CalGIS 2025: Full Schedule

Welcome to the CalGIS Conference, taking place in Sonoma County, California, April 14-16, 2025! This is where you review the comprehensive educational program for the conference and plan your agenda.

Registration, hotel details, and sponsorship opportunities are available here.

3:30pm PDT

California Dreaming... Inspiration, Innovation, and Impact

Tuesday April 15, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT

Salon III/IV

Kick off an electrifying session designed to energize, engage, and inspire! This dynamic event features ignite lightning talks, where speakers will deliver rapid-fire insights on cutting-edge geospatial trends, groundbreaking projects, and the future of GIS in California. Discover the latest innovations from industry-leading sponsors, enjoy interactive games and prizes, and explore how GIS is shaping everything from climate resilience to smart cities. Our session will highlight the state of GIS in California, offering a compelling vision for its evolution, challenges, and limitless potential. Finally, learn how to bring GIS into your kid’s classroom, equipping the next generation with spatial thinking skills that will empower them to solve real-world problems. Whether you're here to network, learn, or be inspired, this session will leave you with fresh ideas, new connections, and a renewed passion for the power of GIS.

Shifting Gears: Actionable Insights for Improving Bike Infrastructure and Safety
Andrea Perez, MSGISci., GIS Research Specialist, Riverside University Health System-Public Health

Ethical Consent in Geospatial ML: Rethinking Training Data Collection from Built Environments
Soorya Narayan Satheesh, Independent Researcher, California Franchise Tax Board

Elevating GIS: Unlocking Insights with Photogrammetry
Kevin Volz, GISP, GIS Expert, DVD Landscape Architects, Inc.

Bringing GIS To Your Kids Classroom
Marc Epstein, Director, California Environmental Technology Education Network

Moderators

Christina Brunsvold, MS, GISP

Information Technology Specialist, California Highway Patrol

Christina is the GIS Data Lead at the California Highway Patrol (CHP). She manages the computer aided dispatch system spatial data and the Enterprise system for CHP, increasing the use of spatial data analytics through dashboards and maps to coordinate efficient public safety intelligence... Read More →

Speakers

Andrea Perez, MSGISci

GIS Research Specialist, Riverside University Health System - Public Health

Andrea Perez, MSGISci is a GIS Research Specialist for the County of Riverside Department of Public Health, with expertise in geospatial data analysis, visualization, and public health applications. They specialize in GIS-driven research for public health and epidemiology, including... Read More →

Soorya Narayan Satheesh

Independent Researcher, California Franchise Tax Board

Soorya Narayan Satheesh holds a Master's in Information Management Systems from UC Berkeley and served as an Indian Forest Service Officer for over 7 years, specializing in geospatial technology and environmental management. As Deputy Conservator of Forests (IT & Statistics), he led... Read More →

Kevin Volz, GISP

GIS Expert, DVD Landscape Architects, Inc.

Kevin Volz currently heads the Technology and GIS department at DVD Landscape Architects, Inc. based in southern California. With over 15 years of professional experience, his key responsibilities include leadership, innovation and technology, GIS program management, and project coordination.He... Read More →

Marc Epstein

Director, California Environmental Technology Education Network

I have been in K12 education since 1988. I have taught high school Earth Science. Since 2001 I have been Director of the California Environmental Technology Education Network. A major aspect of this program has been GIS. I have taught to high school students 2003 -2012 mini... Read More →

Tuesday April 15, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
Salon III/IV

Ignite Session