AGIC Quarterly Newsletter

The AGIC Council, Committees, and Workgroups continue to work hard to bring the Arizona GIS Community a forum for geospatial information exchange. All AGIC meetings and events are open to everyone, so please join us. We value community engagement and believe we are stronger and better together! Visit the  AGIC website  for more information on how to get involved.

Save the date! The 2023 AGIC Education and Training Symposium is planned for August 29th through September 1st, 2023 at the Prescott Resort!  This year marks 30 years of the AGIC Symposium and we are excited to have you join us in celebration!

You will not want to miss the keynote speaker - Dr. Joseph Kerski, geographer, educator, and author.  Those who receive emails from the AGIC-L listserv may recognize his many posts that focus on GIS in education.  Read more about Dr. Kerski on  his website .

The AGIC Conference Committee is seeking a t-shirt design for this year's event. Our t-shirt design contest has become an annual opportunity to share your creativity and love of all things GIS with the AGIC Community. If your design is chosen, you'll receive free registration to attend this year's symposium AND have your design prominently featured on the Symposium t-shirts and website. The contest closes April 28. Click  here  to learn about the contest guidelines and submission details.

Each year the Symposium offers the opportunity to showcase your accomplishments, share your expertise and celebrate your hard work. Plan now to present at the Symposium and participate in the Maps & Apps Contest! Abstract and map submissions will be open soon. Keep your eyes open for announcements on AGIC-L and AGIC social media channels. We want to learn about what cool projects you have been working on so think about sharing your story and presenting this year!

Mark your calendar for the Spring Geospatial Summit!  Can’t wait for the AGIC Symposium?  Love working with sensors, data, and analytics?  Then don’t miss this summit titled “GIS for Good: Mapping with Sensors, Data, and Analytics.”  Join the AGIC Data Committee Workgroups for demonstrations and presentations on June 8th and 9th at Yavapai College in Prescott.  Check the  AGIC website  or follow the AGIC social media accounts for updates. Registration and lodging information coming soon!

For the GIS social butterflies out there…  The next AGIC Social Networking event is being planned for May 17th.  RSVP  and let us know you plan to attend! While RSVPing is not required, it does help the Outreach Committee volunteers to plan for how many people will show. The RSVP form also has a spot to suggest new venues. Announcements will be posted on AGIC-L and AGIC social media channels closer to the date.

Checkout the newest Data Committee Workgroup!  The Imagery Program Workgroup is focused on developing a new and sustainable statewide imagery program for Arizona. The group is exploring cost sharing opportunities to augment the current imagery options available to Arizona.  All meetings are open to the public so feel free to attend.  Visit the  AGIC Calendar  for meeting details.

The manual now reflects all updates approved by the AGIC Council as of November 2022.  Download a copy of the manual on the  AGIC Publications website .

AGIC is powered by community volunteers! Formal membership is NOT required to participate. We encourage anyone interested to attend our meetings and events, volunteer their time and expertise, and give back to the Arizona GIS Community.

Consider joining a committee or workgroup distribution list to receive related announcements and meeting notices.  To join, complete this  short form .  Note that joining a distribution list is a courtesy and not required to attend AGIC meetings. All meetings are open to the public. 

To learn more about how you can get more involved, visit the  AGIC Participate Webpage .