Dear GISMO Members,
Dave LaShell of ESRI has extended an invitation to GISMO members to attend the virtual ESRI User Conference to be held between July 13th and July 16th. Attendance is free and you don’t have to travel to San Diego! While the complete conference is open to those who are licensed ESRI Users, there are a number of special plenary sessions that are open to students and to anyone from the GIS community who wishes to attend. Open the attached invite and choose the right registration package for yourself.
Thanks again to ESRI and Dave LaShell for this generous offer. Below is a description offered by Dave of the plenary sessions and other Conference details.
Best regards, Alan Leidner, GISMO President
Dave writes: Anyone can register and watch three different plenary presentations over three days for free:
- July 13, 1:00pm – 3:00pm, Part 1: GIS—Interconnecting Our World, Jack Dangermond
Over the course of just a few months, the world turned upside down. Through the global pandemic, we see the connection of systems across national, state, and local governments; private businesses; individuals; and all of society. We also see how GIS facilitates an interconnection of these systems and the important role technology plays in moving us forward. GIS provides us with a scientific understanding to create more resilient communities and a safer world.
In part 1 of the virtual Esri UC Plenary Session, Jack Dangermond will explore how the nervous system of our world has never been more interconnected than it is today. See demonstrations of new technologies that facilitate the interconnection of these systems, as we use GIS to lead the way forward.
- July 14, 1:00pm-3:00pm, Part 2: GIS—Interconnecting Our World: ArcGIS Technology and Applications, Esri Staff
In part 2 of the virtual Esri UC Plenary Session, hear from Esri staff as they share the latest in ArcGIS technology and applications. Learn how these tools can be applied to meet a variety of business challenges around the world.
Discover how the use of new technology and enhancements in ArcGIS support the continuity of business operations and crisis management. See how using these powerful tools helps us all build safer, more resilient communities and an interconnected society as we continue the battle against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
- July 15, 1:00pm-2:00pm, Part 3: GIS—Interconnecting Our World: Making Geographic Knowledge Pervasive, Dr. Vicki Phillips and Jeffrey Sachs
This 60-minute finale will provide you with an actionable vision to move your GIS forward for generations to come. Hear how thought leaders are enabling global sustainability by making geographic knowledge pervasive across education, science, and society.
Dr. Vicki Phillips, Executive Vice President and Chief Education Officer for the National Geographic Society, will join Jack Dangermond to discuss the many ways geography and spatial thinking play a vital role in multidisciplinary education. Learn how Esri and the National Geographic Society are partnering to develop spatial solution seekers.
Jeffrey Sachs, President of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, UN SDG Advocate, and Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, a world-renowned economist, professor, and author, will share his vision on how the monitoring and analysis of data will help us achieve the global Sustainable Development Goals. He will challenge us to engage deeper with information to interconnect society for a more sustainable future.
- Everyone who works for an Esri customer organization which is current under maintenance can also attend Technical Sessions, User Presentations (pre-recorded), Special Interest Groups, Map Gallery Lightning Talks, Networking Chat Room and Match-Making, Scheduled Meetings, Partner Expo, Esri Product and Industry Showcases, and private sessions for NY Metro users (schedule)
- Full conference registrants can schedule dedicated, 1:1 time with an Esri Professional Services subject matter expert to discuss architecture, data, solutions, strategy, development and more, Esri Service Appointments
- Industry-specific technical session tracks and special interest group meetings can be viewed here on GeoNet
- A Post User Conference Wrap Up session for NY metro full conference registrants will be held on July 23rd. NY metro registrants will receive a calendar invitation to join a discussion of conference highlights and Q&A.
Kind regards,
Dave
David LaShell | NYC Manager
Esri | 500 7th Ave, FL 9 | New York, NY 10018 | USA
T 212 349 3700 x5981 | M 908 400 6500 | dlashell@esri.com | esri.com
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