ESRI Showcase in the Exhibit Pavilion

The ESRI Showcase is the place to find ESRI staff and resources. Sit down with ESRI developers and technical staff at the software islands to see ArcGIS functionality and tools.

• Visit with ESRI department staff at the Industry, Business Partner, or Project Management Island.
• Ask specific questions on released software products at the Technical Support Island.

Note: Look for this symbol (†) to identify a demo theater. These schedules are available in the agenda/planner.

Software Islands

The software islands are organized to reflect the three fundamental areas of GIS: mapping and visualization, geodatabase management, and spatial analysis. At these islands, users will find staff who are experts in the software products demonstrated in each island theme. We will also have three islands that focus on implementation: mobile, server, and developer services (ArcGIS Engine). In addition to knowledgeable staff and product demonstrations, each island will have a demo theater with topics related to the island theme.

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ArcGIS Product Information Centers

Product Information Centers are located in the ESRI Showcase Hall. Visit an information center to learn where to find answers to your ArcGIS product questions. We can help you locate ESRI software development staff or exhibitor booths and even show you how to get to the Map Gallery. The ArcGIS Product Information Center staff are always ready and willing to help you find the answers you seek.

Geodatabase Management Island†

Geographic data is the foundation of any GIS. The Geodatabase Management Island will focus on ArcGIS technology as a platform for managing geographic datasets. Visitors will learn more about specific capabilities of the geodatabase, which provides the common data access and management framework for ArcGIS. We will discuss the various data types supported by ArcGIS (e.g., features, rasters, networks, terrains, survey measurements) and how they are represented, accessed, stored, and processed.

Visit the Geodatabase Management Island to meet with ESRI staff and learn more about the following areas:

• Creating and Managing Geodatabases—Leverage the ArcGIS Desktop ArcCatalog application for workspace and dataset management, including high-precision geodatabases, version support, and more.
• Editing—Use ArcGIS Desktop editing tools to create and maintain specialized types of geographic data, such as topology and networks. Manage distributed workflows using geodatabase replication.
• RDBMS Support—Leverage relational database technology and ArcGIS Server to manage spatial data across the enterprise. Highlights will include support for PostgreSQL as well as ArcGIS for SQL Server Express.
• Data Integration—Access many types of spatial and nonspatial data from ArcGIS including CAD, raster, COGO, and survey measurements.
• Data Models—Start with a set of best practice geodatabase designs for a variety of industries.
• Product Solutions—Streamline spatial data management activities with solution products such as JTX and PLTS for ArcGIS.

Mapping and Visualization Island†

One of three primary GIS Concept islands, the Mapping and Visualization Island will focus on the role of GIS and ESRI software in modern cartography —the production of digital and physical representations of our world. Visitors will find a wealth of information related to ESRI solutions for cartography, 2D and 3D visualization, and map production. The island will have technology areas for demonstrations of ESRI mapping and visualization tools, a theater for brief product and concept presentations; and, of course, ESRI staff who can provide comprehensive, professional information and advice. The island will also have several areas focusing on fundamental mapping and visualization topics. Exploring each of these areas will introduce users to the wealth of ESRI products and more focused GIS concepts that support them. A listing of focused products and concepts is outlined below:

Visualization
• ArcMap
• ArcReader
• Animation
• Charts
• Graphs

3D Visualization
• ArcGlobe
• ArcScene
• ArcReader
• ArcGIS Explorer

Cartography
• Labeling
• Annotation
• Maplex
• Map Finishing Tools
• Map Production

Printing
• ArcPress
• Export Formats

Extensions
• ArcGIS Tracking Analyst
• ArcGIS Schematics
• ArcGIS Publisher

Developer
• ArcObjects Programming for Mapping and Visualization

Spatial Analysis Island†

Product Information Centers are located in the ESRI Showcase Hall. Visit the Spatial Analysis Island to learn how to use ArcGIS to analyze geographic relationships and discover new information through

• Feature overlay
• Raster modeling
• Linear and network analyses
• Proximity analysis
• Site selection/Suitability modeling
• Surface interpolation and analysis
• Terrain modeling
• Statistical exploration
• Logistics and fleet management
• Geocoding

The spatial analysis team will show you how to use geoprocessing tools, ModelBuilder, scripting, and other parts of ArcGIS to solve problems such as suitability modeling and the automation of tasks. The Spatial Analysis Island will also feature the following extensions:

• ArcGIS Spatial Analyst
• ArcGIS Geostatistical Analyst
• ArcGIS 3D Analyst
• ArcGIS Network Analyst
• ArcLogistics

See demonstrations, ask questions, and learn firsthand from the software development team how you can take full advantage of these ArcGIS features and extensions to improve your productivity

ArcGIS Engine Island†

Product Information Centers are located in the ESRI Showcase Hall. All .NET, Java, Visual Basic, and C++ users should stop by the ArcGIS Engine Island to see the latest enhancements to ArcGIS Engine for the 9.3 release. The ArcGIS Engine team will be available to talk about developer controls and components for building stand-alone custom applications with the ArcGIS Engine Developer Kit (for COM, .NET, Java, and cross-platform C++).

ESRI Developer Network (EDN) Island

EDN is a software subscription program that consists of the ESRI developer technology platform and our collaborative community of developers around the world who subscribe to the program. For the past three years, the EDN software subscription and the EDN Web site have been the primary tools and resources for providing developers with access to technologies for building customized applications and systems that leverage the power of GIS. With those as a foundation, the EDN program is growing to become much more.

Staff will be available to discuss the current landscape and future direction of the EDN program and resources available to developers, but even more important, we want to hear from you and exchange ideas about what kinds of resources, tools, and access to information would help you the most.

Server GIS Island†

The Server GIS Island is the place to visit if you want to deploy your GIS resources over the Internet. With ArcGIS Server, you can deliver maps, imagery, geodatabases, geoprocessing tools, and networks as Web services that can be used in desktop, mobile, and Web applications.

See demonstrations of ArcGIS Explorer, a free, easy-to-use, powerful 3D client for visualizing services and executing tasks. Learn how to create mashup Web applications using the new REST and Javascript APIs. Talk to the experts about creating powerful custom .NET and Java Web applications, and find out about the new tools for managing security and improving performance. Learn about ArcGIS Image Server, which is now integrated with ArcGIS Server. Also, get your questions answered about running ArcGIS Server in Windows, Solaris, and Linux environments. Come by the Server GIS Island to talk about your Web GIS projects including ArcIMS and the GIS Portal Toolkit.

Installation, Copy Protection and Internationalization/Localization Island

This island will cover three key functional aspects of ArcGIS software. One is the installation experience, second is the copy protection aspect, and third is the internationalization and localization support of ArcGIS products. At this island, you will be able to obtain help in understanding the installation of ArcGIS products as well as the copy protection of our software. Here you will also be able to learn how international languages are supported for ArcGIS products. This is the place to come and ask any questions, discuss issues you have encountered, and share scenarios and experiences regarding your installation, copy protection, and internationalization/localization of ArcGIS products.

Interoperability and Standards Island

The Interoperability and Standards Island will showcase ESRI’s support for ISO TC21 and Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) standards. This is also the place to learn about ESRI’s commitment to interoperability. Users interested in standards from W3C, OASIS, ISO TC211, OGC, FGDC, CEN, INSPIRE, GWG and DGIWG should visit the Interoperability and Standards Island.

Software Feedback Island

The ESRI software Development Group wants your input on the current quality of ArcGIS software as well as your ideas on how to improve future releases. Help us understand your workflow scenarios and ways in which you can become more productive and efficient with your work. Understanding your workflows is critical for us to help test and build better software. We are very interested in your feedback and will have resources available to submit your enhancements to be made available to the software development team. Please go to the Technical Support Island for reporting general bugs.

Solutions Products Island†

The Geographic Advantage for business will be revealed at the Solutions Products Island. Enhance your analysis capabilities, grow your revenue, reduce your costs, and improve your efficiencies with ESRI’s commercial products.

Learn about ArcGIS Business Analyst, Business Analyst Online, ArcLogistics, BusinessMAP, and Business Analyst Server. ESRI’s commercial products are being used for many business functions including business continuity planning, supply chain management, market analysis, site selection, route optimization, and fleet management. Find out how ESRI’s commercial products integrate with your existing data infrastructure to help you make more informed decisions about complex business problems. Watch software demonstrations and learn firsthand what these products can do for you and your organization.

ArcGIS Content Island

ArcGIS products provide access to a rich and varied set of geographic content. Visit the ArcGIS Content Island to learn about ESRI’s data products and online services that are available for use with your ArcGIS software including ESRI Data & Maps, StreetMap, ArcGIS Data Appliance, and ArcGIS Online services. These products and services provide access to terabytes of imagery, street data, administrative boundaries, topographic maps, demographics, and much more, that are either built into ArcGIS products or available to extend them. The ArcGIS Content Island is the place to see how ESRI’s data products and online services integrate with ESRI technology to support visualization and analysis. See demonstrations, ask questions, and learn firsthand from the content products team how these data and services can help you and your organization.

Mobile GIS Island†

The Mobile GIS Island will showcases ESRI’s technology for enabling mobile workforces with GIS. ESRI’s mobile software includes

• ArcPad—An out-of-the-box mobile mapping and field data collection solution using handheld mobile devices
• ArcPad Application Builder—The development and customization framework for ArcPad
• ArcGIS Mobile—A new out-of-the-box mobile application at 9.3 and a software developer kit (SDK) used to build centrally managed, lightweight, GIS-focused applications for mobile clients

Industry Solutions Islands

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Industry Solutions Islands†

Product Information Centers are located in the ESRI Showcase Hall. Visit the Industry Solutions Island Showcase with your specific questions regarding industry activities. Each industry will be represented with a selection of live software demonstrations; industry-specific marketing materials and, perhaps most important, individuals with firsthand knowledge of GIS in your field. Learn what others in your industry are doing and take advantage of the opportunity to talk to us about your industry. All of us on the ESRI industry solutions team hope that you have a wonderful time at ESRI UC 2008.

Business Solutions Island

The Business Solutions Island will demonstrate the geographic advantage for the commercial, economic development, and business communities. Organized in association with product and data solutions for business, the Business Solutions Island will explore vital platforms for profit growth, improved performance and better customer service to ensure a competitive advantage. The showcase will feature insights into how innovative and forward-looking government and business users can improve and advance crucial corporate functions through ESRI’s business platforms and solution architectures. Visit the Business Solutions Island to see how you can realize the geographic advantage for business.

Education Solutions Island

The Education Solutions Island is the focus for a wide range of activities of interest to our users from universities and schools. The education team will be available to meet with people interested in either teaching GIS or promoting GIS education in their community. Materials explaining ESRI’s Education Program will be available for our users. Come and meet the ESRI education team in the showcase area.

Government Solutions Island

ESRI staff that is knowledgeable in the broad applications within the federal, state, regional, and local governments will host the Government Solutions Island. The government team will be on hand to discuss issues related to specific disciplines such as survey, land records, public works, panning, economic development, and natural resources. The staff will be on hand to share and exchange case studies, discuss implementation and management strategies, provide demonstrations, or simply help find answers to your questions. Stop by and meet our government experts as we work together to establish GIS as an integral part of government.

Health and Human Services Island

Visit the Health and Human Services Island to see how ESRI technology is applied in health and human services organizations such as public health ministries and departments, hospitals and health systems, social services departments, managed-care organizations, and academic health science centers. The island will feature discussions and demonstrations of ESRI technology and solutions for solving complex challenges in both public and environmental health as well as the delivery of health care. Learn how health organizations are improving the efficiency of their work and the integral role of GIS in analyzing and visualizing critical environmental, social, and clinical data. You are invited to exchange ideas with ESRI’s health and human services team on using GIS in areas such as disease surveillance, situational awareness, service area analysis, health care delivery, and public health and hospital preparedness.

Natural Resources Solutions Island

Visit the Health and Human Services Island to see how ESRI technology is applied in health and human services organizations such as public health ministries and departments, hospitals and health systems, social services departments, managed-care organizations, and academic health science centers. The island will feature discussions and demonstrations of ESRI technology and solutions for solving complex challenges in both public and environmental health as well as the delivery of health care. Learn how health organizations are improving the efficiency of their work and the integral role of GIS in analyzing and visualizing critical environmental, social, and clinical data. You are invited to exchange ideas with ESRI’s health and human services team on using GIS in areas such as disease surveillance, situational awareness, service area analysis, health care delivery, and public health and hospital preparedness.

Utility, Telecommunication, and Transportation Solutions Island (UT&T)

Utilities, telecommunications companies, and transportation agencies are seeing significant gains in productivity using GIS to manage their assets. They are using GIS for design, decision support, and visualization of their real-time data and communication of assets throughout their organizations. Visit the UT& Solutions Island to meet the experts in each of these industries. Our team will discuss how ESRI technology provides solid value in a number of different ways throughout the entire utility, telco, and transportation enterprises. Find out how the extensive network of business partners devoted specifically to the utility, telco, and transportation industries put ESRI technology to work.

Program Islands

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Technical Support Island

Utilities, telecommunications companies, and transportation agencies are seeing significant gains in productivity using GIS to manage their assets. They are using GIS for design, decision support, and visualization of their real-time data and communication of assets throughout their organizations. Visit the UT&T Solutions Island to meet the experts in each of these industries. Our team will discuss how ESRI technology provides solid value in a number of different ways throughout the entire utility, telco, and transportation enterprises. Find out how the extensive network of business partners devoted specifically to the utility, telco, and transportation industries put ESRI technology to work.

ESRI Project Center Island†

The Project Center Island offers freely available GIS project support and advice. Visit the island to talk with ESRI experts about your GIS projects. Key ESRI staff will be available to meet one-on-one with you about

• ESRI technology
• Project planning
• Implementation strategies
• Systems architecture design
• Application development
• Systems integration
• Database design
• Data production

Related project implementation guidelines and experiences will be presented at the island demo theater.

Training and Education Island

The Training and Education Island will offer a wealth of solutions for new and experienced ESRI software users who want to develop their skills and knowledge in GIS and related technologies. Talk to our experienced staff about the available instructor-led, Web-based, and other training options from ESRI. Find out about the latest training solutions for ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Server and for developers who want to integrate ESRI technology into their own solutions. Those with a few minutes to spare can tune into one of our Instructional Series podcasts or take our GIS Training and Education Survey. All survey participants will receive a code for a free ESRI Virtual Campus one-module course ($26 value)!

Hands-on Learning Center

Presented by ESRI Educational Services, the Hands-on Learning Center has free training for users who want an opportunity to take a short lesson using ESRI software. The Hands-on Learning Center, located in the ESRI Showcase, will provide a PC lab and access to free training on a wide variety of ArcGIS topics. You’ll receive approximately 45 minutes of training, consisting of a recorded lecture and a hands-on software exercise. Lesson topics will include Getting Started with 3D Animation, Introduction to ArcGIS Explorer, Geocoding in ArcGIS 9.3, Getting Started with ArcObjects, Introduction to ArcGIS Server, and PLTS topics. No registration is required for the Hands-on Learning center. ESRI instructors will be available to answer questions.

Customer Service/Self-Service Web Tools Island

A visit to the Customer Service/Self-Service web Tools Island will offer you the chance to see a demonstration of the Customer Care Site and the Customer Service Site. Staff will be available to answer your questions regarding order status, keycode requests, general licensing information, and the status of your maintenance. You will also have the opportunity to update your customer address and contact information.

Connect with ESRI Island

Stop by the Connect with ESRI Island to get the latest information on ESRI, its publications, and GIS Day.

ESRI Publications
Discover the various magazines and newsletters ESRI publishes to keep you informed of the latest ESRI news and events throughout the year. Pick up a copy of the latest issue of ArcNews to find a multitude of case studies and best practices or a copy of ArcUser, ESRI’s other quarterly magazine, for more technical GIS information. In addition, ESRI offers a variety of industry-focused newsletters, such as BusinessGeoInfo, Energy Currents, and Government Matters to keep you up-to-date on the latest GIS news and activities in your industry.

GIS Day
Discover how easy it is to host an event in your community. Whether you are a veteran participant or new to GIS Day, we encourage you to stop by and register your event, get ideas, and see the resources that are available to help plan and promote your next GIS Day celebration. Mark your calendar; the 10th annual GIS Day celebration will be Wednesday, November 19, 2008.

jobs@esri Island

Graduating students and others interested in finding out about career opportunities at ESRI are invited to visit the jobs@esri Island and speak to ESRI representatives about a variety of open positions, the great environment, and challenging work at ESRI. Find out why ESRI employees are so excited about the work they do! While at the island, pick up a copy of our latest recruitment poster. No time to visit the island? Learn about job opportunities at ESRI by visiting www.esri.com/careers.

Industry Showcases

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Map, Chart, and Data Production/Spatial Data Infrastructure Showcase †

National mapping (NMOs), charting organizations, and cartographic publishers will present solutions to their challenges in the Map, Chart, and Data Production and Spatial Data Infrastructure (MAPS) Showcase. NMO and cartographic users, as well as ESRI staff, involved in topographic mapping, hydrographic/nautical charting, aeronautical charting, cartographic publishing, and spatial data infrastructure will demonstrate how they use ESRI technology to pragmatically solve map, chart, and data production issues. You can benefit from their knowledge and experience as you interact and exchange ideas with other users in your area of interest. The MAPS showcase will have the following areas:

User exhibitions—National mapping and charting organizations users will include:

• Bureau of Land Management
• Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN)
• Instituto Geografico Agustin Codazzi (IGAC)
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• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Ocean Service, National Geodetic Survey
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• Others

Discover

• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 200th Anniversary Display
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Equipment Display

United Nations World Health Organization—Second Administrative Level Boundaries (SALB)

National mapping organizations are invited to meet with the SALB staff. The SALB project is a United Nations Geographic Information Working Group activity on international and administrative boundaries. The group is actively working with NMOs. Mapping Center—Cartographers will be able to interact with ESRI mapping center staff and explore the free cartographic resources available on this Web site.

Mapping Center—Cartographers will be able to interact with ESRI mapping center staff and explore the free cartographic resources available on this Web site.

Defense and Intelligence Showcase†

The Defense and Intelligence Showcase will feature demonstrations of key programs and provide the opportunity to meet technology partners and see demonstrations of their capabilities. The showcase will host the Monterey Cross exercise, in which ESRI partners will demonstrate how their technology provides key capability in operations within this defense simulation. We will also highlight a Northrop Grumman and ESRI joint project, the CJMTK Geospatial Appliance (CGA), which is a turn-key solution for DoD and Intelligence community customers that have a requirement for NGA Unclassified data hosted in application ready formats.

Federal Agencies Showcase†

The Federal Agencies Showcase will feature U.S. federal agencies and their utilization of GIS technology as well as the data and services they provide. The showcase will be a great place to learn about innovative federal initiatives, such as the next census, the federal enterprise architecture, and next-generation land management systems, by hearing from representatives of the agencies themselves.

This year’s showcase will feature a demonstration theater where agencies and partner organizations will present innovative applications and strategic initiatives pertaining to federal GIS programs.

Additionally, the showcase will be staffed by members of the ESRI federal team who can answer any questions you may have regarding federal GIS initiatives.

Public Safety Showcase†

Visit the Public Safety Showcase to see GIS solutions for all aspects of public safety. Police, municipal fire, crime analysis, disaster management, homeland security, wildfire, emergency medical response, E-911, and computer-aided dispatch personnel will not want to miss this event. The showcase will feature providers of law enforcement, fire, homeland security, and emergency management solutions including in-vehicle and data acquisition applications, fire and police incident analysis, and simulated disaster incident mapping. These applications are deployed on the Internet as well as servers, PCs, and handheld devices. You can get hands-on GIS experience; meet GIS users from the police, fire, and emergency management communities; and see demonstrations of their work.

This year’s showcase will include a special area for public safety demonstrations illustrating the importance of enterprise-wide GIS integration. This display will show how GIS is used to bring independent agencies together to protect and secure our homeland. In addition, we will have special demonstrations on public safety and law enforcement best practices.

User Applications Fair

The User Applications Fair is a venue for ESRI software users to share their noncommercial applications with the rest of the GIS community. ESRI provides the hardware and space and extends an invitation to all users to participate. Applications in the past have ranged from elaborate, multiwindow applications tracking animal movement and habitat to simple command line applications incorporating time-saving tricks into ArcGIS Desktop.

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