The 2025 Wisconsin Land Information Association Annual Conference will take place in Appleton, WI, February 26-28, 2025. The purpose of the Wisconsin Land Information Association is to foster the understanding, development, operation and maintenance of a network of statewide land information systems.
Integrating Microsoft Power BI and GIS for Improved Data Visualization and Analysis
February 27, 11:30 a.m. | Presented by Elizabeth Geiger
In the rapidly evolving world of data analytics, the integration of GIS with business intelligence tools like Power BI offers unprecedented opportunities for GIS professionals. Elizabeth Geiger will present on how the combination of Power BI’s powerful visualization and interaction capabilities with spatial insights through GIS data can open doors to more robust data analysis and new avenues for collaboration. This presentation will explore topics such as using GIS feature services as a Power BI data source for real-time dynamic visualizations, utilizing GIS and Power BI with Microsoft Power Automate for increased workflow efficiency, Power BI reports as an alternative for ArcGIS Dashboards, and the limitations of Power BI as a geospatial tool. Elizabeth will discuss her process of trial and error, present case studies, and leave time to hear some of your experiences with Power BI and GIS.