This session showcases a diverse range of cartographic innovations—from experimental techniques in multivariate mapping and critical language visualization, to accessibility-focused design and collaborative open-data platforms. Presenters reflect on the role of cartography as both a scientific and artistic discipline, drawing from geography, history, literature, and technology to reimagine how maps are designed, used, and understood. Together, these talks highlight how thoughtful cartographic methods can challenge dominant narratives, foster inclusivity, and expand the possibilities of spatial storytelling.

• 3:00 PM
  Where Rivers, Mountains and People Meet: The Essential Geography of The Sea to Sky
  Jeff Clark, Clark Geomatics

• 3:15 PM
  Holistic Landscapes from the Confluence of Many Thematic Maps: Multivariate Mapping Inspired by Weaving and Tiling
  Luke Bergmann, University of British Columbia

• 3:30 PM
  Critical Language Mapping: Visualizing Overrepresentation and Emptiness in Contemporary Cartography
  Zackary Ward, Carleton University

• 3:45 PM
  Enhancing Map Accessibility: Cartographic Design for Inclusive Visualizations
  Mahsa Shahbakhti, Carleton University

• 4:00 PM
  All about Overture Maps
  Paul Heersink, Esri Canada