Jarell Brown is an experienced analytics and business intelligence professional at The Henry Ford, specializing in designing and managing enterprise analytics, reporting products, and innovative technology solutions. His work supports data-driven decision-making and strategic alignment across the organization. Jarell has a proven track record in various industries, including Geospatial Information Systems (GIS), Museums & Cultural Institutions, Sponsorship, Experiential Evaluations, Digital Analytics, Omni-channel Marketing, Consumer Insights, and Automotive. His innovative solutions have optimized workflows and maximized social and business impact. Notably, his project, Innovation Atlas, earned a Special Achievement in GIS Award (SAG Award) from ESRI.
Avineon has been providing Managed Services to GIS teams and organizations across the country for more than a decade, we'll talk about what Managed Services in GIS looks like and why we think more and more state and local teams are taking advantage of these offerings.
Organizations are constantly trying to keep up with aging infrastructure and assets that residents rely on every day. This session focuses on enabling engaged residents with the ability to adopt infrastructure and help maintain it for their communities. Attend this session to learn about the configurations for Adopt-A programs supporting catch basins, transit stops, roads, hydrants, and trees.
Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc., doing business as Esri, is an American multinational geographic information system software company headquartered in Redlands, California. It is best known for its ArcGIS products.
The State of Michigan GIS Office will highlight the latest geospatial initiatives that are on-going or that are being launched in 2025. The presentation will highlight the formation and goals of the new Michigan GIS Advisory Group. Other highlights will include statewide coordination on geospatial data initiatives such as LiDAR, hydrography, addressing, and updates about the GIS strategic plan.
The Detroit Street View program repetitively captures street level imagery (SLI) and mobile LiDAR, resulting in a photographic and 3D model of the city developed from the perspective of the city's residents. Hear about Detroit’s ongoing experience using reality capture technology paired with GIS to document a changing physical environment, empower city operations, and foster innovation.
This presentation will address challenges and solutions when processing big data, such as lidar and imagery, using automated and photogrammetric workflows coupled with machine learning models. Examples will include processing large volumes of underwater AUV imagery, identifying and quantifying grape yield using lidar and imagery, and mapping deer from thermal drone imagery.
Sr. Geospatial Analyst, Michigan State University, RS&GIS
RS&GIS is a team of highly skilled professionals dedicated to providing innovative, high quality geospatial technology services that exceed the expectations of our clients.
GIS Manager, State of Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and 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 →
In coordination with MDOT, DTMB is the recipient of a National Highway Transportation Safety Administration grant that funds high resolution imagery by Nearmap. The imagery is available within 2-4 weeks of acquisition. MDOT utilizes the imagery for roadway crash analytics. This presentation will include information about MDOT's use of the MiSAIL program imagery resources.
This presentation describes custom Python applications which enhance GIS efficiency. (1) a Parcel Description Viewer - streamlines access to property descriptions; (2) a Field Size Evaluator - helps optimize database structure (3) a Section Line generator - automating a tedious manual processes; and (4) a Metadata Reporter improving metadata maintenance.
GIS System Analyst for the County of Ottawa for the past nine years. Spent previous lives in the utility industry with stops with the Holland Board of Public Works, City of Grand Rapids, and Grand Haven Charter Township. I am responsible for all GIS server builds, server maintenance... Read More →
Emergencies and disasters never occur at an ideal time, and they don't honor jurisdiction boundaries. Responding to emergencies requires a quick turnaround collaboration. This session will cover a few specific ways cities, counties, and state agencies can collaborate with configurable apps to edit and share data on road closures, damage assessment, and debris management in response to events.
Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc., doing business as Esri, is an American multinational geographic information system software company headquartered in Redlands, California. It is best known for its ArcGIS products.
Many have transitioned to Experience Builder for Map App, how can your Experience stand out from the crowd? Let's install Experience Builder for Developers together, and learn the basics of creating custom widgets, themes, data sources and more! Bring your laptop for a hands on session to work with code samples and build a widget!
Blending participatory GIS and community science, a partnership between Grand Valley & John Ball Zoo created a GIS framework for urban pollinator habitat restorations. Using Web GIS, Habitat Hero creates a database of participants across W MI with qualitative spatial data used for further analysis. A dashboard was shared with participants that contains survey results, interactive maps, and more!
This presentation will explore how Allegan County is leveraging BS&A Assessing Data within GIS platforms to enhance property assessment accuracy, efficiency, and accessibility. The session will cover data collection, sales analysis, public-facing websites, and Power BI analysis. By integrating assessing data with GIS, the county has significantly improved workflows for Assessors & Equalization
MDOT will provide a 2025 update for MIRE FDE data collection progress, updates to the MIRE FDE dashboard, and provide an overview of local agency participation through the Roadsoft Data Cycle.
Esri’s Community Maps Program allows your authoritative content to be incorporated into Esri’s basemaps. A variety of layers can be submitted through the program to enrich the basemaps and the world geocoding service. Learn about the benefits of the program from two perspectives, discover how you can submit content, and gather tips & tricks to ensure that your contributions are accepted with ease.
Jake Tully is an accomplished GIS and aerial imagery professional with extensive experience in helping organizations leverage geospatial technologies for improved decision-making and operational success. With a unique blend of technical expertise and client-centered service, Jake... Read More →
Monday June 2, 2025 8:00pm - 11:00pm EDT Bell's Eccentric Café355 E Kalamazoo Ave Kalamazoo, MI 49007
