Events

Esri Middle East and Africa User Conference

December 10–12, 2012

ADNEC: Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Plenary Session

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

The magic begins at the MEAUC plenary.

Join fellow GIS professionals who share a passion for the technology at the MEAUC Plenary Session. Esri founder and president Jack Dangermond and the Abu Dhabi Government will welcome the region’s GIS community and demonstrate how GIS opens up the world. Together, we will explore the evolving role of geography as a platform, which will support the advancement of your organization, community, and nation.

10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Refreshments

After the ceremonial Royal opening of the Expo, enjoy an extended refreshment break amongst the exhibitor community.

11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

How the magic happens. The Plenary continues.

In the mid-morning Plenary session, you’ll witness how—with the capabilities of ArcGIS 10.1—organizations are able to solve problems by placing the magic in the hands of everyone. Through technical demonstrations using spatial analysis, imagery, 3D, and more, you’ll experience what will help you to create and tell your story.

12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.Lunch
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

What is your story? The Plenary finale.

See how the magic of GIS has transformed organizations in your region. From public organizations to private companies, you’ll hear vignettes of GIS success that will ignite and inspire your passion.

Speakers include:

Kuwait

  • Public Authority for Civil Information, Musaed Al Asousi
  • Environment Public Authority, Huda A. Al Munayes

Abu Dhabi

  • Bayanat, Ibrahim Al Obaidly
  • Western Regional Municipality, Ibrahim Anwar Hassan and Khalid Mohamed Amin
  • Statistics Centre Abu Dhabi, Ahmed Al Sheryani and Mohamed Al Marri
  • Urban Planning Council, Yasmeen Bani Hashem
  • Environment Agency Abu Dhabi, Dr. Himansu Das
  • Department of Transport, Abdelsalam Al Naqbi
  • Abu Dhabi Education Council, Pakrad Sarkis Balabanian

Saudi Arabia

  • Saudi Aramco, Hussain Al-Nasser

December 10–12, 2012

ADNEC: Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company
Abu Dhabi, UAE