🌍 GIS Day Event: GIS Innovation and Leadership for the SDGs in Africa

[SDGs Today]

Join us this GIS Day for an inspiring virtual event highlighting how geospatial innovation and leadership in Africa are advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

• Clinton Heimann, Acting Director General, Department of Land Reform and Rural Development, South Africa & Co-Chair, UN-GGIM
• Juliet Ibenegbu, Co-President, African Women in GIS
• Andre Nonguierma, Chief of the Geospatial Information Section, UNECA
• Pauline Okeyo, Solution Engineer, Esri
• Marie Makuate, Founder and Researcher, Geospatial Girls and Kids

Moderated by Michael W. Andrews, GIS Analyst and Developer, SDGs Today

This one-hour session will spotlight African leaders, youth innovators, and cutting-edge GIS applications that are turning data into action for sustainable development across the continent.

What to Expect:
• How GIS is accelerating SDG progress in Africa
• Presentations from African GIS leaders and youth innovators
• Real-world demonstrations of open data tools and geospatial solutions
• Interactive polls, live Q&A, and audience engagement
• Networking with a pan-African and global community of GIS professionals

🎁 Bonus: Five active participants will win a free 1-year ArcGIS license! Participate in the opening poll to be eligible.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate how geospatial technology is driving Africa’s sustainable future.

👉 Register today: https://sdgstoday.org/event/gisday25

📅 Date: November 19, 2025
🕥 Time: 10:30 – 11:30 AM EST
💻 Location: Virtual
🤝 Organizers: SDGs Today, UN-GGIM Africa, and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa