Are you ready for GIS Day and Geography Week? GISMO has some great events planned to finish out the year. News items in this month’s email include:
- New GISMO Board for 2026-2028
- 11/19 GIS Day Celebration
- 11/20 – 11/21 AGS Geography 2050 Conference
- 12/11 GISMO Annual Meeting & Holiday Party
2026-2028 GISMO Board of Directors
The 2026-2028 Board of Directors will be announced to membership on GIS Day, November 19th.
We are pleased to share that the incoming GISMO Board of Directors is set for 2026-2028. We have received the same number of nominations as needed for each seat (1 President, 7 Board members and 1 Student Board member), so an election will not be held this year.
GIS Day Celebration
Hosted by The Mappy Hour, Geospatial Risk Summit, and GISMO
Wednesday, November 19th, 5:30 pm – 9:00 p
mAmity Hall – Uptown, 982 Amsterdam Ave, Manhattan
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gis-day-celebration-tickets-1810975830459
Let’s Party! In celebration of GIS Day and the Geography 2050 Conference, join us for this special event. This will be a fun and festive evening bringing together over 125 GIS professionals, researchers, and students from across New York City. This is a night of networking, collaboration, and celebration among geospatial professionals spanning academia, government, and industry. We’ll raise a glass to the power of maps, data, and shared ideas showcasing the vibrant collaborative spirit that embodies NYC’s mapping community. Whether you’re a seasoned GIS analyst, a student just starting out, or a tech innovator using location intelligence in new ways, this is the place to connect, exchange ideas, and celebrate how far our community has come.
Want to sponsor or volunteer? Have general questions? Contact TheMappyHour.GIS@gmail.com
AGS Geography 2050 Conference
November 20 & 21, 2025Columbia University geography2050.org
The discount registration code was emailed separately to current GISMO Members on 10/14. If you have joined recently and need the code, please email a copy of your membership registration receipt to gismonyc@gmail.com.
This gathering brings together leaders from the geospatial industry, academics and geography educators, business minds, scientific and tech visionaries, and policy makers, for a two-day symposium on the interconnected social and environmental challenges and opportunities we face today. Convene with our wide geo-community, make new connections, have fascinating conversations, and plan future collaborations!
GISMO Annual Meeting & Holiday Party Celebrating 35 years of GISMO
Thursday, December 11, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Arup office, 140 Broadway, Lower Manhattan
Registration required
Join us in celebrating GISMO’s 35th Anniversary! We’ll recap our activities for the past year, hear from present members, and highlight successes since GISMO’s inception 35 years ago. Mingle with our new Board Members for 2026-2028 who will be introduced. Then the party begins with a reception including snacks and plenty of drinks.
This event is for current GISMO Members only. An option for membership registration/renewal will be available at the event check-in desk.
Volunteers needed! If you would like to contribute to the event planning (including sharing archival images from past GISMO activities), give us a shout by email gismonyc@gmail.com.
We want to hear about what you’re up to! If you have any events to add to our community calendar, please share with us at gismonyc@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Sincerely,
Dara Mendeloff, President, NYC GISMOOn behalf of the 2025 GISMO Board of Directors: Noreen Whysel, Danielle Hartman, Wendy Dorf, Doug Williamson, Elia Machado, Jiin Wen, Chenming Zhang, Alan Leidner