Keystone GIS - Pamagic

08/13/2026

The Western Pennsylvania GIS Conference is back — and registration is OPEN! 🎉

Formerly known as the North Western PA GIS Conference, this long-standing geospatial gathering has been bringing the GIS community together since 2006—and for five years prior as a GIS Day event!
Hosted at PennWest University–Clarion in Clarion, PA, the Western Pennsylvania GIS Conference continues its tradition of connecting geospatial professionals, educators, students, and industry partners to share knowledge, explore emerging technologies, and showcase how GIS is making a difference in our communities. 🗺️💻

📣 Call for Presentations is OPEN!
Have a GIS project, innovative application, research, or geospatial success story to share? We want to hear from you!

🤝 Call for Sponsors & Vendors is OPEN!
Connect with the Western Pennsylvania GIS community and showcase your organization, products, and services.

🎟️ Registration is OPEN!
Join us for another great opportunity to learn, connect, collaborate, and celebrate all things GIS!

📍 PennWest University–Clarion | Clarion, PA

Whether you're a seasoned GIS professional, student, educator, researcher, or industry partner, there’s a place for you at the Western Pennsylvania GIS Conference!

👉 Save the date, submit a presentation, become a sponsor/vendor, and register today!
https://www.westernpagis.com/

08/11/2026

Keystone GIS is going for a hike in Hickory Run! 🍂

To be more specific, we have booked a campsite in Hickory Run State Park for Friday, September 18 – Sunday, September 20.

You are welcome to camp out with us OR just participate in one of the hikes offered on Saturday/Sunday.

For more information, check out this event’s registration page (you DO have to be logged in to your KGIS member account): https://keystonegis.org/event-6791720

Additional information will be shared with registrants via email. Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

08/11/2026

The next NW PA GUG is scheduled for Friday, September 11, 2026 at the FICDA building in Franklin (191 Howard St.). Please let me know if you want something added to the agenda. I know we will be chatting about the upcoming 20th Annual Western PA GIS Conference (scheduled for October 22-23, 2026). Meeting time. 10 a.m. - Noon on September 11, 2026 at the FICDA building (Franklin, PA - 191 Howard St.) Please consider participating/attending (https://www.westernpagis.com/).

To join the video meeting, click this link: https://meet.google.com/zaq-chxz-hvo

Otherwise, to join by phone, dial +1 937-802-0893 and enter this PIN: 893 909 922 #
To view more phone numbers, click this link: https://tel.meet/zaq-chxz-hvo?hs=5

Thanks,

Matt Gilara, GISP
GIS Analyst
Venango County Assessment Office
Phone: (814) 432-9515 | Email: [email protected]

07/20/2026

Calling all students, parents, educators, and GIS enthusiasts in Erie, PA!

Looking for an exciting STEM opportunity this summer? Don't miss the GIS & Drone Summer Camp being offered through a partnership between Frank Romo | Romo GIS and Erie's Public Schools for rising 9th-grade students.

Participants will gain hands-on experience with GIS and drone technology, learn how maps are created, explore real-world geospatial applications, and even take part in drone racing activities. It's a fantastic opportunity to introduce students to the rapidly growing geospatial industry while developing valuable technical and problem-solving skills.

Register today 🔗 https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/e088333d12e4408082d616c38c8e0b9d

Keystone GIS is proud to support programs that inspire the next generation of geospatial professionals and expand awareness of GIS across Pennsylvania communities.

If you know a student in the Erie region who may be interested, be sure to share this opportunity and encourage them to register!

07/09/2026

Keystone GIS has an open position on our Board of Directors!

Keystone GIS (formerly PaMAGIC) is a non-profit Geographic Information Systems (GIS) professional association that provides leadership and guidance in the geospatial industry throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

If you would like to participate more regularly with Keystone GIS activities and initiatives, you can apply or nominate someone else here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXjcN2C-vi53CfFa6s6tddQuQ6qEVaiakVUJAEF3DxfkmjqA/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Applications close Thursday, July 23rd.

06/12/2026

The Pennsylvania GeoBoard and PASDA are pleased to sponsor a free and engaging webinar focused on the challenges of flood resilience and the critical role that data, mapping, and technology play in protecting lives, property, and infrastructure.

The webinar is free, but pre-registration is required. Use either the QR code or this URL.
https://lnkd.in/gN9Padw4

Who will be speaking?
Hear lessons learned on the front lines as David Curtis, Senior Technical Advisor @ WEST Consultants, draws on his 50 years of experience in hydrology, flood risk management, and emergency preparedness AND his first-hand experiences during the devastating summer 2025 flooding events in Texas.

Also, hear from Christian Przybylek, M.A., GIS Section Chief @ Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA). Christian will highlight how PEMA is leveraging geospatial technologies to improve flood preparedness and resilience across Pennsylvania.

Who should attend?
This seminar is designed for emergency managers, GIS professionals, planners, researchers, local officials, students, and anyone interested in understanding how data-driven decision-making can help communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from flooding.

Details:
Date: Thursday, June 25th
Time: 10:00am (ET)
Length: 1 hour
Cost: Free
Location: via Zoom
Sponsored by: Pennsylvania Geospatial Coordinating Board (GeoBoard) & Pennsylvania Spatial Data Access (PASDA)

06/09/2026

Elevation Working Group: hike at Gifford-Pinchot State Park

We are celebrating the Elevation Working Group meeting (June 12) with a social hike on Saturday, June 13 from 10:00 – noon at Gifford Pinchot State Park. 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/ycym47k6

You do NOT have to be an Elevation Working Group member to attend—all are welcome!

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at [email protected].

06/01/2026

Registration is open for the Developer Conference on June 8–10.

Session tracks include:
- Digital twins and AEC innovation
- Next-gen data and 3D workflows
- Aerospace, defense, and simulation
- Cesium Core: product roadmaps and advanced technologies

You can find more information on the conference here: https://cesium.com/events/cesium-developer-conference/

2026 Cesium Developer Conference

05/28/2026

It's never to early to begin planning for GIS Day. 🗺️ Central PA GIS Day is now accepting submission proposals through September 7, 2026 at 11:59pm. https://tinyurl.com/bdzznj29

Calling all Presenters…We’re looking for you!

Have a topic or idea to present? This year’s deadline to submit your Proposal is Sept. 7, 2026 at 11:59pm.

The link is below for submissions:

https://engage.harrisburgu.edu/register/?id=23fd4a82-a561-43f0-9747-8cff38540e3c&_gl=1*1bsaljd*_gcl_au*MzkwOTk0MDU2LjE3NzI0NjIzOTQuMTE2OTU4MzgyMC4xNzc5NDYxMzE1LjE3Nzk0NjEzMTQ.*_ga*MTQ5Mjg5NzExLjE3NjQ2MjE2OTM.*_ga_C233QN7F1V*czE3Nzk4MTMzMTgkbzMyNiRnMSR0MTc3OTgxOTE0MSRqNjAkbDAkaDc2NDk3NzgwNA..

04/19/2026

Get • .przybylek Had an absolute blast at the PA GIS Conference! The PEMA GIS team was well represented, giving three presentations on exciting geospatial projects we’re advancing. It was great connecting with colleagues and picking up new ideas along the way.