Session Schedule

Many of our workshops and technical sessions are offered in conjunction with conference programs, but we also provide one-on-one and custom programs. See our course catalog for the variety of sessions we offer.

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Visualize This: Bringing Your Data to Life When Words Fail

From October 06, 2025 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm

October 6, 2025, 1pm to 3pm MDT 
at GIS-Pro 2025, Denver Colorado

This fundamentals course covers the essentials of how to use data visualization to communicate your project/research into a compelling story that resonates with your audience. You will discover the power of data visualization and how to harness that power to turn a good map, chart, dashboard, or presentation into something great. Learn tips and tricks to make your work resonate with your audience.

Attendance at a Technical Short Course is included with full registration to GIS-Pro 2025. Seating is first-come, first-served. Make sure the full or half-day workshop you select to attend does not conflict with the schedule of the Technical Course you wish to attend.

Key Takeaways

  • Why data visualization is important;
  • how to change a default Excel chart into a useful data visualization;
  • changes you can make to your maps that will improve their accessibility and effectiveness;
  • methods to test the accessibility of your visualizations;
  • how to tell an impactful story with your data;

Intended Audience

Anyone who wants to improve their charts, maps, and presentations.

See the agenda for GIS-Pro 2025

*** NOTE: This technical short course is offered at the 2025 GIS-Pro Conference

Speakers

  • Jami Dennis, GISP

    Jami Dennis, GISP

    Jami Dennis, GISP, is passionate about data visualization and helping others improve how they communicate through visuals. She teaches workshops on visualization, storytelling, and presentation skills.

    With thirty years of experience in GIS, socio-economic research, and data analysis, Jami brings a broad and deep skill set to her work. Her background includes expertise in GIS for transportation, database development, graphic design, and web development. She spent twenty-five years working in state and regional government in Arizona before before moving to private practice. Jami is the owner of Geodetic Analysis LLC, where she now provides GIS, data analysis, and data visualization services. She is also the author of GIS for Dummies (2nd Edition).

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