The NYS GIS Association was formally incorporated in April 2006 as a not-for-profit professional organization in the State of New York.  Our mission is to assist, educate, coordinate and guide the implementation, development and maintenance of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) technology in the State of New York.

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NEW – SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT – The NYS GIS Association is pleased to announce that all those that register for the NYS GeoSpatial Summit will also obtain a free membership in the NYS GIS Association! 

For those that have already registered, their membership dues will be waived for 2010.

So if you haven’t already signed up, here’s another reason to do so before the early registration discount is over.  Register now to assure yourself a seat for this exciting event.

Remember, early registration ends in next week (May 5th) and there is a substantial discount for signing up now!

• Summit Early Registration Fee (until May 5th): $85.00
• Summit Registration Fee (after May 5th): $135.00
• Evening Reception Early Registration (until May 5th): $25.00
• Evening Reception Registration Fee (after May 5th): $35.00

Don't miss this chance to meet and network with geospatial professionals and industry leaders at the historic Proctor’s Theatre in downtown Schenectady, NY. The Summit is a one-day, all-plenary event with a sequence of keynote-level speakers discussing the broad context for GIS and the forces that are shaping the present and future of our discipline. Last year’s summit was another sell-out, so don’t miss out!

The 2009 NYS GeoSpatial Summit will be held on May 20, from 8:00am - 5:00pm at the newly renovated Proctor’s Theatre, 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY. The event is co-sponsored by the NYS GIS Association and the NYS Office of Cyber Security & Critical Infrastructure Coordination and is targeted to those who want to look beyond technical issues and hear what’s really shaping geospatial applications in New York and beyond.

The Pre-Summit evening reception continues to be one of the highlights of the Summit event. This years evening reception will be held on the Proctor’s Main Stage on May 19, details to follow. Don’t miss this chance for great food and conversation. Mingle with our speakers and other Summit attendees while enjoying fine hors d’oeuvres and musical accompaniment.

Breakfast, morning and afternoon breaks, and lunch, are included so you can stay on-site and network with sponsors, the speakers, and your peers. 

Information on Summit topics, featured speakers, sponsorship, and how to register will be posted as it becomes available. Visit www.nygeosummit.org to see last year's agenda. Questions? Email nysgis@cscic.state.ny.us or call 518-474-5212.

• Become a part of New York’s only statewide professional GIS association.
• Keep abreast of the latest GIS events.
• Network with other geospatial professionals.
• Promote professionalism and certification within the GIS community.
• Expand the use of GIS in other professions.
• Impact legislation and other issues affecting the GIS in NYS.
• Join today at our registration page.

The NYS GIS Association represents the interests of the entire geospatial community within New York and is the premier, statewide, professional organization for the GIS and related industries. While the Association supports the continued success of New York’s GIS groups and regional chapters, it is uniquely positioned to advocate within the state on issues of importance to the GIS industry, reach out to sister organizations in other professions in building strong collaborations, and provide a statewide forum for advancing our profession through shared experiences, learning, and training.

The next general meeting will be held on Thursday, April 2nd at the NYS Thruway Office in Albany from 9AM - 12PM. Please check here for an agenda and directions to the meeting.

The New York State GIS Association has been tracking the legislation as proposed by the New York State Association of Professional Land Surveyors (NYSAPLS). 

We believe the proposed legislation may have significant negative impact on the ability of the geospatial community to do GIS.  As a result, we have brought this to the attention of the GIS community as well as the sponsors of the legislation. 

As was agreed in our general meeting of May 20, 2008, we are providing you a summary of our actions to date, copies of the letters sent to the legislators, talking points, and a sample letter which members of the geospatial community may use to make their position known to their State Senator and Assemblymember.  As more relevant material is created, we will notify you and add it to this page.

It is our desire to keep you informed on this important issue and we encourage you to take appropriate actions to make your position known to your legislators. 

As the legislative session is winding down rapidly, we urge you to act now!

The NYS GIS Association has been tracking the legislation (S04396 / A01927) as proposed by the New York State Association of Professional Land Surveyors (NYSAPLS).

Thank you for your support.

Focusing on geospatial information technologies (GIT), GIT Ahead provides teacher professional development, educational software development, and career awareness and preparation experiences for high school students in schools throughout the Finger Lakes region. The project aims to help high school students see geospatial technologies as pathways to relevant, exciting, and high-demand careers, and to create higher education pathways for students who might not otherwise pursue such goals.

For more information, visit the GIT Ahead website.