GeoJam: A GeoAI Evening Hackathon

​GeoJam is a 3-hour GeoAI (geospatial AI) jam for people with GIS or AI / data science experience who want to hands-on and experiment with spatial data and modern AI.

​GeoJam is a fast-moving, hands-on hacking session focused on exploration, quick experiments, and learning by building. You’ll team up with others, dive into real geospatial datasets, and try out AI techniques — from computer vision on satellite imagery to machine-learning-powered spatial analysis.

​Come with a question, an idea, or just curiosity. Whether you’re fluent in maps or models, the point is to tinker, test, break things, and see what clicks when spatial thinking meets modern AI.

​Just focused hacking and shared learning.

​What We’ll Do

​• Kick off with a quick intro to GeoAI problems, datasets, and inspiration (bring your own ideas or data if you want)
• Form small teams around shared interests
• Jam on ideas with guided support during the hacking session
• Share what you explored — wins, failures, and “aha” moments
• Keep the momentum going via an optional community Discord

​Who This Is For

​• GIS folks who want to experiment with AI beyond theory
• Data scientists / ML engineers curious about spatial data
• Developers, researchers, and students exploring GeoAI
• Anyone who enjoys hands-on problem solving, rapid experimentation, and maps

​What You’ll Need

​• Your own laptop
• Some experience in either GIS or AI / ML
• Comfort with Python, GIS tools, or cloud notebooks is helpful

​Agenda (5:00–8:00 PM)

​• 5:00 – 5:20 Welcome, context, and challenge ideas
• 5:20 – 5:40 Team formation and setup
• 5:40 – 7:30 Hacking, experimenting, and building
• 7:30 – 8:00 Show & tell, wrap-up, and informal networking