Deadline Reminders in one more week! 2026 Big Sky Geocon

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Hedstrom, Jeff

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Mar 6, 2026, 1:09:36 PM (7 days ago) Mar 6
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One more week (and one day) until rates increase! The price goes up at midnight on March 13th

Make sure to attend the 2026 MAGIP Big Sky GeoCon at the Grouse Mountain Lodge in Whitefish, Montana!

View the full conference schedule

The 2026 Conference will once again feature a robust three days of hands-on workshops, two days of concurrent sessions, a map/poster gallery, exhibitor showcase and social reception, a keynote luncheon "Making Maps is just the Best!" featuring John Nelson with Esri, and a hosted dinner and award ceremony. 

Some rooms are still available at Grouse Mountain Lodge at the conference rate and must be booked by March 14th. Please see the 2026 Big Sky GeoCon webpage for more information.

Alternative hotels within 1.5 miles of Grouse Mountain Lodge are the Hampton Inn & Suites and Best Western Rocky Mountain Lodge. Both offer per diem rate, complimentary breakfast and free shuttle to/from downtown Whitefish.

Both of John Nelson's "Cartography Extravaganza" workshops are full!  Email michelle...@outlook.com to get on waitlist. If you have already registered for the conference and would like to add on a workshop, you can do so by accessing your account and selecting the workshop of your choice.There is a lot of room available in the Monday workshops! Kickstart your week - Arrive in time Monday to take advantage of these great trainings!

  • Make sure to join us Monday evening for a Meet Up at the Blackstar Brewery - sponsored by Terracon.
  • Join us Thursday evening for a downtown Whitefish Scavenger Hunt led by our local GIS team!

Registration Fees (include all Wednesday & Thursday sessions, social/networking events, coffee breaks, Wednesday lunch and dinner)

Registration Type

Early Bird

Jan 28 - March 13 

Intermediate Rate

March 14 - 29 

Late Rate

After March 29 

MAGIP Member
$270
$345
$425
Non-Member
$350
$425
$505
Student
$75
$75
$75
One Day Only: MAGIP Member 
$150
$175
$225
One Day Only: Non-Member
$200
$225
$275

 

NOTE: Workshops on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday are in addition to conference registration. Select workshops and pricing during the registration process.


Conference Registration Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made in writing and emailed to michelle...@outlook.com. Cancellations made by March 20, 2026, may be issued a full refund. Cancellations made after this time will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to a minimum $100 cancellation fee. "No shows" forfeit entire registration fee.

We hope to see you in Whitefish!


Key Dates to Remember

March 13 - Early Bird Registration Deadline

March 14 - Lodging room block at Grouse Mountain expires

March 20 - Call for MAGIP Awards Nominations Deadline

April 3 - Call for Web Map Presentations & Poster Maps Deadline

April 13 - MAGIP Meet Up at Blackstar Brewery!

April 15 - Keynote Presentation featuring John Nelson!

April 16 - Downtown Whitefish Scavenger Hunt

2026 Big Sky GeoCon
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