WV GeoCon, hosted by WVAGP, is the largest gathering of geospatial professionals in the state, bringing together a wide community of government entities, academic institutions, non-profit organizations, and businesses that have an interest in geospatial news, research, products, services, and applications. The conference provides opportunities for presentation of ideas, professional development, collaboration, and networking for the broad backgrounds and experience levels of our association's membership. We look forward to seeing you in June!

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Featured Speaker

Allen Bedford is an academic leader with three decades of experience in higher education. His highest professional passion is expanding and strengthening connections between regional comprehensive universities and the people and communities they serve.

Bedford joined Fairmont State University in June, 2025, as the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, and is leading academic planning and strategy with the aim of bringing the university’s academic resources within reach of communities. The desired outcome is that Fairmont State and its various partners serve together as aware and relevant resources for human wellbeing throughout the region.

Prior to coming to Fairmont State, Bedford served in the same capacity for five years at northern Minnesota’s Bemidji State University. At Bemidji, he worked with geographers to build a “MAP-Map” framework using GIS technology.  “MAP-Map” is the Master Academic Plan mapped to the needs and characteristics of the region the university serves. A multi-disciplinary faculty group took up this charge and established Bemidji State’s Center for Empowered Communities, which uses GIS layers to highlight and address various community needs and opportunities. Fairmont State is now building a statewide GIS Hub, which will be the foundation of the university’s “MAP 2” system—Fairmont State’s version of MAP-Map.

A chemist by training, Bedford holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Chemistry from Temple University and a B.A. in English and Science Interdisciplinary Studies from Bryn Athyn College.

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Woolpert is an industry-leading provider of geospatial services in the U.S. with an unmatched reputation for performance, quality, and service. We merge decades of experience and integrated suite of geospatial services including photogrammetry, remote sensing, mobile mapping, digital and oblique aerial imagery, aerial and ground-based lidar, UAS, surveying, payload integration and testing, and GIS consulting/application development to deliver top-quality geospatial projects on time and within budget to our state and local clients.

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NV5

NV5Geospatial is the geospatial pioneer pushing the boundaries of data and analytics to deliver actionable solutions to transform the way our clients utilize and value geospatial data. We lead the nation in providing end-to-end solutions and services to deliver the highest quality data and geographic insight solutions. We combine unmatched expertise and experience with the latest equipment tech and proprietary software to analyze all types of data. 

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Precision Laser & Instrument

Precision Laser & Instrument, Inc. (PLI) is your local Trimble Authorized Dealer and Warranty Service Center. We offer comprehensive positioning solutions for the Construction, Surveying, GIS/Mapping , Engineering and Forensics industries through Sales, Service Repair, Rentals, Training and Technical Support of top-quality laser, optical and related geospatial positioning technology, as well as equipment accessories and field supplies.

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