For more than 30 years, the National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC) has boosted national geospatial policy and provided a forum for best practices exchange and collaboration. While NSGIC’s core membership is made up of geographic information officers (GIOs) and state GIS coordinators, partners in federal, municipal and county government, academicians, representatives of other geospatial organizations and private industry experts are vital to NSGIC’s mission of making critical connections. NSGIC members – and our partners – lead the way in the creation of intelligent maps and databases that equip public and private leaders to make more informed and timely decisions.
Business Partnership
National Connections in One Location
The NSGIC Annual Conferences and Midyear Meetings draw key decision-makers from US states and territories, eliminating the need for cross-country travel to educate customers and prospects about your offerings. Having access to many state members in one location is not only efficient; it enables business partners to gain critical insight into multiple government organizations, including how to navigate through state-specific procurement procedures. Networking with executives in the national geospatial community can translate into making the best connections to impact government policies, build partnerships and expand your business.
Levels and Pricing
Customize your Experience
Each business partnership level comes with a set amount of benefits and the opportunity to purchase additional a-la-carte offerings of your choice in the following areas:
- Networking & Connections
- Thought Leadership
- Branding & Recognition
- Additional Memberships & Registrations
Year-Round Partnership Benefits
As a year-round business partner – and member – you will enjoy all the benefits associated with attending the Annual Conference and Midyear Meeting. Annual business partner representatives receive business memberships to allow you to:
- Participate in topic-specific and full membership discussion forums
- Join committees and workgroups to provide your company’s expert opinion on various topics via conference calls, webinars, emails, online discussions, and in-person meetings
- Access the member database for member-to-member communication
- Explore program archives and other members-only resources
- Enjoy expanded virtual networking opportunities
First Time Business Partners
If you’ve never attended a NSGIC conference before and you are interested in learning more before committing to an annual business partnership, we offer a one-time introductory conference registration rate. To sign up, contact NSGIC staff.
Key Dates To Note:
October 27, 2025
Enrollment and Additional A-La-Carte Benefits Begin
February 22 – 26, 2026
2026 Midyear Meeting – Arlington, VA
November 1 – 6, 2026
2026 Annual Conference – Bozeman, MT
To Note:
- Annual business partnership is required for the Annual Conference and Midyear Meeting participation.
- Annual business partnership is required for business membership.
- Some benefits have limited availability and are confirmed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- All business partners-developed content must be approved by NSGIC. In the unlikely event NSGIC and the business partnership cannot come to an agreement, benefits may be reallocated
- Business partners may reassign business partnership privileges within their companies. For example, an alternate representative may participate in a conference if the originally registered representative is unable to attend.
FAQs
Annual business partnership spans a period of one calendar year.
The URL to access the online form to secure your a la carte menu items will be included with your annual fees invoice.
Selection and invoicing for a la carte items can begin as soon as the online offerings form URL is distributed along with renewal invoices, and selections can continue throughout the year reliant on availability.
No level is limited in their selection of opportunities. There will, however, be a limited quantity of certain options available based on implementation logistics.
The introductory business partnership level is limited to two consecutive uses per company, after which a full, annual business partnership level is required.
Business Partnership may not be split between more than one company.
Yes. Introductory business partners can send additional representatives at the $2,000 registration fee per attendee.