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SPECIAL EVENTS
Exhibition
2023
Jump start your networking
experience with the opening of our
exhibit hall Wednesday morning.
Visit with vendors from across the
country as they showcase their
products and unveil their newest
releases. These key suppliers can
help you address your business
challenges and succeed in this
rapidly changing field.
Exhibition Hours
Wednesday, January 18
11:00am – 4:30pm
6:15pm – 8:45pm
Thursday, January 19
7:30am – 4:30pm
Friday, January 20
7:30am – 11:00am
Exhibit Hall Concessions
Attendee lunches and receptions
will be featured inside the exhibit
hall throughout Wednesday and
Thursday. You must have a pre-
purchased ticket for admission to
these events.
Dress Code
Attire at the annual conference is
business casual. Feel free to be
comfortable in slacks, polo shirts,
sweaters, blazers, blouses, and
most importantly, comfortable
shoes! Suits, ties, nine-to-five
dresses, and high heels are
acceptable, but not required.
MINIMUM TECHNICAL STANDARDS (MTS) ROUND TABLE
Tuesday, January 17, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Inspired by their participation at the NYSAPLS Strategic Retreat held earlier this year, the
NYSAPLS MTS Committee will be hosting a “round table” session to discuss the current
Minimum Technical Standards draft document. The purpose of the session is to openly discuss
member concerns, frequently asked questions, and common misconceptions. Attendees who
have ideas for alternative language that will still maintain the objectives of re-traceability and
accountability are encouraged to bring written suggestions. The committee intends to continue
an open and friendly dialogue between members and colleagues. Join us with an open mind for
this important and thought-provoking discussion.
NETWORKING DAY FOR STUDENTS & SURVEYORS
Wednesday, January 18
Calling all licensees and students! Join us for an afternoon of networking designed to offer
generations of surveying knowledge and “real world” experience to current students studying to
join the profession. Please join us and donate a few hours of your time on Wednesday, January
18, to help mold the path of a future licensee.
On the opening day of the conference, students will have the opportunity to network with
current licensees while enjoying lunch, attending the scholarship awards presentation, visiting
the exhibits, and attending the “Real World Perspectives” panel session together.
The tentative schedule for the day is listed below:
Networking Schedule
(Wednesday, January 18)
12:00pm – Meet and greet: Students and licensees
will enjoy lunch and will be paired up
with their mentor
12:45pm – Scholarship and Awards Luncheon
1:30pm – Free networking time: Use our lounge
to discuss the field over a cup of coffee;
or stroll our exhibit hall and introduce
students to the latest technology and
your personal vendor connections.
4:00pm – Attend the “Real World Perspectives”
panel session, facilitated by
Jeremy E. Thompson, LS.
To contribute and enhance your experience, the NYSAPLS Auxiliary has graciously offered to
purchase Wednesday’s lunch tickets for students participating in this event.
To make this event successful, we are looking for both licensees and students to participate.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS, NEW LICENSEE PRESENTATION
AND AWARDS LUNCHEON
Wednesday, January 18, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Please join us for our annual awards ceremony. Included in the ceremony, the newest faces in
the surveying community will be honored including college level scholarship awards, the new
licensee presentation and the Pillars of Excellence awards.
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