April 14-16 2026
Lafayette, LA
Agenda Highlights
We are proud to introduce our Keynote Speaker, Eva Reid
Eva Reid is the Program Manager for Geospatial Solutions and Analytics at Dewberry, an AEC firm in Fairfax, VA. With 30 years of experience in geospatial technology and data management, Eva is a sought-after keynote speaker, panelist, and moderator in technical and professional development spaces.
Prior to Dewberry, Eva was a Senior IT Program Manager for DC Health, the District of Columbia’s health department. Eva also worked for the DC Office of the Chief Technology Officer, the District’s central IT agency, and has a long history of service in the public sector.
Eva is a native New Yorker who earned a B.A. in Geography (Cum Laude) from Macalester College and a Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) from Arizona State University.
Keynote Address: Why Community Matters
Community is where resilience begins—and where it is sustained. In times of uncertainty, whether shaped by climate change, economic shifts, or rapid technological transformation, it is people—not tools alone—who carry communities forward. Resilience grows when individuals are empowered with skills, shared purpose, and the ability to understand and shape the places they call home. Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and artificial intelligence (AI) offer powerful ways to see change, but their greatest impact is realized when communities invest in the workforce that brings data to life.