If you’re looking to do more than just attend the 2025 WLIA Annual Conference, but don’t know where to begin, this might just be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. The fabled Map Contest at the conference brings together selected members of our WLIA community to don... Continue Reading
Get Ready to Get Social in Appleton! The Opening Wednesday evening, we will open the Annual with a Smashing Backyard BBQ, think "Summer Magic". Expect to be here from 6 to 9pm Imagine yourself at a magical backyard gathering with your friends. Food will be backyard grill themed including... Continue Reading
With annual conference planning in full swing we are excited to share that the preliminary conference program is now available! Check out the amazing workshops, keynote speakers, presentation lineup, and other great items that are in store for the 2025 WLIA Annual Conference next month in... Continue Reading
We’re thrilled to announce that shirts and sweatshirts featuring this year’s WLIA annual conference logo are now available for purchase! Visit rumasports.itemorder.com and use the code WLIA2025 to explore the collection. The deadline is Feb. 5th! Continue Reading
Happy New Year, Mappers! With the start of the new year comes the opportunity to reset, refresh, and refocus on our goals. Is there that one map technique you’ve always wanted to try? Maybe you have a map that’s been sitting far too long that you should finish? How about getting over... Continue Reading
WLIA is on the hunt for enthusiastic moderators for the 2025 Annual Conference, happening February 26–28th at the Hilton Paper Valley Hotel in Appleton, WI! This is your chance to play an important role in our engaging sessions while networking with experts and attendees alike. Why Join Us... Continue Reading
Register for the Conference, Get ‘Yer Work Done, and Go Home!:A Holiday WLIA President’s Message Irvine Park Christmas Village, Chippewa Falls Register (Early) for the Conference: Now is a great time to Register for the 2025 WLIA Annual Conference before the calendar year draws... Continue Reading
Making maps for a living is a dream come true, isn’t it? It’s almost like living in a fantasy…well, for some of us more than others probably, but if you’re like me making maps really brings out the kid if you. And speaking of kids, it’s time to announce the... Continue Reading
Do you or your company have fun, creative, engaging items to donate to the Silent Auction? Each year the silent auction raises funds for the WLIA Foundation. These funds are used to sponsor scholarships for students pursuing degrees in geography, geospatial sciences, and GIS. This year, WLIA... Continue Reading
Now that registration is open, we want you to join us February 26th - 28th in Appleton, Wisconsin for the 2025 WLIA Annual Conference! But first, a couple of registration reminders: Make sure you are signed in to WLIA.org and that your membership is up-to-date before registering to get the... Continue Reading
The Annual Conference content deadline has been extended through Friday, December 13th. We want to hear from you about your accomplishments, lessons learned, things that made you scratch your head, funny stories about a work project, etc. Collaborations is the theme but not the roadblock. If... Continue Reading
OK, we get it, you’re busy. The Annual Conference content deadline has been extended through Friday, December 6th. We want to hear from you about your accomplishments, lessons learned, things that made you scratch your head, funny stories about a work project, etc. Collaborations is the... Continue Reading
