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Young and emerging professionals are being encouraged to submit their Digital Earth Summit\/Locate26 abstract proposals.<\/p>\nYoung and emerging professionals are being encouraged to submit their Digital Earth Summit\/Locate26 abstract proposals.<\/p>\n
Young and emerging professionals have until 31 August to submit their abstract proposals for November\u2019s Digital Earth Summit\/Locate26 YEP forum.<\/p>\n
The young and emerging professionals (YEPs) forum will take place on the first day of the combined conference, Tuesday, 24 November, between 10:00am and 5:00pm.<\/p>\n
The forum is intended to help YEPs network and share ideas with one another, as well as make more contacts within the wider geospatial community.<\/p>\n
It will be split into two parts:<\/p>\n
An interactive session where new skills will be taught that can be applied in participants\u2019 \u00a0workplaces and careers; and<\/p>\n
A symposium, where the YEPs will have the opportunity to showcase their ideas and projects to the wider industry.<\/p>\n
Supports and showcases<\/p>\n
Honours, Masters and PhD students, as well as early career working professionals, are being encouraged to submit abstract proposals covering their research projects, case studies or innovative ideas.<\/p>\n
The forum will offer a friendly, welcoming and supportive environment for them to showcase their work and gain confidence in dealing with their peers.<\/p>\n
Successful applicants will be asked to deliver a concise, 4-to-5-minute format presentation, followed by a group Q&A discussion.<\/p>\n
Approved abstracts will also be considered for publication in a special issue of the Journal of Spatial Science.<\/p>\n
Abstract proposals can be submitted via the online form<\/a>.<\/p>\n Grants are available<\/p>\n The Digital Earth Summit\/Locate26<\/a> is offering support for young and emerging professionals, students and early career researchers to attend the event, thanks to the generosity of sponsors.<\/p>\n Grant recipients will have their full conference registration covered, including the welcome reception, plus access to the dedicated networking session. They\u2019ll also receive up to $500 in funding for travel and accommodation support.<\/p>\n All recipients will have the opportunity to meet with the company\/representative who provided the support, and attend a dedicated networking and mentoring event as part of the YEP symposium.<\/p>\n Full details of the grant application process can be found online<\/a>.<\/p>\n Related news:<\/p>\n