Welcome to GITA

GITA is the premier professional association for enriching the broader geospatial community. Our mission is to educate, connect and advocate. 

Our objectives are: 1) To provide our members high quality, industry-specific educational opportunities and networking engagements, 2) Advance the usage and understanding of geospatial technologies; and 3) Increase our involvement within and beyond the infrastructure and utilities markets.

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President's Message To Members

Many thanks to GITA’s volunteers who assisted in the planning and execution of our 27th Annual Oil & Gas Pipeline Conference, branded with our partners at Gulf Energy Information as the Pipeline Technology Forum. Special thanks to Gulf staff members Karen Francis and Brian Nessen and GITA members Ted Tomes and Matt Thomas. 

The GITA Board of Directors looks forward to the 2019 event. No dates or a venue have yet to be set, but we’ll advise our membership and sponsors once arrangements are in place. Work is underway for two Spring 2019 events. Keep them in mind as you plan your spring conference and training schedules:

  • March 26-28: GITA will be in Tampa at the CGA 811 Excavation Safety Conference, producing a GIS educational track.
  • April 25-26: GITA’s highly successful EnerGIS Conference will take place in suburban Pittsburgh. The call for papers and scholarship applications are now open. Please visit EnerGIS conference for details.

Mark Limbruner
Mark E. Limbruner, GISP
President, GITA

Benefits of Membership

  • Reduced admission rates and speaking opportunities at national and local GITA events
  • GISP points for association participation
  • Access to professional development including webinars and white papers
  • Networking through community forums and discussion circles
  • A searchable directory of members
  • Opportunity for industry-wide personal recognition through GITA awards programs
  • Participation in a local chapter
  • A chance to make your voice heard on community topics of importance through engagement with GITA's representatives on the National Geospatial Advisory Council, GIS Certification Institute and National States Geographic Information Council
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Member Types

  • Individual, $150: Membership for one individual who does not work for a current Premium Affiliate, Standard Affiliate, or is enrolled as a student at a current Educational Affiliate. 
  • Student, $25: Membership for one full-time student (12 credits) attending institutions that are not a current GITA Educational affiliate. 
  • Standard Affiliate, $500: Membership for small non-academic organizations or businesses - includes 5 individual memberships. 
  • Premium Affiliate, $3,000: Membership for large non-academic organizations or businesses  - includes 10 individual memberships. 
  • Educational Affiliate: $300: Membership for academic institutions - perks include up to 50 individual memberships for full-time students and faculty. 
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History

In the late 1960s, Public Service Co. of Colorado employees were among the first to develop an automated mapping/facilities management system. It was revolutionary for its time. People saw the technology's potential, and in 1978, the first "Keystone Conference" was held -- it attracted 32 attendees. In 1982, a nonprofit organization was chartered to serve this growing industry with an educational forum to exchange ideas. The association was named Automated Mapping/Facilities Management International, or AM/FM International.

AM/FM provided vision and leadership in educating individuals interested in implementing AM/FM GIS technology. In 1998, AM/FM changed its name to the Geospatial Information & Technology Association to better reflect the association's broader focus.

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