BayGeo / SJSU SAVI GeoEducation 2026 Summit IX
About this Event
BayGeo and San Jose State University's Spatial Analytics and Visualization Institute are excited to announce a special event:
The BayGeo/SJSU 2026 GeoEducation Summit IX
Join educators, researchers, practitioners, students, and industry representatives as we explore the current and future geo-landscape! This is a great opportunity to share your work and research, learn new geospatial skills and tools, and build community by networking with Bay Area GIS experts and the next generation of geospatial leaders and researchers.
For industry professionals, the Summit will provide a platform to share your work, acquire new skills and tools, and foster connections between your organization and the educators who are training your future workforce.
For students, the Summit will connect you with educators, researchers, and leaders in the geospatial field who are doing the kind of work that may inspire your career path.
For educators and researchers, the Summit will be an opportunity to discuss curricular and pedagogical innovations, current research directions, and building bridges between our students and careers in the geospatial field.
We welcome your participation! Please let us know if you are interested in joining the Summit as a speaker, observer, or active participant by completing this brief form.
For questions, please contact BayGeo Education Director Rick Kos at [email protected] or Judi Heher at SJSU's SAVI at [email protected]
Due to limited capacity, please only register if you're confident you can attend—this helps us accommodate as many people as possible.
Agenda
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Welcome and Introductions
Info:
Opening Remarks; Attendees Introduce Themselves
🕑: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Morning Sessions
Info: The State of Geospatial Industry; A Roadmap to Advancement: Understanding the GISP/GISPe Process
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch and Conversation
Info:
Lunch (provided by BayGeo/SJSU SAVI) and Conversation; Student Poster and WebApp Showcase
🕑: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Afternoon Sessions
Info: The Future of Geospatial Education; Geospatial Research in Action
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Next Steps Discussion
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Social Event / GeoBeers (at a nearby location to be determined)
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 15.00
