Keystone GIS - Pamagic

10/16/2026

One week to go! 🗺️ Looking forward to another great year of GIS, innovation, GeoAI, and networking at the 20th Annual Western PA GIS Conference! 🌎

T-Minus One-Week for : Our conference committee has been hard at work in delivering yet another great conference to our region this year! In fact, it might be shaping up to be the biggest and best one yet... You're not going to want to miss it-- so get registered and plan to join us for the 20th Annual Western PA GIS Conference!

The conference will be highlighted with Keynote addresses on GeoAI for Mission-Critical Operations by Mr. Scott Zubek (Director of GIS for Tioga County) and a tag team Keynote: Spatiotemporal GeoAI: past, present and future by Dr. Manzhu Yu (Associate Professor and Director of the GEOlab at Penn State University) and Autonomous GIS: the next-generation AI powered GIS by Dr. Zhenlong Li (Associate Professor of Geography at Penn State University).

The Western PA GIS conference agenda is packed (over 35 presentations) with informative presentations on GIS Administration, GeoAI, Infrastructure, County and municipal applications, Emergency Response and much more. We are grateful to all our wonderful presenters for volunteering their expertise for the benefit of our audience! For a detailed up-to-date agenda and other information, please visit 👉https://www.westernpagis.com/

10/15/2026

🗺️ Save the Date: Central PA GIS Day 2026! 🌎

Calling all GIS professionals, students, educators, and geospatial technology enthusiasts! 📍 Join the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Harrisburg University CAEGT on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, for a day dedicated to celebrating the power of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the people who use geospatial technology to make a difference.

From innovative mapping and data visualization to emerging technologies and workforce development, GIS continues to transform how we understand our communities, solve problems, and plan for the future. 🤝

🌟 This year's keynote speaker is Michael Hermann, founder of Purple Lizard Maps, a nationally recognized cartographer and visual storyteller.

Whether you're an experienced GIS professional or just beginning to explore the geospatial world, Central PA GIS Day is a great opportunity to learn, connect, share ideas, and inspire the next generation of GIS professionals!

📅 Date: November 18, 2026
📍 Location: Harrisburg University, Harrisburg, PA

🔗 Learn more and register: https://www.harrisburgu.edu/events/central-pennsylvania-gis-day-2026/

Let's celebrate the technology that connects us to our world! 🌎💻

Central PA GIS Day will be happening on November 18, 2026! For the sixth year in a row, this event will be hosted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Harrisburg University. GIS Day is an excellent opportunity to participate in an international celebration of GIS technology. We welcome you to spe...

09/17/2026

The 20th Annual Western PA GIS Conference is a little over a month away – October 22-23, 2026!

Keynote speakers include Scott Zubek (“GeoAI & Local Governments”), Dr. Manzhu Yu (“Spatiotemporal GeoAI: past, present, and future”), and Dr. Zhenlong Li (“Autonomous GIS: the next-generation AI-powered GIS”).

Please consider attending and/or presenting at the conference. Information can be found at www.westernpagis.com.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact myself or Dr. Yasser Ayad ([email protected]).

09/15/2026

A warm welcome to our newest Keystone GIS Board Members:

- Jessica Gould 🌎

- Isaac Quaye 🛰️

- Kara Shindle 🗺️

Learn about the Keystone GIS Board of Directors here: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/219ad85c64f94b9ab679def59050a31e

Get involved with Keystone GIS here: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/1d6d89f60a2945da91d4f9d7a15b4781

09/11/2026

Keystone GIS is seeking members who want to help shape professional-development programs, discussions, resources, outreach, and the annual PA GIS Conference. Please take a moment to fill out this survey to volunteer, share an idea, or recommend a presenter or contributor!

Participation survey: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/1d6d89f60a2945da91d4f9d7a15b4781

09/10/2026

The 2026 3DPA Hydrography Workshops are now open for registration!

Pennsylvania’s 3D Hydrography Working Group, a committee of the State Geospatial Coordinating Board, will be hosting three hands-on workshops that introduce newly published 3D hydrography data for Pennsylvania. Come get a headstart and experience the differences between these modern 3D hydrography data and the 2D data from last century. For additional information, please reference the attached flyer.

Anyone who uses or is interested in using 3D hydrography data is welcome to attend these workshops.

The three 3D Hydrography Workshops will take place in December. Each workshop will be a virtual/in-person hybrid, but we strongly encourage in-person attendance to facilitate conversation and networking.

Ohio River Basin Workshop on Wednesday, December 2 (Pittsburgh, PA) https://tinyurl.com/4z4hsts3

Susquehanna River Basin Workshop on Tuesday, December 8 (Middletown, PA) https://tinyurl.com/597dz6ff

Delaware River Basin Workshop on Tuesday, December 15 (Philadelphia, PA) https://tinyurl.com/4f9vz3me

We are still looking for speakers. If you are interested in presenting your work, or if you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].

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!