West Virginia Association of Geospatial Professionals upcoming events

Using AI to Generate Python Workflows (One-Day Workshop) (August 03, 2026)

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT

About Using AI to Generate Python Workflows

This course introduces you to how to use generative AI, like ChatGPT, to speed up the development of ArcPy code. Objectives for this course are (1) how to construct an effective prompt, (2) how to assess the quality of the AI-generated code, and (3) how to debug the AI-generated code.

Additional Information

INSTRUCTOR: Jamison Conley, WVU Professor of Geography

COURSE PREREQUISITES: Must have prior ArcGIS experience. WVAGP courses GIS Foundations or Intro to Geoprocessing Scripts Using Python preferred. If you have never done any ArcGIS Python scripting, then you may find the free ESRI online courses Python for Everyone or Learn Python with ArcGIS Notebooks useful.

WORKSHOP MATERIALS: Materials will be provided by the instructor.

CONTACT: Jamison.Conley@mail.wvu.edu

PARKING: Parking permits will be provided to those who request them through the registration form. Additional fees may be required.

MEALS AND BEVERAGES: Meals and beverages are not provided for this event. There will be designated times for lunch, but attendees must furnish their own meals and beverages for the day. Beverage use is restricted while in the computer labs.

CANCELLATION POLICY: WVAGP policy requires a minimum of 8 registrations to confirm a course. If the threshold is not met by EOB on Friday, July 24th, 2026, the course will be cancelled and all fees refunded. If a student is unable to attend, cancellation prior to Friday, July 24th, 2026 will be provided a full refund. You must contact WVAGP directly for the cancellation.

Data Editing with Python (One-Day Workshop) (August 04, 2026)

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT

About Data Editing with Python

Python is a general-purpose high-level programming language, designed to be easily read. Python is used as the primary ArcGIS scripting language to perform geoprocessing and map production tasks. This course covers using Python to perform edits on geospatial data. You will also work with ArcPy, an Esri-developed site package for Python that integrates Python scripts into ArcGIS Pro.

Additional Information

INSTRUCTOR: Jamison Conley, WVU Professor of Geography

WORKSHOP MATERIALS: Materials will be provided by the instructor.

CONTACT: Jamison.Conley@mail.wvu.edu

PARKING: Parking permits will be provided to those who request them through the registration form. Additional fees may be required.

ESRI MOOC - The ArcGIS Imagery MOOC: Foundations and Frontiers (August 26, 2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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Unlock the synergy of GIS and imagery.

Take a voyage of discovery through modern workflows used by organizations worldwide to seamlessly combine imagery, remote sensing, and geospatial data with cutting-edge GIS tools. You'll get a grounding in fundamentals, sample diverse use cases, and build skills to deliver deeper insights and create richer information products that support informed decision-making. Gain practical experience with ArcGIS capabilities to acquire, manage, and exploit imagery in powerful 2D and 3D visualizations and AI-enhanced analytical workflows.

Goals

Explore authoritative sources to acquire imagery and scalable management options in ArcGIS that streamline imagery access and sharing across an organization.
Analyze hyperspectral, time-enabled, synthetic aperture radar (SAR), and oriented imagery to create highly realistic visualizations and gain insights that drive faster response and more efficient operations.
Automate time-consuming workflows by applying geospatial artificial intelligence (GeoAI) tools and deep learning to classify landcover and detect change.
Understand how imagery enhances GIS workflows and how GIS enhances imagery workflows.

Suggested Skills

Experience with Windows-based software for basic file management and browsing is required.
Familiarity with GIS and ArcGIS will be helpful but is not required.

Software

To complete exercises, you need the following:

Esri provides free access to ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Image Analyst software during the course. To complete course exercises, you must use a machine that meets the ArcGIS Pro system requirements.

A broadband Internet connection and a web browser that allows access to embedded video files are required. We recommend using the latest version of Google Chrome, Apple Safari, or Microsoft Edge.

ESRI MOOC - Spatial Data Science: The New Frontier in Analytics (September 23, 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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Use location to find patterns and tackle complex problems.

Spatial data science allows analysts to extract deeper insight from data using a comprehensive set of analytical methods and spatial algorithms, including machine learning and deep learning techniques. This course explores the application of spatial data science to uncover hidden patterns and improve predictive modeling. You'll work with powerful analytical tools in Esri's ArcGIS software and learn how to integrate popular open data science packages into your analyses.

Goals

Understand how spatial data science helps uncover hidden patterns.
Use ArcGIS data engineering methods and visualization tools to prepare data for spatial analysis.
Gain hands-on experience performing suitability analysis, predictive modeling, space-time pattern mining, and object detection.
Communicate analysis results and insights using engaging and compelling ArcGIS StoryMaps.

Suggested Skills

Familiarity with statistics and Python will be helpful but is not required.

Software

To complete exercises, you need the following:

Esri provides free access to ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Notebooks, ArcGIS Spatial Analyst, and ArcGIS Image Analyst software during the course. You will need to download the software and run it on a machine that meets the ArcGIS Pro system requirements.

A broadband Internet connection and a web browser that allows access to embedded video files are required. For the best experience, we recommend using the latest version of Google Chrome, Apple Safari, or Microsoft Edge and a desktop computer, laptop, or tablet.

2026 WV Eastern Panhandle GIS Users Group Meeting (September 24, 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The Eastern Panhandle GIS Users Group Meeting (EPan) is an annual one-day conference designed to highlight local and regional GIS endeavors.

This year, EPan will be held on Thursday, September 24th at the Purple Iris in Martinsburg. Attendance, as always, is free and lunch will be included.

For more information about the event, please visit our EPan website.

If you would like to present, please email Jessica Gormont at jessica.d.gormont@jeffcowv.gov.

If you would like to sponsor, please email Meghan Jenkins at mjenkins@washco-md.net.

2027 WV GeoCon - West Virginia Geospatial Conference (June 08, 2027)

Tue, 08 Jun 2027 12:00:00 GMT

2027 WV GeoCon

Location: Pipestem State Park, 3405 Pipestem Dr, Pipestem, WV 25979

Dates: Tuesday, June 8th to Thursday, June 10th, 2027

Each year, WVAGP hosts WV GeoCon to promote geospatial technology and professions across the state and outside its borders. The conference provides opportunities for professional development, collaboration, and networking for the diverse backgrounds and experience levels of our organization’s membership. It is intended to provide ample time and space for professional development workshops, presentations of ideas, the annual Business Meeting, and networking between professionals, vendors, and organizations that utilize geospatial technology and practices.

More details at our Conference Site.