Event Highlights from the Geo Week 2026 Program

The RIEGL teams’ presence extended far beyond the exhibit hall with a full lineup of presentations, previews, and panel contributions featured throughout the official conference program. But before you dive into all the technical highlights, take a moment to relive the atmosphere in the video collage below capturing the energy, excitement, and unforgettable moments from the week. From packed demos to candid behind‑the‑scenes shots, this highlight reel brings the Geo Week experience to life.

Watch the video below to get a front‑row look at the action!

Live Demonstrations & Product Previews

• RIEGL delivered a live demo titled “Expanding Flexibility in Terrestrial Scanning with The RIEGL VZ-600i”, presented by Tanner Dutton, RIEGL USA Ground Based Division Supervisor.
• Product previews highlighted Airborne & Bathymetric Laser Scanning, led by Michael Sitar, RIEGL USA Division Manager of Airborne Laser Scanning, along with Mobile & Terrestrial Laser Scanning presented by Tanner Dutton, RIEGL USA Ground Based Division Supervisor.

Technical Presentations

• Philipp Amon, RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems Business Division Manager of UAV-based Laser Scanning, presented “UAV-based laser scanning with RIEGL’s RiLOC systems in corridor mapping applications.”
• Peter Rieger, RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems Business Division Manager of Airborne Laser Scanning, followed with “Real-time geo-referencing in wide-area and corridor airborne laser scanning.” 

Panel Discussions & Roundtables

RIEGL contributed to several key discussions, including:

• “Lidar Density, How Much Is Enough?” with Michael Sitar, RIEGL USA Division Manager of Airborne Laser Scanning
• “Pixels, Points, Position for Decisions with Precision” with Andrés Vallina, RIEGL USA Operations Manager
• A World Geospatial Industry Council (WGIC)‑sponsored roundtable, “From Data to Decisions: Geospatial Workflows in the Age of Automation and AI”, featuring James Van Rens, RIEGL USA Sr. Vice President
• “Mobile Mapping in Practice”, a roundtable moderated by Dr. Harald Teufelsbauer, RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems Business Division Manager of Mobile Laser Scanning

Pitch the Press

• RIEGL also participated in Pitch the Press, with Tyler Shriver of RIEGL USA presenting fast facts about the RIEGL VQ‑1060 Airborne Laser Scanning System and how it’s transforming corridor mapping for the utilities industry.

Community & Connection

• Momentum carried into the Mobile and Terrestrial User Group Meetings, bringing users and professionals together for hands‑on learning and networking.

A Successful Week All Around

Geo Week 2026 proved to be an exceptionally strong event for RIEGL, marking another successful year of sharing product highlights, key developments, and industry insights with the geospatial community. High‑energy engagement throughout the week led to multiple on‑the‑floor sales across RIEGL’s airborne, bathymetric, and terrestrial divisions, and upcoming RIEGL News & Insights articles will highlight how customers are using these new systems to expand their operations - stay tuned!

If you’d like to take an even closer look at the excitement from the show floor, be sure to check out our RIEGL RiPORTS & Shorts YouTube playlist, featuring all of our live videos captured throughout the week. 

The RIEGL team is already looking onward to Geo Week 2027- see you in Salt Lake City, Utah!