United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF)

Registration Now Open for the 2025 GEOINT Symposium! Mark your calendars! May 18-21, 2025, join us at America’s Center Convention Complex in St. Louis, MO, for the nation’s largest gathering of geospatial intelligence professionals. GEOINT 2025 features: ✅ Keynote Speakers & Main Stage Panels with dynamic experts redefining geospatial intelligence. ✅ Training Sessions that will sharpen your skills in mission planning, precision timing, and navigation. ✅ Government & Vista Hubs where industry and national security leaders explore the latest technology advancements. ✅ Innovation Hub & Exhibit Hall showcasing breakthroughs and solutions that enhance GEOINT missions. Early registration closes January 27, 2025. Don’t miss this chance to connect with GEOINT experts, gain insights on emerging trends, and explore the role of GEOINT in today’s fast-paced world. 🔗 Register Today! https://lnkd.in/epDVAZZE   #GEOINT2025 #GeospatialIntelligence #Innovation #USGIF Ronda Schrenk Gary Dunow Carrie Drake Mariam Ghaussy, CMP, CAE, CEM McKenna Klapperich, CEM Mackenzie Murray GABI LUNGU Lyndsey Hofmann Christine Devine (MacKrell) Molly Brady Jesse Klauber Nia Corpuz Nicholas Lee Samuel Vogler Greg Roszyk Philippe Tousignant Torsten Kriening Sandra Erwin Ari Lewis 🚀🏭 Rachel Jewett Maxar Technologies Amazon Web Services (AWS) Oracle Carahsoft MDA Space Esri CACI International Inc General Dynamics Information Technology SAP NS2 TekSynap Riverside Research Boeing Accenture Markon Defense News SpaceNews Geospatial World GovExec Greater St. Louis, Inc. T-REX

Please join us this Wednesday for USGIF's October St. Louis Area Community of Interest (SLAC) In-Person Meeting at Harris-Stowe State University! 🗓 When: Wednesday, October 30, 2 - 4 p.m. CT 📍 Where: Harris-Stowe State University, Dr. Henry Givens Administration Building, Green Room (hashtag#121B) 🗺️ Address: 3026 Laclede Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63103 🅿️ Parking: Guests can park in any open spot on campus. A visitor lot is located across from the Dr. Henry Givens building, accessible from HSSU's Compton entrance. October's SLAC meeting will feature speakers from across the St. Louis geospatial community, covering topics such as policy, regional GIS certification, and a study on workforce development. For more information about the group or to join, email us at [email protected]. https://hubs.ly/Q02VkmJ_0 #USGIF #STLCommunity #SLACoI#ThoughtLeadership #STLMade #HBCU Ronda Schrenk Gary Dunow Carrie Drake Tara Mott Kristen Kloster-Grady Lyndsey Hofmann Nicholas Lee Samuel Vogler Greg Roszyk Philippe Tousignant Esri Harris-Stowe State University T-REX Greater St. Louis, Inc. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Taylor Geospatial Institute

We’d like to thank BlackSky for sponsoring and hosting last night’s Mission Focus event, Tactical ISR for the Warfighter, at their beautiful new facilities, where they also showcased demos of the Spectra platform! Ed Mornston, Associate Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Intelligence, led a lively discussion alongside our fantastic panelists, covering emerging technologies, AI-driven analysis, and ISR data integration. It was a packed event, with standing room only. Don’t miss our next Mission Focus event, sponsored by Planet on January 22, 2025, at the Trajectory Events Center (TEC). We hope to see you there! https://hubs.ly/Q02VHV-q0 USGIF - Ronda Schrenk, Gary Dunow, Carrie Drake, Mariam G., McKenna Klapperich, CEM, Mackenzie Murray, GABI LUNGU, Kristen Kloster-Grady, Lyndsey Hofmann, Kasey Crawford. BlackSky - Lyn Chassagne, Brian OToole, Annamarie Nyirady, Andrew OHare Additional Speakers - Lyn Chassagne, Robert Conrad, Chris P., Jen Sovada, Patrick O'Neil

🌟 Scholarship Spotlight: My Le 🌟 My Le, a Civil Engineering major and Mechanical Engineering minor at Santa Ana College, transitioned from the medical field to engineering, driven by her passion for development and humanity's well-being. During her internship at Caltrans' Geospatial Branch, she gained valuable experience in data analysis, which sparked her interest in geospatial intelligence (GEOINT). My sees GEOINT as a powerful tool with the potential to protect and transform entire nations. "Upon receiving the email, I was extremely thrilled and honored by how lucky I am. Winning the USGIF Scholarship means a lot to me. It is not just the value of the award but the recognition from experts with extensive experience in this field. I feel proud and happy, as ideas and ways of thinking that I initially thought were beyond my reach have been acknowledged. I sincerely thank you once again for this recognition and award from the organization." Congratulations, My, on this well-deserved scholarship! Your commitment to leveraging GEOINT for global impact is truly inspiring. 🌍🛠️✨ #USGIF #WomeninGEOINT #CivilEngineering #MechanicalEngineering #FutureofGEOINT #GEOINT #GeospatialIntelligence Ronda Schrenk Gary Dunow Carrie Drake Christine Devine (MacKrell)

Join us for FRAC’s kickoff event: 📍 Location: Barquentine Brewing at Edgewater Public Market (5505 Twentieth Avenue, Denver, CO) 🗓️ Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024 🕒 Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM ✉️ RSVP: [email protected] USGIF's Front Range Area Community of Interest (FRAC) is dedicated to fostering communication and collaboration across industry, government, and academia on key geospatial intelligence topics that impact the Front Range region. This in-person gathering will feature Dr. Peter Rinkleff from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), who will share insights on the impactful work of the National Civil Applications Center (NCAC) in civil safety and technology. This event is a great opportunity to connect with others in the geospatial community, meet the FRAC steering team, and learn more about the exciting initiatives taking place in the Front Range region. We will also host a virtual kick-off event in November for those who cannot attend in person, featuring a Tech Talk on innovative projects in the area. Stay tuned for more details. #USGIF #GeospatialIntelligence #GEOINT #NetworkingEvent #GeospatialCommunity #FRAC Gary Dunow KC Kroll, Benjamin Tuttle, Pierre Izard, Lyn Chassagne, Terry Ryan, Krista West, Ph.D., Steve Mattingley, Sandra Auchter Nicholas Lee Samuel Vogler Greg Roszyk Philippe Tousignant

Join us this Thursday for the joint Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Working Group and Tradecraft Working Group meeting, featuring Dr. Anna Rubinstein, Lead for Responsible AI at National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency! 🗓 Date & Time: 10:30 AM ET, October 24 Dr. Rubenstein will introduce NGA’s new initiatives, including the Accreditation of GEOINT AI Models (AGAIM) and the GEOINT Responsible AI Training (G-R-E-A-T) for coders and users of GEOINT AI. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights on these programs from one of the leading voices in Responsible AI.   For more information about the working groups or to join, email us at [email protected]. Ronda Schrenk Gary Dunow Carrie Drake James McCool Ben Conklin Steve Fleming Amanda Fetch, MSc Chris Lauber Kevin Green Ph.D. Christine Devine (MacKrell) Kristen Kloster-Grady Lyndsey Hofmann Nicholas Lee Samuel Vogler Greg Roszyk Philippe Tousignant #USGIF #MLAIWG #TCWG #FutureofGEOINT #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #ThoughtLeadership #GEOINTInnovation ##ResponsibleAI #AIMLStandards

🌟 Scholarship Spotlight: Aisha Harris 🌟 AISHA HARRIS, the recipient of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Scholarship for Inclusive Leadership in GEOINT, is pursuing a Bachelor of Applied Science in Geospatial Analysis and Intelligence at Delta State University. With an associate degree in drafting and design from Bessemer State Tech and a GIS certificate from Lawson State College, Aisha has spent the past decade serving her community in various geospatial roles. Her work includes creating groundwater monitoring maps at Southern Company Services, leading GIS projects at Jefferson County, and spearheading redistricting efforts at the City of Bessemer. Now, as a GIS specialist at Jefferson County, she develops transformative web-based GIS applications to drive impactful community outcomes. "Receiving the USGIF scholarship is a blessing and a crucial milestone in my geospatial analysis journey. For years, this has been my heartfelt wish, representing more than financial assistance— it's a testament to my dedication and aspiration. As I strive to become the first in my family to graduate with a bachelor’s degree, I dreamed of advancing GIS for impactful change. This support empowers me to pursue my studies at Delta State University with enhanced focus, explore new avenues in geospatial intelligence, and validates my aspirations for sustainable development and community impact. It inspires my mission and encourages others, especially women, to pursue geospatial intelligence careers." Congratulations, Aisha, on receiving this well-deserved scholarship! Your passion for geospatial technology and your unwavering commitment to making a positive impact in the community are exceptionally inspiring.🗺️✨ #WomeninGEOINT #DiversityinSTEM #GeospatialAnalysis #GEOINT #GIS #GeospatialIntelligence #CommunityImpact #USGIF https://lnkd.in/ej9DvbM2 Ronda Schrenk Jenny McGee John Schieltz Gary Dunow Carrie Drake Christine Devine (MacKrell) Molly Brady

Please join us for USGIF's October St. Louis Area Community of Interest (SLAC) Meeting at Harris-Stowe State University! 🗓 When: Wednesday, October 30, 2 - 4 p.m. CT 📍 Where: Harris-Stowe State University, Dr. Henry Givens Administration Building, Green Room (#121B) 🗺️ Address: 3026 Laclede Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63103 🅿️ Parking: Guests can park in any open spot on campus. A visitor lot is located across from the Dr. Henry Givens building, accessible from HSSU's Compton entrance. October's SLAC meeting will feature speakers from across the St. Louis geospatial community, covering topics such as policy, regional GIS certification, and a study on workforce development. For more information about the group or to join, email us at [email protected]. #USGIF #STLCommunity #SLACoI #ThoughtLeadership #STLMade #HBCU Ronda Schrenk Gary Dunow Carrie Drake Molly Brady Tara Mott Kristen Kloster-Grady Lyndsey Hofmann Nicholas Lee Samuel Vogler Greg Roszyk Philippe Tousignant Esri Harris-Stowe State University T-REX Greater St. Louis, Inc.National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Taylor Geospatial Institute

NOTICE: Today's (Wednesday, October 16th) Small Business Community of Interest Working Group meeting is cancelled.

USGIF Members, have an impactful idea for a keynote, panel, or fireside chat at the 2025 GEOINT Symposium? Submit your proposal for a Vista Hub session, set to take place on the exhibit floor at GEOINT2025. Share your thought leadership on critical national security and global issues, aligned with this year’s theme: "Building a Secure Tomorrow Together." 🗓️ Deadline: November 18, 2024 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ebaPmFxQ No product pitches—just powerful insights, discussions, and collaboration. Let’s shape the future of defense and security. #USGIF #VistaHub #GEOINT2025 #NationalSecurity #Defense #GeospatialIntelligence #BuildingASecureTomorrow #USGIF #VistaHub #GEOINT2025 #GEOINT #NationalSecurity #GeospatialIntelligence #BuildingaSecureTomorrow Ronda Schrenk Carrie Drake Mariam Ghaussy, CMP, CAE, CEM Gary Dunow Lyndsey Hofmann McKenna Klapperich, DES Jesse Klauber Kristen Kloster-Grady Christine Devine (MacKrell) Molly Brady Accenture Federal Services Amazon Web Services (AWS) Ansys BAE Systems Boeing Booz Allen Hamilton CACI International Inc Carahsoft CGI Esri General Dynamics Information Technology Greater St. Louis, Inc. IBM L3Harris Technologies Leidos Lockheed Martin Maxar Technologies NVIDIA Oracle Parsons Corporation Peraton Planet Raytheon Reinventing Geospatial (RGi) Riverside Research Royce Geo