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GEOINT Symposium 2026 Day Two
Aligning Global Perspectives with Mission Execution Day Two of GEOINT Symposium 2026 built on the momentum of the opening sessions. Discussions reinforced a shared priority: ensuring GEOINT capabilities remain interoperable, trusted, and operationally relevant as technology, threats, and partnerships continue to evolve. Main Stage Welcome: Setting the Direction for the Day Jackie Barbieri, USGIF Board…
USGIF Announces The Honorable Stacey A. Dixon as 2026 Lundahl-Finnie Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) is proud to announce The Honorable Stacey A. Dixon as the recipient of the 2026 Arthur C. Lundahl-Thomas C. Finnie Lifetime Achievement Award. This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have made distinguished, long-standing contributions to the geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) tradecraft and community. Dr. Dixon is being honored for her exceptional leadership and decades of…
GEOINT Symposium 2026 Day One
Opening the Main Stage and Setting the Global Context Day One of GEOINT 2026 opened with a clear sense of scale, momentum, and shared purpose as the global GEOINT community officially convened for the week ahead. During the Opening Ceremony, Ronda Schrenk, CEO of USGIF, welcomed attendees to a symposium shaped by the community itself…
GEOINT Foreword 2026: Setting the Stage Through Science, Research, and Mission Focus
GEOINT Foreword, May 3, 2026, marked the opening chapter of GEOINT Symposium 2026, May 3-6, in Aurora, Colorado, bringing the community together for a day grounded in science, research, and forward‑looking perspectives. Designed as a preconference program, Foreword created space for deeper examination of the foundational forces shaping geospatial intelligence, from mission‑driven science and workforce…
USGIF Working Groups at GEOINT Symposium 2026
Eight USGIF working groups will hold breakout sessions at GEOINT Symposium 2026. Sessions are open to all registered attendees. What Working Groups Do USGIF working groups advance GEOINT tradecraft through collaboration, research, and the development of best practices. We bring together practitioners from government, academia, and industry to work through the problems that matter most to…
At GEOINT 2026, a New Maritime Working Group and an Open Invitation to Get Involved
USGIF is launching a Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) Working Group at GEOINT Symposium 2026, bringing together professionals across defense, intelligence, industry, and academia to build a more complete, actionable understanding of the maritime domain. Why Maritime Domain Awareness, and Why Now Maritime domain awareness sits at the intersection of national security, global commerce, environmental monitoring,…
Tradecraft Working Group at GEOINT Symposium 2026 Smarter GEOINT: Balancing Human Judgment and Automated Power
Monday, May 4 | 3:00–3:45 p.m. The question is no longer whether to automate. It’s how to do so without losing the value of expert judgment. That tension sits at the center of the Tradecraft Working Group session at GEOINT Symposium 2026. The group is authoring a white paper to help leaders and practitioners decide…
Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence Working Group at GEOINT Symposium 2026
Monday, May 4 | 4:00–5:00 p.m. Inspired by the working group’s white paper, Guiding AI Act Like an Analyst, this session examines how generative AI can function as a force multiplier for existing analytic workflows — helping analysts filter data, synthesize insights, and reduce administrative burden in defense and intelligence settings. The discussion will cover…
NRO Industry Advisory Working Group at GEOINT Symposium 2026
Monday, May 4 | 1:00–1:45 p.m. At GEOINT Symposium 2026, the NRO Industry Advisory Working Group will convene a panel led by the Digital Engineering and Industry Community of Practice action team. The session is expected to focus on how industry can engage more effectively as that transformation continues. Candidate topics include the Cascara Framework…
Education Working Group at GEOINT Symposium 2026
Tuesday, May 5 | 2:00–2:45 p.m. The Education Working Group will hold a working meeting at GEOINT Symposium 2026 covering subcommittee updates, student support, and priorities for the work ahead. The agenda includes updates from subcommittees focused on education and industry pathways, GEOINT education resources, and publication; guidance to student presenters on publishing GEOINT Poster…
