Grow Your Network: Engage with Esri YPN at the 2024 Federal GIS Conference
Are you attending the 2024 Federal GIS Conference? If so, connect with Esri Young Professionals Network (YPN)! We're hosting conference sessions, booth activities, a lively social, and more. Use this blog as a guide to getting the most out of attending FedGIS this year.
YPN Conference Sessions
Session 1: Navigating Mentorship: Cultivate Meaningful Bonds
Tuesday, February 13th | 4:15pm - 5:15pm | WEWCC Room 102A
This session will be panel-style and we will delve into the art of mentorship to discuss strategies for fostering productive mentor-mentee relationships. The panel will consist of 3 professionals in the industry and we will hear their perspectives as they speak from a mentor, a mentee transitioning into a mentor, and a mentee’s point of view.
Speakers:
- Corey Holden, US Coast Guard
- Jazzmen Wilson, The GIS Chat Podcast
- Dominic Fornatora, Esri
- Logan Stevens, Esri (Moderator)
Session 2: Elevating Your GIS Career: Proven Resume Building Strategies & Tips
Wednesday, February 14th | 1:30pm - 2:30pm | WEWCC Room 102A
This will be more of a workshop-style session. Having a standout resume is critically important in today’s world. In this session, we will discuss advice given from hiring managers in the national government space along with insight into what a CEO might look for in a candidates resume. Make sure to bring a copy of your resume because after the discussion, we will have several resume reviewers sitting in the audience ready to take a look at your resume.
Speakers:
- Keith Searles, Urban GIS, Inc. & EDGE
- Zak Etem, Esri
View the 2024 FedGIS Agenda
Esri YPN Booth in Exhibit Hall
Esri YPN will have a booth in the expo hall located at a kiosk inside the booth titled Education Zone & Careers and adjacent to registration.
Visit the Esri YPN booth to learn about:
- How to join Esri YPN
- Getting the most out of joining the network
- Esri YPN 7 regional chapters
- How to become an Esri YPN Ambassador
- Resources for professional development, career growth, and networking opportunities
- Other Esri YPN partners dedicated to career growth and professional development
Booth Schedule & Meet Our Partners!
- Tuesday, February 13th | 12:30pm - 6:30pm
- Meet our Partners, featuring URISA Vanguard Cabinet | 1:30pm - 2:30pm
- Meet our Partners, featuring AAG | 2:30pm - 3:30pm
- Wednesday, February 14th | 10:45pm - 5:15pm
- Meet our Partners, featuring EDGE | 2:30pm - 3:30pm
- Meet our Partners, featuring USGIF YPG | 3:30pm - 4:30pm
View all the FedGIS exhibitors.
YPN Conference Activities & Events
Esri YPN Luncheon
Tuesday, February 13th | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | WEWCC West Salon GHI
This year, we have another exciting keynote speaker for you. Dr. Yaítza Luna-Cruz, Ph.D. from NASA's Earth Sciences Division will chat with us about her role and the importance of professional development.
Esri YPN Social
Tuesday, February 13th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm | WEWCC Downtown Dining District
The annual YPN social is always a hit. The event is conveniently located at the convention center and will be a great opportunity for GIS professionals to strengthen relationships and further enhance their networks.
At this social, you'll have the opportunity to
- Network with peers
- Meet industry experts
- Meet the DC YPN Chapter and join
- Connect with our partners EDGE, URISA Vanguard Cabinet, USGIF Young Professionals Working Group, and NASA.
Networking Social
Wednesday, February 14th | 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Join all attendees at the Museum of Natural History for the annual FedGIS networking social. Shuttle services will be available at the L Street North Lobby of the convention center.
How to Stay Connected
Esri YPN conducts online and in-person events throughout the year. This is the best way to stay up-to-date:
- Join Esri YPN
- Follow us on X @EsriYPN
- Join the private Esri YPN LinkedIn Group
- Subscribe to the Esri YPN Blog
- Email ypn@esri.com for questions
