The Geospatial Information & Technogy Association is a nonprofit educational association focused on the application of geospatial information technologies in infrastructure-based organizations. The technologies GITA promotes include geographic information systems (GIS), automated mapping/facilities management (AM/FM), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), mobile/pen computing, and more. GITA is a guiding force behind the geospatial information technology industry's extraordinary growth, providing means for professionals to discuss processes, problems, and solutions for accessing and managing geospatial information. The association provides a unique forum for information exchange and has built a worldwide reputation for quality programs and services.