Event Details

November 18-20, 2026

FULL AGENDA

Workshops: Wednesday, November 18th

Our workshops provide access to in-depth training from industry leaders that help further your professional skills and networking opportunities. Registration for workshops is sold separately.

Sessions & Exhibits: Thursday, November 19th

Explore a day of sessions and exhibit booths to hear about the latest advancements in the private and public sector and connect with the geospatial community.

Student Event: Friday, November 20th

Special programming designed for students to engage with GIS professionals and learn about career opportunities in the geospatial field.

Event Schedule
November 18-20, 2026

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 - Workshop Day

Time	Presenter Name & Title
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM	TBD
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM	TBD
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Lunch Break
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM	TBD

Thursday, November 19, 2026 - Expo Day

Time	Presenter Name & Title
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM	Registration
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM	Welcome Address
9:10 AM - 10:00 AM	[Plenary] - TBD
10:20 AM - 10:40 AM	[Session 1A] - TBD [Session 1B] - TBD
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM	[Session 2A] - TBD [Session 2B] - TBD
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM	[Session 3A] - TBD [Session 3B] - TBD
12:20 PM - 12:40 PM	[Session 4A] - TBD [Session 4B]- TBD
12:40 PM - 1:00 PM	Lunch Break
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM	[Keynote Speaker] - TBD
2:10 PM - 2:30 PM	[Session 5B] - TBD [Session 5C]- TBD
2:50 PM - 3:10 PM	[Session 6A] - TBD [Session 6B] - TBD [Session 6C]- TBD
3:30 PM - 3:50 PM	[Session 7A] - TBD [Session 7B] - TBD [Session 7C]- TBD
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM	[Keynote Speaker] - TBD
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Closing Remarks
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Join us after the event for Mappy Hour!

*Disclaimer: Presentation agenda schedule has been finalized as of November 12th.

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Friday, November 20, 2026 - High School Student Event

Time	Group A C.E. King	Group B Spring	Group C ?	Group D Clear Lake	Group E Energy Institute	Group F TBD
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM	Welcome — Theater
9:10 AM - 10:00 AM	Plenary — Theater
10:00 AM - 10:05 AM	Break — Move to next activity
10:05 AM - 10:25 AM	Vehicles & Drones Parking Lot D1	GeoQuest Atrium I	Geopardy B1211	Academic Spotlight Forest Room	Break Patio Cafe	METRO Bus Parking Lot D1
10:25 AM - 10:30 AM	Break — Move to next activity
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM	METRO Bus Parking Lot D1	Vehicles & Drones Parking Lot D1	GeoQuest Atrium I	Geopardy B1211	Academic Spotlight Forest Room	Break Patio Cafe
10:50 AM - 10:55 AM	Break — Move to next activity
10:55 AM - 11:15 AM	Break Patio Cafe	METRO Bus Parking Lot D1	Vehicles & Drones Parking Lot D1	GeoQuest Atrium I	Geopardy B1211/small>	Academic Spotlight Forest Room
11:15 AM - 11:20 AM	Break — Move to next activity
11:20 AM - 11:40 AM	Academic Spotlight Forest Room	Break Patio Cafe	METRO Bus Parking Lot D1	Vehicles & Drones Parking Lot D1	GeoQuest Atrium I	Geopardy B1211
11:40 AM - 11:45 AM	Break — Move to next activity
11:45 AM - 12:05 PM	Geopardy B1211	Academic Spotlight Forest Room	Break Patio Cafe	METRO Bus Parking Lot D1	Vehicles & Drones Parking Lot D1	GeoQuest Atrium I
12:05 PM - 12:10 PM	Break — Move to next activity
12:10 PM - 12:30 PM	GeoQuest Atrium I	Geopardy B1211	Academic Spotlight Forest Room	Break Patio Cafe	METRO Bus Parking Lot D1	Vehicles & Drones Parking Lot D1
12:30 PM - 12:35 PM	Break — Move to next activity
12:35 PM - 1:15 PM	Lunch, Closing Ceremony & Awards — Atrium II
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM	Dismissal — Bus Pickup

Friday, November 20, 2026 - University Student Event

Time	Presenter Name & Title

Time	Registration
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	[Welcome]
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Map Wizardry Plenary
10:10 AM - 10:30 AM	Networking Bingo
10:30 AM - 11:50 AM	[Student Career Round table]
11:50 AM - 12:00 PM	[Break]
12:00 PM - 1:05 PM	[Interactive Lunch with GIS Professional]
	20 min – Lunch
	15 min – Lunch Presentation 1 - TBD
	15 min – Lunch + Presentation 2 - TBD
	15 min – Lunch Presentation 3 - TBD
1:05 PM - 2:00 PM	GIS Professionals Q and A Panel
	Panel Speaker - TBD
	Panel Speaker - TBD
	Panel Speaker - TBD
	Panel Speaker - TBD

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Houston Area GIS Day
H-GAC's Geographic Data Workgroup
Houston, Texas, USA
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About Us

HGAC's Geographic Data Workgroup

The Geographic Data Workgroup (GDW) is an H-GAC sponsored group consisting of public, private, non-profit, and educational organizations. The group meets monthly to discuss Geographic Information System (GIS) related matters, network, and plan cooperative purchases of software, aerial imagery, and data that would be too costly if obtained separately.
Hosted by
- Houston-Galveston Area Council
- University of Houston-Clear Lake