The Esri User Conference (Esri UC) 2024, held in the vibrant city of San Diego, was an event that brought together GIS professionals, thought leaders, and enthusiasts from around the world. From July 15-19, attendees were immersed in a week of innovative sessions, hands-on learning, and unparalleled networking opportunities.
A Hub of Innovation and Learning
The conference kicked off with a powerful plenary session led by Jack Dangermond, founder and president of Esri. His keynote highlighted the pivotal role of GIS in addressing global challenges, from climate change to urban development. The session also featured inspiring success stories from organizations leveraging GIS technology to drive impactful change. NLT’s FEMA OB3I support team work was featured in the plenary session of Esri’s Safety and Security summit.
Attendees had the chance to participate in over 900 sessions, workshops, and demonstrations. These sessions covered a wide array of topics, including advanced spatial analysis, artificial intelligence integration, and cutting-edge developments in ArcGIS technology. The hands-on workshops were particularly popular, providing participants with practical skills and insights to apply in their own projects. Among the attendees were NLT’s own Celena Scott, Rob Pitts, and Ran Goldblatt.
Networking and Collaboration
Esri UC 2024 was not just about learning; it was also a prime opportunity for networking and collaboration. The conference hosted numerous social events, including the Map Gallery, where participants showcased their best work. The atmosphere was charged with excitement as professionals exchanged ideas, discussed projects, and forged new partnerships. NLT Team members got a chance to get insights from the vast array of exhibitors and attendees!
The Expo Hall was another highlight, featuring over 300 exhibitors. Attendees explored the latest GIS tools, software, and services, gaining valuable insights into how these innovations can enhance their workflows and solve complex problems.
Looking Forward
As the Esri User Conference 2024 came to a close, attendees left with a wealth of knowledge, inspiration, and new connections. The event underscored the transformative power of GIS and its critical role in shaping a sustainable future. For those passionate about leveraging spatial technology to make a difference, Esri UC 2024 was an unforgettable experience that will continue to influence their work and the broader GIS community for years to come.
About Esri
Esri is the global market leader in Geographic Information System (GIS) software, location intelligence, and mapping solutions. Esri offers a comprehensive suite of spatial analytics software platforms, data services, training, and support for various industries. NLT is a trusted partner that brings data science solutions to life for our customers. For nearly 20 years, our collaboration with Esri has formed a foundational strategic partnership, strengthening our service offerings and client consulting engagements. From providing Tier 2 and Tier 3 engineers for the release lifecycle early on to historically and currently teaming up with Esri as a prime and subcontract teaming partner for Federal, State, and Local governments and NGOs, the implementation consulting services needed to succeed in deploying Esri technology with best practices and customer-journey centered approaches.
About NLT
New Light Technologies Inc. (NLT) is a leading provider of integrated science, technology, and mission services based in Washington DC. Offering renowned expertise in cloud, agile software development, cybersecurity, data science, geospatial and remote sensing, NLT provides comprehensive consulting, research, digital transformation services, and fit-for-purpose analytics solutions for a range of industries from emergency management to economics to health. The firm has pioneered real-time geospatial AI/ML predictive analytics platforms for government and industry and led the development of novel methods for leveraging satellite imagery to support disaster response, climate resiliency, impact evaluation, and sustainable development missions worldwide. To learn more visit us at www.newlighttechnologies.com
