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Emerging Professionals in GIS (less than five years of experience) and the wider GIS community are invited to attend a mixer and presentations with staff performing representative GIS work supporting field staff in asset management. For those interested in GIS roles in the utilities and public works sector, come get a taste for the types of work these positions entail. Refreshments will be provided.
When: November 18th, 2025 2:45-5:00 pm
Where: 1120 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97204
Leah Hing Room 108 (straight back through 1st floor lobby on the right, past elevators and bathrooms - no need to check in at front desk)
Hybrid Event: Register for remote attendance. The hybrid event begins at 3:15 pm. There is no need to register if attending in person.
Agenda:
2:00-2:45 City of Portland GIS Users Group
Emerging Professionals are welcome to come and observe
2:45-3:15 Open Mixer
Refreshments will be served. This is a chance for emerging professionals to meet and mingle with various GIS professional staff.
3:15-4:45 Presentations and Q&A Session
City of Hillsboro - Public Works
Sydney Iverson (GIS & Asset Management Analyst)
TRC Companies, Inc. - Utility and Vegetation Mapping
Paul Ferro (DevOps Solution Engineer)
City of Portland - Bureau of Transportation
Emma Brenneman (GIS Technician III)
The building closes at 5:00 pm
The 13th annual PDX GIS Day will be held at Ecotrust’s beautiful and spacious Irving Street Studio on Wednesday, November 19th at 6:00pm.
This year’s keynote speaker is Sachi Arakawa, bringing fresh insights and inspiration to our community.
Come enjoy pizza, drinks, dessert, and great company—plus plenty of time to connect with fellow GIS professionals, students, and enthusiasts.
Reserve your spot today so we have food and drinks waiting for you! With space for 500 people, there’s room for everyone.
Join your fellow geo-geeks to celebrate and share GIS—and please spread the word to colleagues and friends.A big thank you to our generous sponsors, whose support makes this event possible.
Questions about PDX GIS Day 2025? Interested in sponsoring? Contact Christina Friedle at christina.friedle@pcc.edu.
Visit the PDX GIS Day website for details