About the Conference

Who Should Attend

Anyone whose work is enhanced by bringing geographic context to national issues, including

• Government executives
• Elected officials
• Managers
• GIS professionals
• Representatives of nongovernmental organizations

Whether you are new to the GIS community or want to advance your current geospatial projects, the Federal GIS Conference is a great place to get educated and stay updated.

What You'll Experience

Esri technology helps virtually every federal agency meet its missions, from providing health care and emergency services to managing facilities and natural resources. As the largest known geospatial technology event for federal agencies, the Federal GIS Conference brings together over 2,700 attendees for three days of intensive learning and networking.

The conference focuses on taking a geographic approach to decision making, so you're able to

• Base decisions on reliable, more complete information.
• Clearly identify issues and respond intelligently.
• See the bigger picture, visualizing patterns and trends.
• Share information with colleagues, other organizations, and the public.
• Be more thorough, effective, and efficient.
  

Conference offerings include

• Over 100 sessions, including technical sessions led by experts and user sessions focused on case studies and best practices, and numerous sessions just for developers.
• New ArcGIS for National Government sessions showcasing Esri's comprehensive government solutions
• The Federal GIS Solutions EXPO featuring products and services from over 70 government solution providers
• Social events and special interest group meetings where you can collaborate with federal leaders, GIS professionals, and Esri staff