Conferences


MAPPS sponsors a number of informative conferences and meetings on business practices, markets, legislation, and technology affecting private mapping firms.

MAPPS sponsors a number of visionary conference and meetings on business practices, markets, legislation, and technology affecting private geospatial firms. Because of their relevant content and invaluable networking opportunities, MAPPS events have a definite Return on Investment. Members attending the annual Summer and Winter Conferences typically:

  • Obtain insight about budgeted federal program
  • Share experiences and lessons learned
  • Partake in business networking activities
  • Collaborate, partner and develop teaming strategies
  • Create trusted and long-term relationships
  • Be educated on innovation and technology trends

All of the above business benefits take place in a casual conference setting which allows plenty of networking time to cultivate business relationships. Charity activities are often part of the Winter Conference. Families typically participate in the Summer Conference.

The MAPPS Federal Programs Conference is the premier event within the geospatial community for bringing together the Federal Government and the private sector for discussions on current and future programs, legislation/policy, collaboration opportunities, budgets, contract vehicles and upcoming procurements. Federal agency briefings, small group agency liaison meetings and keynote presentations highlight the first day of this conference. On the second day, MAPPS members go to Capitol Hill visiting their state Congressional delegations. In those advocacy meetings, MAPPS members discuss legislation affecting the geospatial community, and the importance of a number of Federal agency programs. Our members "Walk the Halls of Congress" having face-to-face meetings with their elected representatives and staff promoting legislation favorable to the geospatial profession. This is how we link agencies programs and budgets to the MAPPS Legislative Affairs and continuous advocacy efforts.

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