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MI Geographic Information Users Forum
MI Geographic Information Users Forum
Statewide GIS Users Meeting
The Statewide GIS User Group provides quarterly networking and educational opportunities for GIS professionals across Michigan. The meetings are open to everyone from students through seasoned professionals and feature a range of technical and non-technical topics.
The Statewide GIS User Group meets on the first Thursday of the following months (February, May, August and November). The meetings are split into morning and afternoon sessions, with participation welcome at either session or all day. The meetings are held both remotely and in person in a range of locations, see the table below for the attendance location options. Lansing Parking Locations & Map
Conference call remote access available, starting at 10:00am.
Standard Agenda:
9:30 - 10:00am |
Informal Networking Reception Catch up with your colleagues over a cup of coffee |
10:00am - Noon |
Update Meeting and Short Education Topic Learn what your peers are working on. Around-the-Room updates from meeting participants, capped off with a 30 minute "special topic" each meeting |
Noon - 1:00pm | Break for lunch |
1:15 - 3:15pm |
Educational Topic Always informative and always different - a diverse set of topics is covered throughout the year, based upon input from the GIS community |
In-person locations and remote access are listed under the Meeting Information column below. For any additional questions please contact:
Ulrika Zay: zayu@michigan.gov
Everett Root: roote@michigan.gov
Meeting Information
2022/2023 Meetings:
Meeting Date | Special Topic | Educational Topic | Meeting Information |
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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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ArcGIS Supporting Emergency Management Operations Choosing the Right Web App
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Updates
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Location: Romney Building, 10th Floor CGI Conference Room Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join your meeting +248-509-0316,,62665165# United States, Pontiac Phone Conference ID: 626 651 65#
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Thursday, November 3, 2022 November Meeting Agenda
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Accessing 3DEP Data - Cynthia Rachol, USGS Connected Nation Broadband Mapping - Wes Kerr - Director, Community Solutions, Connected Nation 2022 NGS Transitions from NAD83 - Shawn Roy, MDOT |
Updates
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Location: Romney Building, 10th Floor CGI Conference Room Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join your meeting +1 248-509-0316,,854046508 United States, Pontiac Phone Conference ID: 854 046 508#
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Thursday, August 4, 2022 August Meeting Agenda |
GIS Education in Michigan - Panel Discussion
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Updates
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Location: Michigan Library & Historical Center Forum Auditorium Statewide GIS User Group Meeting Parking Map Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer Click here to join the meeting +1 248-509-0316,,970592215# United States, Pontiac Phone Conference ID: 970 592 215#
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Thursday, May 5, 2022 May Meeting Agenda
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Michigan Infrastructure Council Portal Ryan Laruwe Executive Director
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Updates
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Location: Michigan Library & Historical Center Forum Auditorium Statewide GIS User Group Meeting Parking Map Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting +1 248-509-0316,,748902282# United States, Pontiac Phone Conference ID: 748 902 282# |
Archived Materials
An archive of previous meeting minutes.
An archive of special projects and educational session presentations.
View summaries of the GIS Users Group yearly activities.
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