City of Baton Rouge, LA

11/18/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/18/2024 14:44

Baton Rouge to Celebrate GIS Day on November 20, 2024

Baton Rouge, LA - November 18, 2024 - The Baton Rouge community is invited to join the celebration of GIS Day on Wednesday, November 20th, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Main Library located at 7711 Goodwood Blvd. This engaging event will feature vendors and presentations by local Geographic Information System (GIS) professionals, showcasing how mapping and location-based technology is transforming the world and shaping our future through data-driven insights.

GIS Day is a global event dedicated to spreading awareness about the real-world applications of GIS technology, which is used in everything from city planning to environmental conservation. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with experts in the field and learn about the latest innovations in GIS and to explore how geographic data impacts everyday life in Baton Rouge and beyond.

For more information about the event, please visit gisday.brla.gov.

This event is made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors: the East Baton Rouge Parish Library, South Central Arc User Group-Louisiana, the City of Baton Rouge, and the Data Analytics and Performance (DAP) Outreach Team.