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.
The Esri YPN Advisory Board at the 2023 Esri Federal GIS Conference
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.
Esri YPN Board Members Zak Etem, Rosemary Boone, & Raquel Perez (left to right) with URISA Board of Directors Member, Sid Pandey (right)
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:
