Louisiana GIS Day

Every November, students across Louisiana celebrate GIS Day with Global Geospatial Institute by exploring how maps and geospatial technology shape the world around them. GGI has proudly hosted GIS Day for nine consecutive years, creating engaging opportunities for students to experience GIS in action.

This hands-on evening gives students the opportunity to rotate through a variety of activities, including building their own StoryMap, exploring the Louisiana Giant Map, and learning directly from GIS professionals.

In 2026, GGI is hosting several GIS Day events in partnership with organizations across the state. For more information and future opportunities, feel free to reach out to us at support@ggi.education.

2026 GIS Day Events

Code + Play — Lafayette

Saturday, November 7, 2026 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | 500 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70501

GGI will celebrate International GIS Day with Code + Play in Lafayette. Young students (age 6-10) will take part in a hands-on ArcGIS StoryMaps activity, creating their own StoryMap highlighting the Seven Wonders of the World. The activity introduces students to GIS, geography, mapping, and digital storytelling in a fun and interactive way.

Mandeville High School — Mandeville

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM | 1 Skipper Dr, Mandeville, LA 70471

GGI will celebrate International GIS Day with 80 students from Mandeville High School. Students will participate in a hands-on ArcGIS StoryMaps activity, creating their own StoryMap and introducing students to GIS, geography, mapping, and storytelling in a fun and interactive way.

City Year Baton Rouge — River Center Branch Library

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 — International GIS Day 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | EBRPL – River Center Branch Library 250 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

GGI will celebrate International GIS Day with City Year Baton Rouge, with approximately 24 City Year AmeriCorps members. Participants will rotate through hands-on activity stations designed to introduce them to GIS, mapping, geography, and the real-world applications of geospatial technology. The activity rotations are ArcGIS StoryMaps, Louisiana Giant Map, Guest speaker session, and Downtown exploring activity.

Baton Rouge Youth Coalition (BRYC) — River Center Branch Library

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 — International GIS Day 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM | EBRPL – River Center Branch Library 250 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

GGI will celebrate International GIS Day with approximately 30 middle school students from the BRYC through a fun, interactive evening focused on GIS, geography, mapping, and geospatial careers. Following a welcome session, students will rotate through hands-on activities including creating an interactive ArcGIS StoryMap, exploring Louisiana on a giant walkable floor map, and becoming Downtown Baton Rouge Art Detectives by mapping and investigating public art.