Geoint Symposium - USGIF 2027
Event Date
May 16–19, 2027
Location
Kissimmee, FL
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe GEOINT Symposium is the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation's (USGIF) flagship annual event and, according to the organizer, the nation's largest gathering of geospatial intelligence professionals. The 2027 edition takes place at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida, with the main program running May 17–19 and a preliminary "GEOINT Foreword" day on May 16.
The Symposium convenes an audience that spans government, military, industry, and academia. GEOINT Symposium 2027 brings together the organizations and decision-makers shaping the future of geospatial intelligence, connecting mission leaders, technology buyers, practitioners, and partners across government, industry, academia, and allied organizations. Recent programming has centered on how artificial intelligence, persistent sensing, and allied partnerships are reshaping the GEOINT tradecraft.
Attendees come to hear senior government and allied-nation leaders, explore a large exhibit hall of geospatial technology providers, attend training sessions, and network with the broader community. USGIF invites professionals to join 4,000+ attendees from across the GEOINT community to connect mission priorities, emerging capabilities, and the future of geospatial intelligence. For anyone working in geospatial intelligence, ISR, or national security, it is a central annual meeting point.
Show Highlights
Key features of the GEOINT Symposium include:
- Main Stage keynotes and panels featuring senior U.S. and allied-nation intelligence leaders. At the 2026 edition, sessions examined global GEOINT perspectives and the role of AI in decision superiority. Day Two discussions reinforced a shared priority: ensuring GEOINT capabilities remain interoperable, trusted, and operationally relevant as technology, threats, and partnerships continue to evolve.
- A large exhibit hall with focused stage programming. In 2026, Day Two programming extended into three tracks in the Exhibit Hall — the GeoAI Stage sponsored by Leidos, the Scaling AI Stage sponsored by NVIDIA/Carahsoft, and the GEOINT Data at Speed Stage sponsored by Capella Space.
- USGIF Working Groups offering focused collaboration on shared community priorities such as education, regional communities of interest, and maritime domain awareness.
- Get Involved opportunities including a Call for Sessions, Call for Lightning Talks, Call for Vignettes, a Golden Ticket program, and a Student Poster Competition.
- Training sessions for professional development, with applications open ahead of the event.
Attendance
USGIF describes the GEOINT Symposium as the largest annual gathering of geospatial intelligence professionals in the nation. The event has an average total attendance of more than 4,000, spanning government, military, industry, and academia. USGIF invites attendees to join 4,000+ participants from across the GEOINT community.
Registration
For GEOINT Symposium 2027, USGIF has stated that registration opens in November. The official hotel block at the Gaylord Palms opens with registration and is available only to registered attendees.
Ahead of registration, several participation tracks have posted deadlines, including:
- Call for Sessions
- Call for Lightning Talks
- Call for Vignettes
- Golden Ticket applications
- Student Poster submissions
Prospective exhibitors and sponsors can access the Exhibitor and Sponsor Prospectus and book a booth or sponsorship through the official USGIF GEOINT Symposium site.
History
The GEOINT Symposium is produced by the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF), a nonprofit educational foundation dedicated to advancing the geospatial intelligence tradecraft. The Symposium traces its origins to the first such gathering of the community in 2003, reflecting the evolution of the GEOINT discipline over the two decades since. The event has grown into what USGIF calls the nation's largest annual gathering of geospatial intelligence professionals, drawing an average of more than 4,000 attendees. It rotates among major U.S. convention cities; upcoming editions are slated for Tampa, FL (2028), St. Lou, MO (2029), Aurora, CO (2030), and a return to Kissimmee, FL (2031).
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is GEOINT Symposium 2027 held?
GEOINT Symposium 2027 takes place at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida. The main symposium runs May 17–19, 2027, with a GEOINT Foreword day on May 16.
Who organizes the GEOINT Symposium and who should attend?
The event is produced by the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF). It is designed for professionals across government, military, industry, and academia who work in or with geospatial intelligence, ISR, and national security.
How large is the GEOINT Symposium?
USGIF describes it as the nation's largest annual gathering of geospatial intelligence professionals, with an average total attendance of more than 4,000 attendees spanning government, military, industry, and academia.
How do I register for GEOINT Symposium 2027?
USGIF has stated that registration opens in November. The official hotel block at the Gaylord Palms opens alongside registration and is available only to registered attendees.
How do I get to the venue and where can I park?
Most travelers fly into Orlando International Airport (MCO), about 30–45 minutes away, while Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) is roughly 8 miles from the resort. On-site self parking runs about $24 per night and valet about $35 per night, subject to change.
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