The annual Survey School Research Symposium and Competition brings together the next generation of geospatial innovators to bridge traditional fieldwork with advanced tech like LiDAR and photogrammetry. This year's winning presenter will break down their groundbreaking research, showcasing a high-precision, real-world application that perfectly balances cutting-edge geospatial workflows with strict survey-grade accuracy. Attendees will gain a direct look into the exact methodologies, field challenges, and data processing techniques that set the standard for the future of the geomatics industry.