Young Professionals

Join us at IGARSS 2024 for an exciting lineup of events tailored for Young Professionals (YP) in the Geoscience and Remote Sensing Community.

IGARSS 2024 YP events are allocated within the TIE Forum. Make sure you explore the TIE Forum Program and catch all our thrilling events!

Head over to the TIE forum page for comprehensive descriptions of each event and essential information (time, location, registration, speakers,…).

YP Presentation Skills: Sharpen your communication skills in a unique workshop led by Brian Brophy, Caltech Theater Director, and JPL Story Coach. This workshop promises to ignite your creativity and enhance your ability to communicate science effectively.

YP Breakfast Lecture Series: Start your day right with a nice breakfast and gain valuable insights from distinguished speakers who will delve into Geoscience and Remote Sensing world. Engage in interactive lectures, Q&A sessions, and networking opportunities while fueling up for the day ahead.

YP Geopitch Challenge Final: Elevate your ideas and compete in a gy pitch competition where you have just one minute to captivate the judges with your innovative concepts. The best three ideas will be awarded by our outstanding judges.

YP Career Panel and Networking: Navigate your career path with wisdom from accomplished experts in industry, academia, and research. Discover best practices, gain insights on career choices, and learn the mindset required to excel in your work.

Young Professionals’ Mixer: Come and join our traditional social meeting with a diverse group of professionals, academics, and industry leaders in an interactive and engaging environment. Create new connections and expand your networks while enjoying a vibrant evening with the Parthenon as a backdrop.

YP/IDEA Speed Mentoring Event: Connect with GRSS Mentors in a relaxed setting over a light lunch. Whether you're a newcomer or seasoned professional, seize this opportunity to establish meaningful connections and advance your career aspirations.

YP Climate Change Panel: Delve into discussions and explore innovative solutions and urgent actions to address the pressing challenges of climate change. Join us for an interactive session, shaping the future of our planet together.


About GRSS YP

IEEE Young Professionals is a group of IEEE members and volunteers who have graduated from their first professional degree within the past 15 years. It is an international community, whose members are interested in elevating their professional image, expanding their global network, connecting with peers locally, and giving back to their community. Since it encompasses all members from recent university graduates to experienced professionals and entrepreneurs, the group is highly diverse in what it has to offer.