EL PASO 2025 SEMINAR

Hotel Accommodations

Location: Wyndham El Paso Airport Hotel & Waterpark
2027 Airway Blvd., El Paso, TX 79925
Phone: (915) 701‑3202

Friday, September 19

Location: TxDOT ELP HQ District Conference Center, 13301 Gateway West Boulevard, El Paso, TX.

Morning Session | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Speaker: Robert Anguiano, ESP

Topic: Transforming Geospatial Science: The Evolution of Surveying Technology
Explore how surveying technology has evolved and how it's reshaping the field of geospatial science. This session will cover the shift from traditional surveying to advanced remote sensing methods—including static, airborne, UAS (drone-based), mobile, and bathymetric techniques.
Gain insights into the latest innovations in positioning systems and sensors, such as GNSS and LiDAR, and how these tools are improving accuracy, speed, and efficiency across industries.
We'll also look ahead at how artificial intelligence is set to transform geospatial workflows through automation, real-time analytics, and predictive modeling.

Afternoon Session | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Speaker: Michael Sims, P.E. (Director of Compliance and Enforcement, TBPELS)

Topic: Ethics in Engineering and Surveying
An essential session for professionals, this presentation will cover the ethical standards and responsibilities expected in engineering and surveying. Michael Sims will discuss TBPELS compliance, recent case studies, and how to navigate ethical challenges in practice.

Saturday, September 20

Location: TxDOT ELP HQ District Conference Center, 13301 Gateway West Boulevard, El Paso, TX.

Morning Session | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Speaker: Seneca Holland

Topic: Point of Beginning Initiative: Cultivating the Next Generation of Geospatial Professionals
Learn how the Point of Beginning (POB) Initiative is bridging the gap between education and the geospatial industry by launching surveying and GIS programs in Texas high schools. This session will outline how POB connects educators, industry leaders, and higher education institutions to create a strong talent pipeline.
Discover how you can support or participate in efforts to recruit and mentor the next generation of land surveyors and geospatial professionals.

Afternoon Session | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Speaker: Richard Smith, Ph.D., GISP, SIT

Topic: Full Stack GIS: From Field to Dashboard – Building Comprehensive Geospatial Solutions
This session guides participants through developing a complete GIS workflow—from database design and mobile data collection to automation, quality assurance, and scripting with AI tools.
Learn how to turn field data into actionable insights using dynamic web dashboards, and explore real-world strategies for delivering comprehensive geospatial solutions.