Our Strategic Goals:

"When I first joined URISA as young professional, it was out of job obligation. Never in a million years could I have anticipated the benefits of that decision. URISA has been my go-to in my career providing a rich resource of knowledge, best practice, and leadership. It has given me so many opportunities to share, explore, and collaborate. At its heart, URISA is a family and everyone is welcome to call it home."

“URISA goes beyond the software user groups and tackles the issues that are important to all GIS professionals, from GIS policy guidance to justifying GIS in your organization. However, it’s the educational opportunities that really set URISA apart from the others.”

"The connections and opportunities URISA has provided me have been overwhelmingly valuable! From having a network of geospatial colleagues to the strategic planning and emerging technology skills I can use as a leader in my organization, URISA returns so much on my membership and time investment that I will always be an active member and volunteer!"

“URISA has been and continues to be an outstanding resource of international best practices and guidelines for the geospatial community. The diversity and breadth of knowledge and intellectual capital of the URISA community is unmatched and has been a balanced resource for me since I first joined URISA as a student member.”

“As a young professional, URISA allowed me to network with a variety of professionals as well as create opportunities for me to volunteer, present, and get involved in ways I couldn't have imagined. I would not be where I'm at, in my career, without the URISA community!”

"Whether you are new to the industry or a seasoned professional, URISA is the GIS professional organization for you. This organization has allowed me to grow my professional network as well as enhance my teaching and technological expertise through participation in various events. Whether your involvement is with a regional chapter or attending international events, the experience will leave you yearning for more. Try it, I promise you wouldn’t be disappointed."

"URISA International is not only a resource, but also the gateway into a vast and energized world of GIS professionals. I am continually surprised by the web of connections, opportunities and learning that have become available through my involvement with the organization."