Professional Land Surveyors Discuss Advancements in Technology and Workforce Development at 67th Annual Conference
The New York State Association of Professional Land Surveyors (NYSAPLS) is celebrating its 67th Annual Surveyors Conference and Exhibition at the Saratoga Springs City Center & Hilton Hotel.
Hosted by the Eastern New York Society of Land Surveyors, the conference is attended by professionals from all over the Northeast, including from New York, Vermont, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Maine, and several neighboring Canadian provinces. As one of the most highly anticipated events of the year in the surveying industry, the conference has a guest list of approximately 700 participants, featuring a broad range of exhibits, seminars, educational courses, and social events.
New to New York this year, the NYSAPLS Education Committee is offering a National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) Certified Floodplain Surveyors course to help surveyors train to become a Certified Floodplain Surveyor. It is a sold-out event.
In addition to learning opportunities, the 67th Annual Conference offers great networking opportunities for both seasoned professionals and students who are new to the field. On January 27th, NYSAPLS hosted its Young Professionals & Alumni Social, giving graduates and current students from Alfred State, SUNY ESF Ranger School, and Paul Smith’s College a chance to meet potential employers, gain insights from industry experts, and share their experiences with their peers. It’s a well-attended event for aspiring surveyors.
To help students achieve their dream of becoming a land surveyor, NYSAPLS and its members raise funds annually for various scholarships, to encourage the next generation of land surveyors to get into the workforce. During the conference, NYSAPLS is hosting an awards ceremony and new licensee presentation, to recognize the scholarship recipients and highlight and congratulate the 47 newly licensed land surveyors entering the field. Fueling the future land surveying workforce, the scholarships are given to a number of students each year, spread throughout New York universities offering land surveying programs.
Also highlighted this year is Stephen Miller, LS, NYSAPLS Member, WPAPLS, who is this year’s recipient of the Pillars of Excellence award. During the conference, Miller will be honored with the Surveyor of the Year award, which recognizes a professional land surveyor who has not only supported the land surveying profession, but also promoted it, contributing and enhancing the future of land surveying in New York.
The 67th Annual NYSAPLS Surveyor Conference and Exhibition is a huge success thanks to the support of NYSAPLS members, exhibitors, and sponsors. With over 30 courses and nearly 25 speakers, the conference offers many opportunities for New York land surveyors to learn, network, and connect with emerging surveyors in the industry.