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Geospatial Professional Network

Logo: https://thegpn.org/, Non-free logo, via Wikipedia3

Nonprofit organization supporting professionals using Geographic Information Systems

The Geospatial Professional Network (GPN) is a non-profit association of professionals using geographic information systems (GIS) and other information technologies to solve using geospatial technology. GPN was formerly known as Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA) from 1966 to 2024.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1966Founded1
  • Industrygeospatial industry1
  • HeadquartersDes Plaines1
  • Websitethegpn.org
  • Slogan“Fostering Excellence in GIS”1

The Geospatial Professional Network (GPN) is a non-profit association of professionals using geographic information systems (GIS) and other information technologies to solve using geospatial technology. GPN was formerly known as Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA) from 1966 to 2024.2

Products and brands

  • GIS Hall of Fame

Listed on Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. 1966Founded Founded1

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