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Attend this YPN Special Interest Group (SIG) taking place at the 2023 Esri Infrastructure Management & GIS Conference on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 from 12:30 PM - 11:30 PM (PT).    You'll learn about the Esri YPN community and the resources available to young professionals and those new to GIS. Make new contacts with like-minded peers in the water; electric and gas; district heating and cooling; pipeline; telecom; and AEC industries.   Speakers you can look forward to hearing from: Zak Etem, Support Analyst, Esri Rosemary Boone, Sr Industry Marketing Manager, Esri   More event details >>    ... View more

Are you eager to learn from experienced individuals who can guide you on your professional journey? Finding a mentor and establishing a fruitful mentor-mentee relationship can be a transformative experience. Join us on September 21, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. (PT) for the webinar Esri YPN Presents: Navigating Mentor Relationships for an enlightening discussion on the following: Learning the art of navigating mentor relationships Delving into essential steps to find the right mentor who can provide valuable guidance, support, and wisdom Gaining insights from mentors and mentees Discovering strategies to accelerate your progress and shape your professional trajectory Webinar speakers you can look forward to hearing from: Caroline Sampa, senior readiness lead, Esri (Moderator) David Padgett, Associate Professor, Tennessee State University Michael Bussey, Owner of MAB Studios, LLC Earle Isibue, Instructor at Rock Valley College (affiliated with Urban GIS and EDGE)   Register >>    ... View more

For more than 100 years AGU has been opening science—opening pathways to discovery, opening greater awareness to address climate change, opening greater collaborations to lead to solutions and opening the fields and professions of science to a whole new age of justice equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.   Event website and details >> https://www.agu.org/fall-meeting   ... View more

Geography2050: The Changing Map of Risk, Hazards and Finance is the ninth annual symposium of the American Geographical Society, in partnership with the Columbia Climate School, as part of a multi-year strategic dialog about the vital trends that will reshape the geography of our planet over the coming decades. This event will convene thinkers and innovators from around the world, from every sector of society, to shine a light on the ways we can collectively face the existential challenges of our time by putting geographic thinking and geospatial innovations into action as we shape our future planet.   Event website and details >> https://www.geography2050.org/   ... View more

Hey Washington, D.C. GIS squad -- Join Esri's YPN DC Chapter for an informal social hour to close out summer and reconnect with all your favorite people! You'll find us on the rooftop at Don Tito in Clarendon on Thurs, Sept 14th. We'll be doing our own tabs so come when you can, stay as long as you'd like, and bring a friend! No registration is required, just show up and be ready to network!    **NOTE** This is an informal event where you're responsible for your own tab (food and drinks).    ... View more

Are you attending a conference soon? If so, take some time to review this guide to get the most out of your conference experience. Conferences can be overwhelming but also can be very fruitful in making key connections that could be affect your school or career trajectory.  URISA Vanguard Cabinet and Esri Young Professionals Network  (YPN), teamed up to create a flyer containing tips and tricks to get the most out of your conference experience to maximize growing your network.   Networking tips Ask simple questions like:  “Can you tell me a little bit about what your company/organization does?” “Have you been to this conference before?” Share business cards, LinkedIn connections, or other contact info Update your social media profiles   Finding opportunities Research organizations in Expo beforehand Have copies of resume ready to share Sign up for the conference apps and job boards Attend networking socials, receptions, and meetups Follow up with the people you spoke to through email/social media   Presentation takeaways Take notes during presentations Ask at least one question per session Approach the presenter afterward to share an insightful thought Get presenters’ contact info to reach out later if you found their presentation helpful Document projects you’d like to try and plan how you can achieve it   Going above and beyond Create a blog post, story, or presentation of your conference experience to share Recap the conference experience in a social media post Submit a paper session to present at a conference Apply to be a conference volunteer   Networking pitfalls Focusing too much on self-promotion Failing to listen actively Being too pushy   Download the flyer >>     About URISA Vanguard Cabinet   The Vanguard Cabinet’s (VC) mission is to create programs and policies benefiting young professionals and to enhance overall innovation, collaboration, networking, and professional development opportunities. Join the URISA VC LinkedIn group. ... View more

The Esri User Conference (Esri UC) has many presentations and events with hundreds of topics covered. To help you find your way to the Education related sessions and events, we have prepared a more focused agenda. The Education showcase includes K-12 schools, Higher Education, Administration, and Students. ... View more

  The Esri User Conference (UC) is taking place in person July 14-18, 2025 at the San Diego Convention Center (SDCC). Esri UC is the world’s largest GIS conference and is the ideal opportunity for higher education students like you to expand your network, develop your GIS skills, show off the geospatial projects, learn about innovative trends, and get inspired from your peers and industry leaders. You'll meet industry leaders and make professional connections that could potentially influence your career trajectory.    Students enrolled in a higher education institution are able to attend Esri UC on a one-day pass at no cost (see registration instructions below) or the entire duration of the conference at a discounted rate of $150. Providing documentation of your enrollment status is required.   Student Registration Instructions: One Day Conference Pass   Go to the Esri UC registration page and follow these instructions for a one day pass for higher ed students. Click 'Register to attend in person' Login to your Esri Account If you do not have an Esri Account, please create one HERE STEP 1: Select 'I am registering myself' STEP 2: Check your account details STEP 3: Select 'I do not have a customer number' from the drop down menu. STEP 4: Fill out Emergency Contact Information/Attendee Information Agree to terms and conditions. Select “User Conference” as the event you are interested in attending. STEP 5: Select 'UC Student One Day' as the registration option Click “SUBMIT ORDER” to complete your registration   Student Registration Instructions: Full Conference Experience   Go to the Esri UC registration page and follow these instructions for a full conference for higher ed students. Click 'Register to attend in person' Login to your Esri Account If you do not have an Esri Account, please create one HERE STEP 1: Select 'I am registering myself' STEP 2: Check your account details STEP 3: Select 'I do not have a customer number' from the drop down menu. STEP 4: Fill out Emergency Contact Information/Attendee Information Agree to terms and conditions. Select “User Conference” as the event you are interested in attending. STEP 5: Select 'UC Student Attendee' as the registration option Enter your payment information and click “SUBMIT ORDER” to complete your registration   Preparing for the World’s Largest GIS Conference   You’ll be attending Esri UC- how exciting! You will need to do some prep work beforehand to get the most out of your conference experience. You want to be sure you’re putting your best food forward when making new professional contacts, attending sessions and workshops, and networking.   Esri UC Detailed Agenda Go to the detailed agenda when it becomes available, and get your itinerary settled. Browse the detailed agenda to view: Sessions Demo presentations Technical workshops Special Interest Groups Networking socials Add anything of interest to your own conference schedule. Download the Esri Events app to have your sessions accessible from your mobile device. Esri Young Professionals Network (YPN) will host two sessions, exhibit hall activities, and a networking reception.    Networking Tips & Resources For many people, attending conferences can be exciting or daunting, especially if you want to put yourself out there to network and meet other professionals in your field. If you are a natural introvert, you’ve probably struggled a time or two in adapting to professional environments. Being open to new experiences and meeting new people at a conference can be especially difficult for someone who has introverted tendencies or is new to attending professional conferences. Get a head start on honing in your networking skills with these resources: Get the Most out of Your Conference Experience [Flyer] 30 Networking Tips Before the Conference The Power of Networking at Conferences: For Students and Emerging GIS Professionals Introduce yourself on the YPN Networking space to practice networking Esri YPN Networking Reception, 2022   Get Your GIS Portfolio Ready As a young professional myself, finding creative ways to “stick out from the rest” to potential employers was always top of mind. We recommend you get a portfolio ready of your GIS journey or projects and have an updated resume. Here are resources to help you: The Importance of Building a GIS Portfolio: A Guide for Students and Young Professionals Examples of GIS portfolios using ArcGIS StoryMaps. 3 Resume Types to Support Your Job Search   Update Your Social Media Profiles You will likely be connecting with peers through social media. That said, be sure that your LinkedIn profile is up-to-date as well as other social media platforms that are public. Go above and beyond by posting about the conference to show how you are proactive in engaging and embracing the conference experience. Here are resources to help you: How to Leverage Social Media to Enhance Your Geospatial Career [E-book] Supercharge Your Geospatial Career with Social Media: Four Key Strategies Crack the Code: Ultimate LinkedIn, Instagram, and X Guide for Young Professionals Example of social media post recapping Esri UC  Expo at Esri UC   Explore opportunities to meet with experts, discover solutions, and get the latest product and technical information at the Expo. This is an ideal place to connect in person and apply your networking skills. The Expo will be bursting with demo presentations, specialty zones, and activities. We suggest researching the companies that will be exhibiting in the expo hall beforehand.   Expo hours and location Day and Date  Time Location Tuesday, July 15 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Halls A-D Wednesday, July 16 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.   Halls A-D Thursday, July 17 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Halls A-D          ... View more

USGIF is pleased to present this three-part workshop on Women as Leaders for the Intelligence Community.   When: July 19, 2023 from 8:30 am – 11:00 AM ET Where: Trajectory Event Center | 13665 Dulles Technology Dr #150, Herndon, VA 20171 Cost: Free Registration: https://web.cvent.com/event/b4002b28-ae4b-4f7b-a56d-6eb9c68e5b4a/regProcessStep1 ... View more

Attend the Esri YPN Evening Social on July 12th from 6 pm - 8 pm (PT) located at Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Level 2, Indigo Terrace to connect with other professionals and expand your network. The social includes food, drinks, seating and live music.   Add it to your schedule >>   ... View more