

Geospatial Innovations, Presentation

Area Frederick Post

1:45pm PDT

Using GIS to Create Disaster Response Survey Maps

Having our own fleet of aircraft offers a unique opportunity, allowing our pilots and disaster response team members to quickly survey an area affected by natural disasters by flying an airplane over the affected area, taking hundreds of images of the damage. This information is vital for preparing the response, as our aircraft respond faster and with more detail than most satellites. In addition, our photographs are used to provide geospatial intelligence, which can inform how many people were affected and what supplies are needed in the response.

Speakers

Cole McCall

GIS Analyst and Developer, Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF)

Cole McCall works for Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) as their GIS Analyst and Developer. In this role, Cole gets to develop new and creative ways to capture and visualize MAF's data, which includes telling MAF's story through geospatial data and providing geospatial intelligence... Read More →

Wednesday May 15, 2024 1:45pm - 2:30pm PDT
Chief Seltice room - Red Lion Hotel Templin's on the River 414 E 1st Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854, USA

Public Safety, Presentation

Area Chief Seltice

2:30pm PDT

Coffee Break with Snacks

Antipasti, desserts, sodas and water

Wednesday May 15, 2024 2:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
Lower Founders rooms - Red Lion Templin's Hotel on the River 414 E 1st Ave, Post Falls ID 83854

3:00pm PDT

Where is Room 101? Indoor Mapping for Public Safety

"Where is Room 101? Indoor Mapping for Public Safety" delves into the pivotal role of indoor mapping in enhancing public safety initiatives. This presentation introduces the fundamentals of indoor mapping, exploring its relevance to various stakeholders and its critical intersection with public safety concerns. Through illuminating use cases, it illustrates the tangible benefits of indoor mapping in emergency response scenarios. The discussion further encompasses data collection methods, diverse sources, and strategies for consuming and visualizing indoor data. Finally, the session underscores the importance of technology partnerships in seamlessly integrating indoor mapping solutions within public safety frameworks. Attendees will gain insights into leveraging indoor mapping to optimize emergency responses and improve overall public safety outcomes.

Speakers

Lauren Digiovanni

Solutions Engineer, DATAMARK of Michael Baker International

Lauren DiGiovanni, GISP, is a Solutions Engineer with DATAMARK with over 13 years' experience in the geospatial industry. She has previous experience in flood mapping, orthomosaic imagery production, data science in mobile technology, aeronautical charting and GIS support services... Read More →

Wednesday May 15, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Chief Seltice room - Red Lion Hotel Templin's on the River 414 E 1st Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854, USA

Public Safety, Presentation

Area Chief Seltice

3:00pm PDT

Transitioning from ArcGIS Enterprise to ArcGIS Online: a Teton County (ID) Case Study

New licensing models and advancements in cloud-based GIS technology have opened new possibilities for utilizing ArcGIS Online as an enterprise GIS platform, especially for smaller organizations with limited GIS/IT staff. Benefits include reduced technical overhead, lower staff burden for administration of software and hardware, automatic updates, and earlier access to platform enhancements and upgrades. However, there are technical and administrative limitations to this approach, and organizations should carefully consider these in context of their current workflows, user needs, and plans for future growth of their GIS. We will discuss our experience moving from a standalone ArcGIS Server environment to ArcGIS Online. This migration included a transition from 3.x-based maps to 4.x (and Web AppBuilder to Experience Builder apps), as well as workflow changes, application configuration and map design, scripting processes, use of Arcade, and more.

Speakers

Joe Rhodes

Principal/Developer, CivicLens

Full-service Missoula-based GIS professional services provider offering affordable GIS development and solutions, ArcGIS Enterprise deployments and upgrades (cloud/on-premises), and ArcGIS Online/Portal backup solutions. We serve customers in nine countries across the globe, from... Read More →

Rob Marin

GIS Manager and Community Projects Coordinator, Teton County

Rob has served as the GIS Manager for Teton County, Idaho since 2011. More recently, the title of "Community Projects Coordinator" was added to his job description, as he is frequently involved in addressing tourism, recreation and growth challenges on the west side of Wyoming's iconic... Read More →

Wednesday May 15, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Margaret Post room - Red Lion Hotel Templin's on the River 414 E 1st Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854, USA

Utilizing Applications, Presentation

Area Margaret Post

3:00pm PDT

ArcGIS Integration with SharePoint

Many organizations utilize SharePoint for their document management. Innovate has worked closely with one of our clients to integrate both SharePoint and ArcGIS. This talk will focus on demonstrating the user requirements for the SharePoint integration and how Innovate created a custom tool for this integration.

Speakers

Frank Roberts

IT/GIS Director, Innovate! Inc.

Wednesday May 15, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Frederick Post room - Red Lion Hotel Templin's on the River 414 E 1st Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854, USA

Geospatial Innovations, Presentation

Area Frederick Post

4:00pm PDT

What You Need to Know About Routable Road Networks

Maintaining detailed GIS data, for accurate routable networks in your computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system has the potential to save precious seconds in response times, uncover insights, and increase efficiencies in emergency response. While not a requirement for Next Generation 9-1-1, these data layers have the potential to provide meaningful impact by increasing public safety for jurisdictions across the nation.

Speakers

Lauren Digiovanni

Solutions Engineer, DATAMARK of Michael Baker International

Wednesday May 15, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Chief Seltice room - Red Lion Hotel Templin's on the River 414 E 1st Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854, USA

Public Safety, Presentation

Area Chief Seltice

4:00pm PDT

NG9-1-1 and the GIS efforts in Idaho to make it happen

For the past 19 months the state has been working with Public Safety Addressing Points (PSAPs) all over Idaho to try and get the 5 datasets required for Next Generation 911 ready for implementation. Learn about NG9-1-1, why GIS plays such a crucial role in this 911 call-routing system, and the efforts of the State to advance those state-wide GIS data layers. GIS datasets require very specific standards that need to be met for interacting with NG9-1-1 equipment, and to ensure correct call routing. Learn more about the development and adoption of those standards.

Speakers

Bill Reynolds

Nez Perce County GIS Coordinator. Originally hired to complete a countywide readdressing project as part of the upgrade to enhanced 911 and has not been able to escape the public safety / emergency communications sphere of GIS. Bill has served as chair of the county Emergency Communications... Read More →

Eric Newman

Retired Air Force Logistics Commander-commanding aircraft maintenance units, communications, civil engineering and security forces.Served 13 years with the Oregon State Police as a violent crimes detective and East Region SergeantA mediocre carpenter on a good day, a better canoeist... Read More →

Wilma Roberston

Wednesday May 15, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Margaret Post room - Red Lion Hotel Templin's on the River 414 E 1st Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854, USA

Public Safety - NG911, Presentation

Area Margaret Post

4:30pm PDT

Aerial Imagery Buyer’s Guide

er your use freebie NAIP imagery, purchase off-the-shelf products, or have high-resolution customized image captures . . . if you use imagery in your GIS work, please join this presentation/open discussion about aerial imagery.

Speakers

Megan Reilly

Regional Technical Manager, EagleView

Megan Reilly is a self-proclaimed GIS Evangelist and currently works as a Regional Technical Manager with EagleView, a national provider of high-resolution aerial imagery. She is an Idaho State University alum with a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science and a Minor in GIS... Read More →

Wednesday May 15, 2024 4:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
Frederick Post room - Red Lion Hotel Templin's on the River 414 E 1st Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854, USA

Geospatial Innovations, Presentation

5:00pm PDT

Lightning Talks & Vendor Social

Join our exhibitors for an evening of food, lightning talks, and fun.

Antipasti, spring rolls, meatballs, sodas, and a no-host bar.

Wednesday May 15, 2024 5:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Lower Founders rooms - Red Lion Templin's Hotel on the River 414 E 1st Ave, Post Falls ID 83854

Social

8:00am PDT

Site Suitability Modeling Approaches for Conservation

I will outline two different approaches to site Suitability modeling based on (1) organizational values and goals and (2) environmental factors. The first suitability model represents a combination of organizational values and environmental factors while the second focuses purely on environmental factors contributing to prime farm land conservation. I will outline how to determine which factors should be considered and when scaling those factors is appropriate.

Speakers

Kara Utter

GIS Consultant, Dynamic Visions GIS LLC

GIS Consultant and owner of Dynamic Visions GIS. With over 10 years of experience in GIS, I have worked with local, state, and federal government entities, as well as the nonprofit and private sectors. I spent the last five years building and coordinating a County-level GIS program... Read More →

Thursday May 16, 2024 8:00am - 8:30am PDT
Frederick Post room - Red Lion Hotel Templin's on the River 414 E 1st Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854, USA

Geospatial Innovations, Presentation

Area Frederick Post

8:00am PDT

Adventures in Addressing

This interactive addressing discussion will cover the hard-hitting questions: How did that get there? Where is where? That can’t make sense, can it? And why me? We will ask participants to stump our expert addressing panel with unique and non-conforming addressing problems from around the State of Idaho. Pre-conference, we will ask the Idaho addressing community to submit their addressing challenges, anomalies, phenomenon that they are struggling to address. (PDF, AGOL link) The expert addressing panel will review and offer suggestions or recommendations on how to make an address intuitive, findable and hopefully Next Gen ready.

Speakers

Amanda Morse

GIS Analyst, Ada County

Amanda Morse is a GIS Analyst currently with the Ada County Assessor’s Office in Idaho. Amanda has over 15 years of professional GIS experience including working in conservation and in local government level. Amanda is passionate about utilizing Geographic Information Systems... Read More →

Angel Barnett

Angela VanderPas

Bill Reynolds

Ali Scott

GIS Contractor, State of Idaho ITS

Bob Folsom

GIS Coordinator, City of Post Falls

Bob Folsom, GIS Coordinator with the City of Post Falls. Bob has worked in the GIS industry for over 30 years. Prior to his employment with the City of Post Falls he worked for the Spokane County Assessor’s Office researching and creating Tax Parcel data from Land Surveys, Simultaneous... Read More →

Pam Bond

GIS Contractor, State of Idaho ITS

Although Pam is fairly new to working with GIS data for public safety, she is no stranger to GIS. She started her career in wildlife biology, but in 2009 followed her passion for GIS to graduate school at Idaho State University. She then spent six years as a GIS analyst for Idaho... Read More →

Tom Calton

GIS Contractor, State of Idaho ITS

Tom started his career working in Forestry and Wildlife Conservation after earning a Bachelor's from Missouri State University in 2013. After working for state and federal agencies in Utah and Missouri utilizing GIS, he decided to go back to school. Tom and his family returned to... Read More →

Thursday May 16, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Chief Seltice room - Red Lion Hotel Templin's on the River 414 E 1st Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854, USA

Public Safety - NG911, Presentation

Area Chief Seltice

8:00am PDT

Connecting Field Surveys, Maps, Dashboards, and Story Maps

Collecting, mapping, reporting, and communicating the results of field data can be effectively done using ArcGIS Survey123, ArcGIS Online Map Viewer, Dashboards, and Story Maps. Join Geographer Joseph Kerski for a lively session where you will learn how to connect these easy-to-use yet powerful tools and be able to show your colleagues how to be successful with these tools as well!

Speakers

Joseph Kerski

Geographer, Education Manager, Esri

Joseph Kerski is an enthusiastic geographer with a focus on the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in education. He has served as the President of the National Council for Geographic Education and has given 2 TED Talks on “The Whys of Where”. He holds 3 degrees in geography... Read More →

Thursday May 16, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Margaret Post room - Red Lion Hotel Templin's on the River 414 E 1st Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854, USA

Utilizing Applications, Presentation

Area Margaret Post

8:30am PDT

Converting Historical Aerial Imagery into Intelligent Geospatial Data

Geographically unaware historical aerial images are an underutilized resource because they are challenging to find, access, and explore using modern mapping applications. Yet, there are millions of these images spread across agencies and libraries. These images cannot currently be used easily in GIS applications, because they lack the geospatial information required to do so. This severely limits their use. Broad access will only be achieved if we can overcome barriers that currently limit their use to those with specific map knowledge and specialized software tools. The presentation will discuss the approaches the University of Idaho Library is undertaking to unlock access to this treasure trove of historical information.

Speakers

Bruce Godfrey

GIS Librarian, University of Idaho

Bruce Godfrey is a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Librarian at the University of Idaho. He previously served as its GIS Specialist from 1999-2013. He is the Director of INSIDE Idaho, the Idaho Geospatial Data Clearinghouse. He holds a MLS from the University of North Texas... Read More →

Thursday May 16, 2024 8:30am - 9:00am PDT
Frederick Post room - Red Lion Hotel Templin's on the River 414 E 1st Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854, USA

Geospatial Innovations, Presentation

Area Frederick Post

9:00am PDT

Timber Stand Improvement Through Seed Transfer Modeling

Timber seed source expansion is crucial for sustainable forestry practices. This project presents a set of Python tools designed to facilitate the identification of suitable planting locations for seedlings based on climate modeling data. By leveraging climate modeling data and advanced spatial analysis techniques, the tool empowers forestry stakeholders to make informed decisions toward enhancing forest resilience and productivity.

Speakers

Andrew Mock

GIS Analyst III, Idaho Department of Lands

Andrew Mock brings over seventeen years of dedicated service to the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) based out of the Coeur d’Alene office. With a specialization in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Andrew plays a pivotal role in assisting IDL supervisory area and bureau personnel... Read More →

Thursday May 16, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Frederick Post room - Red Lion Hotel Templin's on the River 414 E 1st Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854, USA

Geospatial Innovations, Presentation

Area Frederick Post

9:00am PDT

Address Jam: How To Cram Your Square Data into a Round Solution

Esri Solutions are awesome, but sometimes getting your existing data into those solutions is, well, not so awesome. Join us for a candid conversation about our escapades in cramming a hodge podge of address and road centerline data from all over the State of Idaho into the Esri Address Data Management Solution to aid in GIS data preparation for Next Generation 911. We’ll talk through Data Engineering for data clean-up, creating domains, modifying attribute rules, why shapefiles are the devil, debunking error messages, getting creative when the going gets tough, and much more. Let us help you save hours of frustration!

Speakers

Tom Calton

GIS Contractor, State of Idaho ITS

Ali Scott

GIS Contractor, State of Idaho ITS

Pam Bond

GIS Contractor, State of Idaho ITS

Tina Fuller

Office of Information Technology

Thursday May 16, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Chief Seltice room - Red Lion Hotel Templin's on the River 414 E 1st Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854, USA

Public Safety - NG911, Presentation

Area Chief Seltice

9:00am PDT

Mapping Idaho County, the challenges of GIS in our state's largest county

Idaho County isn't just Idaho's largest county—it's also a huge challenge for anyone working with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). In this presentation, we'll dive into what it takes to map this massive area and the roadblocks we often run into, from integrating different types of data to keeping things accurate across its varied landscapes.
We'll talk about how we utilize the ESRI suite of software and show are current projects and mapping tools(including a deep dive into my update process for Guardian maps).
So, if you're curious about how GIS works in big, tricky areas like Idaho County and want to see some innovative solutions to these big challenges, this presentation is for you.
Join us for a laid-back chat about the highs and lows of mapping our largest county and see how GIS is evolving to meet the needs of today’s data-driven world.

Speakers

Barbara Grimm

GIS Coordinator, Idaho County

Thursday May 16, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Margaret Post room - Red Lion Hotel Templin's on the River 414 E 1st Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854, USA

Utilizing Applications, Presentation

Area Margaret Post

10:00am PDT

Coffee Break and Snacks

Cookies, coffee, teas, and sodas.

Thursday May 16, 2024 10:00am - 10:30am PDT
Lower Founders rooms - Red Lion Templin's Hotel on the River 414 E 1st Ave, Post Falls ID 83854

10:30am PDT

A Brief History of Topographic Maps

The first USGS topographic maps in 1884 started as hand-engraved copper plates, and in the early 1900s, relief was hand-shaded. By the 1960s, maps were scribed on mylar sheets, labels were applied letter by letter, and technicians field-verified map features. Since 2009, maps are made using GIS software with remotely sensed data, produced on a predefined grid and updated every three years. The 2022 release of topoBuilder allows users to create custom topographic maps with the latest available data from The National Map centered anywhere in the U.S. and Territories.

Speakers

Elaine Guidero

National Map Liaison, U.S. Geological Survey

I started my career at USGS as an applied researcher in the field of multi-scale cartography before becoming the National Map Liaison to Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota. In graduate school, I studied the typography of cartography, and I really enjoy talking about fonts... Read More →

Thursday May 16, 2024 10:30am - 11:00am PDT
Margaret Post room - Red Lion Hotel Templin's on the River 414 E 1st Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854, USA

Making the Most of Maps, Presentation

Area Margaret Post

10:30am PDT

Exploring GeoAI and Generative AI: Harnessing the Power of AI Tools in Esri Software

In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) with geographic information systems (GIS) has opened new possibilities for spatial analysis and decision-making. This presentation explores the advancements in what we term GeoAI (a.k.a. Machine Learning) found in Esri software. We will discuss how GeoAI algorithms can be trained to analyze geospatial data, extract meaningful insights, and automate various tasks. We’ll also look at Generative AI that Esri is beginning to integrate into many of its solutions. These tools leverage AI\ML techniques to generate realistic and contextually aware spatial data. Throughout the presentation, we will showcase real-world examples and success stories of organizations leveraging Esri's GeoAI and Generative AI tools.

Speakers

Heather Glock

Account Manager, ESRI

Heather is an account manager for Esri, where she helps local governments in Washington state apply GIS technologies to improve a wide variety of business operations and challenges. She holds a master’s degree in Public Administration from The Evergreen State College.

TJ Abbenhaus

Solution Engineer, ESRI

TJ Abbenhaus is a Solution Engineer on the sales team for the Esri Olympia regional office. TJ specializes in Imagery and LiDAR solutions, and currently works for the State and Local government sales team. TJ has extensive experience with workflow and outcomes desired for State and... Read More →

Thursday May 16, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Frederick Post room - Red Lion Hotel Templin's on the River 414 E 1st Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854, USA

Geospatial Innovations, Presentation

10:30am PDT

Idaho Geospatial Council (IGC) Executive Committee (EC) Meeting

Thursday May 16, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Lower Founders rooms - Red Lion Templin's Hotel on the River 414 E 1st Ave, Post Falls ID 83854

Professional Meet Ups

10:30am PDT

Supporting the Transition to NG9-1-1: A GIS Perspective

The migration to Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) heralds a paradigm shift in emergency response systems, demanding a comprehensive understanding from GIS professionals. This presentation serves as a guide for GIS audiences navigating the complexities of transitioning to NG9-1-1. Focused on validations and strategic steps, it outlines the critical components essential for a successful migration. Through a structured approach, this session addresses the order in which transitional steps must be undertaken, emphasizing the pivotal role of GIS in this transformative process. Participants will gain insights into NG9-1-1 GIS validations, crucial milestones, and a roadmap to support and streamline the transition, ensuring efficient and effective emergency response systems in the NG9-1-1 era.

Speakers

Lauren Digiovanni

Solutions Engineer, DATAMARK of Michael Baker International

Thursday May 16, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Chief Seltice room - Red Lion Hotel Templin's on the River 414 E 1st Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854, USA

Public Safety - NG911, Presentation

Area Chief Seltice

11:00am PDT

Basics of Art in Cartography

Many of us learn how to make a map by throwing a north arrow and a scale bar over some type of imagery and calling it a day, but maps are a visual media, and as with all visual communications, there are some guidelines and considerations that help you to better convey your message. I'll go over some very basic "rules" in the art world, including visual hierarchy, color theory, and fonts.

Speakers

Heather Studley

GIS Manager, Bannock County, Idaho

Thursday May 16, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am PDT
Margaret Post room - Red Lion Hotel Templin's on the River 414 E 1st Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854, USA

Making the Most of Maps, Presentation

Area Margaret Post

11:30am PDT

Awards Luncheon

Recognition and awards to outstanding members of our GIS community.

Lunch provided - salad, chicken, roast vegetables, and bread.

Thursday May 16, 2024 11:30am - 2:00pm PDT
Upper Founders rooms - Red Lion Hotel Templin's on the River 414 E 1st Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854, USA

Keynotes and Awards

2:00pm PDT

Northern Rockies Chapter of URISA Meeting

Thursday May 16, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Lower Founders rooms - Red Lion Templin's Hotel on the River 414 E 1st Ave, Post Falls ID 83854

Professional Meet Ups

3:00pm PDT

Afternoon snacks

Cheese, nuts, and fruit.

Thursday May 16, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Lower Founders rooms - Red Lion Templin's Hotel on the River 414 E 1st Ave, Post Falls ID 83854

3:00pm PDT

Conference Closeout and Review

Intended audience is the conference committee and all who are interested in sharing their ideas and suggestions at the Conference After Action Review.

Thursday May 16, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Upper Founders rooms - Red Lion Hotel Templin's on the River 414 E 1st Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854, USA

Help & Networking