USGIF GEOINT Symposium 2025: What to Expect in Downtown North St. Louis
The USGIF GEOINT Symposium 2025 is scheduled for May 18-22, 2025, at the America's Center Convention Complex in Downtown St. Louis. This event, centered on the theme "Building a Secure Tomorrow Together," will gather professionals from across the geospatial intelligence community.
Attendees can expect a diverse program featuring keynote speeches from government officials and industry leaders, as well as panel discussions on emerging geospatial technologies and applications. The symposium will offer training sessions covering topics such as data analytics, remote sensing, and GIS. An expansive exhibition hall will showcase the latest geospatial products and services, while numerous networking events will facilitate connections among professionals in the field.
Photograph from GEOINT Symposium 2022 in Aurora, CO.
The GEOINT Symposium typically draws over 4,000 attendees from various sectors. Government agencies like the Department of Defense, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, CIA, and FBI will be represented alongside private sector companies such as Esri, Maxar, and BAE Systems. Academic institutions and non-profit organizations also play a significant role in the event.
Session topics will span a wide range of subjects, including artificial intelligence and machine learning in geospatial analysis, cybersecurity in geospatial systems, earth observation technologies, and geospatial intelligence applications in disaster response and management.
The choice of Downtown St. Louis as the venue underscores the city's growing prominence in the geospatial industry. This status is further reinforced by the upcoming opening of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's new headquarters in early 2026.
Photograph from a panel at GEOINT Symposium 2023, the last time GEOINT Symposium was held in St. Louis.
For Downtown North St. Louis, the symposium presents substantial opportunities. The influx of attendees will provide an economic boost to local hotels, restaurants, and businesses. St. Louis-based geospatial companies will have the chance to showcase their capabilities to a global audience. Local professionals can forge connections with industry leaders and potential partners. Moreover, the event may attract interest from companies considering establishing a presence in the burgeoning St. Louis geospatial hub.
For attendees of the GEOINT Symposium looking for a nearby respite, The Post Building offers an ideal alternative just two blocks from America's Center Convention Complex. Located at 1190 Cole Street, this historic venue will provide flexible coworking day passes and extensive event spaces across eight floors, allowing symposium participants a comfortable place to work, recharge, or escape the conference crowds.
The GEOINT Symposium 2025 not only brings immediate economic benefits to Downtown North but also contributes to St. Louis's long-term growth as a center for geospatial innovation and technology. By hosting this prestigious event, St. Louis reinforces its position on the map of global geospatial intelligence, potentially attracting future investments and talent to the region.
If you’re curious to explore more of our district and the vibrant city around you, we’ve got you covered! Check out our directory of local restaurants, hotels, and must-see attractions—all conveniently located near the America's Center Convention Complex, where the symposium is happening. And for a deeper dive into Downtown North STL, here’s a short video showcasing the premier urban insight district.
To learn more about GEOINT Symposium 2025, check out the USGIF website at the link below:
