SAVE THE DATE!
We are excited to announce the 13th annual PDX GIS Day will be held at Ecotrust's beautiful and spacious Irving Street Studio on Wednesday, November 19th at 6:00pm.
We are equally excited to announce that Sachi Arakawa will be the keynote speaker. Come for pizza, drinks, dessert, and to mingle with the local GIS community in this wonderful space.
Please make sure to register so that we can get plenty of food and beverages. With a max capacity of 500, the Irving Street Studio has lots of space. The registration link can be found below.
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Please join your fellow geo-geeks to celebrate and share GIS!
Have questions about PDX GIS Day 2025? Contact Christina Friedle.
GIS Day
Wednesday, November 19th
@ Ecotrust Irving Street Studio
721 NW 9th Ave, Pdx, OR 97209
*this is a mask-optional event
Meet 'n' Greet | 6-7pm
Come to catch up with old friends, meet other GIS enthusiasts, and explore interactive activities with local Geospatial organizations and companies. There will be pizza & refreshments.
Keynote - Sachi Arakawa | 7pm
Topic: TBD
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Sachi Arakawa—Cascadia Partners
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Sachi is a partner at Cascadia Partners, where she helps cities think long-term and make big decisions about their futures. As an urban planner, Sachi blends data, creativity, and community insight to shape more livable places. Sachi believes good planning is collaborative and engaging, and she uses map-based activities to gamify complex planning topics and make them fun and relevant to everyday people.
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Social Mixer | 8-9pm
Stick around after the keynote speaker for cake, a raffle, and more opportunities to mix with the local GIS community in this wonderful space.
About GIS Day
Since 1999, on the Wednesday of Geography Awareness Week, there has been an international recognition and celebration of Geography and GIS. On GIS Day, professionals and enthusiasts take time to show the world what GIS has done to make a difference in our society and in our daily lives.
Beginning in 2012, Portland has held an annual GIS Day extravaganza, a celebration of all things geospatial, a chance to make new professional connections and strengthen old ones. This event is made possible by a team of volunteers who coordinate inspiring speakers and activities with the backing of generous sponsors.