We're excited to announce that registration is officially open for the 41st Annual Kansas Association of Mappers Conference, taking place October 6–9, 2026, at the Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview in Wichita, Kansas. This year's theme, "Mapping on the Chisholm Trail," celebrates Kansas' rich history while looking ahead to the future of GIS and geospatial technology.

Whether you're a longtime KAM member or attending for the first time, you'll find valuable technical sessions, networking opportunities, hands-on learning, exhibitors showcasing the latest technology, and plenty of chances to connect with GIS professionals from across Kansas and beyond.

This year's conference will feature:

• An inspiring keynote presentation from Brandi Rank, PMP, Principal Product Engineer at Esri.
• Educational breakout sessions covering real-world GIS projects, AI, automation, data management, drones, LiDAR, and much more.
• A Student Map Gallery, networking events, and opportunities to learn from peers across local government, utilities, academia, and private industry.

We're also excited to offer pre-conference workshops again this year. Workshop registration will open soon, with additional information and the full workshop lineup expected to be released within the next week or so. Keep an eye out for that announcement!

If you've been thinking about attending, now is the perfect time to reserve your spot.

Register today: https://www.kansasmappers.org/event-6579164

We can't wait to welcome everyone to Wichita this October for another great KAM Conference!

Join us for a KAM Mappy Hour! We'll have an evening of networking, laughs, and ice-cold brews. Come unwind, connect, and kick off your Friday the right way!

Friday, July 31, 2026
4:30 to 6:30 pm
Lawrence Beer Company
826 Pennsylvania St
Lawrence, KS 66044

Please RSVP if you plan to join us - having a head count helps us to plan better! 

For questions, email Amy Roust at aroust@lawrenceks.gov 

Upcoming GIS Events:

• MidAmerica GIS Symposium 2026
• • "Uniting the Midwest through Mapping"
    
  • Embassy Suites by Hilton, Omaha Downtown Old Market 
  • April 14 – 16, 2026
  • For more info and to register - https://www.magicgis.org/
    
  • Early Bird Registration Deadline - March 8th
    Abstracts are still being accepted and hotel rooms are still available!
    
• ESRI User Conference
• • San Diego, California
  • July 13 - 17

Visit the DASC Kansas Geoportal Community Page for more upcoming events!

The 41st annual Kansas Association of Mappers conference will attract GIS and mapping professionals and organizations from local and state governments as well as private and academic sectors from across the state of Kansas. 

What was once a cadastral mapping conference has grown into geospatial fields as disparate as emergency response, public works, public health, environment, energy and utilities, recreation, transportation and water resources. We want to connect you with new customers as well as get face-to-face time with existing customers to grow partnerships that improve workflows around the state.

Click HERE for more information.

We look forward to seeing everyone in Wichita this year!

KAM will host its 41st Annual Conference this October!

Join us October 6 to 9 at the Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview in Wichita, KS.

More details to come!