CNG Conference 2026

Join us in Snowbird, Utah, for the second annual CNG Conference, where innovators and practitioners in the geospatial industry gather to share knowledge and advance the field.

Our first iteration of this event brought together attendees from around the world for 2 ½ days of keynotes, technical sessions, workshops, and hands-on collaboration. More details to come, but to give you an idea of what to expect at CNG 2026, here are some stats from CNG 2025:

CNG 2025 by the Numbers

250+ attendees from more than 100 organizations, representing a broad range of expertise:

• 45% senior-level engineering and tech professionals
• 20% mid-level practitioners
• 15% executive or leadership positions
• 10% students, early-career professionals, or fellows
• 10% consultants, product managers, and other specialists

Who Attended

CNG Conference 2025 attracted a diverse audience from commercial enterprises, research institutions, technology companies, and more:

NASA • Google • Microsoft • AWS • Esri • Planet • The World Bank • USGS • Cargill • Carbon Mapper • Meta • NVIDIA • DuckDB Labs • The New York Times • Bloomberg • IDC • and many more

What Attendees Said

“Without a doubt, this was the most inspiring conference I’ve attended in a long time. The content was top-tier, with so many brilliant sessions and speakers that choosing between simultaneous talks felt like a real case of “choosing is losing.” Federic Leclercq, Project Manager, Flanders Marine Institute from Belgium

“These three days were filled with inspiring discussions, cutting-edge knowledge sharing, and incredible networking opportunities.” Alexander Kuklin, CTO, SetClapp from Azerbaijan

“We came away from #CNG2025 with valuable info about new libraries, projects, techniques, and needs within the community -- we’re ready to hit the ground running.” Element 84 from the US

2026 Participation Options

In addition to attending the conference, here are some ways you will be able to participate in CNG Conference 2026:

• Workshops
• Exhibit Booths
• Sponsorships
• Presentations

Contribute to a growing community, participate in conversations that drive the field forward, and access shared resources.

CNG 2026 Founding Sponsors

CNG 2026 is made possible by our founding sponsors, who are committed to advancing open geospatial standards and community-driven innovation.

Stay informed

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