2026 Data Harvest Kickoff Webinar

Kick off the 2026 Data Harvest cycle with the Indiana Geographic Information Office! This webinar provides a clear, structured overview of everything contributors need to successfully participate in this year’s program. Led by Evans, Matthew5, the session walks through: -Program timeline and key milestones -Data submission and upload process -Schema updates for the 2026 cycle -Resources and tools available to support contributors -How Data Harvest supports statewide initiatives such as IndianaMap, Next Generation 911, and Open Data platforms 01:08 Program Overview 03:04 Timeline 04:16 Priorities for 2026 04:44 Overall Approach for 2026 08:13 Submission Process - VEP & Non-VEP Data 12:15 Schema Overview 20:30 Required Datasets 23:12 PSAP Boundaries 24:14 Provisioning Boundaries 25:47 EMS/ Fire/ Police Boundaries 27:16 Street Name Alias Table 28:57 Data Validation in VEP 31:54 Next Steps 34:25 Closings This webinar is designed for GIS professionals, public safety partners, local government contributors, and anyone working with authoritative geospatial data in Indiana. Whether you’re new to the Data Harvest cycle or returning for another year, this session helps ensure you’re fully prepared.