Technical Workshops

Hall 10, Jade
In this session, we will introduce the ArcGIS API for Javascript within the context of HTML5 and mobile development such as the usage of GeoLocation, local storage and canvas. In addition, we will introduce new design paradigms such as dependency management, Single Page and Responsive layout.

Hall 10, Pearl
We will introduce the new server architecture and its new components and discuss typical server configuration scenarios (for development, high capacity, high availability, etc.). We will also cover the new RESTful administration API, and enhancements to Services with focus on: map, image, and geoprocessing.

Hall 10, Ruby
Esri Maps for Microsoft Office is a new product that allows you to quickly create dynamic, interactive maps of your Excel data and start exploring it in a whole new way. Esri Maps for Office enables you to uncover patterns and trends not evident in tabular data and charts. The process of creating a map in Excel is painless and is much the same as creating a graph or chart of your data. Maps can be shared immediately through PowerPoint presentations or by one-click publishing to Esri’s mapping cloud, ArcGIS Online. This workshop will demonstrate the value of the product using a number of use case scenarios.

Hall 10, Sapphire
This session will introduce ModelBuilder, an application that can be used to create, edit, and manage models, by providing a visual interface for stringing together sequences of Geoprocessing tools for executing a workflow. We will cover creating, modifying, and running model tools, as well as basic workflow interaction and properties. We will also look at how to add Python scripts to models in Model Builder to leverage enhanced scripting capabilities.

Hall 10, Jade
This workshop walks you through a new five-step workflow that transforms your existing 2D GIS data into a Smart 3D City Model. Furthermore you will explore how Smart 3D City Scenes can be shared directly on Esri’s cloud solution ArcGIS Online or on your organizations private web server.

Hall 10, Pearl
Mobile GIS Extends the reach of GIS from the office to the field. By implementing an effective mobile GIS solution, you can improve the efficiency of your field work force as well as the accuracy and timeliness of your geospatial data. During this session, you will learn how to leverage Esri’s ArcGIS system to build focused mobile GIS solutions that target the needs of your field work force, others in your organization, and your customers, as well as building focused applications, using the ArcGIS Software Developer Kits for Windows, Windows Mobile, iOS, Windows Phone, and Android devices.

Hall 10, Ruby
ArcGIS Workflow Manager lets organizations develop and enforce standard, repeatable GIS workflows across the enterprise, thereby ensuring that the right work is completed correctly by the right person or team at the right time. With ArcGIS Workflow Manager, you can greatly improve the efficiency of your GIS operations and the productivity of your teams. In this session, you will learn the concepts of jobs and job management, how to define and execute workflows, how to integrate ArcGIS Workflow Manager with the core ArcGIS System, and the ability to track and report job metrics for your organization.

Hall 10, Sapphire
This session will introduce you to basic concepts of spatial pattern analysis using tools in the Spatial Statistics toolbox. It will demonstrate how these tools can help you summarize and evaluate geographic distributions, identify statistically significant spatial outliers and spatial clusters (hot spots), and assess broad geographic patterns and trends over time. Epidemiologists, crime analysts, demographers, municipal planners, transportation analysts, archaeologists, wildlife biologists, retail analysts, and many others in the GIS community can use spatial pattern analysis to better understand their data. The tools presented in this session will help you to find patterns and relationships that can be quickly understood and easily communicated to others, facilitating informed discussion and sound decision making.

Hall 10, Jade
What is BigData? What is Hadoop? What is Hive? What is MongoDB? Come to this session to learn all the "Big" terms and how spatial elements can be used for analysis and rendering in batch and stream processing modes using ArcPy and Web APIs.

Hall 10, Pearl
Learn about the new features of ArcGIS 10.1 to support Virtualization and Cloud environments. We will also cover typical deployment patterns, and what people are doing with the new capabilities that virtualization and cloud environments offer when used with ArcGIS.

Hall 10, Ruby

This will be an overview session to introduce what developers need to know to start development with ArcGIS Runtime. With ArcGIS Runtime, developers are able to create custom applications for a wide range of devices and users. There are ArcGIS Runtime SDKs for the following platforms: Windows (WPF), Linux (Java), Android, iOS, Windows Mobile and Phone.

This session will also provide an introduction to the ArcGIS Viewers like the new ArcGIS Viewer for Windows and ArcGIS Viewer for Mac.

Hall 10, Sapphire

Regression analysis is a set of statistical methods used in many application areas (e.g., business, defense, education, health and human services, natural resources, and public safety, etc.). Ordinary least squares regression (OLS) and geographically weighted regression (GWR) allow you to examine, model, and explore data relationships. Ultimately, regression analysis helps you answer “why?” questions: “why do we see so much crime or disease in particular areas?”, “what are the factors that contribute to consistently high test scores?”, “why is a species thriving only in particular locations?”. Regression analysis also allows you to predict spatial outcomes for other places or other time periods: “how will improvements to road conditions impact traffic fatalities?”, “how will projected population growth affect the demand for services?”. In this workshop we will cover basic regression analysis concepts and workflows as they relate to the analysis of geographic data. You will learn how to build a properly specified OLS model, interpret regression results and diagnostics, and potentially use the results of regression analysis to design targeted interventions.

Hall 10, Diamond
ArcGIS Server can be used to share image and raster data as image services. This session will provide details on publishing and consuming raster/mosaic datasets as image services. Additionally, the session will highlight details and best related to practices image service features, such as dynamic mosaicking, caching, editing and data dissemination, as well as important aspects of configuring image services.

Hall 10, Ruby
ArcGIS for Desktop10.1 represents a major step forward in GIS, and this session will outline the areas of major improvement in the 10.1 release. Topics to be covered include productivity enhancements, new cartographic, new Geoprocessing enhancements, new geospatial analysis tools and new ways of sharing and contributing data with ArcGIS Server and ArcGIS Online.

Hall 10, Pearl
Geared toward new or potential users, this session will provide an overview of the ArcGIS 3D Analyst extension. The presentation will highlight the techniques for visualizing GIS data in three dimensions with the CityEngine, ArcGlobe, and ArcScene applications as well as demonstrate the geoprocessing analysis functions provided by the 3D Analyst extension. Topics will include an introduction to 3D Analyst extension, various data types relevant to 3D modeling, conveying realism using 3D symbology, 3D Editing, 3D Analysis and animation.

Hall 10, Sapphire
At Esri, the Location Analytics team is pressing forward with an aggressive agenda to integrate the Esri mapping platform with business analytics systems in a familiar and non-disruptive way. This enables business users in any organization to benefit by incorporating the geographic capabilities, content, and intelligence of the core Esri platform into their mission-critical applications. This workshop will discuss this new emerging market segment, the vision for future Esri Location Analytics Products, and demonstrate current product offerings including Esri Maps for Office, Esri Maps for SharePoint, and Esri Maps for IBM Cognos.

Hall 10, Diamond
A Common challenge to organizations working with imagery collections is the sheer volume and processing that has to be dealt with. This Session will illustrate how this challenge has been addressed by way of Mosaic Datasets – ArcGIS’ data model for cataloging and processing imagery and raster data. Mosaic Datasets are used for fast display, easy updating, publishing and image processing using raster functions and raster types. In addition to teaching you how to manage your imagery using Mosaic Datasets, this session will elaborate on the recommended workflows for building them.

Hall 10, Ruby
ArcGIS Online is a cloud-based, collaborative content management system for maps, apps, data, and other geographic information. The system enables users to easily create, manage, and share their maps and data as well as access a set of ready-to-use maps and data from Esri and other users. In this session you will learn how to use ArcGIS Online to publish data and access online services for use as part of the location component of applications and solutions.

Topics that will be covered include: A tour of ArcGIS.com and what’s new, Using the ready-to-use maps and data from Esri and other contributors, Working with webmaps – Finding content and using your own to create mashups ,Customizing your maps with notes, symbols and pop-ups ,Sharing your work to groups, social networks and blogs/websites ,Building applications with online templates ,Resources for learning more

Hall 10, Sapphire Learn about enterprise GIS deployment patterns including architecture, security and scalability. The session will discuss different ArcGIS deployments models including Desktop, Web and Mobile. The session will also discuss different infrastructure architecture models including Session/Application Virtualization, Hardware Virtualization and Cloud Computing and Deployments. Also different quality attributes will be discussed including High Availability Patterns, Public-facing Application Security and Scalability. Also a brief introduction will be given about ArcGIS for Server security model and the use case scenarios for choosing a user and role storage.

Hall 10, Pearl
This session will offer an overview of the new ArcGIS 10.1 new features for map caching, as well as common workflows for building a map cache. We will also discuss topics like how to manage large cache jobs, getting the most out of your hardware, using multiple machines for cache generation, and caching in a virtualized environment.

Hall 10, Diamond
ArcGIS API for Silverlight enables you to build and deliver rich interactive applications for the web. This session will provide an introduction to the API and Silverlight platform, walk through creating an application, present developer resources, and discuss what’s coming in the future.

Hall 10, Pearl
In this session, we will demonstrate the usage of Flex for building iOS applications and how to use the latest API capabilities for offline editing, very fast rendering of massive data and connectivity to backend NoSQL databases.

Hall 10, Sapphire
This session will cover the key phases and components of a geodatabase project, typical tasks involved in the design, development, and delivery of an enterprise geodatabase solution; and lessons learned and best practices developed by Esri for deployment of its solutions.