Fwd: [SCGIS Board] (Reformatted for sharing) SCGIS 2026 Conference Registration is now OPEN!

[Janet Nackoney]

Hi SCGIS-DC, 

Registration for this summer's SCGIS Annual Conference in Estes Park, CO is now open! Please see the email below to learn more. 

In addition, there is still time to submit an abstract for a presentation or to organize a curated session (deadline is Feb 28). Please consider presenting your work!

Please share this announcement with your networks to help us spread the word!

Best,

Janet

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From: SCGIS Conference <conferenc...@scgis.org>
Date: Wed, Feb 18, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Subject: [SCGIS Board] (Reformatted for sharing) SCGIS 2026 Conference Registration is now OPEN!
To: SCGIS Conference <conferenc...@scgis.org>

The Society for Conservation GIS is happy to announce conference registration is OPEN! Early-Bird pricing is available until March 31st!   The Society for Conservation GIS is happy to announce conference registration is OPEN! Early-Bird pricing is available until March 31st!     Register now!     In-Person Workshops   (available for conference attendees only)   Member: $50 Non-Member: $70 Student: $35 Member: $50 Non-Member: $70 Student: $35   Data Processing with Drones    Allison Schumacher (Duncon-Parnell Inc) - July 7th, 2026   Artificial Intelligence (AI) in ArcGIS    Miriam Schmidts (Esri) - July 7th, 2026   Advanced Techniques for Intuitive Field Surveys using ESRI's Field Maps and Survey 123    Matthew Fountain (Planning Communities LLC) - July 10th, 2026   Detailed workshop information here     Crossing Boundaries and Reducing Barriers:    How Conservation GIS expands ecological, management and cultural horizons     Dr. Jodi Hilty,  President and Chief Scientist, Yellowstone to Yukon (Y2Y)     Dr. Jodi Hilty is president and chief scientist of Y2Y. Trained as a conservation biologist specializing in ecological corridor and large landscape research, she has more than 30 years of experience managing large landscape conservation efforts. This work focuses on applying best available information to address complex conservation challenges through community-based and highly collaborative efforts, and also seeks to support Indigenous leadership in protected area and corridor conservation.    Dr. Jodi Hilty is president and chief scientist of Y2Y. Trained as a conservation biologist specializing in ecological corridor and large landscape research, she has more than 30 years of experience managing large landscape conservation efforts. This work focuses on applying best available information to address complex conservation challenges through community-based and highly collaborative efforts, and also seeks to support Indigenous leadership in protected area and corridor conservation.    Learn more about our keynote!     The Abstract & Curated Session submission deadline has been EXTENDED to February 28, 2026!  The Abstract & Curated Session submission deadline has been EXTENDED to February 28, 2026!    What conservation GIS projects or themes have you been exploring recently? Our annual conference is the perfect place to share your work and experiences!   An Abstract Presentation is a single, 10-12 minute presentation + 5 minutes for questions, where the solo presenter discusses their work on a project, problem or topic.    A Curated Session can be in the form of a multi-speaker session, a panel or training.  These sessions are longer in length (45 minutes - 2 hours) and are designed by the submitter (you!).  An Abstract Presentation is a single, 10-12 minute presentation + 5 minutes for questions, where the solo presenter discusses their work on a project, problem or topic.    A Curated Session can be in the form of a multi-speaker session, a panel or training.  These sessions are longer in length (45 minutes - 2 hours) and are designed by the submitter (you!).    Both of these formats can be on any subject, so long it relates to Conservation GIS.  If you aren't sure which format you would like to present under, please reach out to conferenc...@scgis.org - we'll be happy to help you choose!    More info on abstracts and curated sessions here!     Conference Details   Where:    YMCA of the Rockies,    Estes Park Center, CO, USA   When:    July 7 - July 10th, 2026 Where:    YMCA of the Rockies,    Estes Park Center, CO, USA   When:    July 7 - July 10th, 2026   YMCA of the Rockies       Questions? Please reach out to conferenc...@scgis.org!     Join/Renew your SCGIS Membership now!