GPN's GIS Leadership Academy has been presented regularly since 2007. More than 2,000 individuals have attended. Some have attended two or three times as their circumstances (a new employer or promotion perhaps) have changed! Regularly receiving five-star reviews from attendees, the training program has grown through word-of-mouth recommendations. Some organizations include the GLA as a key part of their staff development and retention plans.

After much discussion and planning, we recently introduced the Advanced GIS Leadership Academy (AGLA) designed for those who have attended the GLA and are ready for more. The inaugural AGLA was hosted in Chicago, August 12-16, 2024. It received resoundingly positive reviews. So, we're doing it again. This year, the AGLA will be hosted in New Orleans.

Instructors, all GISPs, are experienced GIS professionals who have successfully navigated the challenges of increased leadership and management responsibilities in a technical field. They are veteran GLA faculty members who have continued to advance in their careers and are passionate about supporting the community.

If you have already attended the GLA, consider attending the AGLA to:

• Continue developing your leadership skills.
• Delve deeper into the topics introduced in the GLA.
• Get hands-on real world experience and learn about the tools you need to launch your organization's geospatial success story!

Many GLA graduates have been waiting for this opportunity and we expect to reach capacity quickly.