Events

Please consider collaborating with your team and donating an item to our silent auction event, which will take place at the WLIA Annual Conference on February 26-28 at the Hilton Paper Valley Hotel in Appleton, WI. All contributions will benefit the Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship Fund. The... Continue Reading

We're highlighting Workshops and Tracks for the upcoming Annual Conference to prepare you to See Things in a New Way . The full preliminary agenda is available here and Sched, our online scheduling system, will be up soon with the final agenda. One way to start your Workshop Wednesday is with... Continue Reading

We are featuring workshops and tracks that will be available at this year's WLIA 2025 Annual Conference. All workshops and tracks can be found on the preliminary agenda on the event page. Today's highlight workshop is Leveraging GIS for Social Change presented by one of this year's keynote... Continue Reading

Are you ready to be a key player at the 2025 WLIA Annual Conference? We’re looking for enthusiastic moderators to join us February 26–28th at the Hilton Paper Valley Hotel in Appleton, WI! As a moderator, you’ll:✅ Introduce speakers and energize sessions.✅ Manage time and assist... 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

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

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