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Member Exclusive: Showcase your Success on the GEOINT Symposium Main Stage
We are excited to welcome the community to GEOINT Symposium 2026, taking place May 3–6 in Aurora, Colorado. Each year during the opening session, Ronda Schrenk, CEO of USGIF, and Robert Cardillo, Chairman of the USGIF Board of Directors, share a series of powerful, mission-focused “vignettes” from the main stage. These brief stories spotlight the…
USGIF Scholarship Program Now Accepting Applications
USGIF Scholarship Applications are now open for the 2026 – 2027 academic year! USGIF awards general scholarships to graduating high school seniors, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students studying Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) and related disciplines. Students studying GEOINT-related disciplines including geospatial science, remote sensing, intelligence studies, earth science, and many more are encouraged to apply. Additionally, USGIF awards Named Scholarships in partnership…
Now Accepting Lightning Talks for GEOINT Symposium 2026!
USGIF is now accepting applications to present Lightning Talks at GEOINT Symposium 2026! Lightning Talks are 5-minute presentations on a new idea, project, technology, or topic of interest to the GEOINT Community. Lightning Talks will be presented at the Innovation Corner during GEOINT Symposium, May 3-6, 2026 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center…
Now Open: Student Poster Applications for GEOINT Symposium 2026
All students are now welcome to apply to present GEOINT-related research at GEOINT Symposium 2026 through the Student Poster Competition! Poster sessions take place during GEOINT Foreword on Sunday, May 3rd. Student presenters will share their ideas with GEOINT leaders and professionals, network with fellow students and academics, and are invited to attend panel and…
Registration is Open for GEOINT 2026: Why You Should Attend
The Nation’s Largest Gathering of GEOINT Professionals The GEOINT Symposium brings together more than 4,000 professionals from across the geospatial intelligence community. This is the place to connect with people who are shaping the future of GEOINT, explore the latest innovations, and gain insights that can transform your work. The Symposium unites government, industry, and…
Call for USGIF Members to Take the Stage at GEOINT 2026
For the first time, a call is being issued for USGIF members to help shape the agenda of the GEOINT Symposium. All USGIF members can now propose Keynotes, Panel Discussions, and Fireside Chats to take place in the exhibit hall. USGIF Members are welcome to submit proposals for 30–45-minute presentations aligned with one of…
Norwich University Earns Accreditation for USGIF’s GEOINT Certificate Program
Norwich University has achieved accreditation of its Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Certificate Program by the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) through August 2030. USGIF’s accreditation program is the only one of its kind, designed to recognize academic institutions that meet or exceed rigorous standards in geospatial intelligence education. Norwich University now joins a prestigious list…
USGIF Welcomes Three New Board Members to Help Shape the Future of GEOINT
USGIF is proud to welcome three outstanding leaders to our Board of Directors: Mark Andress, Jeff Bongianino, and Kevin O’Connell. These individuals bring deep expertise across the GEOINT, defense, and space communities, and we are honored to have them join us in advancing our mission to promote the geospatial intelligence tradecraft and build a stronger,…
USGIF Celebrates 2025 GEOINT Symposium Student Poster Winners
USGIF proudly recognizes the outstanding achievements of the top three winners of the 2025 Student Poster Competition, selected from an exceptional field of university researchers presenting innovative applications of geospatial intelligence. These students and their work exemplify the next generation of GEOINT thought leadership and technical expertise. First Place: Dr. Amanda Fetch Capitol…
USGIF Honors Vice Admiral Robert Sharp, USN (Ret.), with 2025 Lundahl-Finnie Lifetime Achievement Award
The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) is proud to announce Vice Admiral Robert “Bob” Sharp, USN (Ret.), as the recipient of the 2025 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. VADM Sharp is being…
Upcoming Events
Scholarship Virtual Information Session #1
Thursday, February 12, 2026
12:00 pm
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Spatial Edge: USGIF Day at NATO
Thursday, February 26, 2026
9:00 am
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Scholarship Virtual Information Session #2
Monday, March 16, 2026
12:00 pm
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