Agenda

The Program Committee is pleased to announce the full Conference agenda is now available! With 5 concurrent sessions, daily workshops, and numerous social events, we hope this years agenda has something for everyone!

Meet Our Keynote Speaker

ILGISA is thrilled to welcome Maggie Cawley, Executive Director of OpenStreetMap US, as the keynote speaker for the 2026 ILGISA Annual Conference!

With more than 15 years of experience in the geospatial industry, Maggie brings a strong community-focused perspective on the people, partnerships, and technology that make open geospatial data possible. She also serves as Chair of the National Geospatial Advisory Committee, helping advance collaboration and innovation in national geospatial policy.

In her keynote, “Beyond the Basemap: The Community Powering OpenStreetMap,” Maggie will explore how OpenStreetMap has grown into critical geospatial infrastructure used across government, business, nonprofit, and academic communities—and how GIS professionals can engage with the people and programs helping shape its future.

Fun on the Farm Field Trip

On Sunday, October 18th, celebrate precision agriculture in Illinois by joining this trip to Wild Organics Farm in Pekin, IL. Attendees will have the chance to ride in a GPS-enabled combine and hear how local farmers Rob & Eric Wildermuth use drones as part of their operations. The field trip will depart from the conference hotel at 3:00pm sharp and we need attendees to volunteer to drive/carpool. For more information about their farm, see https://www.facebook.com/p/Wild-Organics-61565563450176/.

This field trip can accommodate up to 20 people only – sign up using the form linked below by 10/9. This field trip is co-sponsored by the Tazewell County Farm Bureau.

Register for the Fun on The Farm Field Trip

Schedule at a Glance