Plenary Sessions

First Plenary Session

Wednesday, January 6 8:30 a.m.–noon

The summit will kick off with a one-of-a-kind plenary session, framing the geodesign discussion over the next few days. Diverse industries, organizations, and backgrounds will be represented as these speakers explore the integration of GIS with design and planning disciplines:

  • Tom Fisher, Dean, College of Design, University of Minnesota
  • Michael Goodchild, Professor of Geography, University of California,
    Santa Barbara
  • Will Rogers, President, the Trust for Public Lands
  • Kim Tanzer, Dean, School of Architecture, University of Virginia

Second Plenary Session

Thursday, January 7 8:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

Further explore the definition of geodesign and enabling technologies. Hear from these respected professionals and speakers:

  • Bran Ferren, Chief Creative Officer, Applied Minds, Inc.
  • Karen Hanna, Professor, Landscape Architecture Department, California State Polytechnic Institute, Pomona
  • Grant Jones, Principal, Jones & Jones, Architects, Landscape Architects, and Planners
  • Chris Overdorf, Principal, Jones & Jones, Architects, Landscape Architects, and Planners
  • Carl Steinitz, Research Professor, Graduate School of Design, Harvard University
  • Ron Stoltz, Professor and Director, School of Landscape Architecture and Planning, University of Arizona
ESRI plenary session