Spring NEARC 2026

Spring NEARC 2026

Elsa Penko

Geo-Vision

Gis Specialist

Worcester Massachusetts

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About me

I’m passionate about GIS, mapping, and spatial analysis, and I enjoy learning new tools and expanding my professional network. I’d love to connect with others about GIS careers, practical applications of geospatial technology, and opportunities for growth in the field.

12:00pm EDT

Lunch, Visit Sponsors, & View Posters Auditorium

1:15pm EDT

From Questions to Solutions: How AI Assistants Revolutionize GIS Tasks Room 163Tom Schwartzman

1:45pm EDT

Automating GIS Workflows with ArcGIS Workflow Manager Room 163Christopher Bast • Mark Bowen

2:15pm EDT

From Spreadsheets and GIS Layers to an Active, Scalable Geospatial Asset Management Program Room 168John Diaz GIS-Driven ADA Transition Planning: Designing Schema, Collecting Data, Delivering Deficiencies AuditoriumBrett Barnard

3:15pm EDT

Field Data Collection Fundamentals: A Beginner's Guide to Field Mapping with High Accuracy GPS Room 165David Grafton MassDOT Aeronautics Overview AuditoriumSinan Abood

3:45pm EDT

Turning Infrastructure Records into Usable GIS AuditoriumNic Peterson