GIS Day 2024

Date: Wednesday November 20, 2024 

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day is a day to share how GIS technology supports research, informs decision-making and creates a positive impact around the world. 

The Library’s Geospatial Centre, Environment Technology & Instructional Support (ETIS), and the Waterloo Association of Geography Students (WAGS) have partnered to host an afternoon of learning. 

Schedule of Events 

1 - 3:30 p.m.  

• Geospatial Centre welcome and networking

  • Location: Dana Porter, Room 328

1:30 – 2:30 p.m. 

• Concurrent workshops (choose one):

  • GeoPython Using Google Colab Notebooks 

    • Facilitator: Alex Smith 

    • Location: Dana Porter, Room 323 

    • Registration required

  • Implementing GeoAI to Optimize your Workflows

    • Facilitator: Chris Hewitt  

    • Location: Dana Porter, Room 329

    • Registration required

2:30 – 3 p.m. 

• Cake Break 

  • Sponsored by WAGS

  • Location: Dana Porter, Room 328 

3 - 4 p.m. 

• Lightning Talks 

  • Location: Dana Porter, Room 323 

More information about past GIS Day celebrations at Waterloo on the ETIS website.