GIS professionals at the 2026 Esri User Conference in San Diego

What the Esri UC 2026 Plenary Tells Us About the Future of GIS Careers

July 22, 2026

TL;DR AI is not replacing GIS professionals. It is making them harder to replace. Every summer, the GIS world convenes at the Esri User Conference in San Diego. This year’s event drew over 15,000 attendees from 117 countries. The message from Esri’s leadership was direct: GIS is no longer just a mapping tool. It is…

GIS Jobs Report, 2026

April 18, 2026

This GIS jobs report shows you how many jobs are available and which skills to focus on to win these jobs.

Which GIS Jobs Will AI NOT Replace?

March 10, 2026

Which GIS Jobs Will AI NOT Replace? A nuanced look at what’s really at stake for Geospatial Professionals TL;DR — AI is not eliminating GIS jobs; it’s raising the bar for what those jobs require. Job postings increasingly demand Python, machine learning, and spatial AI skills. The professionals most at risk aren’t those who lack…

Geospatial Artificial Intelligence in the Growing Job Market

January 30, 2026

Geospatial Artificial Intelligence in the Growing Job Market TL;DR: GeoAI blends GIS with AI and machine learning to solve real-world problems like disaster response, climate monitoring, and business site selection. While many geography graduates lack training in key skills like Python, APIs, and cloud-based analysis, demand for these GeoAI skills is rapidly growing as AI…

4 tips to help you ace your GIS Interview

January 27, 2026

The GIS company has selected you for an interview. Now you need to know how to win out over the others with a few…

How GeoAI will impact your job prospects

January 27, 2026

Exploring the emerging world of Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (GeoAl) and the impacts on the growing job market.

The rise of powerful GeoAI applications

January 24, 2026

GeoAI is continuing to evolve as a new frontier in spatial data analysis. Machine learning hand in hand with deep learning capabilities allow us to quantify big data more easily.

GIS education is in need of modernization

January 22, 2026

Evolving GIS Training for learners beyond COVID-19 The pandemic has jolted the educational paradigm and there are overdue changes being wrestled with to meet student needs.  Every administrator in every school has had to think about how content deliveries will be made in our isolated states.  I’ve consumed many educational articles, webinars, and panel discussions and see…

GIS Analyst Salaries in a Trending Industry

January 22, 2026

Lets take a look at how you can be more competitive for a diversity of GIS jobs and higher salaries.

High-Paying Tech Careers: How GIS Opens the Door

January 20, 2026

High-Paying Tech Careers: How GIS Opens the Door