Navigating Challenges in Your GIS Journey
Webinar
Learn from others about how to overcome difficulties in your career, including managing a GIS department of one and relaying the value of GIS.
Esri Young Professionals Network Events
Suggested events for networking as a young professional
AAG Annual Meeting
March 24,2025, Detroit, Michigan | Network with thousands of geographers and related professionals from over 60 countries.
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Esri User Conference
July 14–18, 2025, San Diego, California | Join the world's largest GIS conference to connect, learn, and be inspired.
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GIS-Pro
October 6–9, 2025, Denver, Colorado | Network with your GIS peers and learn about the latest geospatial solutions.
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GSA Connects 2025
October 19–22, 2025, San Antonio, Texas | Share ideas and make connections at this Geological Society of America (GSA) event.
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YPN chapter meetups
YPN Redlands chapter meetup
Date: April 4, 2025
Time: 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. (PDT)
Location: Redlands, CA
Attend the spring Esri YPN chapter meetup in Southern California. Network with your peers, build your professional support system, and engage with GIS leaders.
Registration for this event is coming soon.
YPN New York City chapter meetup
Date: April 17, 2025
Time: 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.(EDT)
Location: New York, NY
Attend the spring Esri YPN chapter meetup in New York. Network with your peers, build your professional support system, and engage with GIS leaders.
YPN St. Louis chapter meetup
Date: April 17, 2025
Time: 4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. (CDT)
Location: St. Louis, MO
Attend the spring Esri YPN chapter meetup in Missouri. Network with your peers, build your professional support system, and engage with GIS leaders.
YPN Denver chapter meetup
Date: May 8, 2025
Time: 4:15 p.m.–6:30 p.m. (MDT)
Location: Louisville, CO
Attend the spring Esri YPN chapter meetup in Colorado. Network with your peers, build your professional support system, and engage with GIS leaders.
YPN Washington, DC chapter meetup
Date: June 10, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. (EDT)
Location: Washington, DC
Attend the spring Esri YPN chapter meetup in Washington, DC. Network with your peers, build your professional support system, and engage with GIS leaders.
Registration for this event is coming soon.
YPN webinar recordings
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Future-Proofing Your GIS Career
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Find out which skills you should learn—such as coding, web architecture, and app development—to ensure success in your GIS career. -
How to Market Yourself into a GIS Career Webinar
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Learn what a university student program recruiter looks for when hiring for internships, assistantships, and early career roles. -
Esri YPN Presents: Navigating Mentor Relationships
Webinar
Finding a mentor and establishing a fruitful relationship can be a transformative experience. Discover the secrets for a successful mentorship.
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Partner events
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Geospatial Professionals NetworkGIS Leadership Academy
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Explore future dates for the five-day GPN GIS leadership training program taught by GIS leaders. -
American Association of GeographersAmerican Association of Geographers (AAG) events
Online and in person
Browse AAG-hosted events by event type and area of interest. -
EDGEEthnically Diverse Geospatial Engagement (EDGE)
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Learn about upcoming EDGE-hosted events, including webinars, workshops, and conferences. -
USGIFUnited States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation
Online and in person
Learn about upcoming United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) working groups, forums, workshops, meetings, and conferences.
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Join Esri's YPN
Stay inspired and motivated on your career journey by joining the Esri Young Professionals Network.