This interactive roundtable brings educators, industry partners, and employers together for a candid, solutions-oriented discussion on the growing geospatial workforce gap. As demand accelerates across surveying, geomatics, reality capture, digital twins, and related fields, organizations are struggling to find and retain qualified talent, while students and early-career professionals often lack clear pathways into the industry. This roundtable is designed to bridge that disconnect. Participants will explore how academic programs can better align with real-world workforce needs, how employers can engage earlier and more effectively with students, and what partnerships are needed to support recruiting, mentoring, and hiring the next generation of geospatial professionals.
This roundtable is open to all, and is intended for:
- University, community college, and technical program educators teaching geomatics, surveying, GIS, reality capture, and related disciplines
- Employers and hiring managers from surveying, AEC, infrastructure, utilities, and geospatial technology firms
- Industry partners, solution providers, and professional associations involved in workforce development
- Anyone responsible for recruiting, training, or developing early-career geospatial talent
The roundtable format encourages open dialogue, shared experiences, and practical takeaways, making it ideal for attendees who want to move beyond high-level discussion and contribute to shaping actionable strategies for building a stronger, more sustainable geospatial workforce.
