Beyond Maps: Creating Interactive Geospatial Stories with ArcGIS Online

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The Faculty of Built Environment and Spatial Sciences, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, has organized a technical workshop titled “Beyond Maps: Creating Interactive Geospatial Stories with ArcGIS Online” as part of the IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (GRSS) Young Professionals (YP) Ambassador Program 2026. The workshop will be led by Mr. Supun Siriwardane, GM/CEO of GIS Solutions.

This one-day hands-on workshop will introduce participants to the creation of interactive geospatial stories using ArcGIS Online. The program will provide practical exposure to web-based GIS, interactive mapping, geospatial visualization, and storytelling techniques. Through practical exercises and guidance from an industry expert, participants will gain an understanding of how location-based information can be effectively communicated through interactive digital platforms.



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  • IT Main Lab/ LW 1.3
  • General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
  • Southern Campus, Kiribbanwewa, Sri Lanka
  • Sri Lanka

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  • Starts 03 October 2026 06:30 PM UTC
  • Ends 11 October 2026 06:30 PM UTC
  • No Admission Charge


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Mr. Supun Siriwardane