Take a self-paced lesson at the Hands-On Learning Lab. The Hands-On Learning Lab is a dedicated space to take free lessons on a variety of GIS and ArcGIS topics. Each self-paced lesson takes about one hour to complete and includes conceptual...
Past Sessions
8:00 AM PDT - Saturday, Jul 11
- Education Summit2026 Esri Education SummitHands-on Learning LabAll AttendeesIn-PersonYesYesSaturday, Jul 118:00 a.m. Saturday, Jul 11
- Education Summit2026 Esri Education SummitInstructor-led LabAll AttendeesArcGIS Drone2MapSite Scan for ArcGISIn-PersonYesSaturday 8:30 - 9:30 Gran Ballroom 11Teaching and LearningK-12Libraries and MuseumsHigher EducationSaturday, Jul 118:00 a.m. Saturday, Jul 11Drones offer affordable and accessible options for capturing high-resolution imagery of the landscape and built environments, supporting research and learning across many disciplines. Many useful products such as orthomosaics, elevation models,...Topic: Teaching and Learning
- Education Summit2026 Esri Education SummitTechnical SessionAll AttendeesArcGIS API for PythonArcGIS OnlineArcGIS ProIn-PersonYesTeaching and LearningK-12Libraries and MuseumsHigher EducationSaturday, Jul 118:00 a.m. Saturday, Jul 11Coding skills are increasingly essential in GIS education. This session explores how to teach programming concepts through ArcGIS using Python, Arcade, and the ArcGIS API for Python. We will discuss strategies for connecting scripting to spatial...Topic: Teaching and Learning
10:00 AM PDT - Saturday, Jul 11
- Education Summit2026 Esri Education SummitPlenaryAll AttendeesNo ProceedingsIn-PersonYesSaturday, Jul 1110:00 a.m. Saturday, Jul 11
Get inspired at the Plenary Session. Guest presenters will share how they're designing solutions for people, the planet, peace, and prosperity. You'll also hear updates about Esri's Education program and see demonstrations on the latest and...
11:00 AM PDT - Saturday, Jul 11
- Education Summit2026 Esri Education SummitConference ActivityAll AttendeesIn-PersonYes11:00 a.m. Sunday, Jul 12Saturday, Jul 11Sunday, Jul 1211:00 a.m. Saturday, Jul 11
Join us for a midday break to refuel and reflect on the morning’s sessions. Network with your fellow attendees, meet Esri team members. Food and beverages provided.
- Education Summit2026 Esri Education SummitHands-on Learning LabAll AttendeesIn-PersonYesYesSaturday, Jul 1111:00 a.m. Saturday, Jul 11
Take a self-paced lesson at the Hands-On Learning Lab. The Hands-On Learning Lab is a dedicated space to take free lessons on a variety of GIS and ArcGIS topics. Each self-paced lesson takes about one hour to complete and includes conceptual...
1:00 PM PDT - Saturday, Jul 11
- Education Summit2026 Esri Education SummitTechnical SessionAll AttendeesArcGIS OnlineArcGIS ProIn-PersonYesTeaching and LearningK-12Libraries and MuseumsHigher Education1:00 p.m. Saturday, Jul 11Saturday, Jul 11This session introduces the foundations of AI within Esri’s ArcGIS platform. It explores how machine learning, deep learning, AI assistants, and large language models integrate with ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online. We will clarify key terminology,...Topic: Teaching and Learning
- Education Summit2026 Esri Education SummitLightning TalksAll AttendeesIn-PersonYes1:00 p.m. Saturday, Jul 11Saturday, Jul 11
Making GIS more relatable - whether through a conversational interface or through scenarios and exercises aligned to specific disciplines – lowers barriers to learning. Explore several approaches to move beyond button clicking toward meaningful...
- Education Summit2026 Esri Education SummitTechnical SessionAll AttendeesArcGIS Experience BuilderArcGIS Instant AppsIn-PersonYesTeaching and LearningK-12Libraries and MuseumsHigher Education1:00 p.m. Saturday, Jul 11Saturday, Jul 11Instant Apps & ArcGIS Experience Builder empower you to transform your data into web apps and web pages without coding. Flexibility, integration, and mobile optimization are keys that set it apart from alternatives. Learn the building blocks of...Topic: Teaching and Learning
- Education Summit2026 Esri Education SummitLightning TalksAll AttendeesArcGIS DashboardsArcGIS Field MapsArcGIS OnlineArcGIS ProIn-PersonYesAI, forestry, history, music, popular cultureTeaching and LearningHigher Education1:00 p.m. Saturday, Jul 11Saturday, Jul 11This session showcases how applying a spatial lens enriches diverse topics. You'll get examples of machine learning to detect deforestation, training programs for future foresters with cloud-based GIS, and the power of storytelling for crisis...Topic: Teaching and Learning
- Education Summit2026 Esri Education SummitInstructor-led LabAll AttendeesArcGIS Field MapsArcGIS QuickCaptureArcGIS Survey123In-PersonYesAdministration and PolicyTeaching and LearningK-12Libraries and MuseumsHigher Education1:00 p.m. Saturday, Jul 11Saturday, Jul 11Mobile GIS is no longer just about field data collection; it’s about designing, analyzing, and consuming geospatial data on mobile devices. Participants will examine mobile-first design principles, data modeling for effective fieldwork, and how...Topic: Administration and Policy, Teaching and Learning
- Education Summit2026 Esri Education SummitLightning TalksAll AttendeesArcGIS DashboardsArcGIS Field MapsArcGIS OnlineArcGIS ProIn-PersonYesspatial thinking, GIS training, teacher trainingTeaching and LearningK-12Higher Education1:00 p.m. Saturday, Jul 11Saturday, Jul 11This session highlights how GIS is transforming education for students and teachers alike. Explore dual-enrollment programs introducing first-generation students to GIS, online and hybrid geospatial courses, and frameworks for measuring teacher...Topic: Teaching and Learning
- Education Summit2026 Esri Education SummitInstructor-led LabAll AttendeesArcGIS OnlineIn-PersonYesTeaching and LearningK-121:00 p.m. Saturday, Jul 11Saturday, Jul 11This workshop will demonstrate different ways that you can use National Geographic MapMaker for social studies education, including a focus on new World Geography and Human Geography maps and supporting resources. The workshop is a hands-on...Topic: Teaching and Learning
2:00 PM PDT - Saturday, Jul 11
- Education Summit2026 Esri Education SummitTechnical SessionAll AttendeesArcGIS NotebooksArcGIS OnlineArcGIS ProIn-PersonYesTeaching and LearningLibraries and MuseumsHigher EducationSaturday, Jul 112:00 p.m. Saturday, Jul 11This session builds on the session AI & GIS: Introduction by focusing on strategies for teaching GeoAI using ArcGIS tools and Esri’s pre-trained deep learning models. We will explore approaches for introducing students to spatial machine learning,...Topic: Teaching and Learning
- Education Summit2026 Esri Education SummitTechnical SessionAll AttendeesArcGIS StoryMapsIn-PersonYesTeaching and LearningK-12Libraries and MuseumsHigher EducationSaturday, Jul 112:00 p.m. Saturday, Jul 11Whether you are new to place-based storytelling or an ArcGIS StoryMaps power user, this tech session offers valuable takeaways for the classroom. You’ll learn ArcGIS StoryMaps basics, explore instructional stories by educators, and see sample...Topic: Teaching and Learning
- Education Summit2026 Esri Education SummitLightning TalksAll AttendeesArcGIS OnlineArcGIS StoryMapsIn-PersonYesspatial thinking, place-based education, math, National Geographic MapMakerTeaching and LearningK-12Saturday, Jul 112:00 p.m. Saturday, Jul 11Attend this session for strategies and activities that empower K-12 students to see the world spatially. Hear from K-12 educators and how they are using National Geographic MapMaker, math, and art as a tool to introduce spatial thinking, spark...Topic: Teaching and Learning
- Education Summit2026 Esri Education SummitLightning TalksAll AttendeesIn-PersonYesSaturday, Jul 112:00 p.m. Saturday, Jul 11
Spatial analysis turns location-based data into explanations of where complex social and environmental problems concentrate and what factors drive them. Modeling patterns and predicting risk can lead to understanding of the underlying...
- Education Summit2026 Esri Education SummitInstructor-led LabAll AttendeesArcGIS OnlineIn-PersonYesTeaching and LearningK-12Saturday, Jul 112:00 p.m. Saturday, Jul 11This workshop will demonstrate different ways that you can use National Geographic MapMaker for earth science and environmental science education, including a focus on new maps and supporting resources. The workshop is a hands-on session that will...Topic: Teaching and Learning
- Education Summit2026 Esri Education SummitLightning TalksAll AttendeesArcGIS OnlineArcGIS ProArcGIS StoryMapsIn-PersonYesEnvironmental communication, design education, oceans, restorationTeaching and LearningHigher EducationSaturday, Jul 112:00 p.m. Saturday, Jul 11This session highlights how geospatial storytelling transforms learning, research, and design. Explore how students use ArcGIS StoryMaps to communicate people–place relationships, how GIS supports coastal landscape design and digital twin...Topic: Teaching and Learning
4:00 PM PDT - Saturday, Jul 11
- Education Summit2026 Esri Education SummitTechnical SessionAll AttendeesArcGIS OnlineArcGIS ProIn-PersonYesTeaching and LearningSaturday, Jul 114:00 p.m. Saturday, Jul 11As AI capabilities expand within ArcGIS, educators must prepare students to critically evaluate ethical implications. This session will examine bias in training data, spatial inequities amplified through predictive modeling, privacy concerns in...Topic: Teaching and Learning
- Education Summit2026 Esri Education SummitTechnical SessionAll AttendeesArcGIS OnlineArcGIS ProIn-PersonYesTeaching and LearningK-12Libraries and MuseumsHigher EducationSaturday, Jul 114:00 p.m. Saturday, Jul 11Interactive maps are powerful teaching tools when designed thoughtfully. This session examines how to leverage ArcGIS Online to create meaningful pop-ups, dynamic symbology, calculated expressions using Arcade, and user-driven filtering. We will...Topic: Teaching and Learning
- Education Summit2026 Esri Education SummitInstructor-led LabAll AttendeesArcGIS StoryMapsIn-PersonYesTeaching and LearningK-12Libraries and MuseumsHigher Education2:00 p.m. Sunday, Jul 12Saturday, Jul 11Sunday, Jul 124:00 p.m. Saturday, Jul 11ArcGIS StoryMaps is an increasingly popular tool for educators. Educators use stories for instructional purposes and are also challenging students to create their own stories for many use cases. This presentation will show you, step-by-step, how...Topic: Teaching and Learning
- Education Summit2026 Esri Education SummitInstructor-led LabAll AttendeesArcGIS OnlineArcGIS ProIn-PersonYesTeaching and LearningSaturday, Jul 111:00 p.m. Sunday, Jul 12Sunday, Jul 124:00 p.m. Saturday, Jul 11GeoAI—the fusion of artificial intelligence with geographic data—is transforming how we solve spatial problems. This workshop equips educators with the knowledge and tools to integrate GeoAI into their teaching. Participants will explore practical...Topic: Teaching and Learning
- Education Summit2026 Esri Education SummitSpecial PresentationAll AttendeesIn-PersonYesSaturday, Jul 114:00 p.m. Saturday, Jul 11
Why are some educators hesitant to incorporate GIS and digital maps into their instruction? How can we use introductory resources like MapMaker and professional learning to introduce and encourage geographically enhanced teaching to our...
5:00 PM PDT - Saturday, Jul 11
- Education Summit2026 Esri Education SummitAll AttendeesYesSaturday, Jul 115:00 p.m. Saturday, Jul 11Join us for an evening of networking and connection at our welcome reception! Connect with educators, administrators, and Esri staff while enjoying delicious hors d'oeuvres and complimentary beverages. Don't miss this opportunity to forge new...
- Saturday, Jul 115:00 PM - 7:00 PM PDT(Sunday, Jul 1212:00 AM - 2:00 AM GMT)Grand Ballroom Terrace | Marriott
