About this Event
GIS Day 2026 – RGV AUG
Connect • Learn • Innovate • Make an Impact
Join RGV AUG for GIS Day 2026, a two-day event celebrating Geographic Information Systems, geospatial technology, innovation, education, and the professionals and organizations using GIS to solve real-world challenges.
Taking place November 19–20, 2026, at the Edinburg ACE Center, this year's event brings together GIS professionals, government agencies, educators, students, industry professionals, and members of the community for hands-on training, presentations, networking, and knowledge sharing.
Day 1 – GIS Training Day | Thursday, November 19
Start your GIS Day experience with a full day of **hands-on Esri training** designed to help participants build practical skills they can take back to their organizations.
Morning workshops include:
Transitioning to ArcGIS Pro: Are You Still Using ArcMap?
Beyond the Basics: Exploring ArcGIS Online
Afternoon workshops include:
Elevate Your ArcGIS Pro Skills
The Power of a Story: Presenting Your Work Using ArcGIS StoryMaps
Participants in the hands-on workshops will work directly with the technology and should bring their own laptops. ArcGIS Pro participants should have ArcGIS Pro installed prior to the training.
Day 2 – GIS Speakers & Community Showcase | Friday, November 20
Day two features a diverse program of GIS professionals, educators, government representatives, and industry experts sharing their experiences and applications of GIS.
Featured presentations include topics related to:
- Artificial Intelligence and land records
- GIS in education
- Weather and GIS
- Municipal GIS
- Water resources
- Disaster resilience
- Emerging GIS technologies
A dedicated *hands-on ArcGIS Instant Apps workshop will also be offered during the morning in a separate training room for registered participants.
The day will also include the RGVAUG GIS Day Map Gallery Winners during the closing program.
Who Should Attend? GIS Day 2026 is designed for:
- GIS professionals and technicians
- Local, county, and regional government professionals
- Planning and zoning professionals
- Public works and utility professionals
- Emergency management and public safety professionals
- Educators and students
- GIS and technology professionals
- Anyone interested in maps, geography, and geospatial technology
Whether you are an experienced GIS professional or just beginning your journey with GIS, this event provides an opportunity to learn new skills, connect with other professionals, discover innovative applications, and explore the future of geospatial technology.
Event Location:
Edinburg ACE Center
315 W. McIntyre St.
Edinburg, TX 78541
November 19–20, 2026
CONNECT • LEARN • INNOVATE • MAKE AN IMPACT
**Important:** Hands-on training sessions require registration, and space may be limited. Please review the individual Eventbrite ticket options carefully when registering.
Event venue & nearby stays
Edinburg Cultural Arts, 315 West McIntyre Street, Edinburg, United States
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