GIS Day Europe 2026
Stories of Impact from Nonprofit Organizations
18.11.2026 | 14:00 - 16:00
Register for GIS Day for Nonprofits in Europe 2026
Join us for "GIS Day for Nonprofits in Europe 2026". Whether you are a GIS professional, someone who dabbles in GIS, or just curious to learn more, we welcome you to join this session and celebrate the work of nonprofits. Learn more about how nonprofits across Europe are creating meaningful change in the world through GIS.
From humanitarian response and disaster resilience to community development and environmental protection, nonprofits use GIS to better understand challenges, coordinate action, and make their work more effective through better decision making.
Why Register?
Join GIS professionals and changemakers from nonprofit organisations to discover how geospatially enabled data can be utilised to create meaningful impacts.
- Get inspired by real-world nonprofit projects and success stories.
- Learn how GIS supports humanitarian, environmental, and social initiatives.
- Connect with the European Nonprofit community and Esri Distributors to exchange ideas and best practices.
The webinar will be split into two parts. Part one will include a welcome address from Esri European Distributors and presentations from four nonprofits using GIS followed by a Q&A session. Part two will include breakout rooms for targeted learning, discussion, and networking.
Please note, due to the international nature of the event the webinar will be held in English.
Registration for GIS Day for Nonprofits in Europe 2026 is now open.
Complete the registration form and join us for a day of inspiration, exchange, and new perspectives on how GIS can create positive impact.
Presentations
- Welcome and Overview – Stefan Graf, Esri Switzerland & Natalie O’Dell, SynerGIS (Esri Austria)
- Trailvision – Using GIS for a better hiking experience – Marcus Vogel, Geo-Naturpark Bergstrasse Odenwald
- From Data to Campaign: Protecting Europe's Last Wild Rivers with ArcGIS – Ulrich Eichelmann & Joshua Lim, Riverwatch
- Sharing conservation datasets in the Open Data Portal – Colin Campbell, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
- Efficient fundraising using ArcGIS – Writsaert van der Born, Salvation Army
- Conclusion and Wrap Up – Esri
Hands On: ArcGIS Survey123
Get started with ArcGIS Survey123 and learn how to create surveys, collect data, and gain valuable insights that support your mission. A practical, hands-on session for nonprofits.
Presented by: Team Science & Sustainability Programs, Esri Germany
Networking Breakout
Whether you are an experienced GIS professional or simply curious about the possibilities of GIS, our GIS Day Breakout Sessions are the perfect place to connect. Meet with Esri experts and nonprofit peers, exchange ideas, and gain practical insights that can help amplify your impact.