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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…
Congratulations to the GEOINT Symposium Golden Ticket Class of 2026!
USGIF is proud to recognize the 24 outstanding junior professionals selected for the Golden Ticket program at GEOINT Symposium 2026. This highly competitive professional development experience is designed to cultivate the next generation of GEOINT leaders and is open to professionals under the age of 35 or those with fewer than five years in the…
USGIF, SPACETIDE Partner to Launch Spatial Edge: Japan
USGIF is partnering with SPACETIDE to bring a dedicated day of programming to Tokyo this summer. The USGIF track – Spatial Edge: Japan – takes place July 8 as part of SPACETIDE 2026 (July 6-9) at Toranomon Hills Forum and is included with conference registration. Registration is now open. The track focuses on five areas…
GEOINTeraction Tuesday: A Conversation with USGIF’s New VPs
On March 24, members of the GEOINT community gathered at Esri’s Tysons office for a special GEOINTeraction Tuesday featuring USGIF’s newly appointed Vice Presidents: Jim McCool, Vice President of Tradecraft, and Sue Kalweit, Vice President of Programs. Moderated by Jeff Dawley, Director of Intelligence Business Development at Esri, the conversation explored their backgrounds, priorities, and…
GEOINTeraction Colorado: Data Standards, AI Integration, and the Skills That Keep GEOINT Mission-Ready
On March 19, 2026, USGIF convened the inaugural GEOINTeraction Colorado in Colorado Springs, bringing together industry professionals, Army personnel, and intelligence experts to explore Army modernization and the evolving geospatial landscape across the Colorado Front Range. The event was held at the Catalyst Campus in the Historic Train Depot of the old Atchison, Topeka, and…
