About IMIA
The International Map Industry Association (IMIA) is dedicated to fostering the growth of the mapping industry through the exchange of ideas and information, the education of industry trends and technologies, and access to a wide spectrum of mapping leaders.
Our global organization, based in the United States with board members from around the world, is one collective group with one voice advocating for the growth and success of the international mapping industry. Connecting the business of maps worldwide is our number one priority.
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Esri
Esri, the global market leader in geographic information systems (GIS), offers the most powerful mapping and spatial analytics technology available. Since 1969, Esri has helped customers use The Science of Where to unlock the full potential of data to improve operational and business results. Today, Esri software is deployed in more than 350,000 organizations including the world’s largest cities, most national governments, 75% of the Fortune 500, and more than 7,000 colleges and universities. Esri engineers the most advanced solutions for digital transformation, IoT, and location analytics to create the maps that run the world. Visit us at

MapSherpa
MapSherpa provides a sophisticated digital publishing and e-commerce system that lets map publishers create new business opportunities and generate new revenue sources by publishing their content in a personal, shareable and mobile form across a variety of devices.

Benchmark Maps
Since 1995, Benchmark Maps has been mapping and field-checking the American West. Our award-winning series of maps & atlases place emphasis on back road detail, public lands access, and recreation information. Benchmark also provides commercial cartography services to publishers, corporations, and government agencies. Visit us at
Sponsor Corner November 9, 2023 – U.S. Geological Survey
USGS Topographic Mapping: History and Innovations The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) was entrusted with mapping the Nation in 1879 and has been the primary civilian mapping agency
Sponsor Corner October 18, 2023 – NextByte Technologies
A Decade of eCommerce and Mapping Applications Join Us in Celebrating 10 Years of Innovation It's an exciting moment as we celebrate a remarkable milestone - a
Sponsor Corner September 20, 2023 – MapSherpa
Over many decades, map makers and publishers have developed sophisticated cartographic and technical processes to produce world-class map content that is ideally suited to its final output, be it
From our Newsletter
October 2023 Newsletter
Last week’s Frankfurt Bookfair
IMIA hosted a vibrant and collaborative event from October 18 to