Keystone GIS upcoming events

Penn State GIS Day 2026 (11/16/2026)

Mon, 16 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Penn State GIS Day strives to bring together those who are working with GIS, geospatial technologies, remote sensing, maps, and location-based research in order to foster greater geospatial awareness on campus, within the community, and beyond. We encourage participation from both new and experienced users of geospatial information across disciplines.

Penn State GIS Day is co-sponsored by the University Libraries and the Department of Geography.

Check out the agenda and register for the conference at: https://sites.psu.edu/gisday/

Central PA GIS Day 2026 (11/18/2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

For the sixth year in a row, in collaboration with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg University is excited to participate in an international celebration of GIS technology. This is an excellent opportunity to bring together professionals seeking new information and connections, college students, and high school youth looking to explore fields in GIS.

Find out more information and register at the event's website.

Lancaster County GIS Day (11/20/2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 13:30:00 GMT

GIS Day 2026 is fast approaching! This year, the event takes place at the Lancaster County Government Center located at 150 N Queen Street. The entrance for the building is on Chestnut Street between Prince Street and Queen Street with directions to the event inside the building. An agenda will be posted on the GIS Day tab (on the Lancaster GIS website) once it has been completed.

More information and instructions to register can be found here: https://co.lancaster.pa.us/1570/GIS-Day-2026

3DPA Hydrography Workshop: Pittsburgh, PA (12/02/2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 05:00:00 GMT

The Pennsylvania 3D Hydrography Working Group (under the PA Geospatial Coordinating Board) is hosting a series of three FREE workshops at the end of 2026. This registration is for the Ohio River Basin Workshop in Pittsburgh, PA, to be held at the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission.

Anyone who uses or is interested in using 3D hydrography data are welcome to attend this workshop.

The theme of our 2026 workshops is the opportunity to use 3D hydrography. This theme encompasses:

Examining the benefits, potential pitfalls, and coordination efforts involved in switching from 2D to 3D hydrography data
Demonstrations showing how to access the most recently available 3D hydrography
Applications and case studies of projects using 3D hydrography

Speakers will include state and federal representatives who will discuss the work their organizations have done either transitioning to 3D hydrography or how they have begun to apply these data.

If you are interested in presenting your work, or if you have any questions, please reach out to efehrs@pa.gov.

Registration for the Pittsburgh workshop.

3DPA Hydrography Workshop: Middletown, PA (12/08/2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 05:00:00 GMT

The Pennsylvania 3D Hydrography Working Group (under the PA Geospatial Coordinating Board) is hosting a series of three workshops at the end of 2026. This registration is for the Susquehanna River Basin Workshop in Middletown, PA, to be held at the Pennsylvania Geological Survey.

Anyone who uses or is interested in using 3D hydrography data are welcome to attend this workshop.

The theme of our 2026 workshops is the opportunity to use 3D hydrography. This theme encompasses:

Examining the benefits, potential pitfalls, and coordination efforts involved in switching from 2D to 3D hydrography data
Demonstrations showing how to access the most recently available 3D hydrography
Applications and case studies of projects using 3D hydrography

Speakers will include state and federal representatives who will discuss the work their organizations have done either transitioning to 3D hydrography or how they have begun to apply these data.

If you are interested in presenting your work, or if you have any questions, please reach out to efehrs@pa.gov.

Registration for the Middletown workshop.

3DPA Hydrography Workshop: Philadelphia, PA (12/15/2026)

Tue, 15 Dec 2026 05:00:00 GMT

The Pennsylvania 3D Hydrography Working Group (under the PA Geospatial Coordinating Board) is hosting a series of three workshops at the end of 2026. This registration is for the Delaware River Basin Workshop in Philadelphia, PA, to be held at the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission.

Anyone who uses or is interested in using 3D hydrography data are welcome to attend this workshop.

The theme of our 2026 workshops is the opportunity to use 3D hydrography. This theme encompasses:

Examining the benefits, potential pitfalls, and coordination efforts involved in switching from 2D to 3D hydrography data
Demonstrations showing how to access the most recently available 3D hydrography
Applications and case studies of projects using 3D hydrography

Speakers will include state and federal representatives who will discuss the work their organizations have done either transitioning to 3D hydrography or how they have begun to apply these data.

If you are interested in presenting your work, or if you have any questions, please reach out to efehrs@pa.gov.

Registration for the Philadelphia workshop.

Sponsor Students to Attend PA GIS (04/14/2027)

Wed, 14 Apr 2027 04:00:00 GMT

PA GIS Conference 2027 (04/15/2027)

Thu, 15 Apr 2027 11:30:00 GMT

Registration for Exhibitors and Sponsors and Early-bird 2027 PA GIS Conference registrations will open November 1, 2026.

The Pennsylvania GIS Conference is the premiere annual event for geospatial professionals, industry leaders, and students who work, do business, or study in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. For over 30 years, hundreds of dedicated, geospatial-minded people from private, government, and academic sectors have gathered from throughout Pennsylvania and abroad to share knowledge, build the geospatial community, and network. Join us for this year's conference April 15-16, 2027 in State College, PA! Pre-conference workshops will occur on April 14th, 2027.

Sponsor Students to Attend PA GIS (04/26/2028)

Wed, 26 Apr 2028 04:00:00 GMT