Our Purpose
The Vancouver GIS Users Group is a group of GIS professionals using geographic information systems for spatial data management, analysis, and visualization. Formed to facilitate communication between people working in all areas of GIS, the users group meets monthly to allow its members to learn more about current activities and technologies within the industry and to network with their peers.
Meetings
Our season runs September through May. Meetings are typically held in the evening, with a social period before the presentation and plenty of time afterward to network with other members.
When: Monthly, evenings, September–May
Where: Location varies by month – see the upcoming speaker details below
Cost: Free to attend, all GIS professionals welcome
Upcoming Speakers for September 2026
Our season runs September through May.
Date: Sep 9th, 2026
Topic: CANCELLED!!!!
Looking for talks from previous meetings? Browse past speakers →
Sponsors
We're grateful to the organizations that support the group by hosting meetings, sponsoring refreshments, and helping us keep membership free.
Links
- Professional associations CAG–ACG Geospatial Professional Network – USA
- Local education & research BCIT Geomatics
- Data & mapping tools Open Data – Canada
Upcoming Events
Have a suggestion for an upcoming GIS event, topic, or venue? Let us know – the group runs on member input.
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Membership is free and open to any GIS professional in the Vancouver area. Email us to be added to the mailing list and hear about upcoming meetings.
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