Join us on April 17, 2026 for the Big Ten GIS Conference, a free virtual event presented by the Big Ten Academic Alliance Geospatial Information Network (BTAA GIN). The conference brings together students, educators, researchers, librarians, professionals, and humanities scholars to share their work and explore new directions in geospatial research and practice.
Register today (free): Registration Link
Frank Donnelly, Head of GIS and Data Services at Brown University Library, will share the urgent effort to save government GIS data disappearing from the Internet. Frank will take us inside the Data Rescue Project’s race to preserve more than 400 key HIFLD layers through a coordinated volunteer push that protects a vital national resource.
Who Should Attend?
The conference is open to anyone interested in geospatial research or practice. The program features work from participants at all career stages and across a wide range of disciplines. While the event highlights work from Big Ten universities, we welcome all attendees and presenters, regardless of affiliation. Accessibility Note: Closed captions will be provided throughout the event.