Keynote Speaker: Tonya Wilkerson, Deputy Director, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

Whether you are a young professional, a mid-career GEOINTer, or a student interested in geospatial intelligence, join us as we bring together senior GEOINT leaders to discuss how to advance your career in the GEOINT industry. The event will include keynote remarks from NGA Deputy Director Tonya Wilkerson sharing her journey in the GEOINT world and the key experiences that led her to her current role. Following the keynote, participants will break out for speed mentoring with senior GEOINT community members for more focused conversations about careers in our community.

Timing

4:45 – 5:15 pm: Doors open, networking & light snacks
5:15 – 5:45 pm: Keynote & Q&A
5:45 – 6:15pm: Networking
6:15 – 7:15: Speed mentoring
7:15 – 7:30: Closing remarks, wrap-up

Speed Mentoring

Speed mentoring refers to tactical, one-time mentoring meetings. This format allows participants to learn about one skill or topic in a short meeting with an expert. A flash mentoring session can lead to a long-lasting mentoring relationship down the road.

Mentors:

• Pat Biltgen, BAH
• Scot Currie, BlackSky
• Dee Cutler, Tri-IT Solutions
• Wendy Dinova-Wimmer, Adobe
• Karyn Hayes-Ryan, KHR Impacts
• Jim McCool, NGA
• Tracy Morgan, Orbital Insight
• Rick Myllenbeck, NGA
• DD Piotter, Maxar
• Ian Zearfaus, NGA