Kansas Association of Mappers

Enhance your KAM 2026 Conference experience by joining us for one of our Pre-Conference Workshops on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at the Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview in Wichita, Kansas.

Whether you're looking to sharpen your technical GIS skills, earn a certification, or learn new workflows from experienced professionals, our workshop lineup offers something for GIS users at every experience level. From ArcGIS Pro and Experience Builder to NG911, legal descriptions, and working with spreadsheet data, these hands-on sessions provide practical knowledge you can immediately apply in your organization.

2026 Pre-Conference Workshops

Introduction to COGO Editing in ArcGIS Pro (Full-Day | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Instructor: Kara Utter, GeoSpatial Training Services
Learn the fundamentals of Coordinate Geometry (COGO) editing in ArcGIS Pro, including traverses, bearings, distances, curves, and line construction. Perfect for GIS professionals new to COGO or transitioning from ArcMap.

2026 Kansas NG911 GIS Data Maintainer Certification (Half-Day | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Instructors: Kansas Data Access and Support Center (DASC)
Become a certified Kansas NG911 GIS Data Maintainer while learning about the Kansas NG911 GIS Data Model, maintenance responsibilities, geoMSAG, and the tools that support accurate emergency response.

Legal Descriptions – The Quick and Dirty (Half-Day | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Instructor: Pamela Dunham, PKM, Butler County GIS Director
Gain a practical understanding of legal descriptions, metes and bounds, the Public Land Survey System (PLSS), and techniques for interpreting difficult or incomplete property descriptions.

Introduction to Experience Builder (Half-Day | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
Instructors: Andrew Schappert, Shawnee County, and Mark Schmidt, Butler County
Learn how to build engaging web applications using ArcGIS Experience Builder. This workshop covers the fundamentals, helpful tips, hidden features, and common pitfalls to help you build effective web GIS applications.

Map that Spreadsheet! (Half-Day | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
Instructor: Amy Roust, GISP, PMP, City of Lawrence, Kansas
Turn spreadsheet data into maps using ArcGIS Pro. Learn data preparation, attribute joins, Display XY, geocoding, and practical troubleshooting techniques through hands-on exercises using real-world data.

Register Today

Workshop seating is limited, and several sessions are expected to fill quickly. We encourage attendees to reserve their spot as soon as possible.

➡️ View workshop details and register: https://www.kansasmappers.org/preconference

We look forward to seeing you in Wichita as we kick off the 41st Annual Kansas Association of Mappers Conference with a full day of learning and professional development!