Event |
2024 Conference & Trade Show |
Date |
Thursday, February 8, 2024 – Saturday, February 10, 2024 |
Address |
4700 Emperor Blvd, I-40 at Exit 282 (Page Road)
Durham, NC 27703 |
Description |

In 2024 we will be in North Carolina's Capital City for our annual conference and Trade Show at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham, 4700 Emperor Blvd, I-40 at Exit 282 (Page Road), Durham, NC 27703. Registration for vendors and attendees will open in late November.
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Event |
2024 BENCHMARK Conference Registration WITHOUT GUEST |
Date |
Thursday, February 8, 2024 – Friday, February 9, 2024 |
Address |
Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham
4700 Emperor Blvd, I-40 at Exit 282 (Page Road)
Durham, NC 27703 |
Member Price |
$ 375.00 |
Non-Member Price |
$ 475.00 |
Description |
We are Full! Call the office to be added to the waitlist. 919-556-9848
BENCHMARK Conference Registration WITHOUT GUEST includes:
- All Education Thursday- Friday
- All Meals Thursday
- Breakfast & Lunch Friday (FRIDAY EVENING BANQUET NOT INCLUDED)
- Earn up to 12 PDHs
- 2 Tickets in Grand Prize Drawing*
*You must be present during the drawing on Friday to win!
For more details, click here to view the conference page or call the office at 919-556-9848. |
Event |
2024 BENCHMARK Conference Registration WITH GUEST |
Date |
Thursday, February 8, 2024 – Friday, February 9, 2024 |
Address |
Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham
4700 Emperor Blvd, I-40 at Exit 282 (Page Road)
Durham, NC 27703 |
Member Price |
$ 450.00 |
Non-Member Price |
$ 550.00 |
Description |
We are Full! Call the office to be added to the waitlist. 919-556-9848
GUEST NOTE: Registration types "With Guest" DO NOT INCLUDE LUNCHES or EDUCATION (only evening meals). Due to space constraints, we may be unable to accommodate last-minute additions. If you would like to purchase lunch for your guest, please call the office. 919-556-9848
BENCHMARK Conference Registration WITH GUEST includes:
- All Education Thursday- Friday
- All Meals Thursday for Registrant
- Breakfast & Lunch Friday for Registrant (FRIDAY EVENING BANQUET NOT INCLUDED)
- 1 Guest Thursday Evening (guest lunches must be purchased separately)
- Earn up to 12 PDHs
- 2 Tickets in Grand Prize Drawing*
*You must be present during the drawing on Friday to win!
For more details, click here to view the conference page or call the office at 919-556-9848. |
Event |
2024 CONTROL Conference Registration WITHOUT GUEST |
Date |
Thursday, February 8, 2024 |
Address |
Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham
4700 Emperor Blvd, I-40 at Exit 282 (Page Road)
Durham, NC 27703 |
Time |
8:00am-5:15pm |
Member Price |
$ 275.00 |
Non-Member Price |
$ 375.00 |
Description |
We are Full! Call the office to be added to the waitlist. 919-556-9848
CONTROL Conference Registration WITHOUT GUEST includes:
- Breakfast & Lunch Thursday (Thursday Evening NOT Included)
- All Education Thursday
- Earn up to 7.5 PDHs
NO TICKET FOR GRAND PRIZE DRAWING ON FRIDAY - MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!
For more details, click here to view the conference page or call the office at 919-556-9848. |
Event |
2024 APEX Conference Registration WITHOUT GUEST |
Date |
Thursday, February 8, 2024 – Friday, February 9, 2024 |
Address |
Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham
4700 Emperor Blvd, I-40 at Exit 282 (Page Road)
Durham, NC 27703 |
Member Price |
$ 450.00 |
Non-Member Price |
$ 550.00 |
Description |
We are Full! Call the office to be added to the waitlist. 919-556-9848
APEX Conference Registration WITHOUT GUEST includes:
- All Education Thursday-Friday
- All Meals Thursday-Saturday
- Board Meeting Saturday
- Earn up to 12 PDHs
- 2 Tickets in Grand Prize Drawing*
*You must be present during the drawing on Friday to win!
For more details, click here to view the conference page or call the office at 919-556-9848.
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Event |
2024 Conference Session: Mapping the Path for the Next Generation |
Date |
Thursday, February 8, 2024 |
Time |
9:15am-12:00pm |
PDHs |
2.8 |
Description |
"Mapping the Path for the Next Generation" by Trent Kennan Unveiling the critical need for mentorship and guidance, this session explores the imperative of fostering talent while dissecting the current data on workforce projections for land surveyors. Delving into actionable solutions, it offers insights into collaborative strategies to bridge the gap and create a sustainable future, providing a roadmap for individuals and the industry to initiate impactful change and ensure the profession continues to thrive.
Instructor Trent J. Keenan, PLS, WRS, CFedS Trent's surveying career started when he was 19 and now spans over twenty-five (28) years, including ten (10) years in the public sector working for a large utility company, and fifteen (18) years in the private sector, with 15 of the 18 years being the President / Founder of Diamondback Land Surveying. He has served through all officers positions of both the Southern Chapter and State Association of NALS (Nevada Association of Land Surveyors), received the Meritorious Service Award for NALS in 2013, and was honored as the NALS Surveyor of the Year (2015) as well as receiving the Von Schimt Award for 2021 and a Presidential Citation from NSPS for his work on the NSPS Workforce Development Committee in 2023. He is a past-President of NALS (2015), Current, Editor of The Nevada Traverse Publication (NALS), Current Secretary/ Treasurer for the WestFed (The Western Federation of Professional Surveyors ) Board and current Director from NALS, Current Secretary on The Nevada Land Surveyors Education Foundation Board (NLSEF), Current President on the Southern Nevada Chapter of the NALS, Moderator/ Facilitator/ Founder of Mentoring Mondays & Wisdom Wednesdays for the Land Surveying Profession, Moderator/ Facilitator for Round Table Tuesdays, and a proud sponsor and brand ambassador for Get Kids Into Survey (GKiS) as well as President for the West Coast Get Kids Into Survey Franchise. He is currently licensed in 5 Western States (Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah & Washington). He is also a Certified Federal Surveyor and a Nevada Water Rights Surveyor. He has been an active board member in NALS since 2007 and a regular member since 1997. |
Event |
2024 Conference Session: Navigating the Shift: Understanding the Impact of 2025 Datum Changes on Surveying Practices |
Date |
Thursday, February 8, 2024 |
Time |
9:15am-12:00pm |
PDHs |
2.8 |
Description |
"Navigating the Shift: Understanding the Impact of 2025 Datum Changes on Surveying Practices" by Charles Geoghegan The presentation will provide an update on the fundamental improvements needed for industry and the user community and the preparative measures associated with the modernization of the National Spatial Reference System (NSRS). Scheduled for completion in 2025, the modernized NSRS will provide improved 3-dimensional positional accuracy through time for improved comparisons of diverse GIS data sets, development of parcel-based Land Information Systems and an array of other uses including precision navigation, intelligent transportation systems, etc. Discussion will include how modernization might impact current surveyor’s day-to-day practice, and how the design and implementation of the new NSRS can implicitly improve surveyor’s products. Some time will be spent on NGS online tools for accessing the NSRS and to assist with transitioning work-flow between datums.
Instructor
Charles Geoghegan Charles Geoghegan spent the first decade of his career with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on a National Geodetic Survey triangulation field party. In the mid-80s, after NGS completed its transition from triangulation to GPS field work, Charlie spent the next two decades employed with the South Carolina Geodetic Survey. During this period, he earned a degree in Civil Engineering Technology and was licensed as a surveyor in South Carolina. He returned to NGS in 2006 as a geodesist/trainer at the NGS Testing and Training Center near Corbin, VA. In 2023, he was promoted to his current position as the Geodetic Advisor for the Mid-Atlantic Region. |
Event |
2024 Conference Session: The Business of Survey & How to Make it Valuable/Profitable |
Date |
Thursday, February 8, 2024 |
Time |
1:15am-5:00pm |
PDHs |
3.8 |
Description |
"The Business of Survey & How to Make it Valuable/Profitable" by Dean Exline Join us in this session to explore the pivotal question, "What's My Next Step?" Whether you're looking to become licensed in other states, honing leadership skills to guide others, or envisioning strategies to expand and grow your surveying company, this session is your roadmap to success. Delve into the art of building a business with inherent value, master the intricacies of business valuation, and gain insights into the nuances of gracefully concluding your professional journey, whether through retirement, selling, buying, or other strategic moves.
Instructor
Dean D. Exline, PLS Dean is the founder and President of GeoInnovation, PC. He has 33 years experience as a land surveyor and is licensed as a Professional Land Surveyor in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Idaho, Alabama and the US Virgin Islands. His background includes extensive experience in boundary, construction staking, GPS and conventional survey control, dam deformation measurements, topographic surveys, small hydrographic surveys, coal pile quantity surveys, and power line surveys. In addition to being a speaker at various Professional Land Surveying Conferences around the US, he has authored technical papers on the use and economics of robotic surveying and the use of GPS to perform dam deformation measurements both nationally and internationally. He is a professional member of the North Carolina Society of Surveyors, the Professional Land Surveyors of Ohio and the Idaho Society of Surveyors. |
Event |
2024 Conference Session: Charting the Terrain: Insights from Experienced Land Surveyors |
Date |
Thursday, February 8, 2024 |
Time |
1:15am-5:00pm |
PDHs |
3.8 |
Description |
"Charting the Terrain: Insights from Experienced Land Surveyors" by Peter Brennan and Panel This session offers a unique opportunity to explore the evolving world of land surveying through the eyes of experienced practitioners. Each panelist will present a snapshot of their career, highlighting notable projects, challenges overcome, and the transformative impact of technological advancements on the industry. Moderated discussions will delve into key topics, providing valuable insights into strategies for overcoming challenges, technological innovations, and the changing landscape of surveying practices. The audience will have the chance to actively participate, posing questions. |
Event |
2024 Conference: Developing and Engaging with the Next Generation |
Date |
Thursday, February 8, 2024 |
Time |
8:00am-9:00am |
PDHs |
1.0 |
Description |
“Developing and Engaging with the Next Generation” by Trent Kennan Participants in this session will gain invaluable insights into the evolving field of land surveying and the strategies essential for nurturing and involving the upcoming generation in the field of land surveying."
Instructor Trent J. Keenan, PLS, WRS, CFedS Trent's surveying career started when he was 19 and now spans over twenty-five (28) years, including ten (10) years in the public sector working for a large utility company, and fifteen (18) years in the private sector, with 15 of the 18 years being the President / Founder of Diamondback Land Surveying. He has served through all officers positions of both the Southern Chapter and State Association of NALS (Nevada Association of Land Surveyors), received the Meritorious Service Award for NALS in 2013, and was honored as the NALS Surveyor of the Year (2015) as well as receiving the Von Schimt Award for 2021 and a Presidential Citation from NSPS for his work on the NSPS Workforce Development Committee in 2023. He is a past-President of NALS (2015), Current, Editor of The Nevada Traverse Publication (NALS), Current Secretary/ Treasurer for the WestFed (The Western Federation of Professional Surveyors ) Board and current Director from NALS, Current Secretary on The Nevada Land Surveyors Education Foundation Board (NLSEF), Current President on the Southern Nevada Chapter of the NALS, Moderator/ Facilitator/ Founder of Mentoring Mondays & Wisdom Wednesdays for the Land Surveying Profession, Moderator/ Facilitator for Round Table Tuesdays, and a proud sponsor and brand ambassador for Get Kids Into Survey (GKiS) as well as President for the West Coast Get Kids Into Survey Franchise. He is currently licensed in 5 Western States (Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah & Washington). He is also a Certified Federal Surveyor and a Nevada Water Rights Surveyor. He has been an active board member in NALS since 2007 and a regular member since 1997. |