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Mark your calendars for the Kentucky State GIS Conference: Tuesday October 8th through 10th, 2024. Keep checking back for event registration, speaker announcements, and more details.

The KY GIS Conference serves as a pivotal event for professionals in the field of geographic information systems (GIS), providing opportunities to enhance our understanding and application of spatial data management, analysis, and collaboration.
Throughout the conference, participants will:
  • Engage in interactive sessions and workshops led by industry leaders and fellow professionals.
  • Gain insights from keynote speakers and participate in panel discussions on emerging trends and best practices in GIS technology.
  • Network with peers from diverse sectors, fostering potential collaborations and knowledge-sharing opportunities.

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Tuesday, October 8
 

9:00am EDT

Workshop 001 – Introduction to QGIS
Tuesday October 8, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Lab LRC C - JCTCS
This 4-hour workshop is designed to introduce you to QGIS 3.34, an Open-Source GIS desktop for viewing, editing, and managing spatial data in a wide variety of commonly used vector and raster formats. It is lightweight, flexible, and can be installed on Windows, MacOSX, and Linux. Best of all, most will find QGIS to be extremely affordable while still providing a growing list of features and functionality. The workshop will cover the following topics:
  • Interface
  • Vector Data
  • Symbology
  • Plugins
  • Processing Tools
  • Layouts
  • Exercises Throughout
Speakers
avatar for Randal Hale

Randal Hale

Owner / Operator, North River Geographic Systems, Inc
Randal Hale is owner operator of North River Geographic Systems, Inc. He’s been in the Geospatial Industry for far too long. He also hates talking in the third person. I’m currently on the board for a few organizations around the US (Georgia Geospatial, OSGEO US, and whatever... Read More →
Tuesday October 8, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Lab LRC C - JCTCS
  Workshop

9:00am EDT

Workshop 003 – GeoAI - How to Utilize Artificial Intelligence and Location in Asset Management
Tuesday October 8, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Audwin and Rae Helton Geospatial Lab Center for Geographic Information Sciences
The most forward-thinking organizations are making strategic investments in artificial intelligence (AI), especially machine learning, using location data as the connective thread to automate processes, improve predictive modeling, and gain operational efficiency. Most organizations already use a geographic information system (GIS) to uncover hidden patterns, gain crucial insights, and provide the best government services for citizens. Now, the benefits of GIS can be accelerated with artificial intelligence and machine learning. Join us for this interactive session where we will provide an overview of GeoAI and show examples of how agencies are using it to optimize operations.
Parking will be at the Floyd St. Parking Structure. A parking fee will be charged to participants.
Speakers
CF

Chase Fisher

Solution Engineer Team Lead, Esri
Chase Fisher is a Solution Engineer Team Lead at Esri, for the St Louis Local Government Team. With nearly 20 years of government GIS experience including city and county GIS, I work with my team to provide solutions and implement workflows for state and local government clients across... Read More →
Tuesday October 8, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Audwin and Rae Helton Geospatial Lab Center for Geographic Information Sciences 220 Lutz Hall University of Louisville
  Workshop

9:00am EDT

Workshop 006 – Python, Arcade, and AI: Scripting in ArcGIS Pro and Web Maps
Tuesday October 8, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
LRC B - JCTCS
This hands-on workshop will look at two different scripting languages: Arcade, which only works with Esri ArcGIS software in web maps, and Python in Notebooks inside of ArcGIS Pro. In addition, this workshop will discuss the use of AI to create scripts.
The workshop will introduce the Arcade language and show how to use scripts to modify how information is displayed, such as building dynamic pop-up windows. The participants will participate is code development during the workshop.
During the Python components, ways of using Python will be discussed, but the scripts will be created within ArcGIS Pro using the Jupyter Notebook. Data will be provided for several technical skill lessons.
The final component of the workshop will utilize AI engines to write code. Which requires a different set of thinking skills. From the creation mode to the modification mode, which generally requires the user to have an in-depth understanding of data pathways.
Participants need a working knowledge of mapping products from Esri. Temporary accounts will be provided to the participants. Participants may wish to bring their own laptops. The workshop is limited to 16 participants.
Parking is free at the Southwest Campus location.
Speakers
VD

Vince DiNoto

Jefferson Community and Technical College
Tuesday October 8, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
LRC B - JCTCS 1000 Community College Dr, Louisville, KY 40272, USA
  Workshop

9:00am EDT

Workshop 005 – UAS workflow for GIS Professionals
Tuesday October 8, 2024 9:00am - 4:30pm EDT
Learning Resource Center - JCTCS
Are you ready for the next step in capturing images and creating awesome maps, board reports, department presentations, neighborhood project updates, or historical land records? Participants in this workshop will serve on a drone team, plan and fly a simple mission in the surrounding area, process the data, and create a number of final products to include: orthorectified maps, lidar point clouds, 3D models, and more. Also discussed will be how to become an FAA Part 107 pilot, how to plan and specify a UAS project request, UAS hardware and software, and the basics of owning and operating a UAS. This workshop is for folks who require the acquisition of images or videos for department /agency /school /business projects.
1. This all-day workshop will begin with an orientation to UAS vehicles and payloads on the Southwest Campus of JCTCS.
2. The participants will then be divided into small groups to observe the flying of different vehicles and sensors at multiple locations. This will include flying RGB, multispectral, thermal IR, and lidar.
3. After flying the missions, participants will return to the Southwest Campus location for the analysis of the data collected.
4. The lab demonstration of the analysis will be conducted in the afternoon
5. Participants must conduct all three sessions to get a certificate of attendance, CEUs or PDHs
Parking is free at the Southwest Campus location.
Speakers
AS

Andy Short

Seiler GeoDrones
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CW
Tuesday October 8, 2024 9:00am - 4:30pm EDT
Learning Resource Center - JCTCS 1000 Community College Dr, Louisville, KY 40272, USA
  Workshop

1:30pm EDT

Workshop 002 – Automating Modeling Workflows with QGIS Model Designer
Tuesday October 8, 2024 1:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Lab LRC C - JCTCS
This 4-hour class will cover building Processing Models using the Model Designer. Students will build custom tools to make repeatable tasks easier. Students will build models during class and will modify those models to make them more functional. The workshop will cover the following topics:
  • Introduction
  • Processing Tools
  • Model Designer
  • Building a Model
  • Command Line
Students will need to have a basic understanding of QGIS for this class to make sense.
Speakers
avatar for Randal Hale

Randal Hale

Owner / Operator, North River Geographic Systems, Inc
Randal Hale is owner operator of North River Geographic Systems, Inc. He’s been in the Geospatial Industry for far too long. He also hates talking in the third person. I’m currently on the board for a few organizations around the US (Georgia Geospatial, OSGEO US, and whatever... Read More →
Tuesday October 8, 2024 1:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Lab LRC C - JCTCS
  Workshop

1:30pm EDT

Workshop 004 – How to Create a Migration Map in ArcGIS Pro
Tuesday October 8, 2024 1:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Audwin and Rae Helton Geospatial Lab Center for Geographic Information Sciences
In this workshop we will be making a migration map in ArcGIS Pro. Is it important that we all make a dynamite animal migration map? No way. What this is really about is sneaking in a bunch of independently practical tips and tricks for working with publicly available data, geoprocessing, cartography, layouts, and easily sharable formats. What happens if you don't finish in the workshop's allotted time? No problem, you'll have a document with all the steps and links so you can work on it later at your convenience. Will you learn a lot? I don't know, but I'm confident you'll learn at least a little. Will you have fun? That's entirely up to you but I'll be having fun and I hope you successfully convince yourself later that you had fun. Should you deviate from the tutorial and try different data sources and cartographic symbology and creative alternative layout arrangements? Gosh, that would be cool, just know that going off road has its own risks like getting lost or rolling over. But that's when we learn the most. Should you bring your own laptop? You can if you want, but we'll be in a GIS lab with computers and software. Do you need to use your own ArcGIS license? You can if you want, but the lab will have accounts you can use. Should you expect any amount of IT assistance from me? Sadly, no; from an IT perspective I will be no help. So come on down and learn a handful of cool skills that you can take back to your own work, and probably even have a neat looking map at the end of the day that you can use to lure your friends and family into rewarding careers in geography!
Parking will be at the Floyd St. Parking Structure. A parking fee will be charged to participants.
Speakers
avatar for John Nelson

John Nelson

Esri
John Nelson is a map maker, software experience designer, and writer at Esri creating fringe geographic data, curious web experiences, marginally educational blogs, and debatably instructional videos. He works in a small woodshed in Michigan and relishes the opportunity to chat with... Read More →
Tuesday October 8, 2024 1:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Audwin and Rae Helton Geospatial Lab Center for Geographic Information Sciences 220 Lutz Hall University of Louisville
  Workshop

1:30pm EDT

Workshop 007 – Modern GIS, using Esri Online Tools
Tuesday October 8, 2024 1:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
LRC B - JCTCS
This hands-on workshop will look at several different tools, which will include Survey123, web mapping, StoryMaps, and Dashboards.
1. The participants will discuss and create a field data collection survey using Survey123.
2. Creating a web map with the data collected. This is a typical workflow that needs to be followed to display information.
3. Once the map and data collection survey are completed, they will be added to a storymap.
4. A dashboard will also be created and added to the storymap. So, the story map becomes a one stop shop for the specific information, from collection to displaying to analysis.
Parking is free at the Southwest Campus location.
Speakers
VD

Vince DiNoto

Jefferson Community and Technical College
Tuesday October 8, 2024 1:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
LRC B - JCTCS 1000 Community College Dr, Louisville, KY 40272, USA
  Workshop

5:30pm EDT

Opening Reception Event
Tuesday October 8, 2024 5:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Tuesday October 8, 2024 5:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
  Event
 
Wednesday, October 9
 

8:00am EDT

Breakfast
Wednesday October 9, 2024 8:00am - 8:30am EDT
Ballroom
Wednesday October 9, 2024 8:00am - 8:30am EDT
Ballroom
  Conference

8:30am EDT

Conference Welcome
Wednesday October 9, 2024 8:30am - 9:00am EDT
Ballroom
Speakers
CB

Curt Bynum

Director (Retired), LOJIC
GISP
TB

Trisha Brush GISP, PMP

Director, LOJIC
MBA, PMP, GISP, DTM
Wednesday October 9, 2024 8:30am - 9:00am EDT
Ballroom
  General Session

9:00am EDT

Opening Address
Wednesday October 9, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Ballroom
Speakers
KA

Kent Anness

Kentucky Geospatial Information Officer, Commonwealth Office of Technology, Division of Geographic Information
Wednesday October 9, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Ballroom
  General Session

10:00am EDT

Esri Hands on Learning Lab
Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am EDT
Madison
Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am EDT
Madison
  Learning Lab

10:00am EDT

Silent Auction
Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Conference
Fund raising auction for supporting the Kentucky Association of Mapping Professionals scholarship awards.  All proceeds go directly for students chosen.
Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Conference

10:15am EDT

Welcome to the Demo Theater
Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Demo Theater - Elliot
An opportunity for presenters scheduled for the Demo theatre to see a demonstration of the iPlan table provided by Joe Woods of Lynn Imaging.

iPlanTables is the nation’s leading supplier of wide-format touchscreen display workstations for plan reviewers, plans examiners, and managers. Further information on the iPlan table can be found here 
Moderators
SS

Scott Stepro, GISP

Technical Services Supervisor, Louisville Metro Public Works
Speakers
JW

Joe Woods

Lynn Imaging
Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Demo Theater - Elliot
  Demo Theater

10:15am EDT

Analyzing Land Use and Land Cover Change Detection in Eastern Nigeria Using GIS and Remote Sensing
Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Whitley
This study examines urban expansion and vegetation loss in Enugu State, driven by intense surface mining activities. Significant land use and land cover (LULC) changes have occurred over recent decades due to human activities and natural factors. Using Remote Sensing and GIS, the research analyzes Landsat imagery from 2018 to 2022 to quantify urban growth and vegetation loss. The study employs the maximum likelihood classification algorithm to categorize data into five land cover classes: Water, Forest, Pasture/Grass, Barren, and Urban. This classification calculates average rates of change for each land cover type, revealing urbanization and vegetation reduction patterns. Findings show a significant land use shift, with increased urban areas and reduced agricultural and forested lands, indicating deforestation and land degradation. The study underscores the need for improved environmental monitoring and sustainable practices, providing resources for stakeholders in Enugu State.

Moderators
JL

Jessica Lott

Lead GIS Developer, Dymaptic
Jessica Lott is the Lead GIS Developer at dymaptic. She has worked and developed with Esri products for more than 10 years and specializes in solutions for local governments. 
Speakers
SO

Samuel Oshikoya

Graduate Research Assistant, Kentucky State University
Samuel Oshikoya is a Graduate Research Assistant at Kentucky state University majored in the dynamics of geospatial applications and climate studies under the guidance of Dr. Buddhi Gyawali. My academic journey began in the fields of Agricultural Economics where my passion for agriculture... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Whitley
  Presentation Session

10:15am EDT

Branching Out: Navigating Kentucky's Urban Tree Canopy Grant Adventure
Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Trimble
In February, the Kentucky Division of Forestry (KDF) launched a $1.8 million Urban and Community Forestry Grant Assistance Program to enhance urban tree canopies in underserved communities. To help applicants, KDF used an ArcGIS Online Web Experience Build featuring an interactive Eligibility Map (based on Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool and Tree Equity Score data), a StoryMap detailing methodology and grant specifics, Survey123 for initial contact, and a dashboard to track applications. Join us to explore this Web Experience Build and see how we communicated this groundbreaking grant program and its eligible areas.

Moderators
JR

Joseph R. Busemeyer, GISP

GIS Applications Developer Lead, PDS/LINK-GIS
Joe has worked in the GIS field since 2004 and with LINK-GIS/PDS since 2007. Joe’s primary responsibilities with LINK-GIS/PDS include developing web-based GIS applications, database management, working with ArcGIS Enterprise, assisting Northern Kentucky agencies with specialized... Read More →
Speakers
RR

Rebecca Ramsey

GIS Specialist, Kentucky Division of Forestry
A GIS Specialist with a knack for bridging Front-end mapping with Back-end GIS Analysis, she has worked in private consulting, public university research, and state government. Currently residing in Kentucky Division of Forestry, she supports programs such as Wildland Fire, Prescribed... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Trimble
  Presentation Session

10:15am EDT

Schools 911 and Emergency Responders
Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Taylor
The need for school safety has increased significantly in recent years. We will present a case study of a successful project to help address this need. The project was a collaborative effort of Bluegrass 911 and the school districts within its PSAP area. The resulting solution is a GIS base information system providing critical safety information for the schools, 911 dispatching and first responders. The system is designed to be sustainable by local personnel, shareable, and readily available to all the stakeholders.

Moderators
KE

Kim Ezell

Hopkins County GIS Manager, Hopkins County GIS
Speakers
TW

Todd Williams

GIS Consultant, CDP-MapSync
Todd Williams is a GIS Consultant with the MapSync Services Team of CDP-MapSync. Todd is a University of Kentucky graduate with a degree in Architectural Technology, holds a GISP certification, and is an active member of the Kentucky Association of Mapping Professionals (KAMP). He... Read More →
CW

Candy Wilson, ENP, CMCP

Assistant Director / Mapping Coordinator, Bluegrass 911 Communications
Mrs. Wilson is the Assistant Director/Mapping Coordinator at Bluegrass 911 Communications. She has served in the public safety industry since 2005 and holds certifications of Telecommunicator and Training Officer.
Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Taylor
  Presentation Session

10:15am EDT

Using Field Maps for Lead Service Line Inventory Data Collection
Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Russell
This presentation will explore how to deploy field maps as an easy and quick field data collection option. We will use the EPA Lead and Copper Rule Revision (LCRR) as a case study to show how we have used ArcGIS Online and the Field Maps app as an outlet for field collection in developing water utilities service line inventories.  The goal of using Field Maps in this case study is to have an accurate and up to date method of gathering data. Overall, this system has provided many water systems a reliable way of collecting field data to remain within state and federal EPA guidelines to build their inventories using technology they likely already have. Attendees will take away how AGOL and the Field Maps app can be utilized as a tool to quickly collect data from field crew activity and the feasibility of how GIS can help keep records up to date, even when the records need to be collected in the field. 

Moderators
JW

Jacob Wallace

GIS Manager, City of Florence
Speakers
WC

Whitney Campbell

GIS Specialist, Arcadis
Whitney is a recent Western Kentucky University graduate, where she studied Political Science and International Affairs with a certificate in GIS. During her time at WKU she took courses focused on GIS, spatial data analysis, voting and environmental demographics, programming/modeling... Read More →
AM

Amy Mayer

Senior Management Consultant, Arcadis
Amy Mayer is a Senior Management Consultant for Arcadis with over 15 years of experience integrating location analytics and modernizing geospatial solutions for state, local, and federal public health agencies, as well as private healthcare organizations. Most recently, she was an... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Russell
  Presentation Session

10:15am EDT

KAMP Involvement - Special Interest Group (SIG)
Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Shelby
Come together with other KAMP members and learn how you can serve your community and get involved in KAMP.

Moderators
DJ

Daren Jones

Geoprocessing Specialist 3, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
Daren Jones is a Geoprocessing specialist with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. There, Daren assists public officials with GIS and mapping, develops GIS software applications, and works to increase the efficiency of the GIS.
Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Shelby
  Special Interest Group

11:00am EDT

Administering and Managing ArcGIS User types
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Demo Theater - Elliot
This session will review the latest updates to ArcGIS User Types and discuss options for managing GIS users across your organization.  We'll review transition approaches and address the need to move from legacy deployments to more agile solutions supporting user and constituent needs.  We'll also review resources available to assist with best practices and alignment with standard IT practices.
Moderators
SS

Scott Stepro, GISP

Technical Services Supervisor, Louisville Metro Public Works
Speakers
JB

John Borisenko

Esri
John is a member of Esri’s Local Government team in the St Louis working with primarily city & county government clients for more than 25 years.  He cut his teeth on GIS when ARC/INFO ran on Vax computers earning both undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Missouri... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Demo Theater - Elliot
  Demo Theater

11:00am EDT

Geodesy for the Geographer: Vertical Datums
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Whitley
Join Jeff for a discussion of the various vertical datums of the National Spatial Reference System (NSRS), targeted for the floodplain manager, but great for anyone who works with 3D data analysis.  We will review terminology, some technical history of the superseded vertical datum NGVD29, how the current vertical datum NAVD88 is different, and the forthcoming new datum NAPGD2022.  Vertical datum transformations (aka conversions), and tools available from NGS to do that, will be explained along with an overview of FEMA's Vertical Datum Conversion guidance document.
Moderators
JF

Jacob Foushee

Remote Sensing Technician, Qk4
Jacob was born in Kentucky and graduated from the University of Louisville with a degree in Geography and Sustainability. He earned his Part 107 certification in 2021 and began working professionally with UAS in the summer of 2023. He is a remote sensing technician at Qk4, a local... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Jeff Jalbrzikowski

Jeff Jalbrzikowski

Appalachian Regional Advisor, NOAA's National Geodetic Survey
Jeff Jalbrzikowski (pronounced jobs-uh-kah-ski) is your Appalachian Regional Geodetic Advisor. His experience in the geospatial profession began in the military performing artillery surveys, where he was first introduced to GIS amid the sands of the Iraqi desert. Jeff is a licensed... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Whitley
  Presentation Session

11:00am EDT

How to Get Hired and Create an Amazing Career: Perspectives from a hiring manager.
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Trimble
Do you want to win that next job? Do you want to thrive once you’ve landed it?

It’s not about tricking anyone. It’s about building an authentic, servant-leader you. To get there you need to learn how to prepare for and then be effective during the interview process. Once you’ve landed the job, you must be comfortable failing and growing… and preparing for your next position.

This presentation will cover key concepts in preparing yourself to thrive during the selection process as well as daily as you travel down your career path.
Moderators
RH

Rachael Howard

Senior GIS Administrator, KYTC
Currently a Senior GIS Administrator with the GIS Support Branch for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, focusing on integrating new technologies with the established suite of GIS products, improving efficiencies, and leveraging cloud based, GIS technologies to better serve the people... Read More →
Speakers
WH

Will Holmes

KY Transportation Cabinet
Will Holmes has over 30 years of GIS experience. His focus is on building up people and systems that deliver the right information to decision makers wherever they are. He has helped build applications focusing on a wide variety of efforts that improved safety, streamlined processes... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Trimble
  Presentation Session

11:00am EDT

Kentucky’s NG911 Journey: Bringing GIS Data into Dispatch
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Taylor
Kentucky continues to make tremendous progress towards implementing Next Generation 911 (NG911) technologies statewide. The Kentucky 911 Services Board, working with vendors and local public safety answering points (PSAPs), is close to completing a robust foundation of GIS data. Funding has been secured to procure provision of an ESInet (IP connectivity) and Next Generation Core Services (geospatial call routing).
This presentation will serve as a brief introduction to and progress report on Kentucky’s NG911 journey, educate the broader GIS community about exciting data creation, and demonstrate technologies that bring GIS data and resources into dispatch.
Moderators
KE

Kim Ezell

Hopkins County GIS Manager, Hopkins County GIS
Speakers
WH

Watson Harding

GIS Specialist, Kentucky 911 Services Board
Watson Harding is the Kentucky 911 Services Board’s GIS Specialist assisting and coordinating with local PSAPs, contracted vendors, and the GIS community. A graduate of the University of Kentucky, he has 14 years’ experience applying GIS solutions to public safety, natural resources... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Taylor
  Presentation Session

11:00am EDT

Paper to Digital Transformation: Creating a Digital Twin with ESRI Utility Network in Jackson, MS
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Russell
In March, 2023, The New York Times ran a story describing a broken 48-inch water main in Jackson, Mississippi gushing 5 million gallons of water each day. This was only one in an entire catalog of problems facing the city’s water department. Jackson, Mississippi’s capitol, has one of the most fragile water systems in the US. The city routinely deals with supply problems, contamination, pipe breaks, low water pressure, and boil-water notices. Decades in the making, this situation became a crisis in August, 2022, when flooding knocked out the city’s water treatment plants. State and federal disaster declarations kicked off a massive effort to rebuild the crippled utility into a resilient, reliable water source. Starting with paper maps, Stantec assembled an ESRI Utility Network from historic utility records and field data collection. Jackson can use this UN to be the single source of truth; to track repairs, maintenance, and upgrades, and maintain uninterrupted service to residents.
Moderators
JH

Jess Hamner, GISP

GIS Solutions, LOJIC
Speakers
AD

Andy Dobson

Senior Planner, Stantec
Andy is a Senior Planner with Stantec. He is an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) with over 30 years of experience working with municipalities, counties, and private consultants. Andy has worked on projects including land development... Read More →
TR

Tim Rink

Stantec
Principal and Geospatial Discipline Leader responsible for growth and GIS solutions for Stantec’s Water North America operations. Provides strategy, leadership, mentoring, and vision to a geographically dispersed team of geospatial professionals. He manages GIS  projects for a... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Russell
  Presentation Session

11:00am EDT

Women in GIS - Special Interest Group (SIG)
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Shelby
Moderators
avatar for Kate Berg

Kate Berg

GIS Services Manager, Michigan Department of Great Lakes, Environment, & Energy (EGLE)
Kate Berg is the GIS Services Manager for the State of Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) where she leads the development of geospatial solutions. Her team’s work drives community engagement, decision-making, and productivity improvements across... Read More →
JL

Jessica Lott

Lead GIS Developer, Dymaptic
Jessica Lott is the Lead GIS Developer at dymaptic. She has worked and developed with Esri products for more than 10 years and specializes in solutions for local governments. 
KW

Kelly Wright, MS, GISP

City of Monroe, Ohio
Kelly Wright, MS, GISP is the GIS Analyst for the City of Monroe, Ohio. Previously the GIS Program Manager at an AE Consulting firm, Ms. Wright holds a Master of Science in Geographic Information Science from the University of Southern California’s Spatial Sciences Institute (2017... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Shelby
  Special Interest Group

11:45am EDT

Lunch
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:45am - 12:00pm EDT
Ballroom
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:45am - 12:00pm EDT
Ballroom
  Conference

12:00pm EDT

Mapping the Future: and your place in it
Wednesday October 9, 2024 12:00pm - 12:15pm EDT
Ballroom
Service is at the heart of KAMP members. We will evaluate KAMP’s mission and objectives and highlight KAMP stories that exemplify them. As we evaluate the future of mapping the Commonwealth, well explore the future of KAMP and your place in it. How can you serve right now and how can you serve the next generation of KAMP.
Speakers
AS

Angela Scott, GISP

Terrain Engineer, Trideum
Service is at the heart of KAMP members. We will evaluate KAMP’s mission and objectives and highlight KAMP stories that exemplify them. As we evaluate the future of mapping the Commonwealth, well explore the future of KAMP and your place in it. How can you serve right now and how... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 12:00pm - 12:15pm EDT
Ballroom
  General Session

12:15pm EDT

Lunch Keynote - "People, People, People"
Wednesday October 9, 2024 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
Ballroom
We all know that GIS is a field that demands understanding of niche technical tools, concepts, and computer software and is an awesome way of conveying spatial information. However, excellence in GIS is impossible without focusing on the human aspects of the job. GIS is certainly about location, but it’s also about connecting and communicating with people. I look forward to sharing the most impactful human interactions of my career and how they helped me both personally and professionally. Drawing from my experiences building an award-winning GIS program at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), fostering community on the platform formerly known as Twitter, wrestling with imposter syndrome, advocating for GIS portfolios, and more, we’ll look at how human connections are at the heart of GIS. People make the world go round, and the GIS world is no exception!
Speakers
avatar for Kate Berg

Kate Berg

GIS Services Manager, Michigan Department of Great Lakes, Environment, & Energy (EGLE)
Kate Berg is the GIS Services Manager for the State of Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) where she leads the development of geospatial solutions. Her team’s work drives community engagement, decision-making, and productivity improvements across... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
Ballroom
  General Session

1:30pm EDT

Empowering Everyone with Experience Builder 
Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Demo Theater - Elliot
This session empowers attendees of all levels to explore the vast potential of Experience Builder. We’ll start by building a strong foundation through core concepts and functionalities. Next, we’ll provide clear guidelines for users transitioning from Web AppBuilder, ensuring a smooth and efficient switch. Advanced users will then discover valuable tips and trick to tap into Experience Builder’s full creative power. Finally, we’ll conclude with an exciting preview of upcoming enhancements planned, leaving you equipped to leverage the platform’s future capabilities.
Moderators
SS

Scott Stepro, GISP

Technical Services Supervisor, Louisville Metro Public Works
Speakers
CF

Chase Fisher

Solution Engineer Team Lead, Esri
Chase Fisher is a Solution Engineer Team Lead at Esri, for the St Louis Local Government Team. With nearly 20 years of government GIS experience including city and county GIS, I work with my team to provide solutions and implement workflows for state and local government clients across... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Demo Theater - Elliot
  Demo Theater

1:30pm EDT

Addressing with QGIS and PostGIS
Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Taylor
Back in 2018 Henry County TN’s 911  started the process of removing their proprietary GIS setup and replacing it with an Open Source Stack. In 2024 Henderson County went through the same process. We will cover a little bit about open source software. We will cover  how we went about installing QGIS, PostGIS, Geoserver, and a host of other open source tools to deliver, maintain, and expand their offerings. The National NENA 911 Standard will also be touched on because you can use it with Free and Open Source Tools. 
Moderators
AS

Angela Scott, GISP

Terrain Engineer, Trideum
Service is at the heart of KAMP members. We will evaluate KAMP’s mission and objectives and highlight KAMP stories that exemplify them. As we evaluate the future of mapping the Commonwealth, well explore the future of KAMP and your place in it. How can you serve right now and how... Read More →
Speakers
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Randal Hale

Owner / Operator, North River Geographic Systems, Inc
Randal Hale is owner operator of North River Geographic Systems, Inc. He’s been in the Geospatial Industry for far too long. He also hates talking in the third person. I’m currently on the board for a few organizations around the US (Georgia Geospatial, OSGEO US, and whatever... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Taylor
  Presentation Session

1:30pm EDT

Building a Dream Team with Virtual and Augmented Reality Tools
Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Whitley
Virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), and extended reality (XR) tools are quickly evolving, and they are becoming integrated into AEC workflows. JMT has explored the use of VR and AR tools including iTwins.js, vGIS, and SiteLink and identifying how they can add value to AEC projects. These tools aggregate and transform spatial data (BIM, GIS, and Lidar) onto a view frame on your mobile device. Through integration with high resolution GPS, this data is accurately juxtaposed onto your screen simply by pointing your device at the project area. Join JMT in exploring AR and VR tools and learn about the benefits that these tools offer. We will discuss various use cases including utility conflict detection, digital as-built development/confirmation, clash detection, and project field documentation with key learnings from our experiences. Attendees will walk away with ideas for how they can leverage AR and VR tools and best practices to follow.

Moderators
TP

Trey Prestigiacomo, GISP

Database Analyst, LOJIC
Speakers
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Nick DiPaolo

Solutions Director, JMT Technology Group
Mr. DiPaolo has more than 23 years of experience working on Technology and Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) projects. He holds a Post Baccalaureate Certificate in GIS from Pennsylvania State University and earned his GIS Professional certificate (GISP). He has managed GIS application... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Whitley
  Presentation Session

1:30pm EDT

Delineating Drainage Areas for MS4 Major Outfalls
Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Russell
Accurate delineation of drainage basins is crucial for effective stormwater management, particularly for MS4 major outfalls. Leveraging the power of GIS and high-resolution digital elevation models derived from public LiDAR data, this presentation a comprehensive approach to create local, custom drainage basins. The process involves conditioning the DEM to remove noise and artifacts, strategically depressing the DEM at storm sewer inlets to ensure realistic flow paths, and systematically grouping individual drainage areas into larger outfall drainage basins. This methodology not only enhances the precision of hydrological modeling but also provides valuable insights for MS4 compliance and urban water resource management.
Moderators
JR

Justin Reed

Geographic Information System Technician II, Louisville Water Company
Speakers
DB

Dustin Baker

GIS Developer, Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
Dustin Baker is a GIS Developer for LFUCG in the Divsion of Water Quality with over 17 years in the field.
Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Russell
  Presentation Session

1:30pm EDT

The "BUS Book", Job Shadowing, and Automation: Doing More with Less
Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Trimble
Back by popular demand, PDS GIS team members will present about the "BUS Book", job shadowing, automation, and other aspects of building a resilient team. After the size of the GIS Department was nearly halved due to budget changes in 2020, PDS GIS created automation routines to keep providing the same service level to their end users. During this time, the remaining staff also realized they needed documentation for not only these new routines but also for other tasks they performed. As they prepared for future retirements and job changes, they also created a leadership boot camp and strengthened job shadowing for all positions.
Moderators
KW

Kelly Wright, MS, GISP

City of Monroe, Ohio
Kelly Wright, MS, GISP is the GIS Analyst for the City of Monroe, Ohio. Previously the GIS Program Manager at an AE Consulting firm, Ms. Wright holds a Master of Science in Geographic Information Science from the University of Southern California’s Spatial Sciences Institute (2017... Read More →
Speakers
JR

Joseph R. Busemeyer, GISP

GIS Applications Developer Lead, PDS/LINK-GIS
Joe has worked in the GIS field since 2004 and with LINK-GIS/PDS since 2007. Joe’s primary responsibilities with LINK-GIS/PDS include developing web-based GIS applications, database management, working with ArcGIS Enterprise, assisting Northern Kentucky agencies with specialized... Read More →
LH

Louis Hill

Director of GIS Administration, PDS/LINK-GIS
Louis Hill, AICP, GISP, is the Director of GIS Administration at PDS/LINK-GIS. He has over twenty years of experience in GIS and planning, having worked within Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky local governments. He holds an undergraduate degree in Urban Planning & Development and a... Read More →
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Christy Powell

PDS/LINK-GIS
Christy has been in the GIS field since 1994 and with LINK-GIS/PDS since 1996. Christy’s primary responsibilities are programming and web development. Christy holds a Master of Science in Geosciences with an emphasis on Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing from Murray... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Trimble
  Presentation Session

1:30pm EDT

Students in GIS - Special Interest Group (SIG)
Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Shelby
Moderators
avatar for Laura Egan Krauser

Laura Egan Krauser

GIS Research Coordinator, UofL Center for GIS
Laura Egan Krauser (she/her) is the GIS Research Coordinator at the University of Louisville Center for Geographic Information Sciences. Laura holds an M.S. and a B.S. in Applied Geography from UofL (Go Cards!). She is a driven and innovative geographer with a passion for integrating... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Shelby
  Special Interest Group

1:30pm EDT

Esri Hands on Learning Lab
Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Madison
Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Madison
  Learning Lab

2:15pm EDT

Don't Panic, It's Just AI: Live App Building
Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Demo Theater - Elliot
Grab your towel and join us for an interstellar journey through the galaxy of app development! In this session, we'll harness the power of AI to build an app faster than you can say "So long, and thanks for all the fish."

Armed with nothing but a keyboard and a chat bot, we'll embark on a live coding adventure. What will we build? That's up to you, the audience! Watch as we navigate the treacherous waters of AI-assisted coding. You'll witness firsthand how to use chat bots to write code.

But beware! This live demonstration could go spectacularly well or end up as a digital version of the planet-building disaster of Magrathea (spoiler: it didn’t go well). Either way, you'll learn real (as in, you'll see them work, or hilariously fail) tips and tricks for using chat bots effectively in your coding adventures.

So, whether you're a seasoned code hitchhiker or a newbie just learning to fly, come along for a wild ride through the AI-powered universe of app development.

Moderators
SS

Scott Stepro, GISP

Technical Services Supervisor, Louisville Metro Public Works
Speakers
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Christopher Moravec

CTO / Founder, Dymaptic
Christopher Moravec is the CTO and founder of dymaptic, where he leads a team of skilled professionals in creating innovative GIS and AI solutions. With years of experience in software development and a deep understanding of geospatial technologies, Christopher is known for his ability... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Demo Theater - Elliot
  Demo Theater

2:15pm EDT

Developing an organizational Geospatial Plan
Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Trimble
Help your organization use GIS technology more effectively by creating a business-oriented geospatial strategy. We'll explore how to get started in defining organizational GIS needs to help plan, develop, and implement a strategy considering both organizational and technological changes. We'll also discuss various ways to achieve your organization's geospatial goals and support end users.



Moderators
JW

Jacob Wallace

GIS Manager, City of Florence
Speakers
JB

John Borisenko

Esri
John is a member of Esri’s Local Government team in the St Louis working with primarily city & county government clients for more than 25 years.  He cut his teeth on GIS when ARC/INFO ran on Vax computers earning both undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Missouri... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Trimble
  Presentation Session

2:15pm EDT

Expanding Esri’s Deployable LSL Solution in Jackson, MS
Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Russell
Explore how JXN Water was able to expand Esri’s deployable solution to build a Lead Service Line inventory, and better inform their evolving Utility Network. Enhancements to Field Maps, dynamic Survey123 forms, and custom Dashboards all contributed to smarter strategy and greater collaboration. The modifications allowed for high accuracy locates, replacement tracking, and in-office data editing. The lessons learned in Jackson can inform other communities of creative ways to use the Esri suite to develop a Lead Service Line Inventory that complies with the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions.

Moderators
TB

Trisha Brush GISP, PMP

Director, LOJIC
MBA, PMP, GISP, DTM
Speakers
MD

Meredith Degner

Senior GIS Analyst, Stantec Consulting
Meredith is a Senior GIS Analyst at Stantec in Louisville, Kentucky and is a proud UofL alum! Her skillset includes considerable knowledge of the Esri software suite, and she specializes in the use of ArcGIS online products such as Dashboards, StoryMaps, Survey123, and Field Maps... Read More →
SH

Samantha Hensley

GIS Analyst, Stantec
Samantha is a GIS Analyst at Stantec, based in San Antoino, TX. She has detailed experience and knowledge in GIS, cartography, natural hazards and hazard mapping, socioeconomic mapping, and education. Her notable project experience includes flood studies and RiskMap projects for Kentucky's... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Russell
  Presentation Session

2:15pm EDT

Improving Aviation Safety Using 3D Approach Surfaces and UAS Imagery to Identify Obstructions
Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Taylor
Creating a public facing Web App Experience to help communicate obstructions to the approach zones that pilots use to take off and land at public, state-maintained airports in Kentucky. These maps use 3D approach data and drone imagery to identify where obstructions to the approach surface occur. This visualization is then used to communicate the need for maintenance, as well as an information hub for pilots flying into Kentucky. 

Speakers
MM

Mitchell Masarik

GIS Team Lead, KYTC
Currently the GIS Team lead for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and member of the Kentucky GIS community for 10 years.
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Zachary Heath

Unmanned Aerial Systems Engineer, Kentucky Department of Aviation
Zach Heath is the unmanned aerial systems engineer for the Kentucky Department of Aviation. Zach is a graduate of the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky where he obtained a master’s degree in civil engineering with a focus on transportation. Zach also obtained his undergraduate... Read More →
RH

Rachael Howard

Senior GIS Administrator, KYTC
Currently a Senior GIS Administrator with the GIS Support Branch for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, focusing on integrating new technologies with the established suite of GIS products, improving efficiencies, and leveraging cloud based, GIS technologies to better serve the people... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Taylor
  Presentation Session

2:15pm EDT

Visualizing landscape dynamics: surface change detection using multi-temporal DSMs
Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Whitley
The KyFromAbove initiative has published abundant high-quality lidar data that has revolutionized our ability to capture and analyze topographic information at unprecedented levels of detail. This talk presents a unique approach to visualizing and quantifying above-ground surface changes using digital surface models (DSMs) derived from temporally distinct point clouds. We use Python, ArcPy, and Map Algebra to demonstrate a robust methodology for analyzing these complex datasets, revealing subtle landscape alterations that were previously challenging to detect and measure. 

Moderators
SO
Speakers
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Boyd Shearer

Department of Geography, University of Kentucky
Boyd Shearer is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Geography at the University of Kentucky. His research focuses on creating topographic analyses for web maps and print.
Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Whitley
  Presentation Session

2:15pm EDT

Careers in GIS - Panel
Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm EDT
Shelby


Speakers
LH

Louis Hill

Director of GIS Administration, PDS/LINK-GIS
Louis Hill, AICP, GISP, is the Director of GIS Administration at PDS/LINK-GIS. He has over twenty years of experience in GIS and planning, having worked within Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky local governments. He holds an undergraduate degree in Urban Planning & Development and a... Read More →
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Angelina Wehrman

University of Louisville
Angelina is a senior at the University of Louisville and will be graduating in May 2025 with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Geography following the track of geospatial science. For the summer of 2024, she worked as an intern at the City of Monroe (Ohio) GIS department with Kelly... Read More →
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Kate Berg

GIS Services Manager, Michigan Department of Great Lakes, Environment, & Energy (EGLE)
Kate Berg is the GIS Services Manager for the State of Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) where she leads the development of geospatial solutions. Her team’s work drives community engagement, decision-making, and productivity improvements across... Read More →
AS

Angela Scott, GISP

Terrain Engineer, Trideum
Service is at the heart of KAMP members. We will evaluate KAMP’s mission and objectives and highlight KAMP stories that exemplify them. As we evaluate the future of mapping the Commonwealth, well explore the future of KAMP and your place in it. How can you serve right now and how... Read More →
NB

Nic Braune

Seiler Instrument
Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm EDT
Shelby
  Panel

3:00pm EDT

Maintaining a Healthy Enterprise with ArcGIS Monitor
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Demo Theater - Elliot
ArcGIS Monitor helps organizations understand the health of their enterprise GIS system, so they can optimize their GIS deployment and keep the system running smoothly. This session will provide an overview of ArcGIS Monitor and its capabilities, tips for deploying and configuring ArcGIS Monitor, and how ArcGIS Monitor can provide timely and actionable insights into the health of your ArcGIS Enterprise environment.


Moderators
SS

Scott Stepro, GISP

Technical Services Supervisor, Louisville Metro Public Works
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Demo Theater - Elliot
  Demo Theater

3:00pm EDT

Data-Driven Municipal Stormwater Fee Exploration – Lessons Learned
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Russell
In this presentation we’ll discuss lessons learned from performing an in-depth analysis of impervious surface to validate existing and recommend future stormwater fee changes for a small municipal stormwater network in the Great Miami River Valley. We will briefly cover the data used to perform the analysis before examining two scenarios for calculating residential and commercial stormwater fees and the benefits and drawbacks of both. A Dashboard in ArcGIS Online is used to visualize the different fee scenarios, enabling side-by-side comparison of revenue generated in each. Lastly, we will cover a brief list of lessons learned from the analysis—from the practical to the political—and discuss the results of implementing one of the selected strategies at scale. While this topic is detailed enough to fill an entire day of discussion, attendees should leave with a set of guidelines and things to look out for when considering a project of this scale. 

Moderators
JR

Justin Reed

Geographic Information System Technician II, Louisville Water Company
Speakers
KW

Kelly Wright, MS, GISP

City of Monroe, Ohio
Kelly Wright, MS, GISP is the GIS Analyst for the City of Monroe, Ohio. Previously the GIS Program Manager at an AE Consulting firm, Ms. Wright holds a Master of Science in Geographic Information Science from the University of Southern California’s Spatial Sciences Institute (2017... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Russell
  Presentation Session

3:00pm EDT

Evolution from desktop to the web. KYTC’s approach at making desktop tools available on the web.
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Trimble
The evolution from desktop-based GIS to web-based GIS solutions represents a transformative trend in spatial data management and analysis. This transition is driven by advancements in web technologies, facilitating enhanced accessibility, collaboration, and real-time data integration across diverse geographic contexts. Web GIS leverages the capabilities of web browsers to deliver spatial information to users on any device, thereby overcoming traditional limitations of desktop-bound systems. KYTC has been working towards this goal over the past few years and continue to push traditional desktop workflows to the web.

Moderators
AM
Speakers
RH

Rachael Howard

Senior GIS Administrator, KYTC
Currently a Senior GIS Administrator with the GIS Support Branch for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, focusing on integrating new technologies with the established suite of GIS products, improving efficiencies, and leveraging cloud based, GIS technologies to better serve the people... Read More →
MM

Mitchell Masarik

GIS Team Lead, KYTC
Currently the GIS Team lead for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and member of the Kentucky GIS community for 10 years.
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Trimble
  Presentation Session

3:00pm EDT

Spatial Analysis of Socioeconomic and Health Disparities in Kentucky's Coal vs. Non-Coal Counties.
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Whitley
This study compares socioeconomic status and health-related quality indicators between coal-mined and non-coal-mined counties in Kentucky, emphasizing the environmental justice implications of surface coal mining in Kentucky. Utilizing ArcGIS Pro, we conduct hot spot analysis and spatial mapping to visualize disparities. Data from the Mine Safety and Health Administration, American Community Survey, National Center for Health Statistics, and County Health Rankings inform our analysis. Results reveal higher poverty rates (25% vs. 18%) and lower incomes in coal-mined counties, alongside poorer health outcomes. Age-adjusted mortality rates are significantly higher in coal-mined counties for various causes, supported by statistical tests. Findings underscore the need for informed policies to address socioeconomic disparities and health impacts of coal mining in Kentucky.

Speakers
CW

Cole Waymeyer

GIS Analyst, Arcadia Towers
Cole currently serves as a GIS Analyst for Arcadia Towers in Milford, OH. As a GIS Analyst in the telecommunications industry, he looks for ways to utilize online mapping platforms and data engineering to draw insights on industry specific metrics and performance data. Cole has previously... Read More →
KP

Kabita Paudel

Kentucky State University
Kabita Paudel is currently a Research Associate with the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources at Kentucky State University, where she works on multiple grant projects involving geospatial research, climate change, and environmental studies. Kabita also plays a key... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Whitley
  Presentation Session

3:00pm EDT

UAS Mapping Accuracy in Survey
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Taylor
Accuracy in survey is critical, so developing survey-grade orthomosaics and LiDAR point clouds requires planning and plenty of time processing. This presentation explores the critical role of accuracy in UAS surveys, emphasizing its impact on decision-making and resource allocation. From planning to the flying the drone to processing the data, we will discuss important considerations to generate the most accurate UAS data possible. 

Speakers
avatar for Kenny Ratliff

Kenny Ratliff

GIS Manager, Oldham County Water District
GIS Manager for the Oldham County Water District for 8 years.  Previous experience as the Kentucky Geographic Information Officer (GIO), GIS Manager for KYEM / NGKY, and KDPH Public Safety Branch Manager.  A graduate of Morehead State University, he has more than 25 years of experience... Read More →
JF

Jacob Foushee

Remote Sensing Technician, Qk4
Jacob was born in Kentucky and graduated from the University of Louisville with a degree in Geography and Sustainability. He earned his Part 107 certification in 2021 and began working professionally with UAS in the summer of 2023. He is a remote sensing technician at Qk4, a local... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Taylor
  Presentation Session

3:45pm EDT

High-Resolution Horizons: Kentucky’s Milestone in Statewide Imagery
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
Demo Theater - Elliot
This presentation showcases Kentucky’s success and leadership in the U.S. by completing 3-inch oblique imagery coverage statewide. Rigorous project timelines and significant benefits are highlighted, focusing on accuracy and precision of comprehensive oblique and nadir imagery. Detailed discussions include advanced data acquisition processes, specialized hardware and software, and organization of multiple subcontractors under varying weather conditions over numerous flight days. Provided are statistical insights on frame counts, flight lines, and total coverage, underscoring the meticulous planning and execution over two years. Furthermore, we explore several applications utilizing open access user availabilities through the KyFromAbove website. In conclusion, this presentation reviews Kentucky’s technical achievements in producing accurate and detailed statewide oblique imagery.

Moderators
SS

Scott Stepro, GISP

Technical Services Supervisor, Louisville Metro Public Works
Speakers
MM

Milady Meadows

GIS Analyst, NV5
Hunter Evans is a GIS Analyst at the NV5 Lexington office. He is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor’s degree in Geology and GIS certificate. He graduated in 2017 and began working as a GIS Technician in the Fall of 2019. Hunter started NV5 learning Lidar bare... Read More →
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Hunter Evans

GIS Analyst, NV5
Hunter Evans is a GIS Analyst at the NV5 Lexington office. He is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor’s degree in Geology and GIS certificate. He graduated in 2017 and began working as a GIS Technician in the Fall of 2019. Hunter started NV5 learning Lidar bare... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
Demo Theater - Elliot
  Demo Theater

3:45pm EDT

Empowering a Drone Program with Site Scan for ArcGIS
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
Taylor
ArcGIS has long supported imagery and remote sensing data which historically comes from satellite and airborne systems. While these sources of data are still extremely important, drones have emerged as an extremely cost effective source of highly frequent, spatially accurate, high resolution data for our users to deploy in traditional GIS workflows, but also in the development of applications in location intelligence and location analytics.  Site Scan for ArcGIS can support the acquisition and utilization of drone imagery to enhance near-real time data acquisition and analysis capabilities to bolster your GIS program.  This session will provide an overview of Site Scan and discuss user cases pertinent to your organization.


Speakers
avatar for Ryan Hermann

Ryan Hermann

GIS Analyst, Village of Indian Hill
Ryan Hermann is a GIS Analyst for the Village of Indian Hill, leveraging gis to increase efficiency in the field, educate the public, and maintain village assets and gis repositories. With 10 years in local government, Ryan has a deep understanding of the needs of the public, elected... Read More →
CF

Chase Fisher

Solution Engineer Team Lead, Esri
Chase Fisher is a Solution Engineer Team Lead at Esri, for the St Louis Local Government Team. With nearly 20 years of government GIS experience including city and county GIS, I work with my team to provide solutions and implement workflows for state and local government clients across... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
Taylor
  Presentation Session

3:45pm EDT

Resumes 101: Basics for Students and Early Career Professionals
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
Trimble
This fast-paced session will provide students and early career professionals with tips, tricks, dos and don'ts of resume writing when starting out in a geospatial career. We'll discuss common pitfalls, what to include and exclude, and things to consider in order to maximize chances of getting your resume to the right set of eyes. Designed specifically for students entering the workforce and people with fewer than 2 years of industry experience, these essentials will help your resume float toward the top of the pile.

Speakers
LH

Louis Hill

Director of GIS Administration, PDS/LINK-GIS
Louis Hill, AICP, GISP, is the Director of GIS Administration at PDS/LINK-GIS. He has over twenty years of experience in GIS and planning, having worked within Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky local governments. He holds an undergraduate degree in Urban Planning & Development and a... Read More →
KW

Kelly Wright, MS, GISP

City of Monroe, Ohio
Kelly Wright, MS, GISP is the GIS Analyst for the City of Monroe, Ohio. Previously the GIS Program Manager at an AE Consulting firm, Ms. Wright holds a Master of Science in Geographic Information Science from the University of Southern California’s Spatial Sciences Institute (2017... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
Trimble
  Presentation Session

3:45pm EDT

SUE - Navigating the Depths
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
Russell
Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) as it relates to land surveying most deals with the location of underground utility lines or pipes and the different levels of confidence associated with that location. SUE is mainly used at the design stage of an engineering project when information is being collected for potential design conflicts. When a SUE investigation is carried out for a design project prior to construction, the land survey objective is generally to collect accurate utility information on the location and the size and material of the facility for use in all stages of the project. Project owners and design engineers may be missing information about their underground utilities or have inaccurate data. In this session, we will discuss the benefits of having accurate locations of underground utilities according to the four quality levels prescribed by ASCE Standard 38-22 as well as the safety implications if utilities are not properly located.

Speakers
AS

Angela Scott, GISP

Terrain Engineer, Trideum
Service is at the heart of KAMP members. We will evaluate KAMP’s mission and objectives and highlight KAMP stories that exemplify them. As we evaluate the future of mapping the Commonwealth, well explore the future of KAMP and your place in it. How can you serve right now and how... Read More →
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Ben Shinabery

Land Survey Project Manager, Qk4, Inc
Ben Shinabery, PLS is a land survey project manager at Qk4, Inc. where he specializes in high definition digital terrain modeling through traditional survey, 3D Laser Scanning and Aerial Drone Mapping. He grew up helping his dad survey through the corn fields of Michigan and later... Read More →
SH

Steve Holliger, CST

Qk4
Steve Holliger, CST has become Qk4’s subsurface utility specialist by training to locate underground utilities through electromagnetic induction line tracing, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), and non-mechanical vacuum excavation using our UtiliVac air system. His methodical approach... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
Russell
  Presentation Session

3:45pm EDT

Utilizing LiDAR, Forest Inventory Data, and Landscape Ecology to unveil Kentucky's Forest Dynamics
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
Whitley
Kentucky's forests are vital ecosystems undergoing intricate transformations, yet our ability to grasp these dynamics at large scales has been restricted. LiDAR technology emerges as a revolutionary tool in natural resource management. By generating high-resolution, three-dimensional point clouds, LiDAR offers a paradigm shift in how we perceive forest landscapes. This study harnesses the unparalleled potential of LiDAR when combined with the robust spatial analysis of GIS, the invaluable data from forest inventories, and the well-established principles of Landscape Ecology. The synergistic approach transcends traditional two-dimensional analysis, unlocking a new era of comprehensive insights into forest structure, composition, and dynamics across Kentucky's diverse landscapes.

Speakers
JY

Jian Yang

Associate Professor, University of Kentucky
Dr. Yang's research mainly involves broad-scale environmental and ecological questions related to forest landscape ecology, ecosystem modeling, wildland fire science, and climate change. He is particularly interested in understanding the role of disturbance and spatial structure on... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
Whitley
  Presentation Session

3:45pm EDT

NG911 / Public Safety / Transportation - Special Interest Group (SIG)
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
Shelby


Moderators
KE

Kim Ezell

Hopkins County GIS Manager, Hopkins County GIS
WH

Watson Harding

GIS Specialist, Kentucky 911 Services Board
Watson Harding is the Kentucky 911 Services Board’s GIS Specialist assisting and coordinating with local PSAPs, contracted vendors, and the GIS community. A graduate of the University of Kentucky, he has 14 years’ experience applying GIS solutions to public safety, natural resources... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
Shelby
  Special Interest Group

4:30pm EDT

Connecting the Dots: Mobile Mapping Survey, GIS & Construction Workflows
Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Demo Theater - Elliot
Technology moves fast. Breakthroughs are often outdated quickly. Today’s companies must embrace innovation in all its forms.
Workflows are transitioning from an analog world to digital point clouds, artificial intelligence, and data-driven decisions
LiDAR Scanning provides the tools necessary to create digital twins of the world. High-speed data capture allows increases in productivity without compromising accuracy and quality. Data collected a vehicle moving at the speed of traffic. Points are measured in billions. Progress is measured in miles versus meters.
Connections to the data enable decisions based on accurate and up-to-date information. Projects are being built under budget, ahead of time, and without paper using digital workflows.
Exciting times. Sensor fusion. Cell phones tell a person how many steps they have taken. Street View in Google Maps is assumed. Connect and Scale. It’s happening everywhere. What’s next?
Moderators
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Scott Stepro, GISP

Technical Services Supervisor, Louisville Metro Public Works
Speakers
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Darin Muncy

Trimble
Darin is an account manager DOT’s in Trimble’s Geospatial Division.  With over 25 years at Trimble and working with DOTs since 2012, he has leveraged his knowledge of survey, construction, and construction inspection practices to help further the use of digital information in... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Demo Theater - Elliot
  Demo Theater

4:30pm EDT

Catastrophic Urban Flood Plan
Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Russell
Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) has been awarded funding through the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to develop an updated Catastrophic Urban Flood Plan (CUFP) for the City of Louisville, which includes development of mitigation strategy through assessing cascading infrastructure dependencies. Arcadis is working alongside MSD staff to develop an online geospatial web application that highlights the cascading effect and interdependencies of critical infrastructure for emergency management stakeholders. The application will provide first responders an understanding of critical infrastructure, such as hospitals, wastewater treatment plants, and other facilities that would be immediate priorities in a flooding event. Attendees will take away insight to the development of the City of Louisville’s CUFP and how they will utilize the geospatial web application in the event of a dam or levee failure.
Moderators
DJ

Dallas J McKinney

GIS Specialist, City of Paducah, KY
Speakers
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Meghan Brown

Emergency Preparedness and Operational Resiliency Administrator, Louisville MSD
Meghan Brown is an Emergency Preparedness and Operational Resiliency Administrator for Louisville MSD with 17 years of GIS related experience. She volunteers on the advisory board events chair for Boys and Girls Haven and has also been involved with KAMP in a variety of roles including... Read More →
WC

Whitney Campbell

GIS Specialist, Arcadis
Whitney is a recent Western Kentucky University graduate, where she studied Political Science and International Affairs with a certificate in GIS. During her time at WKU she took courses focused on GIS, spatial data analysis, voting and environmental demographics, programming/modeling... Read More →
AM

Amy Mayer

Senior Management Consultant, Arcadis
Amy Mayer is a Senior Management Consultant for Arcadis with over 15 years of experience integrating location analytics and modernizing geospatial solutions for state, local, and federal public health agencies, as well as private healthcare organizations. Most recently, she was an... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Russell
  Presentation Session

4:30pm EDT

Drones: Making analysis easier and productive
Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Taylor
Brookside Labs has been using with fixed wing aerial drone technology for several growing seasons and learning to incorporate aerial imagery, both RGB and Multispectral into our data analysis for our consultants and customers.  To date, we have collected bare soil imagery for soil color analysis, soybeans in the early vegetative stages for stand count and for replant decisions, corn in the mid-late reproductive stages for nitrogen use efficiencies and if/when post-mortem nitrogen sampling is needed, early weed management scouting in soybeans, scouting for field destruction from strong storms, and crop growth progression in corn. We are using aerial imagery software including GIS to develop tools to help provide needed answers and  help use develop new ways of furthering the technology.
Moderators
avatar for David Shuey, GISP

David Shuey, GISP

Director of Information Systems and Analytics, OKI Regional Council of Governments
Speakers
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Andy Short

Seiler GeoDrones
HR

Heather Rindler

Brookside Labs
Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Taylor
  Presentation Session

4:30pm EDT

Salamander Blitz: Mapping Critical Habitats for Conservation
Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Whitley
The Salamander Blitz brought together multiple organizations in a collaborative effort to support the conservation of the endangered Yellow Spotted Woodland Salamander. Using GIS technology, we worked with biologists to identify specific habitat characteristics and employed spatial analysis to narrow down target areas for field searches. This cross-organizational initiative combined expertise and resources, resulting in an efficient and focused approach to conservation. Field teams, equipped with ArcGIS Field Maps, conducted on-site investigations based on our GIS-driven analysis. This presentation will highlight the collaborative process, the GIS methodologies used, and the real-world impact of modern spatial tools on endangered species conservation efforts.
Speakers
DJ

Daren Jones

Geoprocessing Specialist 3, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
Daren Jones is a Geoprocessing specialist with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. There, Daren assists public officials with GIS and mapping, develops GIS software applications, and works to increase the efficiency of the GIS.
Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Whitley
  Presentation Session

4:30pm EDT

What's Past is Prologue
Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Trimble
Although historical mapping exists in the form of tax maps and plats for many cities and counties across our nation, few communities have access to high quality, large scale planimetric and topographic mapping created from aerial surveys in the days before GIS.

Kenton and Campbell Counties in Northern Kentucky count themselves among those with such a resource. Large scale mapping was created in the early 1960's using photogrammetric techniques before GIS was even an acronym!

This presentation discusses the steps needed to turn a hard copy mylar resource into an historical, digital geodatabase, preserving the information for future comparison and analysis with current information.
Moderators
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Brian Meyers, GISP, CSM, CSD

Application Analyst, LOJIC
Speakers
TC

Thomas C. East, GISP

Geospatial Solutions Architect, PDS/LINK-GIS
Tom has been with LINK-GIS/PDS since 1990 and has worked in the field of GIS since 1977, earning his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Mississippi State University. He has worked in GIS at the Federal, State and Local levels. Since 1990 he has applied his knowledge of GIS... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Trimble
  Presentation Session

4:30pm EDT

Utilities in GIS - Special Interest Group (SIG)
Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Shelby
Speakers
avatar for Kenny Ratliff

Kenny Ratliff

GIS Manager, Oldham County Water District
GIS Manager for the Oldham County Water District for 8 years.  Previous experience as the Kentucky Geographic Information Officer (GIO), GIS Manager for KYEM / NGKY, and KDPH Public Safety Branch Manager.  A graduate of Morehead State University, he has more than 25 years of experience... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Shelby
  Special Interest Group

5:30pm EDT

Exhibitor Reception - Vernon Lanes
Wednesday October 9, 2024 5:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Conference
Wednesday October 9, 2024 5:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Conference
  Event
 
Thursday, October 10
 

8:00am EDT

Breakfast
Thursday October 10, 2024 8:00am - 8:30am EDT
Ballroom
Thursday October 10, 2024 8:00am - 8:30am EDT
Ballroom
  Conference

8:30am EDT

Breakfast Keynote - "Don't Panic, it's just AI: A Developers Handbook"
Thursday October 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Ballroom
In a galaxy not so far away, where AI has become as ubiquitous as towels are to interstellar hitchhikers, one developer stands ready to guide you through the vast expanse of possibilities and pitfalls. Enter Christopher Moravec, your very own Ford Prefect, armed with a developer's handbook that's more essential than a Babel fish in your ear. 
"Don't Panic, It's Just AI: A Developer's Handbook" is your ticket to navigating the often-bewildering landscape of artificial intelligence. Through real-world examples and live demonstrations, Christopher will show you how to wield AI as a tool for empowerment even as it threatens to make you as obsolete as a buggy whip salesperson at a spaceship convention. Just like with the answer to life, the universe, and everything (42), the key to success with AI lies in finding the right questions. Together, we will discover how to use chatbots to write code (because even the Geospatial Insanity Systems Corporation needs a little help sometimes), generate names for your map layers (goodbye, "Layer1_copy_final_final2"), and even create presentations on the fly (like this one!), as well as when to leave AI out of your toolkit. 
So, whether you are a seasoned developer or just starting your journey, join Christopher for a wild ride through the galaxy of AI possibilities. It is time to stop panicking and start problem-solving! 

Speakers
avatar for Christopher Moravec

Christopher Moravec

CTO / Founder, Dymaptic
Christopher Moravec is the CTO and founder of dymaptic, where he leads a team of skilled professionals in creating innovative GIS and AI solutions. With years of experience in software development and a deep understanding of geospatial technologies, Christopher is known for his ability... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Ballroom
  General Session

9:45am EDT

Leveraging KyFromAbove with Cloud-Friendly Tools
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:15am EDT
Demo Theater - Elliot
For years, the KyFromAbove Program has offered unlimited access to imagery and elevation data collected for the Commonwealth via Web Maps, Rest Services, Geoportal, and most recently, the Open Data Portal.  Since joining the Open Data Registry on AWS, it is now possible to leverage KyFromAbove data using its cloud-optimized formats (e.g., COGS, COPCs, Geopackage, (Geo)Parquat, etc.).

Spatio-Temporal Asset Catalogs, or STACs, provide a common structure to describe and catalog spatio-temporal assets. This means that by creating a STAC, it is possible to create a dynamic (API) or static catalog to query and visualize KyFromAbove data. Such tools are available to access STACs using ArcGIS Pro 3.2+, QGIS (plus STAC-browser extension), Jupyter Notebooks, and the browser-based Stac-Browser and Stac Index webpages.

This presentation will focus on leveraging STAC tools and the KyFromAbove STAC Catalog.


Speakers
avatar for Ian Horn

Ian Horn

Systems Engineer, Division of Geographic Information - Commonwealth Office of Technology
Ian has more than a decade worth of GIS experience in a state-government setting. 
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:15am EDT
Demo Theater - Elliot
  Demo Theater

9:45am EDT

Geomorphic change detection analysis at mine sites in eastern Kentucky
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:15am EDT
Whitley
Mining affects vegetation cover, soil, landscape, etc. during the mining and many years after mining has stopped. Monitoring geomorphic changes can help in identifying the most effective reclamation approaches in mining regions.  The objective is to assess the impact of mining on geomorphology, including changes in topography, area, extraction and accumulation volume. The DEM of Difference (D0D) and Slope local length of autocorrelation (SLLAC) techniques were used for this study. The analysis was conducted using SRTM DEM from 2000 and Lidar DEM from 2019. DoD is created by subtracting one elevation model from another to assess changes in geomorphology. SLLAC calculates changes in landscape by comparing the autocorrelation of slope values at different times. Preliminary results suggest significant changes in topography including slope and aspect. This research provides insights useful for sustainable environmental planning by comparing the geomorphology of two different periods

Speakers
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Dipesh Oli

Kentucky State University
I completed my undergraduate degree from Agriculture and Forestry University, Nepal. Currently, I am a master's student at Kentucky State University, focusing on environmental health monitoring using geospatial techniques. I have developed many small projects related to the monitoring... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:15am EDT
Whitley
  Presentation Session

9:45am EDT

GIS With Benefits: Oldham County Water Using Maps to Bring Value to Everyone
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:15am EDT
Russell
How do you get more out of your GIS? This presentation starts with understanding the capabilities of a geographic information system (GIS). Topics include managerial dashboards, regulatory compliance, field crew solutions, and supporting technologies (GPS). Next, Oldham County Water District GIS Manager Kenny Ratliff will show how OCWD is maximizing GIS. Topics include OCWD’s boil water advisory map, lead service line solution, meter inspection GPS, 811 locate request workflow, and more. Ratliff will show how spatial tools improve OCWD’s customer service, engage stakeholders, generate ROI, and simplify tasks for employees.

Speakers
avatar for Kenny Ratliff

Kenny Ratliff

GIS Manager, Oldham County Water District
GIS Manager for the Oldham County Water District for 8 years.  Previous experience as the Kentucky Geographic Information Officer (GIO), GIS Manager for KYEM / NGKY, and KDPH Public Safety Branch Manager.  A graduate of Morehead State University, he has more than 25 years of experience... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:15am EDT
Russell
  Presentation Session

9:45am EDT

Mapping Youth Engagement: Using GIS to identify after school activities for youth in Louisville, KY
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:15am EDT
Trimble
All young people deserve to have every basic need, every resource, every opportunity to become a successful and prosperous individual with a long and happy life ahead. However, for some youth, they begin life at a clear disadvantage compared to their peers. We know our youth 24 and under are exposed to many forms of violence, such as homicide, shootings, and assaults and it can create negative outcomes for them. To this effect, a webpage was created to help parents find youth engaging events or programs in their area. Also, they can filter based on a couple of preferences like age, program cost or service category. In addition, a robust form was created for providers to submit their events/ programs to the directory. Our work is grounded in the belief that we can reduce violence by increasing and systematizing coordination and collaboration through new partnerships and combining resources. 

Speakers
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Oreoluwa Adebayo

Senior Data Analyst, Louisville Metro Government
Oreoluwa currently works as a Senior Data Analyst with the Louisville Accelerator Team. He is able to combine his 8+ years of experience working with GIS and other data analysis tools to make meaningful contributions to the work that the team is doing for LMG. His strengths are in... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:15am EDT
Trimble
  Presentation Session

9:45am EDT

New Mapping Technologies and Archaeological Investigations of Early Colonial Villages in the Yucatan
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:15am EDT
Taylor
During the summer of 2024, I introduced new GNSS systems, LiDAR and photogrammetric scanning, and UAV-borne laser scanning into my archaeological research in northern Yucatan. Previous research focused on a Maya imperial capitol that collapsed in a civil war around A.D. 1450. My current project investigates the changing and variable household economic and social organization of Maya peoples living in the aftermath of the imperial collapse and expansion of Spanish power. I began with locating and excavating a group of early colonial households. GNSS systems with NTRIP corrections simplify fieldwork and increase the precision of mapping. A Pix4D ViDoc RTK Rover facilitates 3D mapping of small features and excavation units. UAV-borne LiDAR scanning of three areas of 400 x 400 meters is being used to locate initial excavation targets. I describe in this presentation how I implemented these technologies and the challenges that arose under rural tropical field conditions.
Speakers
TH

Timothy Hare

Professor of Anthropology in the Department of Sociology and Social Justice, Morehead State University
Dr. Hare, a Professor of Anthropology in the Department of Sociology and Social Justice, Social Work, and Criminology at Morehead State University, earned a Master of Arts in economic anthropology from the University of Iowa and a Ph.D. in anthropology from the University of Albany... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:15am EDT
Taylor
  Presentation Session

9:45am EDT

Health and Sustainability - Special Interest Group (SIG)
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:15am EDT
Shelby


Thursday October 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:15am EDT
Shelby
  Special Interest Group

9:45am EDT

Esri Hands on Learning Lab
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:45am - 11:30am EDT
Madison
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:45am - 11:30am EDT
Madison
  Learning Lab

9:45am EDT

Geocaching Event - Seiler Instrument
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:45am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:45am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA
  Event

9:45am EDT

Silent Auction
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:45am - 1:00pm EDT
Conference
Fund raising auction for supporting the Kentucky Association of Mapping Professionals scholarship awards.  All proceeds go directly for students chosen.
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:45am - 1:00pm EDT
Conference

10:30am EDT

Leveraging ArcGIS Solutions to Fit Your Needs
Thursday October 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Demo Theater - Elliot
ArcGIS Solutions and other ESRI templates can be a powerful resource that provide quick, out of the box results. However, sometimes they can leave you just short of what you need. With minor tweaking, you can transform Solutions to better fit your organization's. ESRI did the hard part, now make it yours.
This presentation will review Solutions and templates used by the Village of Indian Hill and how they have been updated for Village use. Topics include: ArcGIS Solutions, Survey123 Connect, Field Maps, Power Automate, Scheduled Tools, Lead Service Lines, Road Closures, Stormwater, Drone Flight Logs, Trail Maintenance Alerts, Fleet Inspection Forms.

Speakers
avatar for Ryan Hermann

Ryan Hermann

GIS Analyst, Village of Indian Hill
Ryan Hermann is a GIS Analyst for the Village of Indian Hill, leveraging gis to increase efficiency in the field, educate the public, and maintain village assets and gis repositories. With 10 years in local government, Ryan has a deep understanding of the needs of the public, elected... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Demo Theater - Elliot
  Demo Theater

10:30am EDT

KyFromAbove Explorer: How to Integrate Statewide Oblique Imagery into your data
Thursday October 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Taylor
KyFromAbove Explorer is the new tool that allows the user to browse the states coverage of oblique imagery. This tool allows for drawing, measuring, and sharing oblique images. KyFromAbove Explorer can also be integrated directly into other layers and maps. Join this session to learn about how to integrate the explorer into pop-ups, not only in ArcGIS Pro but in Map Viewer as well.


Speakers
LG

Lucas Graham

Kentucky DGI
Lucas has a BS in Environmental Science from Bellarmine University, and two Masters Degrees in Enviromental Science and Public Affairs from Indiana University. Lucas worked for Kentucky's Division of Abandoned Mine Lands for 5 years before transitioning to Kentucky's Division of Geographic... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Taylor
  Presentation Session

10:30am EDT

Managing a Lead Service Line Inventory with GIS
Thursday October 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Russell
Due to the possibility of lead contamination in drinking water, the EPA is requiring Water Utilities to inspect and inventory their water service lines. This presentation will discuss managing this effort utilizing GIS and mobile technologies and how this can be achieved as part of an asset management system. The examples provided have been designed to address the requirements established by the Kentucky Division of Water.

Speakers
TW

Todd Williams

GIS Consultant, CDP-MapSync
Todd Williams is a GIS Consultant with the MapSync Services Team of CDP-MapSync. Todd is a University of Kentucky graduate with a degree in Architectural Technology, holds a GISP certification, and is an active member of the Kentucky Association of Mapping Professionals (KAMP). He... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Russell
  Presentation Session

10:30am EDT

Problem Solving with GIS: Equitable Sidewalks
Thursday October 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Whitley
The City of Houston has created a solution to ensure equitable decision making throughout the city. Using a Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) combined with Houston-specific data, the goal is to create flexible indices to influence prioritization of projects. The first phase produced a Sidewalk Index – this index aims to promote sidewalk equality and just funding allocation by prioritizing funding for vulnerable areas, addressing socio-economic disparities and considering factors like natural disasters that impact critical infrastructure, such as bus stops and high pedestrian areas. Attendees will see an innovative demo of the data and learn how this initiative was achieved. 

Speakers
JL

Jessica Lott

Lead GIS Developer, Dymaptic
Jessica Lott is the Lead GIS Developer at dymaptic. She has worked and developed with Esri products for more than 10 years and specializes in solutions for local governments. 
Thursday October 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Whitley
  Presentation Session

10:30am EDT

Using GIS and Geospatial solutions to navigate Kentucky's Medical Cannabis KRS 218B.095(2)(a) laws
Thursday October 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Trimble
This presentation will provide an overview of how GIS, Geospatial, Data Automation, and customized AGO technologies are being used to help Kenton County's cities and counties evaluate appropriate sites and zoning classifications for applicants of medical cannabis business licenses.  Applicants are solely responsible for ensuring that the proposed location for their cannabis business is not located within one thousand (1,000) feet of an existing elementary school, secondary school, or daycare center.  This solution is being used by elected officials, city councils, policy makers, and community leaders to better regulate and understand their communities. 

Speakers
LH

Louis Hill

Director of GIS Administration, PDS/LINK-GIS
Louis Hill, AICP, GISP, is the Director of GIS Administration at PDS/LINK-GIS. He has over twenty years of experience in GIS and planning, having worked within Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky local governments. He holds an undergraduate degree in Urban Planning & Development and a... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Trimble
  Presentation Session

10:30am EDT

Environment and Climate - Special Interest Group (SIG)
Thursday October 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Shelby


Thursday October 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Shelby
  Special Interest Group

11:15am EDT

ArcGIS Field Maps: Automating Field data collection and maintenance
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:15am - 11:45am EDT
Demo Theater - Elliot
ArcGIS Field Maps is an all-in-one mobile application that allows users to perform a wide variety of mobile workflows including the ability to explore a map with your organization's authoritative data, conduct data collection exercises such as asset inspections, and provide office and field synchronicity with location sharing. This session will provide an overview of ArcGIS Field Maps and its capabilities, designing maps and forms for use in ArcGIS Field Maps, and capturing data in the field.


Speakers
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Shawn Barbie

Solution Engineer, Esri
Based out of St. Louis, Missouri, Shawn Barbie is a Solution Engineer with Esri supporting state and local governments in the Midwest. Shawn has 7+ years of experience providing GIS expertise in state government supporting a variety of government functions including asset management... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:15am - 11:45am EDT
Demo Theater - Elliot
  Demo Theater

11:15am EDT

A Guide to High-Accuracy GNSS Data Collection, Validation, and Expert Tips
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:15am - 11:45am EDT
Taylor
This concise abstract focuses on the meticulous process of collecting high-accuracy GNSS data. It outlines essential steps, including receiver selection and optimal field procedures, emphasizing the significance of adherence to best practices. We will highlight the critical testing phase against control points and error assessment techniques for data validation. Additionally, it touches upon advanced GNSS collection methods like differential correction and real-time kinematic solutions. Practical tips and tricks, addressing challenges like multipath interference, round out the abstract, providing a comprehensive guide for professionals seeking precise and reliable GNSS data.

Speakers
JM

Joe Madej, GISP

Seiler Geospatial
Joe is a member of the Seiler Geospatial Mapping Technical Support team in St Louis, MO. He serves in technical support and a Certified Trimble trainer of both Trimble mapping hardware and software. Joe holds a Bachelor’s degree in Science with and Area of Specialization in GIS... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:15am - 11:45am EDT
Taylor
  Presentation Session

11:15am EDT

Dynamics of Land Use Land Cover Change in Priority and Non-priority Watersheds of Eastern Kentucky
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:15am - 11:45am EDT
Whitley
Each of Kentucky's major river basins, supported by Basin Teams and community partners, uses priority watersheds to address environmental issues and direct resources for focused implementation through coordinated efforts. River basins in surface mining and reclamation areas are critical concerns, particularly in eastern Kentucky. Temporal and spatial mapping of LULC at the watershed level is important for understanding landscape dynamics and ensuring sustainable resource management. This study analyzed LULC dynamics in selected priority and non-priority watersheds of the Big Sandy River Basin, utilizing the NLCD between 2001 and 2021. The results revealed significant changes in LULC, indicating the effects of surface mining and reclamation activities on landscape composition. The findings could help watershed managers, land managers, and policymakers to manage land for the sustainable supply of different ecosystem services and the well-being of the local people in the study area.

Speakers
SP

Shreesha Pandeya

Kentucky State University
Shreesha Pandeya joined the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources in August 2023 as a graduate student at Kentucky State University. At KYSU, she is working as a graduate research assistant in the Department of Environmental Studies. Her thesis research is “Assessing... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:15am - 11:45am EDT
Whitley
  Presentation Session

11:15am EDT

Estimated Failure Rate: An Example of Data-Driven Decisions
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:15am - 11:45am EDT
Russell
This is an overview of our process to replace primary underground electric cables.  Utilizing existing data within our GIS and our engineer’s review of industry expectations, we provide managers with a system status dashboard and planners with an estimated failure rate and estimated expenses for repair or replacement.  Starts with a description of the initial program before touching on a bit of python code and exploring GIS solutions for planners and managers.  Concludes with initial results and future actions.

Speakers
GM

Gabriel M. Jones, GISP

GIS Programmer, Muscatine (IA) Power & Water
Gabriel left to work for Muscatine Power & Water in Iowa as a GIS Programmer position five years ago.  His focus is largely on the electric utility side, but does also support water and communications.  Prior to that, he worked five years for a company in Louisville, primarily on... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:15am - 11:45am EDT
Russell
  Presentation Session

11:15am EDT

Powering Up the West Point Survey123 Workflow with Power Automate
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:15am - 11:45am EDT
Trimble
Creating a Survey123 form can easily streamline field data collection efforts. However, when preparing a high volume of data deliverables, it is often challenging to perform quality control on submitted records. When hired by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to perform a retention wall condition assessment at the West Point Military Academy, JMT Technology Group configured a solution using ESRI’s Survey123 app, with the added value of an automated data review communication system - Power Automate was leveraged as a custom connector for Survey123 in ArcGIS Enterprise. JMT engineers were notified of new inspections, then visualized auto-generated final report deliverables stored in SharePoint, and finally sent reports back with comments to the inspectors using Survey123. This integration between Survey123 and Power Automate for report approval solved communication challenges, produced consistent deliverables, and reduced the total time of the retention wall condition assessment by 50%.

Speakers
NS

Nour Salam

JMT Technology Group
Nour Salam is a GIS Analyst with JMT Technology Group and is a certified GIS Professional based in Lexington, KY. She has a background in GIS, environmental sciences, and relational database management. She has 6 years of experience centered around querying databases, providing field... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:15am - 11:45am EDT
Trimble
  Presentation Session

11:15am EDT

Exploring the Demystification of GeoAI - Panel
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:15am - 12:30pm EDT
Shelby


Thursday October 10, 2024 11:15am - 12:30pm EDT
Shelby
  Panel

12:00pm EDT

Advanced Addressing for NG911
Thursday October 10, 2024 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Demo Theater - Elliot
The adoption and implementation of NG911 in Kentucky has increased the importance of 911 GIS data. Although this is a good thing, it does also increase the complexity of building and maintaining the data properly. This presentation will cover some of the requirements, concepts, and processes related to address points with a particular focus on sub-addresses.

Speakers
TW

Todd Williams

GIS Consultant, CDP-MapSync
Todd Williams is a GIS Consultant with the MapSync Services Team of CDP-MapSync. Todd is a University of Kentucky graduate with a degree in Architectural Technology, holds a GISP certification, and is an active member of the Kentucky Association of Mapping Professionals (KAMP). He... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Demo Theater - Elliot
  Demo Theater

12:00pm EDT

Dawn of the 3D Hydrography Program (3DHP): successor to the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD)
Thursday October 10, 2024 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Russell
Since 2000, the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD), in its various incarnations, has provided surface water and a hydrologic network for the United States, first at a 1:100000 scale, then (since 2010) at a 1:24000 scale. In 2023, USGS decided to retire the NHD, replacing it with the 3D Hydrography Dataset (3DHP), the first systematic remapping of the Nation's surface waters since the USGS topographic map program. The new dataset will feature 3D stream network datasets and waterbodies derived from LiDAR collected by USGS as part of their 3D Elevation Program (3DEP). This presentation start with a brief history of the NHD program, Kentucky Division of Water's role as NHD data steward, and provide an overview of the upcoming 3DHP data set.

Speakers
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James Seay

Kentucky Division of Water
James Seay is a graduate of the University of Louisville. He has worked as a GIS Specialist for Kentucky Division of Water since 2003 and has been the NHD data steward for Kentucky since 2010. He recently became a licensed drone pilot and assists the Division drone team in conducting... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Russell
  Presentation Session

12:00pm EDT

Exploring Geographic Patterns of Accessibility
Thursday October 10, 2024 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Trimble
GIS is excellent tool for better understanding geographic patterns of accessibility that can provide key information for decision makers, such as city planners, business owners, civil servants, etc. This presentation examines the use of a multi-modal network origin-destination cost matrix analysis to determine the accessibility of supermarkets to Lexington, KY residents using public transportation. The effects of spatial aggregation will also be discussed.

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CH

Christina Hoddinott

GIS Manager, Berea College
Christina is the GIS Manager at Berea College with 7 years of experience in the GIS field. She has a degree in Ecology and Conservation Biology and a GIS diploma from Memorial University of Newfoundland and a Master’s of GIS from Northwest Missouri State University. She enjoys horseback... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Trimble
  Presentation Session

12:00pm EDT

Mow-Tastic Mapper: Where Grass Meets Maps
Thursday October 10, 2024 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Whitley
ESRI, a prominent GIS software provider, is planning to phase out support for Web App Builder in the first half of 2025, signaling a transition towards the newer Experience Builder. Presentation illustrates how Experience Builder can be used to create and enhance GIS-based solutions, making it a versatile tool for various applications. Demonstration showcases general functionalities of ArcGIS Experience Builder, with a specific focus on the Louisville MSD mowing application. 

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Geramy Kurtz

GIS Analyst II, Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD)
Geramy is a GIS Analyst II for Louisville MSD and a Kentucky Colonel. He has over 7 years of GIS experience in both local and state government. Holds a bachelor’s degree in Geography from the University of Louisville. Passionate about learning new technologies (ex: Lidar), applying... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Whitley
  Presentation Session

12:00pm EDT

Utilizing Geolocation for Enhanced Electoral Management
Thursday October 10, 2024 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Taylor
Managing voter rolls is crucial for accurate elections. This presentation details a geolocation approach to help county clerks update precincts post-reapportionment. Using locators like KY NG911, et al, we can precisely pinpoint voter locations across various address formats. Collaboration with KY's Cabinet of Technology and testing NG911 locators and the national address database enhances accuracy. Geolocation parameters such as Subaddress, Point Address, and Street Address ensure detailed output fields, preserving original inputs during address edits. This maintains integrity in re-match processes for lower accuracy scores. Confidently located voters allow for heat map creation to optimize polling locations, weighted by past election activity. Advanced geolocation and data analysis empower county clerks to manage voter rolls effectively, improving voting experiences and ensuring fair elections.

Keywords: elections, reapportionment, geolocation, locators, ng911, precision, heat maps 

Speakers
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Meg Henderson, MS, GISP

Director of GIS, KY State Board of Elections
Meg, a GISP with a Master's in GIS from Johns Hopkins and 15+ years of experience, excels in geospatial data analytics. She interprets complex data patterns to drive successful projects and policies. Meg's collaborative approach aids the formation of strategic alliances with teams... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Taylor
  Presentation Session

12:30pm EDT

Lunch
Thursday October 10, 2024 12:30pm - 12:45pm EDT
Ballroom
Thursday October 10, 2024 12:30pm - 12:45pm EDT
Ballroom
  Conference

12:45pm EDT

President's Address
Thursday October 10, 2024 12:45pm - 1:00pm EDT
Ballroom


Speakers
CA

Charles Altendorf

Kentucky American Water
Charles has been working full time in the GIS community for 12 years . Charles started in regional government then progressed to oil/natural gas and fiber before landing in the water industry. Charles has served a term as a KAMP director as well as won the 2019 KAMP Exemplary systems... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 12:45pm - 1:00pm EDT
Ballroom
  General Session

1:00pm EDT

Lunch Keynote - "Making Maps is Just the Best"
Thursday October 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Ballroom


Speakers
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John Nelson

Esri
John Nelson is a map maker, software experience designer, and writer at Esri creating fringe geographic data, curious web experiences, marginally educational blogs, and debatably instructional videos. He works in a small woodshed in Michigan and relishes the opportunity to chat with... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Ballroom
  General Session

2:00pm EDT

Closing Session - Election Results, KAMP Awards, Silent Auction Results, Scholarship Fund Raffle Drawing
Thursday October 10, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Ballroom


Thursday October 10, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Ballroom
  General Session

3:00pm EDT

Workshop 008 – Beyond the Basics: Refining your Resume for Maximum Results
Thursday October 10, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Russell
This 90-minute BONUS workshop is open to all conference attendees! Join us after Thursday sessions for a more in-depth discussion of Resume Dos and Don’ts and bring your resume for critique and support. See how other geospatial professionals describe their work, record their accomplishments, and offer support and advice to others who may be struggling to highlight their own successes or toot their own horns. You don't have to be job-hunting to benefit from this low-stakes collaboration--all of us will, at one stage, need to produce a concise written record of our successes, so instead of scrambling then, prepare now! Attendees will leave with actionable steps to take to improve how others perceive their resumes and confidence in their own achievements.
Speakers
KW

Kelly Wright, MS, GISP

City of Monroe, Ohio
Kelly Wright, MS, GISP is the GIS Analyst for the City of Monroe, Ohio. Previously the GIS Program Manager at an AE Consulting firm, Ms. Wright holds a Master of Science in Geographic Information Science from the University of Southern California’s Spatial Sciences Institute (2017... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Russell
  Workshop

3:00pm EDT

Workshop 009 – The Modern Kentucky NSRS Coordinate Systems
Thursday October 10, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Taylor
During this BONUS informative session, you will learn about an overview of the previous state plane coordinate systems, what levels of distortion previous systems created, and the proposed changes in the NSRS Kentucky update. We will talk through questions like: How many coordinate systems will Kentucky have? What grid numbers will these systems be on? What kind of distortion should we expect? ... and many more. We will be focused on the horizontal component of our forthcoming Modernized NSRS... the SPCS2022.
Speakers
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Jeff Jalbrzikowski

Appalachian Regional Advisor, NOAA's National Geodetic Survey
Jeff Jalbrzikowski (pronounced jobs-uh-kah-ski) is your Appalachian Regional Geodetic Advisor. His experience in the geospatial profession began in the military performing artillery surveys, where he was first introduced to GIS amid the sands of the Iraqi desert. Jeff is a licensed... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Taylor
  Workshop
 
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