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NLT, as a URISA Partner, is Supporting GIS Professionals in Their Career Development

May 29, 2019·NLT Staff
NLT, as a URISA Partner, is Supporting GIS Professionals in Their Career Development

New Light Technologies Inc. is proud to have sponsored the URISA GIS Leadership Academy (GLA) this year in Raleigh, North Carolina, May 20–24, 2019.

Creating Great Leaders to Build Greater Organizations: Since 2007, the URISA GIS Leadership Academy has trained future leaders to create winning organizations. The five-day program — the only leadership training program of its type — is tailored to industry leaders and practitioners facing the unique challenges of GIS leadership and management who want to make an impact leveraging the power of GIS.

The 800+ GLA graduates have the knowledge and skills they need to navigate the challenges of changing economies and technologies. The GLA teaches the skills necessary to create effective teams, act with defined purpose, and align organizations on the path to success. Invest in your organization's future — send your rising stars to the URISA GIS Leadership Academy.

URISA GIS Leadership Academy 2019

About URISA

URISA is a multi-disciplinary geospatial organization that provides professional education and training, a connected community, advocacy for geospatial challenges and issues, and essential resources.


About New Light Technologies

New Light Technologies (NLT) is a Washington, DC-based firm with 25+ years of experience delivering:

  • Geospatial systems and enterprise GIS
  • Cloud-native data platforms
  • AI/ML and advanced analytics
  • DevSecOps and cybersecurity solutions

NLT supports federal, state, and international organizations in operationalizing data for mission impact.