Welcome to Homecoming Week
Homecoming Week’s theme: Creating and Innovating Through and Beyond the Pandemic
Sun. July 11, 2021 – 9:00 a.m. (PDT)
Virtual Happy Hours
Sat. July 10, 2021 – 2:00 p.m. (PDT)
Tues. July 13, 2021 – 4:00 p.m. (PDT)
Tues. July 13, 2021 – 10:00 a.m. (GMT+1) – Africa Nations
Wed. July 14, 2021 – 11:00 a.m. (GMT+1) – Africa Nations
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GIS Can Look Like You! Careers in GIS
Highlighting career options in the GIS and technology field
Mon. July 12, 2021 – 4:00 p.m. (PDT)
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African Women in GIS
Mon. July 12, 2021 – 4:00 p.m. (GMT +1)
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Education Spotlight
An interactive and fun session for those of us looking for ways to involve youth
Mon. July 12, 2021 – 5:00 p.m. (PDT)
Tips for Presenting on the Big Stage
Wed. July 14, 2021 – 4:00 p.m. (PDT)
HBCU Spotlight
Africa Town Showcase with Dr. David Padgett + Students
Wed. July 14, 2021 – 5:00 p.m. (PDT)
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Thursday, July 15, 2021 – Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
Science Symposium in support of Dawn Wright, Esri Chief Scientist
6:15 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. (PDT) Streaming Live
Using GIS to Operationalize Racial Equity & Social Justice in support of Clinton Johnson, Yolanda Richards, Koya Brown of NorthStar
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. (PDT) Streaming Live
GIS for Equity and Social Justice SIG in support of Clinton Johnson of NorthStar
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (PDT) Streaming Live
NorthStar and Blacks in GIS: The Homecoming
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (PDT) Streaming Live
The NorthStar and Blacks in GIS: The Homecoming is a networking opportunity for GIS practitioners of African descent and allies. It provides a platform for showcasing the role of GIS in understanding, articulating, and resolving problems confronting underrepresented communities. This year’s themes include entrepreneurship, socio-economic justice, and the impact of under-representation of Black people and other racialized communities. Please join the conversation!
More from Esri ERG’s
Claro (Latinx Professionals in GIS) SIG
9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. (PDT) Streaming Live
OUT in GIS
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (PDT) Streaming Live
Asian, Desi, and Pacific Islander Professionals and GIS SIG
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. (PDT) Streaming Live
Virtual Events
User Conference Sessions
Homecoming Speakers
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