Portland, Maine – USA, October 15, 2025 – Organizers of Geo Week, the leading event for geospatial and mapping professionals, have announced the formation of the Geo Week 2026 Advisory Board. The diverse group of industry experts will play a vital role in shaping the content and direction of the upcoming conference and tradeshow, taking place February 16–18, 2026, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado.

The Advisory Board will provide strategic guidance on conference programming, recommend keynote speakers and session topics, and serve as a vital resource in ensuring the event reflects the latest trends, challenges, and innovations impacting geospatial professionals today.

“As geospatial technology applications continue to evolve at a rapid pace, having our finger on the pulse of the industry is more important than ever and that’s why our Advisory Board is such a vital part of Geo Week,” said Lee Corkhill, Event Director at Geo Week. “These are some of the brightest minds leading and shaping the future. Their insight and expertise help ensure our programming is not only timely and relevant but also reflective of the real-world challenges and innovations geospatial professionals are navigating right now.”

2026 Geo Week Advisory Board Members:

• Dr. Qassim Abdullah, Woolpert, Inc.
• Dan Bellissemo, GIS Surveyors, Inc.
• Andrew Brenner, NV5 Geospatial
• Martin Flood, GeoCue Group, Inc.
• Thomas Haun, Turner Staffing Group
• Blaine Horner, Merrick & Company
• Shawana P. Johnson, Global Marketing Insights, Inc.
• Kourosh Langari, HNTB
• Patrick Lohman, Cloneable AI
• Mohamed Mostafa, Trimble Applanix
• Jonathan Murphy, GoGeomatics Canada
• Danielle O’Connell, Skanska
• Claire L. Rutkowski, POWER Engineers
• Dr. Jason Stoker, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

Detailed bios for Advisory Board members, along with representatives from Geo Week’s Event and Industry Partners, are available at here,

Registration Now Open

Registration is now open. Geospatial professionals are encouraged to register early to secure discounted conference pricing and to fill out the Attendee Inquiry form for event updates.

About Geo Week

Geo Week brings together professionals across geospatial disciplines—including lidar, reality capture, AEC, surveying, mapping, and 3D technologies—to explore how geospatial data and advanced tools are transforming the way we understand and interact with the world.

Geo Week’s conference program and tradeshow floor provide expert insights, real-world case studies, cutting edge tools, and unmatched peer-to-peer networking. Geo Week takes place February 16-18, 2026, at the Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO. For more information, visit https://www.geo-week.com/. 

For more information about exhibiting at Geo Week, visit the Exhibitor Information  page. For information on attending, visit the Attendee Inquiry page or email [email protected].

For Media Inquiries or Additional Information:
Lora Burns
Senior Marketing Manager, Geo Week
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.geo-week.com