Empowering Colleagues—The GIS Team’s Story

October 20, 2026 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM (ET)

A WhereNext Webcast

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An Engine of Empowerment

A GIS team can be an engine of insight, a catalyst for smarter business decisions, or a bridge connecting teams and data.

On this WhereNext webcast, we’ll explore how this role has evolved at some of the most innovative companies, with a focus on techniques that GIS teams can use to become the MVP of their organization.

Speakers

  • Portrait of Sterling Weaver

    Sterling Weaver

    Manager, Facilities Experience
    Delta Air Lines

  • Portrait of Julie Shaw

    Julie Shaw

    VP, Field Intelligence and Ventures
    Northwestern Mutual

  • Portrait of Bret Whiteley

    Bret Whiteley

    Technical Discipline Leader, Geospatial–US
    Stantec

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Discussion Topics

  • Managing data to deliver stronger impacts across the organization
  • Connecting colleagues with useful intelligence and cross-functional teams
  • “Selling” the value of location insight to managers and executives
  • Aligning a GIS vision to corporate strategy