Welcome to MapFest 2025
MapFest is the inaugural GIS Day celebration hosted by ArcGX Techlabs, bridging the gap between classroom theory and real-world industry innovation.
The MapFest Experience
MapFest isn't a typical lecture series. It's an interactive celebration designed to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world industry innovation. Here's what you can expect:
Inspiring Tech Talks
Hear from GIS analysts, developers, and founders about real-world projects, challenges, and career journeys. We also feature BDU alumni who share their stories.
Live Tech Demos
No boring slideshows. We show you the real tech. This includes live drone flights, real-time data processing, and demonstrations of AI models and interactive web applications.
Career & Networking Hub
MapFest is your best opportunity to connect directly with our team. We host dedicated networking sessions to discuss our internship programs and career opportunities.
Our Host
MapFest is organized and hosted by ArcGX, a local startup with a passion for geospatial technology and community.
We are a geospatial startup based right here in Trichy, founded in 2024. Our mission is to build innovative, user-friendly GIS solutions that transform complex data into actionable intelligence. We're passionate about fostering a strong local tech community.
We believe that mission starts by investing in the brilliant local talent graduating from institutes like BDU.
Learn more about our teamThe Power of "Where"
A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a powerful technology that goes beyond digital maps. It's a smart system for capturing, analyzing, and visualizing data to understand patterns, relationships, and trends.
If a problem has a location, it can be solved with GIS.
Know More About GISWe use everything from satellites and drones to smartphone apps and GPS to gather high-precision location data about the world around us.
This is the "science" in spatial data science. We use AI and powerful tools to find hidden patterns, like "Where is the best place to build a new solar farm?" or "How is our coastline changing?"
We turn complex data into intuitive, interactive web maps, 3D models, and dashboards. This allows leaders to make smarter, data-driven decisions.
Get Involved
MapFest is held annually in November to celebrate global GIS Day.
If you are a student interested in our internship program, a company interested in sponsoring, or a professional who wants to speak at a future event, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact Our Team