Texas GIS Forum
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions about the Texas GIS Forum.
Inspiring presentations, attend expert-led workshops, and networking with peers from across the state! Attend the Forum Social, a community Mappy Hour, and the 2025 4th Quarter Texas GIS Community Meeting on Friday morning.
Questions about Forum registration can be directed to the Texas GIS Forum event management team, IEM, at texasgisforum@iemshows.com.
No, workshops are sold separately from Forum registration.
Yes! Our Texas GIS Community Meetings are always free and open to all who would like to attend, regardless of your Forum registration status.
Parking is free with a printed parking pass displayed on your vehicle dashboard. Parking passes will be shared one week prior to the event.
There is no official room block reserved for this event. However, for your convenience, we have compiled a list of nearby hotels. While we are not affiliated with these establishments, they are located within a short distance of the venue and may offer suitable accommodations for your stay.
Nearby Hotels:
- Hilton Garden Inn Austin North-Near the Domain (0.9 mi from Commons Conference Center)
- Element Austin at The Domain (0.7 mi from Commons Conference Center)
- Hyatt Place Austin / Arboretum (2.1 mi from Commons Conference Center)
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Arboretum (2.1 mi from Commons Conference Center)
- Courtyard Austin The Domain Area (2.1 mi from Commons Conference Center)
The Thursday closing keynote speaker J.B. Sauceda will be recorded, as well as the Friday Texas GIS Community Meeting. These recordings will be made available on the Texas Geographic Information Office YouTube page following the event. Additionally, with presenter permission, presentation slides will be made available on the Texas GIS Forum website following the event
All payments are due before attending the Forum. Final payment can be made onsite with our team when picking up a badge but must be received before attending any sessions.
Cancellation requests that are emailed to texasgisforum@iemshows.com before 5:00 p.m. on October 3, 2025, will receive a full refund. All cancellations received after this date will forfeit any type of refund. Registration substitutions will still be accepted until the start of the conference.
Yes, the Commons Center is ADA accessible. Please indicate any accessibility needs when you register or email texasgisforum@iemshows.com. A nursing room can be made available. Please stop by the Commons Center office and a staff member will show you the room and how to access the key.
