Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of GIS Day This Year
On November 20, 2024, the world will come together to celebrate the 25th anniversary of GIS Day, an international event that highlights the power of geographic information system (GIS) technology.
Founded by Esri’s president, Jack Dangermond, in 1999, GIS Day has become a significant opportunity for mapping enthusiasts, educators, and geospatial technology scientists alike to share their meaningful work. As Dangermond puts it, "The challenges we face—from sustainable urban planning at the local level, to protecting ocean health on a global scale—are all geographic in nature."
This year's theme, "Mapping Minds, Shaping the World," underscores the collaborative nature of GIS and highlights the incredible potential of individuals, organizations, and communities uniting to harness spatial data for positive change. With over 4,000 events planned worldwide, the day will feature a rich array of webinars, presentations, workshops, blogs, and social media content designed to showcase the latest innovations in GIS.
Your involvement is key to our collective effort in demonstrating the power of GIS. By working together, we can showcase how spatial data creates meaningful impacts across diverse sectors.
Prepare for GIS Day
GIS Day Website. Familiarize yourself with the GIS Day website and share with others. On the website you can access resources, videos, stories, and register your own GIS Day event.
Host an Event. Celebrate GIS Day by hosting an event. Volunteer to give a guest presentation at your local school or library, host a webinar, write a blog post, create a social post, or publish an interactive story.
Register Your GIS Day Event. Visit this webpage to register your GIS Day event. Your registration includes access to ArcGIS for Personal Use software, GIS Day digital swag, and GIS Day event support.
GIS Day Media Kit. This GIS Day media kit includes posters, stickers, customizable GIS Day certificate and flyer, social media images, eCard, and more.
GIS Day 2024 Forum. Join in the conversation on the GIS Day Forum in Esri Community. This forum was designed to ask questions, share ideas, troubleshoot, and engage with others on all things GIS Day.
GIS Day Social Media Accounts. Follow, comment, tag, and/or repost from the following GIS Day social media accounts on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
Build Your GIS Skills. On Esri Academy, browse the course catalog for a topic you’re interested in. If you’re new to GIS, the GIS Fundamentals learning plan is a great place to start.
GIS Day Event Ideas and Inspiration
If you're unsure of what to do for GIS Day, use these resources to inspire you:
