ESA Presents at the NAEP Annual Conference & Training Symposium

ESA is pleased to sponsor and present at the 2026 National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) Annual Conference & Training Symposium in Anchorage, Alaska from May 11-14. ESA’s team of regulatory experts are excited to learn about new projects, share technical knowledge, network with other industry professionals, and engage with environmental leaders.

ESA’s team will be attending the conference, and we look forward to connecting with you.

Eric Beightel

Federal Strategy Director

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Meredith Parkin

Environmental Planning Practice Leader

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Susan Haupt

Environmental Planning Strategic Growth Leader

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Lauren Schramm

Transportation Planner

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Craig Broadhead

Northwest Biological Resources Business Group Director

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Katie Keil

Environmental Scientist

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Cameron Fisher

Director of Marine Infrastucture

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Mike Leech

Technology Services Practice Leader

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We’ll be speaking at the following panel discussions:

SESSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

Cutting Edge Technologies Transforming Environmental Practice: AI, IoT, Geospatial Technology, and Digital Twins
Tuesday, May 12 | 11:30am – 12:30pm
Presenter: Meredith Parkin

Federal Environmental Policy – Is This the New Normal
Wednesday, May 13 | 11:30am – 12:30pm
Presenter: Eric Beightel

Emerging Professionals Workshop
Wednesday, May 13 | 2:35pm
Presenter: Susan Haupt

AI Workshop and Happy Hour
Wednesday, May 13 | 2:35pm – 6:30pm
Lead Organizer: Lauren Schramm

Beyond the Hype: The Dark Side of AI
Thursday, May 14 | 8am – 8:30am
Presenter: Lauren Schramm

BEACON: Digital Pathways to Smarter Environmental Compliance
Thursday, May 14 | 9am – 9:30am
Presenter: Mike Leech