Mapping industry conversations, one focused topic at a time.
Points of Interest is IMIA’s virtual webinar series exploring the ideas, challenges, and opportunities shaping the international mapping community. Each session spotlights a timely topic through short presentations and Q&A with leading voices from IMIA’s global network, followed by small-group breakout discussions that encourage connection, exchange, and collaboration among IMIA members and partners worldwide.
Points of Interest: Trail Mapping Initiatives
Our virtual series continues with a focus on recent national initiatives in mapping trails, public access, recreational data, and the role of authoritative geospatial information in improving outdoor navigation and safety.
Hannes Mittergeber
Head of Geospatial Technology · KOMPASS Freytag & Berndt GmbH
Hannes leads geospatial technology work across digital map applications, interactive webmap solutions, and AI-supported geodata collection. His background includes cartography and geoinformation, product development, automated map production processes, interactive maps, and teaching in cartography and data visualisation.
David Lambert
Manager of Cartographic Production · National Geographic Maps
David oversees the production, design, and scheduling of retail map products for National Geographic and has been involved with outdoor recreation maps for more than thirty years. When not in the office, he can hopefully be found exploring and mapping caves.
Greg Matthews
Product and Service Lead · U.S. Geological Survey National Geospatial Program
Greg Matthews is the Product and Service Lead for the U.S. Geological Survey’s National Geospatial Program (NGP), where he manages the national Transportation, Structures, and Boundaries datasets that underpin The National Map. He leads the National Digital Trails initiative and related recreational data projects, integrating authoritative government data to improve trail information, public access, and safety on U.S. public lands. Greg also oversees crowdsourced updates to national structures data via The National Map Corps and supports implementation of the MAPLand Act and other public land access mandates through close collaboration with interagency partners.
Past Points of Interest webinars
Previous sessions remain available here as a record of IMIA member conversations and industry learning.
Printing in a Connected World
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 · Virtual via Zoom
Map printing experts shared perspectives on emerging global trends impacting production, sourcing, and client relationships. The discussion highlighted supply chain challenges, sustainable materials, marketing strategies, and the value of delivering exceptional service.
E-commerce
Thursday, February 5, 2026 · Virtual via Zoom
This session explored how independent e-commerce sites are driving traffic and growth beyond Amazon, with a focus on real-world SEO and non-marketplace strategies. The conversation also examined how search and discoverability are evolving in an AI-driven world.
