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Welcome to the 2025 Location, Enterprise Addressing & Public Safety (LEAP) Conference program, hosted virtually by the Geospatial Professional Network (formerly URISA)!

The conference will be presented virtually, January 28-30, 2025 and we invite your your participation.
The detailed conference agenda follows.

Schedule: Tuesday, January 28 - Thursday, January 30
Presented via Zoom according to this daily schedule:
  • 12:00 - 6:30 PM Eastern
  • 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM Central
  • 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Mountain
  • 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Pacific

Regular breaks are incorporated.

Individual and team registration are available. Many departments and agencies have benefited from team registration which is less than the price of two individual registrations. Get a group of staff members - as many as you like - to view the proceedings together (perhaps in a conference room with snacks!) Learn and discuss the a-ha moments together!

For registration and sponsorship details, please visit: https://urisa.org/page/LEAP_Conference
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Wednesday, January 29
 

12:00pm CST

Keynote: State Perspectives on Next Generation 9-1-1 GIS Panel Discussion
Wednesday January 29, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm CST
Virtual
Speakers
avatar for Matt Gerike, PhD, GISP

Matt Gerike, PhD, GISP

Geospatial Program Manager, Virginia Geographic Information Network
Matt Gerike is Geospatial Program Manager for 9-1-1 GIS at the Virginia Geographic Information Network where he supports localities across the commonwealth. He has managed GIS offices and projects in local government, worked with state level GIS clearinghouses and data development... Read More →
Wednesday January 29, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm CST
Virtual
  Keynote Address

12:50pm CST

10 Minute Break
Wednesday January 29, 2025 12:50pm - 1:00pm CST
Virtual
Wednesday January 29, 2025 12:50pm - 1:00pm CST
Virtual
  Break

1:00pm CST

Inside Emergencies: How GIS Indoor Maps Enhance Public Safety and Response
Wednesday January 29, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Virtual
Learn how GIS-based indoor maps are revolutionizing emergency response by giving first responders and safety teams instant access to critical building information. Discover real-world examples of how communities are using this technology to enhance coordination and protect lives in schools, malls, campuses, and more—and find out how you can start mapping your local buildings today.

Nobody Left Behind: GIS Revolutionizes Indoor Emergency Response
Keri Brennan GISP, ENP
Speakers
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Keri Brennan, GISP, ENP

Product Manager for Safety and Security, GeoComm
Keri Brennan, GISP, ENP is a Product Manager for Public Safety GIS Content and Mapping with GeoComm.  Keri has over 27 years of GIS experience as a consultant, trainer, and product manager with focus in providing solutions to local, state, and federal governments, especially in the... Read More →
Wednesday January 29, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Virtual
  Sessions

2:00pm CST

Vendor Showcase Session
Wednesday January 29, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CST
Virtual
Wednesday January 29, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CST
Virtual
  Vendor Lunch

2:50pm CST

10 Minute Break
Wednesday January 29, 2025 2:50pm - 3:00pm CST
Virtual
Wednesday January 29, 2025 2:50pm - 3:00pm CST
Virtual
  Break

3:00pm CST

Strategies for Managing 911 Data
Wednesday January 29, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm CST
Virtual
Learn practical strategies for managing and updating address points, road centerlines, and MSAG data, and see how these processes support cutting-edge NG9-1-1 services like AT&T's ESInet—offering valuable insights for optimizing your own GIS and emergency response systems.

6 Ways to Half a Dozen: Strategies for Managing Next Generation 911 Data
Brooke Serpa, GIS Systems Manager, Arizona 9-1-1 Program

Fairfax County Public Safety Address Processing for 9-1-1
Sharmane Baynard, GIS Analyst II, Fairfax County Government - DPSC 
Speakers
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Sharmane Baynard

GIS Analyst II, Fairfax County Government - DPSC
Sharmane Baynard is a GIS Analyst for the Fairfax County Department of Public Safety Communications (DPSC), also known as Fairfax County 9-1-1. With a GIS career spanning over two decades, Sharmane began her journey in 2002 with the Real Property Services Department in Greenville... Read More →
Wednesday January 29, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm CST
Virtual
  Sessions

4:20pm CST

10 Minute Break
Wednesday January 29, 2025 4:20pm - 4:30pm CST
Virtual
Wednesday January 29, 2025 4:20pm - 4:30pm CST
Virtual
  Break

4:30pm CST

Washing Address Data for Integrated CAD & NG9-1-1
Wednesday January 29, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm CST
Virtual
Workflows of data editing to reduce overhead with Extract Transform Load, Attribute Rules, and using AI +automation can improve data accuracy for the NG9-1-1. This session offers practical models for agencies facing similar challenges with data management.

Empowering Public Safety with Accurate Addressing and Intelligent Routing
Hillary Palmer, GISP, Program Manager, Dewberry, Anchorage, Alaska

How to Type Less: Streamlining NG9-1-1 GIS Workflows with Attribute Rules
Drew Schwitters, Principal GIS Analyst, Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management 

Geocoding Free-Form Addresses - Using AI & Automation
Rachel Marquez, GISP, PMP, Principal GIS Analyst/CAMS Coordinator, County of Los Angeles 
Speakers
avatar for Hillary Palmer, GISP

Hillary Palmer, GISP

Geospatial Program Manager, Dewberry
Hillary has lived in Alaska for 34 years and is a Geospatial Program Manager for Dewberry, an engineering firm based in the D.C. area.  She earned her bachelor’s degree in geology and worked as a GIS Analyst for the Alaska DOT and USACE Alaska District.  Prior to joining Dewberry... Read More →
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Drew Schwitters

Principal GIS Analyst, Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management
avatar for Rachel Marquez, GISP, PMP

Rachel Marquez, GISP, PMP

Principal GIS Analyst/CAMS Coordinator, County of Los Angeles
Rachel R. Marquez, Countywide Address Management System (CAMS) Program Coordinator for the County of Los Angeles' Enterprise GIS (eGIS) Group. Rachel is passionate about the power of geospatial technology to navigate the interconnected world. From managing complex projects to creating... Read More →
Wednesday January 29, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm CST
Virtual
  Sessions

6:00pm CST

Daily Wrap
Wednesday January 29, 2025 6:00pm - 6:30pm CST
Virtual
Wednesday January 29, 2025 6:00pm - 6:30pm CST
Virtual
  Discussion
 
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