Check out these highlights from Day 1 of this year's awesome event!!!

05:24 - Chris Trevillian - Senior Director Product Go To Market, Trimble Field Systems @ Trimble Inc.

21:42 - Michael Leppitsch - Alliances @ Point One Navigation

36:45 - Paul Hanaphy - Marketing & PR @ GArtec 3D Lux

47:20 - Miss Digital Twins @ SKARTA

57:05 - Hans-Martin Zogg - Business Director TPS @ Leica Geosystems

Bridging the Field and the Office – Accuracy, Adoption & the Future of Photogrammetry!

This week, we sit down with Dallas VanZanten, a self-taught innovator who’s redefining the intersection of construction, geospatial, and technology.

From his early “aha” moment with drones in 2015 to his work helping companies implement Datumate’s DatuBIM platform, Dallas is proof that when accuracy meets adoption, digital construction becomes unstoppable.

A few things we talked about included:

✅ Building trust between field crews & project managers

✅ Avoiding accuracy pitfalls in coordinate systems & datums

✅ The evolution of drones from novelty to necessity

✅ How AI & automation are shaping the next five years

Music by NF!

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A huge thanks to our featured partners Emlid TopoDOT AllTerra Central, Inc. Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon NLC Test Prep GEODNET David Evans and Associates, Inc. Diamondback Land Surveying

This week The Geoholics dive deep into the heart of the geospatial community with the rising leaders of the ASPRS Early Career Professionals Council — Jordan Hicks, Greg Stamnes, and Riley O’Donnell

From lidar to leadership, mentorship to momentum, these three are proving that the next generation of mapping pros is fired up and ready to shape the industry’s future.

Jordan, Greg, and Riley share what drew them to ASPRS and why getting involved early changed everything. They talk about building confidence, seizing opportunities, and the power of showing up — even when you feel like the new kid in a room full of experts.

The trio dives into what makes mentorship the secret sauce of career growth. From the ASPRS Mentors Podcast to hands-on guidance from industry veterans, they unpack how authentic mentor-mentee relationships can transform careers — and why giving back is the ultimate ROI.

Breaking into photogrammetry, remote sensing, and GIS isn’t easy. The guests discuss imposter syndrome, limited exposure to field tech, and how ASPRS provides the network, training, and inspiration to overcome those hurdles — one peer connection at a time.

Drones, AI, and automation are reshaping how we collect and use geospatial data. The conversation explores how ASPRS can bridge the academic–industry gap, keeping early-career professionals ahead of the curve while honoring the science’s roots.

Leadership isn’t about titles — it’s about influence. These young pros share how they’re learning to lead through service, communication, and collaboration within ASPRS while balancing growing careers of their own.

Each guest offers their “aha” moment — from career-defining mentorships to community wins — and leaves listeners with one powerful piece of advice: Get involved. Stay curious. And remember — the geospatial world only moves forward when we move together.

Huge thanks to EMLID, TopoDOT, AllTerra Central, Hexagon, NLC Prep, GEODNET, David Evans & Associates, and DBLS — we couldn’t do this without you!

Music by Cucamaras!!