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UCSC GIS Day in partnership with Google Geo

November 17 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Event poster for UCSC GIS Day in partnership with Google Geo, taking place Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 2–5 PM at Stevenson Event Center, UC Santa Cruz. The flyer displays headshots of featured speakers from Google and UCSC, a timeline of panels on GeoAI and climate, trivia sessions, student map competition awards, and sandbox showcases.

Join UC Santa Cruz and Google Geo for GIS Day, an event exploring how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Geospatial AI shape our world. This afternoon event features technical panels, interactive trivia, student project awards, sandbox showcases, and networking opportunities. Food & drinks provided. For questions or accommodations, email ywan1412@ucsc.edu. 

Agenda

  • 2:00 PM – Doors Open & Showcase: Event doors open; 30-minute mingling and sandbox showcase.
  • 2:30 PM – Opening Remarks: Event introduction and opening remarks by Dr. Bo Yang.
  • 2:40 PM – Professional Panel 1: “How GIS and GeoAI Shape Our World” with Google experts Dr. Andrew Lookingbill, Dr. Megan Goddard, and W. Kailen Wright.
  • 3:20 PM – GeoTrivia (Round 1): Interactive trivia with instant prizes.
  • 3:25 PM – Professional Panel 2: “Climate Benefits of Vehicle Retirement” presented by UCSC ENVS faculty member Dr. Elliott Campbell.
  • 3:45 PM – Speaker Q&A Panel Discussion: Open Q&A session with the speaker panel.
  • 4:00 PM – GeoTrivia (Round 2): Second trivia round with instant prizes.
  • 4:05 PM – Student Map Competition Awards: Student winner presentations and prize distribution. Sign up to participate. 
  • 4:25 PM – GeoTrivia (Round 3): Final trivia round with instant prizes.
  • 4:30 PM – Mingling & Wrap-Up: 30-minute networking session and sandbox showcase.
  • 5:00 PM – Event Concludes

Featured speakers

Dr. Andrew Lookingbill: Vice President of Google Maps/Geo (19 years at Google modeling the real world for Maps and Search).

Dr. Megan Goddard: Senior Program Manager at Google Maps (20 years at Google working on mapping and AI).

W. Kailen Wright: Geospatial Lead, Google Geo (18+ years at Google working on global addressing and geospatial AI).

Dr. Elliott Campbell: Chair & Professor of Environmental Studies, UCSC (modeling climate and food systems).

Sponsors: CSC GISTAR, GeoFly Lab, DGSSC (Drone & GIS Society at UC Santa Cruz), CISR, and the Division of Student Affairs and Success.

 

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