2026 Big Sky GeoCon - From Data to Design: Full Schedule

The Montana Association of Geographic Information Professionals (MAGIP) looks forward to your participation at this year’s 2026 Big Sky GeoCon!

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4:20pm MDT

Let's Vibe Code a GIS App

Wednesday April 15, 2026 4:20pm - 4:50pm MDT

East Divide Room

Vibe coding is an ongoing conversation between human intuition and machine generation, merging precision with perception. In this talk, we’ll explore how that dialogue shapes the development of a web mapping application built with Esri’s Maps SDK for JavaScript and Calcite Design System. By iteratively refining prompts, evaluating AI-generated code, and tuning the design, we’ll trace how the “feel” of a GIS app can emerge from the workflow itself. Whether you write code already or just appreciate good vibes, this session invites you to explore how subtle process shifts can make geospatial tech come alive.

Presenters

Kenny Ketner

Information Products Lead, Montana State Library

Kenny Ketner is the Information Products Lead at the Montana State Library (MSL), where he has worked since 2016. His team is responsible for application development and systems administration, frequently in collaboration with the GIS professionals at MSL.

Wednesday April 15, 2026 4:20pm - 4:50pm MDT
East Divide Room

Geospatial/AI

2026 Big Sky GeoCon - From Data to Design

4:20pm MDT

Kenny Ketner

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