Business & NetworkingMonday, November 16
GIS Day 2026
Monday, November 16 · 12-5:30 p.m. · Frost Institute for Chemistry & Molecular Science, First Floor Seminar Room
- When
- Monday, November 16 · 12-5:30 p.m.
- Where
- Frost Institute for Chemistry & Molecular Science, First Floor Seminar Room1201 Memorial Drive · Coral Gables, FL · 33146
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About this event
Join us for GIS Day 2026!
This year's theme, "GIS: Powering Purpose and Innovation," showcases how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) drive discovery, decision-making, and innovation across disciplines such as environmental sciences, public health, urban planning, business, sustainability, and much more.
We are celebrating 80 years of the Department of Geography and Sustainable Development at the University of Miami this year! In those 80 years, we have accomplished much and are working to continue that momentum. At GIS Day, you can expect to participate not only in panel discussions but also in networking, student exhibits, poster competitions, drone demonstrations, and a reception.
2026 GIS Day Schedule
Monday, November 16th, 12 PM – 5:30 PM
12:00 - 12:15 PM Welcome Remarks
12:15 - 1:45 PM GIS: Powering Purpose and Innovation
• Jose Rodriguez , Geospatial Division Director, Miami-Dade County (keynote speaker)
• Juan Carlos Villaseñor-Derbez , Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Science & Policy, UM
• Martin Copping , Product Manager, Esri
• Kevin McCracken , Professor, Department of Biology, UM
• Jorge Quintela Fernandez , Senior Software Developer, Communications, Information & Technology Department, Miami-Dade County
2:00 - 3:00 PM Student Digital Exhibit Presentation
3:15 - 3:45 PM Drone Demonstration by Chris Mader , Senior Director, Application and System Development, Institute for Data Science and Computing, UM
4:00 - 5:00 PM Student Poster Competition
5:00 - 5:30 PM Closing Remarks, Announcement of Winners, and Reception
Listed by University of Miami (Localist), gathered by the Miami events calendar.