2025 Annual Conference
Annual Conference at the Hilton Paper Valley Hotel
Check out our Online Sched Page and start filling your calendar!
Conference Keynote Speakers
We are very excited to announce the 2025 Annual Conference Keynote Speakers will be...
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| John Nelson, Maps and UX at Esri Keynote Introduction |
Frank Romo, CEO of RomoGIS Keynote Introduction |
Pre-Conference Workshops
The workshop team has put together 10 Pre-Conference workshops that will be taking place Wednesday, February 26th. Each workshop will be half days (5 in the morning and 5 in the afternoon). More information on what workshops are being offered and details on each workshop can be found here.
Opening Night
Get Ready to Get Social in Appleton! Wednesday evening (Feb 26th) we will open the Annual Conference with a Smashing Backyard BBQ, think "Summer Magic". The event will last from 6 - 9pm and will feature food, beverages, and entertainment. There will also be a bags/cornhole tournament. Use the link below to sign up. If you have any issues signing up using the link, please e-mail Jeremiah Erickson with your full name, intent to play, and experience level.
Bags/Cornhole Tournament Sign Up
Later in the evening, there will be live music playing at the Gibson Music Hall at 211 W. College Avenue, a short walk, within a block of the Paper Valley Inn. The Chris Haise Band will be performing! This band just happens to feature Chris Dickerson, a member of our very own WLIA!
Register for the Map Contest
The Map Contest team is looking for those incredible map submissions once again and it’s time to decide whether that north arrow is truly necessary, refine your blend modes, and put the final polish on those maps for submission to the WLIA Annual Map Contest!
Searching for Silent Auction Donations
Looking for a way to help with the Annual Conference? The Silent Auction Planning Team has started to look for donations for the Annual Conference Silent Auction. All proceeds from the silent auction benefit the the WLIA Foundation that are used to sponsor scholarships for students pursuing degrees in geography, geospatial sciences, and GIS. It's easy to donate with the online auction site, click below to donate!
Volunteers Needed
Volunteering at the Annual Conference is a great way to meet new people, network and give back to the community. Check out some opportunities to help make the conference a success!
- Room Moderators
- Map Contest Helpers
- Raffle Ticket Sellers
- Silent Auction Helpers
Conference Registration Fees:
Pre-Conference Workshops (Feb 26)
- Non-Member: $105
- Member: $85
Full Conference Registration (Feb 27 & 28)
- Non-Member: $460
- Member: $290
- Student: $50
Thursday, February 27th Only
- Non-Member: $395
- Member: $260
- Student: $50
Friday, February 28th Only
- Non-Member: $290
- Member: $200
- Student: $45
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