Be a part of NACIS 2024!

Hotel Murano | 1320 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402

Join us in Tacoma, Washington for the NACIS Annual Meeting, October 16–19.

The preliminary conference program is now available. NACIS 2024 will feature more than 120 Main Conference talks, 29 Practical Cartography Day talks, six panels, and one workshop.

Please remember that presenters are required to register for PCD (if presenting on Wednesday) and for the main conference (if presenting on Thursday or Friday).

Do you have any questions about the Main Conference, workshops, or field trips? Email [email protected]. Do you have any questions about Practical Cartography Day? Email [email protected].

Here are the conference costs at a glance:

Workshops and Field Trips

NACIS 2024 will offer one workshop:

Stay up-to-date on ArcGIS StoryMaps and Living Atlas

Date & Time: Saturday October 19, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

ArcGIS StoryMaps and the Living Atlas continue to evolve. Recent updates bring several exciting new features, capabilities, and content. For example, StoryMaps Briefings are new, and several Living Atlas apps have been updated with new functionality. These and other developments work together to enhance your StoryMaps with new visualizations from the Living Atlas apps and content. Join this workshop to learn directly from ArcGIS StoryMaps and Living Atlas team members about the most updated content, latest enhancements, and newest capabilities. This workshop is based on interactive instruction and hands-on learning, so bring your laptop or tablet!

Space is limited to 24 participants, so register now to reserve your spot.

Map Gallery

  Submission closed on August 31, 2024 

Show off your latest projects, best cartographic designs, research, or experimental or avant-garde techniques in Tacoma! Questions about submitting to the Map Gallery? Email [email protected].

Student Print and Dynamic Map Competitions

  Submission closed on August 31, 2024 

Students entering their maps in the print or dynamic mapping competitions are eligible to win cash prizes. Questions about submitting to the competitions? Email [email protected].

Meet our Keynote Speakers

OPENING KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Nick Zentner
Central Washington University

Nick Zentner is a distinguished geologist, educator, and award-winning host dedicated to sharing his passion for science beyond the traditional classroom setting. He has been teaching geology at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Washington since 1992.

Mr. Zentner received the esteemed James Shea Award in 2015 and the Geological Society of America Public Service Award in 2023, recognizing his outstanding contributions to advancing public understanding of earth sciences.

His PBS TV series “Nick on the Rocks” has received significant acclaim, including two Emmy Awards, for its informative content and compelling storytelling. Additionally, he hosts an engaging YouTube Livestream Series, which brings joy to the learning process.

Dr. Danica Sterud Miller (Puyallup Tribe of Indians) is a distinguished educator renowned for her expertise in American Indian and Indigenous Studies.

Currently, she holds the esteemed position of Co-Director at the Center for American Indian and Indigenous Studies (CAIIS) at the University of Washington Tacoma. Dr. Miller is an associate professor at the Culture, Arts and Communication division of the School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences.

Her notable achievements include the receipt of UW Tacoma’s Distinguished Teaching Award, recognizing her innovative pedagogical approaches in Native American studies. Dr. Miller’s teaching methodologies incorporate immersive experiences such as field trips, captivating storytelling, and hands-on learning techniques.

Travel Grants

Travel grants are available to support the attendance of students and professionals alike. Learn more about travel grants here.

All grants awarded – Waitlist open

Code of Conduct

All attendees are encouraged to review the NACIS Code of Conduct.

Hotel Reservations

Book your hotel room early as our room block often sells out quickly! The annual meeting will convene at the Hotel Murano in Tacoma, Washington. Take advantage of the NACIS conference rate by clicking this link: