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• 2026 WV GeoCon - West Virginia Geospatial Conference

  • Start
    June 01, 2026
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  • End
    June 03, 2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    WVU Erickson Alumni Center, 1 Alumni Dr, Morgantown, WV 26506

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  2026 WV GeoCon

  
  

  Location: WVU Erickson Alumni Center, 1 Alumni Dr, Morgantown, WV 26506

  Dates: Monday, June 1st to Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026

  Each year, WVAGP hosts WV GeoCon to promote geospatial technology and professions across the state and outside its borders. The conference provides opportunities for professional development, collaboration, and networking for the diverse backgrounds and experience levels of our organization’s membership. It is intended to provide ample time and space for professional development workshops, presentations of ideas, the annual Business Meeting, and networking between professionals, vendors, and organizations that utilize geospatial technology and practices.

  More details at our Conference Site.

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• GeoAI Workshop at 2026 WV GeoCon

  • When
    June 03, 2026
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    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    WVU Davis College Ag Science Computer Lab (G06)

  GEOAI WORKSHOP AT 2026 WV GEOCON

  
  

  Instructor-Led, In-Person course
  Date: June 3, 2026

  Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

  Location: West Virginia University, Davis College Ag Science Computer Lab (G10)

  
  

  This workshop is only available to conference registrants. Workshop fees are included with conference registration, but space is limited to the first 44 that register. Register for WV GeoCon here!

  
  

  COURSE DESCRIPTION

  Explore how large language models such as ChatGPT support geospatial work, from prompt engineering to script development and troubleshooting. We will cover core concepts of machine learning, deep learning, and transfer learning, and address common limitations of AI systems, such as hallucinations. Participants will examine how GeoAI tools can automate analysis, extract information from imagery and spatial datasets, and expand the capabilities of traditional GIS workflows, and learn how these tools are integrated into GIS environments, including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.

  
  

  Additional Information

  INSTRUCTOR: Michael Harman, Teaching Associate Professor of Geography; Director of the Online Master’s Program in GIS and Spatial Analysis

  CONTACT: Michael.Harman@mail.wvu.edu

  WORKSHOP MATERIALS: Materials will be provided by the instructor.

  PARKING: Included with registration.

  MEALS AND BEVERAGES: Lunch is provided. Beverage use is restricted while in the computer lab.

  CANCELLATION POLICY: If you find that you will not be able to attend this workshop, please reach out to conference@wvagp.org to cancel your registration. This will not affect your conference registration.

  
  

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• ArcGIS Experience Builder Workshop at 2026 WV GeoCon

  • When
    June 03, 2026
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    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    WVU Davis College Ag Science Computer Lab (G10)

  ARCGIS EXPERIENCE BUILDER WORKSHOP AT 2026 WV GEOCON

  
  

  Instructor-Led, In-Person course
  Date: June 3, 2026

  Time:1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

  Location: West Virginia University, Davis College Ag Science Computer Lab (G10)

  
  

  This workshop is only available to conference registrants. Workshop fees are included with conference registration, but space is limited to the first 44 that register. Register for WV GeoCon here!

  
  

  COURSE DESCRIPTION

  The ArcGIS Experience Builder workshop is a ESRI web-based app for creating map-focused web pages and applications. It allows a greater degree of customization than Instant Apps; however, it is still a no or low code development environment, in contrast to the ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript. Participants will generate a web app including accessing assets stored on ArcGIS Online, adding page content, customizing and styling site elements, and publishing. Prior experience with ArcGIS Online is useful but not required.

  
  

  Additional Information

  INSTRUCTOR: Aaron Maxwell, Associate Professor of Geography

  CONTACT: Aaron.Maxwell@mail.wvu.edu

  WORKSHOP MATERIALS: Materials will be provided by the instructor.

  PARKING: Included with registration.

  MEALS AND BEVERAGES: Lunch is provided. Beverage use is restricted while in the computer lab.

  CANCELLATION POLICY: If you find that you will not be able to attend this workshop, please reach out to conference@wvagp.org to cancel your registration. This will not affect your conference registration.

  
  

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• ESRI MOOC - The ArcGIS Imagery MOOC: Foundations and Frontiers

  • Start
    August 26, 2026
  • End
    October 07, 2026
  • Location
    ESRI Academy

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  Unlock the synergy of GIS and imagery.

  Take a voyage of discovery through modern workflows used by organizations worldwide to seamlessly combine imagery, remote sensing, and geospatial data with cutting-edge GIS tools. You'll get a grounding in fundamentals, sample diverse use cases, and build skills to deliver deeper insights and create richer information products that support informed decision-making. Gain practical experience with ArcGIS capabilities to acquire, manage, and exploit imagery in powerful 2D and 3D visualizations and AI-enhanced analytical workflows.

  
  

  Goals

  • Explore authoritative sources to acquire imagery and scalable management options in ArcGIS that streamline imagery access and sharing across an organization.
  • Analyze hyperspectral, time-enabled, synthetic aperture radar (SAR), and oriented imagery to create highly realistic visualizations and gain insights that drive faster response and more efficient operations.
  • Automate time-consuming workflows by applying geospatial artificial intelligence (GeoAI) tools and deep learning to classify landcover and detect change.
  • Understand how imagery enhances GIS workflows and how GIS enhances imagery workflows.

  
  

  Suggested Skills

  • Experience with Windows-based software for basic file management and browsing is required.
  • Familiarity with GIS and ArcGIS will be helpful but is not required.

  
  

  Software

  To complete exercises, you need the following:

  Esri provides free access to ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Image Analyst software during the course. To complete course exercises, you must use a machine that meets the ArcGIS Pro system requirements.

  
  

  A broadband Internet connection and a web browser that allows access to embedded video files are required. We recommend using the latest version of Google Chrome, Apple Safari, or Microsoft Edge.

  
  

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• ESRI MOOC - Spatial Data Science: The New Frontier in Analytics

  • Start
    September 23, 2026
  • End
    November 04, 2026
  • Location
    ESRI Academy

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  Use location to find patterns and tackle complex problems.

  Spatial data science allows analysts to extract deeper insight from data using a comprehensive set of analytical methods and spatial algorithms, including machine learning and deep learning techniques. This course explores the application of spatial data science to uncover hidden patterns and improve predictive modeling. You'll work with powerful analytical tools in Esri's ArcGIS software and learn how to integrate popular open data science packages into your analyses.

  
  

  Goals

  • Understand how spatial data science helps uncover hidden patterns.
  • Use ArcGIS data engineering methods and visualization tools to prepare data for spatial analysis.
  • Gain hands-on experience performing suitability analysis, predictive modeling, space-time pattern mining, and object detection.
  • Communicate analysis results and insights using engaging and compelling ArcGIS StoryMaps.

  
  

  Suggested Skills

  Familiarity with statistics and Python will be helpful but is not required.

  
  

  Software

  To complete exercises, you need the following:

  
  

  Esri provides free access to ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Notebooks, ArcGIS Spatial Analyst, and ArcGIS Image Analyst software during the course. You will need to download the software and run it on a machine that meets the ArcGIS Pro system requirements. 

  
  

  A broadband Internet connection and a web browser that allows access to embedded video files are required. For the best experience, we recommend using the latest version of Google Chrome, Apple Safari, or Microsoft Edge and a desktop computer, laptop, or tablet.

  
  

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