Learn how leading telecom providers are using GIS to streamline broadband expansion. Discover how LiDAR, reality capture, and ArcGIS tools accelerate design, permitting, and asset management. See how automating field data collection, 3D permitting, and compliance reporting helps providers move faster, reduce downtime, and optimize BEAD-funded projects with a scalable, repeatable workflow.
- User PresentationsAll AttendeesYesIn-PersonRecordedYesYesPlanning and EngineeringTelecommunicationsWednesday, Oct 292:00 p.m. Wednesday, Oct 29
- Wednesday, Oct 292:45 PM - 3:45 PM PDTIn-Person
- Technical SessionBeginnerYesIn-PersonRecordedLive streamYesYesEmergency ManagementCross SectorArcGIS EnterpriseArcGIS Experience BuilderArcGIS ProTuesday, Oct 282:00 p.m. Tuesday, Oct 28This session will walk through the application of emergency management practices and principles to utility GIS efforts and workflows. It will highlight the fundamentals of an EM response and show how utilities can apply planning, mitigation, response, and recovery practices within their departments. Examples of utility GIS projects within each of these areas will be showcased to help participants identify tools and processes they might find helpful when preparing for emergency situations on their systems.
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- Tuesday, Oct 282:15 PM - 3:15 PM PDTIn-Person
- Technical SessionIntermediateYesIn-PersonRecordedLive streamYesYesAI/MLAnalyticsCross Sector10:00 a.m. Wednesday, Oct 29Wednesday, Oct 29Abstract: Arcade is a portable, lightweight, and secure expression language used to create custom content in ArcGIS applications, and in this session you'll learn a few tips and tricks for leverage Arcade in your geospatial workflows. You'll gain an understanding of what Arcade can do, see how it can be leveraged in infrastructure related use cases, and learn about the new Arcade AI assistant.
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- Wednesday, Oct 2910:15 AM - 11:15 AM PDTIn-Person
- Technical SessionBeginnerYesIn-PersonRecordedYesYesOperations ManagementInfrastructure InvestmentCross SectorArcGIS EnterpriseArcGIS Monitor3:00 p.m. Tuesday, Oct 28Tuesday, Oct 28Infrastructure in many organizations is supported by an enterprise GIS. ArcGIS Monitor enables observability for your enterprise GIS by collecting metrics on system health, performance, and usage. This session provides an overview on how to leverage near real-time data from Monitor to reduce and prevent system downtime, optimize your enterprise GIS, and improve communications between IT and GIS teams.
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- Tuesday, Oct 283:30 PM - 4:30 PM PDTIn-Person
- User PresentationsAll AttendeesYesIn-PersonRecordedYesYesTelecommunicationsThursday, Oct 309:00 a.m. Thursday, Oct 30
Learn how two telecom innovators integrated Esri’s utility network model with business platforms and interactive mapping to deliver real-time insights, unified data visibility, and customer-friendly service maps. See how these solutions streamline field-to-office workflows, visualize vast network assets, and empower faster, more confident design, quoting, and deployment decisions.
- Thursday, Oct 309:00 AM - 10:00 AM PDTIn-Person
- Technical SessionIntermediateYesIn-PersonRecordedLive streamYesYesCross SectorWednesday, Oct 292:00 p.m. Wednesday, Oct 29Targeted editing workflows can be handled in a web browser using the ArcGIS Web Editor. In this session, learn how to configure the Web Editor to simply the overall editing experience. This includes setting up your web map, creating editing templates with structural attachments, and authoring a smart form.
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- Wednesday, Oct 292:45 PM - 3:45 PM PDTIn-Person
- Technical SessionBeginnerYesIn-PersonRecordedLive streamYesYesBIM & GISConstruction ManagementCross SectorArcGIS for AutoCADArcGIS Survey123Thursday, Oct 3010:00 a.m. Thursday, Oct 30Discover how GIS and BIM bring together engineering and field teams, empowering them to work with the same data from their familiar tools. Explore new ways to coordinate on construction tasks and share design data for transportation projects. Learn how ArcGIS supports these workflows with tools like ArcGIS Field Maps, ArcGIS Survey123, and integrations from the Esri-Autodesk partnership. These applications enable field-informed design and clarity on data collection, ensuring better project outcomes, faster delivery, and cost savings for AEC and transportation professionals.
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- Thursday, Oct 3010:15 AM - 11:15 AM PDTIn-Person
- User PresentationsAll AttendeesYesIn-PersonRecordedYesYesConstruction ManagementAECWednesday, Oct 292:00 p.m. Wednesday, Oct 29
Construction professionals, BIM/VDC teams, AEC technologists, facility owners seeking inighsts on digital twins, 3D GIS, AR/VR, LiDAR, won't want to miss this session.
- Wednesday, Oct 292:45 PM - 3:45 PM PDTIn-Person
- User PresentationsAll AttendeesYesIn-PersonRecordedYesYesDigital TwinAECWednesday, Oct 291:00 p.m. Wednesday, Oct 29
Unlock smarter project insights with ArcGIS-powered digital twins. Learn how to integrate LiDAR, BIM, and 3D models for immersive, spatially accurate visualizations that improve collaboration, speed up planning, and enhance stakeholder communication across AEC and infrastructure workflows.
- Wednesday, Oct 291:00 PM - 2:00 PM PDTIn-Person
- User PresentationsAll AttendeesYesIn-PersonRecordedYesYesNetwork ManagementElectric and Gas3:00 p.m. Tuesday, Oct 28Tuesday, Oct 28Dominion Energy VA is migrating to ArcGIS Utility Network with a 3-year digital Transformation strategy. In this session learn how GIS supports utility-wide planning and resilience. Discover how CPS Energy’s phased migration to ArcGIS Utility Network supports its “Grid of the Future” program, integrating ADMS, custom apps to streamline complex gas/electric network transitions and enhance operational agility.
- Tuesday, Oct 283:30 PM - 4:30 PM PDTIn-Person
- Technical SessionBeginnerYesIn-PersonRecordedLive streamYesYesImagery and Reality CaptureCross SectorArcGIS EnterpriseArcGIS OnlineArcGIS ProTuesday, Oct 282:00 p.m. Tuesday, Oct 28Looking to get more out of your lidar data in ArcGIS? This session shares practical tips and tricks for managing and optimizing lidar datasets across your organization. Learn how to structure lidar collections, improve performance, and publish lidar content to the web. Presenters will walk through best practices, including assigning coordinate systems, tiling, thinning, filtering, and sharing lidar data—helping you streamline workflows and deliver highquality 3D content.
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- Tuesday, Oct 282:15 PM - 3:15 PM PDTIn-Person
- Technical SessionBeginnerYesIn-PersonRecordedLive streamYesYesCross SectorArcGIS Field MapsArcGIS Living Atlas of the WorldWednesday, Oct 292:00 p.m. Wednesday, Oct 29Vegetation management is a critical component of utility operations, particularly for electric transmission and distribution systems. The integration of ArcGIS Living Atlas Deep Learning Packages with ArcGIS Field Maps Tasks offers a transformative approach to identifying, monitoring, and mitigating vegetation risks through scalable, intelligent geospatial workflows.
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- Wednesday, Oct 292:45 PM - 3:45 PM PDTIn-Person
- Technical SessionIntermediateYesIn-PersonRecordedLive streamYesYesDigital TwinAsset ManagementWaterArcGIS DashboardsArcGIS EnterpriseArcGIS Survey123Wednesday, Oct 294:00 p.m. Wednesday, Oct 29Vertical asset management is essential for all utilities, as it significantly enhances operational efficiency, reduces costs, and ensures reliable service delivery to customers. In this presentation, we will delve into the transformative role of GIS technology in optimizing the mgmt, maintenance, and operational efficiency of vertical assets. Gain insights into the critical importance of vertical asset mgmt and explore the powerful capabilities of ArcGIS in data collection and integration. Additionally, the presentation will highlight advanced visualization methods.
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- Wednesday, Oct 294:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDTIn-Person
- User PresentationsAll AttendeesYesIn-PersonRecordedYesYesNetwork ManagementElectric and GasWednesday, Oct 292:00 p.m. Wednesday, Oct 29Attend this session to hear Delta Utilities talk about how careful planning led to its successful implementation of ArcGIS Utility Network. Also, hear Greer Commission of Public Works talk about how they implemented ArcGIS Utility Network without slowing operations or overcomplicating the process, and launched successfully on time and without major issues.
- Wednesday, Oct 292:45 PM - 3:45 PM PDTIn-Person
- User PresentationsAll AttendeesYesIn-PersonRecordedYesYesAI/MLAECWednesday, Oct 294:00 p.m. Wednesday, Oct 29
In this session, dive into the latest AI breakthroughs and explore how advanced AI is reshaping infrastructure and AEC. See how ArcGIS transforms imagery into daily 3D environments that cut decision time. Also, learn how AEC firms are adopting automated extraction to transform LiDAR and imagery into GIS-ready assets and accelerate digital as-built creation.
- Wednesday, Oct 294:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDTIn-Person
- User PresentationsAll AttendeesYesIn-PersonRecordedYesYesProject PlanningAECThursday, Oct 3010:00 a.m. Thursday, Oct 30
Explore how urban planners and engineers use GIS and analytics for a comprehensive GIS assessment leading to smarter planning for bike routes and public event management. From multimodal transportation and zoning to environmental modeling and community impact, this session highlights how data-driven decision intelligence is shaping resilient urban futures.
- Thursday, Oct 3010:15 AM - 11:15 AM PDTIn-Person
- Technical SessionIntermediateYesIn-PersonRecordedLive streamYesYesField OperationsCross SectorArcGIS Field Maps10:00 a.m. Wednesday, Oct 29Wednesday, Oct 29In this session we’ll provide a brief update of what’s new in ArcGIS Field Maps and deep dive into configuring mobile workflows that support infrastructure field operations. Workflows will include how to configure smart forms that leverage Arcade to streamline capture and inspection workflows, leveraging utility networks in the field, and exploring the new tasks capability to improve collaboration between the field and office. Finally, this session will highlight what’s coming in future versions of Field Maps.
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- Wednesday, Oct 2910:15 AM - 11:15 AM PDTIn-Person
- Technical SessionAdvancedYesIn-PersonRecordedLive streamYesYesAnalyticsWaterArcGIS ProArcGIS Utility NetworkThursday, Oct 309:00 a.m. Thursday, Oct 30Learn how to converge the worlds of digital elevation models and utility networks to create a digital twin of your stormwater model. Learn how these models support water quality analysis, watershed delineation, and can help with different regulatory challenges.
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- Thursday, Oct 309:00 AM - 10:00 AM PDTIn-Person
- Technical SessionIntermediateYesIn-PersonRecordedYesYesAnalyticsCross SectorArcGIS EnterpriseThursday, Oct 309:00 a.m. Thursday, Oct 30
Metallic pipe network organizations maintain Cathodic Protection systems to reduce the risk of corrosion to their system. ArcGIS capabilities for visualization, data management and analysis, enable a utility to utilize their existing ArcGIS Enterprise system to meet their cathodic protection needs.
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- Thursday, Oct 309:00 AM - 10:00 AM PDTIn-Person
- Technical SessionIntermediateYesIn-PersonRecordedLive streamYesYesAsset ManagementCross SectorArcGIS DashboardsArcGIS EnterpriseArcGIS Experience Builder3:00 p.m. Tuesday, Oct 28Tuesday, Oct 28
In the ever-evolving landscape of modern organizations, GIS has emerged as the cornerstone of cutting-edge asset management frameworks and operational workflows. This seamless integration has revolutionized the management and sustainability of assets, offering a comprehensive view of asset locations, details, conditions, maintenance histories, and more. Organizations often face hurdles when incorporating new ArcGIS applications into their asset management systems. Embark on a journey with us as we explore the realm of ArcGIS within asset management workflows.
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- Tuesday, Oct 283:30 PM - 4:30 PM PDTIn-Person
- Technical SessionBeginnerYesIn-PersonRecordedLive streamYesYesField OperationsAsset ManagementCross SectorArcGIS EnterpriseWednesday, Oct 291:00 p.m. Wednesday, Oct 29In this presentation, we will explore the transformative power of leveraging ArcGIS solutions for utilities. From optimizing asset management to enhancing field operations and improving customer service, ArcGIS offers a comprehensive suite of tools tailored specifically for the unique needs of utility companies. We will delve into real-world examples, demonstrating how utilities can harness the spatial intelligence provided by ArcGIS Solutions to streamline workflows, increase operational efficiency, and make data-driven decisions.
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- Wednesday, Oct 291:00 PM - 2:00 PM PDTIn-Person
- Technical SessionBeginnerYesIn-PersonRecordedLive streamYesYesDigital TwinWaterThursday, Oct 3010:00 a.m. Thursday, Oct 30Digital Twins have the potential to transform water districts and management organizations through using best information and technology. Understanding what resources are being managed, and how they change across time, can improve public support for management actions. Meanwhile, predictive and prescriptive decision-making tools can assist in smarter decisions with more buy-in. Leveraging existing investments in GIS, spatial data, models, and technology enables organizations to address increasingly complex questions to achieve value.
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- Thursday, Oct 3010:15 AM - 11:15 AM PDTIn-Person
- Technical SessionIntermediateYesIn-PersonRecordedLive streamYesYesNetwork ManagementCross SectorArcGIS ProArcGIS Utility NetworkWednesday, Oct 291:00 p.m. Wednesday, Oct 29
Learn how to use the new Utility Network Migration Wizard and Migration Toolset to migrate data to the utility network and apply automated data corrections. You'll also learn how to extend a model built by these tools to include subnetworks, containment, and other advanced utility network capabilities.
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- Wednesday, Oct 291:00 PM - 2:00 PM PDTIn-Person
- Technical SessionIntermediateYesIn-PersonRecordedYesYesNetwork ManagementTelecommunicationsArcGIS Utility NetworkWednesday, Oct 291:00 p.m. Wednesday, Oct 29In this session you'll learn about managing fiber and wireless telecom networks in ArcGIS. You'll gain an understanding of how to get started, see ArcGIS in action for managing telecom network information, learn about the deployment options, and find out what's new in the ArcGIS utility network.
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- Wednesday, Oct 291:00 PM - 2:00 PM PDTIn-Person
- Industry KeynoteAll AttendeesYesRecordedYesYesTelecommunicationsWednesday, Oct 299:00 a.m. Wednesday, Oct 29
Join the Esri Telecommunications team and industry leaders to learn how Esri technology is being used to support your work. This session will include demonstrations of the latest Esri technology and great user presentations from industry leading telecommunications utilities. Learn from your peers as they present their GIS story and get updates on Esri solutions.
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- Wednesday, Oct 299:00 AM - 10:00 AM PDTIn-Person
- Technical SessionIntermediateYesIn-PersonRecordedYesYesNetwork ManagementTelecommunicationsArcGIS Experience BuilderArcGIS Field MapsThursday, Oct 3010:00 a.m. Thursday, Oct 30In this session you'll learn how telecom organizations are using ArcGIS to plan, construct, and manage telecom networks more efficiently. This session will highlight a variety of geospatial use cases within telecommunications and showcase a wide range of ArcGIS apps and capabilities.
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- Thursday, Oct 3010:15 AM - 11:15 AM PDTIn-Person
- User PresentationsAll AttendeesYesIn-PersonRecordedYesYesNetwork ManagementElectric and GasThursday, Oct 3010:00 a.m. Thursday, Oct 30
Join us for a compelling session that showcases cutting-edge technologies transforming the utility industry. Hear from VELCO about their innovative use of ArcGIS Experience Builder dashboards for real-time transmission operations monitoring, and learn from ATC and POWER Engineers about their automation solution for integrating design data into GIS systems. Discover how these advancements are driving operational excellence, improving decision-making, and shaping the future of utility management.
- Thursday, Oct 3010:15 AM - 11:15 AM PDTIn-Person
- Technical SessionIntermediateYesIn-PersonRecordedLive streamYesYesCross SectorArcGIS EnterpriseArcGIS OnlineTuesday, Oct 282:00 p.m. Tuesday, Oct 28
In this session, we will delve into the importance of geospatial governance as a foundational element for effective GIS management in the modern infrastructure landscape. With the increasing reliance on geospatial data for decision-making, urban planning, and environmental management, it’s crucial for organizations to implement robust governance frameworks that ensure data accuracy, security, compliance, and accessibility. During the session, we will discuss how to establish a clear geospatial governance plan that aligns with organizational goals.
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- Tuesday, Oct 282:15 PM - 3:15 PM PDTIn-Person
- User PresentationsAll AttendeesYesIn-PersonRecordedYesYesWaterWednesday, Oct 294:00 p.m. Wednesday, Oct 29
The City of Columbus partnered with Timmons Group to migrate to the Utility Network, engaging stakeholders to modernize workflows, update applications, and manage change,offering practical insights for GIS transformation. Mammoth Community Water District migrated water and sewer data to the Utility Network using the Essentials model, leveraging tracing and isolation tools to align GIS with real-world construction and maintenance operations. This session describes the methods that were taken and provide an update on where MCWD is on their migration to the Utility Network journey
- Wednesday, Oct 294:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDTIn-Person
