2019 was a great year for mapping and for the International Map Industry Association! Throughout this year we accomplished several goals including the successful joining of our international regions into a single body, which broadens our membership engagement and is adding more collaborative international events to the association's future. 

Our Meetups in Washington, D.C. and Denver were very successful. These educational events allowed attendees a valuable first look at emerging products and new technologies, along with several opportunities to engage with industry leaders and expand business networks and activity. Our collective stand at the Frankfurt Book Fair was very successful again this year, with members from several continents exhibiting their mapping businesses and coordinating a beehive of business meetings and social events. At all of these events IMIA gained several new and returning members and sponsors.