2026 WA GIS Conference: Full Schedule

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8:30am PDT

Real-Time GIS

Tuesday May 19, 2026 8:30am - 12:00pm PDT

Incorporating Real‑Time GIS into an organization’s operations workflow enables organizations to move from reactive response to proactive, data‑driven decision‑making. This workshop demonstrates how real‑time solutions such as Winter Weather Operations and Street Sweeping provide transparency for leadership and the public by visualizing live operational status, materials usage, and service coverage as events unfold. Participants will see how real‑time analytics transform streaming data into actionable metrics, allowing decision makers to track progress, measure performance, and manage resources such as salt, fuel, and labor with greater accountability. The session also highlights how big data analytics built on real‑time GIS can streamline workflows by automating data collection, reducing manual reporting, and integrating operations data into a single, authoritative operational picture. Concepts covered in this workshop are applicable to workflows beyond public works, such as emergency management and transportation. Designed for executive leadership, yet technical enough for GIS practitioners, this workshop focuses on how Real‑Time GIS drives operational efficiency, improves public trust, and delivers measurable return on investment across public works programs.

Speakers

Ryan Richardson

Solution Engineer, Esri

Ryan Richardson is a GIS professional with a passion for using technology to solve complex problems. He currently works as a Solution Engineer at Esri, supporting the State and Local Government team out of Esri's regional office in Olympia, WA. Additionally, he is a FAA Part 107 UAV... Read More →

Tuesday May 19, 2026 8:30am - 12:00pm PDT
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1:30pm PDT

WGGL Forum

Tuesday May 19, 2026 1:30pm - 5:00pm PDT

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This year’s WGGL forum will follow the pattern of previous events. GIS Professionals and Leaders from the region present information to their peers, with opportunities for questions and discussion, and to meet peers and learn from their own, unique experiences. In the workshop, we will explore navigating the relationships between IT and GIS, GIS job titles, and branding your GIS. Content will be developed by a committee of presenters, but will likely be similar to past events.

Speakers

Jennifer Radcliff

GIS Program Manager, City of Tumwater

TBA

Stephen Beimborn

Manager of GIS Analysts, City of Seattle

Stephen Beimborn is the Manager of GIS Analysts for the City of Seattle. In his forty years working in the GIS field, he has done a little bit of everything, including cartography, analysis, programming, business systems integration, project and portfolio management, and people management... Read More →

Tuesday May 19, 2026 1:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
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