Name: YPI Special Interest Group
Start: 2026-05-19T13:30:00-0700
End: 2026-05-19T17:00:00-0700

Tuesday May 19, 2026 1:30pm - 5:00pm PDT

YPI Workshop at Meydenbauer Center from 1:30-3:00pm.Casual social at Zeeks 315-5pm.

Optional YPI & WGGL lunch at Bellevue City Hall 12-130.

The session will begin with a structured networking activity intended to help participants connect with peers and more experienced professionals in a supportive, low-pressure environment. Guided prompts and facilitated small-group rotations will encourage meaningful conversations around career paths, technical skill development, workplace expectations, and navigating early career challenges. Participants will leave this portion of the workshop with new contacts, conversation strategies, and a stronger sense of belonging within the geospatial community.

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YP-SIG Core Team

Emergency Management GIS Specialist/ 911 GIS Administrator, Navy Region Northwest

The Young Professionals Special Interest Group (YPSIG) is a community within Washington GIS Association (WAGISA) dedicated to supporting students, early-career professionals, and anyone with fewer than five years of experience in the geospatial field. YPSIG creates opportunities for... Read More →

Tuesday May 19, 2026 1:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
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