About Chesapeake URISA

Furtherance of the geospatial field

GIS professionals in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia

GIS professionals in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia

The Chesapeake chapter is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA). We exist to develop, promote, and grow the field of geographic information systems (GIS) through member meetings, workshops, information and technology sharing, and networking.

GIS professionals in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia

GIS professionals in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia

GIS professionals in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia

Our members live and/or work in the National Capitol Region and beyond. They represent the geospatial community at the local, city, state, and Federal levels of government, as well as, non-government organizations, non-profit groups, and the private sector.

A Network of Networks

GIS professionals in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia

A Network of Networks

Chesapeake URISA strives to collaborate and network with a variety of groups ranging from educational institutions, Meetup.com groups, other URISA chapters, URISA International, state information committees, and leading GIS technology businesses.

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CHESAPEAKE URISA CHAPTER VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Join Chesapeake URISA!

  

The URISA Chesapeake Chapter is pleased to announce Executive Board vacancies for the following positions for 2-year, elected terms. General duties of each position are described below. More information can be found in the chapter bylaws which are available on our website at https://chesapeakeurisa.org or by sending inquiry to our email address at info@ChesapeakeURISA.org


  • PRESIDENT-ELECT - The President Elect assumes the duties of the President in the absence  of the President. The President Elect performs other duties as the President and Board recommend. The President Elect must be an active URISA and Chesapeake Chapter member in good standing.
  • TREASURER- The Treasurer shall be responsible for managing the Chapter finances and shall handle the Chapter funds in accordance with procedures established by the Board. The Treasurer shall be responsible for the verification and filing of the Annual Chapter Report, which includes the Chapter's financial statement, and shall be responsible for all other reports and filings as required by other agencies. The Treasurer must be an active URISA and Chesapeake Chapter member in good standing.


The chapter welcomes nominations (including self-nomination) of qualified candidates via email to info@ChesapeakeURISA.org. Elections will be held at the URISA Chapter general meeting. 


Board nominees should be active members of URISA in good standing and shall reside and/or work within Maryland, Washington, D.C., or Virginia.

The chapter is also seeking volunteers to participate in several chapter activities and items including:

  • Sponsorship Coordination
  • Event Coordination (e.g., webinar speakers, in person events, etc.)
  • Chapter Outreach
  • Social Media/Web

The geographic distribution of our chapter is wide, and we welcome support from all our chapter members. No contribution is too small as our volunteer organization requires many contributors to ensure the success of the chapter. 

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Thank you and have a wonderful season!

Chesapeake Chapter Executive Board




Sponsorship Opportunities

  

Sponsorship Opportunities

Your contribution will allow Chesapeake URISA to grow and help the geospatial community in the DMV area connect. Chesapeake URISA is continuing to provide high quality educational and networking opportunities.  

Sponsorship Opportunities

Chesapeake URISA Sponsorship Opportunities

Your contribution will allow Chesapeake URISA to grow and help the geospatial community in the DMV area connect. Chesapeake URISA is continuing to provide high quality educational and networking opportunities in 2025. We are planning 6 webinars and 3 in-person networking events to be held throughout the year. We are pleased to share with you Chesapeake URISA sponsorship opportunities where your company can help support our organization and members while gaining visibility to a growing population of GIS users. 


We have put together the following offerings for supporting Chesapeake URISA throughout 2025:


Diamond Corporate Sponsorship is offered at $2,500/yr and includes the following benefits:

  • Webinars
  • Event registration list with contact information
  • Logo prominently displayed on Agenda.
  • Opportunity to submit commercial/video which will air before general sessions.
  • Special acknowledgement during event Welcome, Closing, and session breaks.
  • Logo on Chesapeake URISA web page and all materials
  • Opportunity to include a lightning talk during the Webinar.


  • Mappy Hour Networking Events
  • Logo on Promotional Materials
  • Event registration list with contact information
  • Opportunity/acknowledgment to include a lightning talk during Chesapeake URISA events


Platinum Corporate Sponsorship is offered at $1,500/yr and includes the following benefits:


  • Webinars
  • Event registration list with contact information
  • Logo prominently displayed on Agenda.
  • Special acknowledgement during event Welcome, Closing, and session breaks.


  • Networking Events
  • Logo on Promotional Materials
  • Event registration list with contact information


Virtual Sponsorship is offered at $750/yr per webinar is for those that enjoy the flexibility of supporting Chesapeake URISA webinars, and includes the following benefits:


  • Webinars
  • Logo displayed on event registration page.
  • Logo prominently displayed during event Welcome, Closing, and session breaks.
  • Event registration list with contact information



Please contact us for more information by email at info@ChesapeakeURISA.org




Chapter and External Events

October 6-9, 2025

GIS-Pro in the Rockies 2025 Denver, Colorado

All day

Dates and location: October 6-9, 2025 Hilton Denver City Center 1701 California St, Denver, CO-80202

Event Details

October 6-9, 2025

GIS-Pro in the Rockies 2025 Denver, Colorado

Join the GIS Community in Denver in October for an enriching experience  filled with education, training, connections, and solutions. The  G...

Event Details

All day

Dates and location: October 6-9, 2025 Hilton Denver City Center 1701 California St, Denver, CO-80202

July 14–18, 2025

Esri GIS User Conference

All day

Dates and location: July 14–18, 2025 San Diego Convention Center 111 W Harbor Drive | San Diego, CA 92101

Event Details

July 14–18, 2025

Esri GIS User Conference

Join us for the world’s largest GIS conference   | San Diego, California  See event details at 

https://www.esri.com/en-us/about/events/uc/re...

Event Details

All day

Dates and location: July 14–18, 2025 San Diego Convention Center 111 W Harbor Drive | San Diego, CA 92101

May 18-21, 2025

GEOINT 2025

All day

Dates and location: May 18-21, 2025 Address: America's Center Convention Complex, 701 Convention Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63101

Event Details

May 18-21, 2025

GEOINT 2025

The GEOINT Symposium, organized by USGIF, is the premier annual event for geospatial intelligence professionals, featuring keynotes, trainin...

Event Details

All day

Dates and location: May 18-21, 2025 Address: America's Center Convention Complex, 701 Convention Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63101

5/13/2025

GIS Leadership Webinar: Unlocking the Secrets to Building a Successful Team

2:00 pm

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4:00 pm

Virtual Event

Event Details

5/13/2025

GIS Leadership Webinar: Unlocking the Secrets to Building a Successful Team

 

The GPN is offering 2 hours free webinar.  In today's dynamic and competitive  environment, the ability to build and sustain a successful t...

Event Details

2:00 pm

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4:00 pm

Virtual Event

5/7/2025

2025 Esri Washington, DC Open House

4:00 pm

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6:00 pm

Dates and location: 5/7/2025 ESRI Washington, DC 8615 Westwood Center Drive Vienna, VA 22182

Event Details

5/7/2025

2025 Esri Washington, DC Open House

 

Join us for an open house at the Esri Washington, DC, office in  Vienna, Virginia. Meet Esri team members, partners, and fellow  customers,...

Event Details

4:00 pm

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6:00 pm

Dates and location: 5/7/2025 ESRI Washington, DC 8615 Westwood Center Drive Vienna, VA 22182

More Events

GIS Day 25th Anniversary

Invitation - Chesapeake URISA GIS Day on 12/3/2024 (at 11 am - 2pm EST)

Invitation to Celebrate the International GIS Day with us on Tuesday, December 3, 2024! 


This is a fantastic opportunity to learn, network, and showcase your skills. The day's schedule is packed with exciting activities, culminating in a field trip to the Fairfax County Government Center GIS Division.


Event Details

Part 1 - Presentations:
🗓 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Location: Google Meeting  


Join with Google Meet
meet.google.com/kqo-repi-nvb

Join by phone
‪(US) +1 413-829-7334‬ PIN: ‪644 146 492‬#
Join us to hear keynote speakers, GIS professionals and fellow students share their fascinating GIS projects and insights. Interested in presenting your own project? Let us know through the Google Form below!


Part 2 - Field Trip:
🗓 Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Destination: Fairfax County Government Center GIS Division. 
Experience firsthand how GIS professionals tackle real-world challenges! You'll gain a behind-the-scenes look at innovative projects and learn about career paths in GIS, networking with experts who can offer valuable insights and inspiration, including free Lunch! 

How to Join:

To help us plan, please complete this Google Form to indicate:

  1. Whether you’ll attend the presentations and/or the field trip.
  2. If you’d like to present one of your GIS projects during the event.

This event is a great way to expand your GIS knowledge, connect with professionals, and celebrate the power of spatial technology. We hope to see you there. Please contact us for more information by email at info@ChesapeakeURISA.org


Happy GIS Day 25th Anniversary!


Best regards,

Chesapeake URISA Chapter



GIS Day 2024

GIS-Day on December 3, 2024
GIS-Day on December 3, 2024

GIS Day 2023

Invitation to GIS-Day on November 18, 2023
GIS-Day on November 18, 2023
GIS-Day on November 18, 2023
GIS-Day on November 18, 2023
Poster competition

GIS Day 2023

Additional Information

GIS Day 2023

  

Date: 11/18/2023 

Time: 10 am-4pm

In-person Address: 7799 Leesburg Pike, 

2nd floor conference room #228

Fall Church, VA 22043


Virtual Zoom Meeting ID:  898 5549 4879 


 

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 898 5549 4879
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Find out more

Past Webinars

Using Geospatial and Remote Sensing Methods to Supplement Field-Collected Stream Data
Using Geospatial and Remote Sensing Methods to Supplement Field-Collected Stream Data
Webhooks and Scheduled Notebooks
Web GIS
NG9-1-1
Machine Learning
Asset Management
Nearmap Demonstration
Utilities GIS
New Light Technologies Tech Talk Videos
L3Harris SAR Demo
US Census Update
GIS-Day

Chapter Documents Archive

June 2019 Meeting minutes
September 2019 meeting minutes
October 2019 BOD meeting minutes
December 2019 meeting minutes
March 2020 meeting minutes
June 2020 meeting minutes
June 2020 BOD meeting minutes
October 2020 BOD Meeting Minutes
October 2022 BOD Meeting Minutes
October 2023 BOD Meeting Minutes

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