The Esri User Conference (Esri UC) 2023 is One month away!
The Esri User Conference (Esri UC) has thousands of presentations covering all topics GIS, Focusing on Creating the World Around Us – From planning, designing, and managing the built world to advancing science, education, and action, GIS is the cornerstone. With so much activity, concurrent sessions, presentations, and discussions, pre-planning is essential! Please read more for helpful tips and activities to plan a successful training at the Esri User Conference for 2023.
Esri UC graphic from the Esri Conference website: https://www.esri.com/en-us/about/events/uc/overview
- UC Event Map is now live on uc2023.esri.com. The map will be available in the Esri Events App for on-site navigation. With the UC Events Map Esri 2023 User Conference event app, you can:
- Search for sessions, presenters, exhibitors, or Esri showcases
- Generate turn-by-turn directions to and from event locations in the San Diego Convention Center, Marriott Marquis, and Hilton Bayfront.
- View walkable and accessible routes
- Get an estimated travel time
- Transfer directions from the directory kiosks to the Esri Events App via QR Code
- View your scheduled sessions by day on the UC Event Map on uc2023.esri.com
- ESRI has prepared a more focused agenda for each industry segmentation to help you find your way to the concentrated sessions and events. These are being updated nearly daily; please view https://community.esri.com/t5/user-conference/ct-p/user-conference for the latest information on the Esri User Conference Experience. Some focused adenda’s currently released are:
- Equity and Social Justice Sessions and Activities
- Business Community Sessions and Custom Agenda
- Public Safety Sessions and Activities
- Health and Human Services Sessions and Activities
- Environment Sessions and Activities
- Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) sessions and activities
- GIS & IT Manager & Leader Sessions & Activities
- Public Transit Sessions and Activities
- Roads and Highways Sessions and Activities
- Community Development Sessions and Activities
- Water Utilities Sessions and Activities
- Water Resources Sessions and Activities
- Public Works Sessions and Activities
- Land Records & Cadastre sessions and events
- Electric & Gas Sessions and Activities
- Get specific feedback and advice or direct training from the solution architects.
- Esri Services Appointments – Schedule an in-person appointment to review your geospatial solutions. https://www.esri.com/en-us/about/events/uc/agenda/appointments These appointments are limited. REGISTER EARLY! Esri Services appointment types include:
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- Architecture maturity review
- Geospatial strategy
- Geoequity strategy
- Solution brainstorming
- Workflow diagramming
- Data health check
- Adoption strategy
- Strategic workforce development
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- Esri Hands-on Learning Lab – Explore Esri software offerings and get free training at the Hands-on Learning Lab. The Learning Lab offers self-paced training sessions (approximately 45 minutes each) featuring a recorded presentation and an interactive exercise.
- Related and Concurrent Events – Learn from Esri experts as they demonstrate the latest advancements in ArcGIS. https://www.esri.com/en-us/about/events/uc/agenda/related-events Get practical tips and tricks you can apply to your projects to take your work to the next level.
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- Esri Science Symposium
- Imagery Summit
- Native Nations Summit
- Spatial Analytics Summit
- GIS Manager’s Summit
- Developer Day
- Academic GIS Program Fair
- Education Summit @ Esri UC
- Safety and Security Summit @ Esri UC
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Also, the Esri UC is only complete with attending a social or two to learn from practitioners like you. Although many vendors and groups host their own socials. For more information: https://www.esri.com/en-us/about/events/uc/agenda/things-to-do Please take the time to participate in a few significant events for Los Angeles County.
- The Map Gallery opens with an evening reception on Monday, July 10, where you can meet participating map authors and notable display organizations and discuss their work with them. Please join LA County staff for a photo opportunity at our panels at the Map Gallery. Monday, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM • Sails Pavilion | SDCC
- The State & Local Government Social, where you can share experiences and connect with other professionals. which will be hosted on Wednesday, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM • Hilton Lawn/Bayfront Park | Hilton
- Thursday Night Party at Balboa Park. Celebrate a great Esri UC with a Party at Balboa that is included in your Esri UC registration. Wristbands are required for entry. Enjoy an array of international fare, entertainment, and activities for the entire family, including access to eight world-class museums at beautiful Balboa Park. Thursday, July 13, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Please get in touch with the eGIS team (egis@isd.lacounty.gov) for practical tips and conference-veteran attendees’ suggestions.