Portland, Maine – USA, October 15, 2025 – Organizers of Geo Week, the premier conference and tradeshow that brings together geospatial and mapping professionals, have announced an impressive list of influential leaders who will be participating on the 2026 Advisory Board. The Advisory Board is responsible for recommending conference topics and speakers, consulting on the program, and acting as a resource to develop different aspects of the event. Geo Week 2026 takes place February 16-18, 2026, in Denver, Colorado.
“As geospatial technology applications continue to evolve at a rapid pace, having our finger on the pulse of the industry is more important than ever and that’s why our Advisory Board is such a vital part of Geo Week,” said Lee Corkhill, Event Director at Geo Week. “These are some of the brightest minds leading and shaping the future. Their insight and expertise help ensure our programming is not only timely and relevant but also reflective of the real-world challenges and innovations geospatial professionals are navigating right now.”
Members of the 2026 Advisory Board include:
- Dr. Qassim Abdullah, Woolpert, Inc.
- Dan Bellissemo, GIS Surveyors, Inc.
- Andrew Brenner, NV5 Geospatial
- Martin Flood, GeoCue Group, Inc.
- Thomas Haun, Turner Staffing Group
- Blaine Horner, Merrick & Company
- Shawana P. Johnson, Global Marketing Insights, Inc.
- Kourosh Langari, HNTB
- Patrick Lohman, Cloneable AI
- Mohamed Mostafa, Trimble Applanix
- Jonathan Murphy, GoGeomatics Canada
- Danielle O’Connell, Skanska
- Claire L. Rutkowski, POWER Engineers
- Dr. Jason Stoker, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Advisory Board bios can be found here, in addition to representatives from Geo Week’s Event Partners and Industry Partners.
Registration is now open. Geospatial professionals are encouraged to register early to secure discounted conference pricing and to fill out the Attendee Inquiry form for event updates.
About Geo Week
Geo Week brings together geospatial and mapping professionals to explore how data, maps, and advanced technologies can deepen our understanding of the world and inform solutions for complex challenges.
Geo Week’s conference program and tradeshow floor provide expert insights, real-world case studies, cutting edge tools, and unmatched peer-to-peer networking. Geo Week takes place February 16-18, 2026, at the Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO. For more information, visit https://www.geo-week.com/.
Geo Week is produced by Geo Week News and is part of Diversified’s technology portfolio, which also includes Commercial UAV Expo, Commercial UAV Forum Europe, Commercial UAV News, Geo Business (UK) and Digital Construction Week (UK).
For more information about exhibiting at Geo Week, visit the Exhibitor Information page. For information on attending, visit the Attendee Inquiry page or email info@geo-week.com.
Questions?
Lora Burns
Geo Week Senior Marketing Manager
lburns@divcom.com