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LGEO MAPATHON 2021

November 16, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

This year, Licker Geospatial Consulting Co. (LGeo) is celebrating GIS Day by hosting our very own Mapathon! Here are the quick details:

Where: Online. Register Here, opens September 3, 2021.

When: November 16, 2021. Opening

  • Ceremonies commence at 9AM PST

  • Round 1 starts at 10AM PST

  • Round 2 starts at 12PM PST

Who: Anyone! This event is open to the public, and suitable to anyone wishing to develop and test their mapping skills. Participants will compete in cohorts with similar skill levels. This is a great opportunity for students to show off their skills, and for professionals to flex their creative muscles.

How: Use any software available to you. We will provide the data, but we cannot provide the tools.

Why: Prizes! Glory! Bragging rights, networking, and an excuse to map!

This all day mapping event is open to the public, students and professionals alike. Register today!

THE FORMAT

ROUND 1 – SIGNATURE CHALLENGE – 10AM – 11:30AM PST

The signature challenge is an opportunity for contestants to show off their tried and true mapping style. Contestants will be provided with all the data ready to go, and will have one and a half hours to create a visually stunning map and layout.

ROUND 2 – SHOWSTOPPER – 12PM – 3:00PM PST

The showstopper challenge requires contestants to pull out their technical knowledge and combine it with their aesthetic skills. Contestants will be given a theme and the data with minimal instructions, and will be required to create a map in three hours. This event will test the competitors eye for style, technical knowledge, and speed.

Complete rules and data packages will be sent out day of the competition as well as a link to the opening ceremonies, to the email you register with.

The best all around map in each cohort will win a prize every round, meaning 4 prizes total. Each first place prize will receive $250. Judging will be done by industry professionals – stay tuned to find out who!

We encourage organizations to sign up their members for some healthy intra-team competition, and for individuals to see how they stack up. We hope to see you there!

Registration closes November 14th, or when all spots are filled. Sign up here.

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