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Be proud of your roots by grabbing one of these 2026 Annual Conference shirts! Continue Reading

...the Map Gallery is GROWING The time has come to unleash that inner artist, let those creative juices flow and regale the masses with your stunning displays of cartographic grandeur. We want, no NEED, to see your spectacular Story Maps, your most unencumbered Unique Maps, and any other... Continue Reading

Each year, the WLIA reviews its Administrative Manual and Bylaws to update the processes the Association follows to do its work. As the Board of Directors prepares to approve edits before the Annual Conference, we invite you to advise us in this process! Here’s what we would love your you... Continue Reading

The 2026 Annual Conference boasts some great Workshops on Wednesday! Check them out: Workshop 9: Building Your GISP Portfolio Kent Park, GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) Thinking about earning or renewing your GISP? This workshop breaks down how to build a strong GISP portfolio. Learn what... Continue Reading

This year, we’re offering bigger prizes for Wisconsin’s premiere Youth Map Contest! Do you know a youth interested in making maps? Encourage them to participate in WLIA’s third annual Youth Map Contest! Maps may be hand drawn or digital, just make sure the work is creative and... Continue Reading

(Or, draw on a napkin... we're not all that talented) Point being, no matter what the media, or your skill level, submit to the WLIA map contest! Even a funny napkin map can bring smiles (and awards!). There's a category for "Most Unique" so let your imagination run wild. Check out this news... Continue Reading

Let's give a warm welcome (now and at the Annual) to our wonderful Keynote Speakers! Thursday Scott Oppmann - ArcGIS Solutions Director Scott is ESRI’s ArcGIS Solutions Director and has over 25 years of experience in the planning, development, implementation, management, and... Continue Reading

The 2026 Annual Conference is featuring a Track specifically tailored to Emergency Management. Check out Track 6 in the Conference Agenda for more information. Attend Nicole Barbiaux's session on "How a Natural Disaster Proved the Value of GIS". From here you'll learn about how on July 5,... Continue Reading

The ever-popular WLIA Annual Conference Map Contest is back and better than ever in 2026! As the snow starts to fall and nature settles in for a long winter nap, Map Contest season is officially upon us. Our contest provides the mapping community with an opportunity to break out their... Continue Reading

WLIA is pleased to announce that our 2026 Annual Conference Silent Auction site is officially live to view donated items and submit monetary donations. Continue Reading

WLIA is looking for volunteers for the 2026 Annual Conference, happening February 25–27th at the Glacier Canyon Lodge in Wisconsin Dells! This is your chance to play an important role in our engaging sessions while networking with experts and attendees alike. Click to Volunteer! Breakout... Continue Reading

WLIA recognizes folks and organizations who help move land information in Wisconsin forward through a range of special awards every year at our Annual Conference. We are looking for deserving nominees for this year’s awards! If you know any deserving WLIA members or partners, please... Continue Reading