2007 Preconference Interviews

As part of the ESRI Speaker Series, the podcasts offer an overview of the topics these experts addressed in a variety of settings such as technical sessions, workshops, and presentations.

Spatial Analysis and Dynamic Modeling with ArcGIS
—David Maguire, Director of Products, ESRI
Listen or download: MP3 [12:37 | 4.37 MB]

• David Maguire previews his Technology Keynote session and talks about agent-based modeling.
  —Published June 13, 2007

What is Enterprise GIS?
—Dave Busser, Director for Corporate and Business Development, ESRI
Listen or download: MP3 [15:22 | 5.31 MB]

• Listen to Dave Busser discuss Enterprise GIS and what organizations need to know in order to get started with an Enterprise GIS.
  —Published June 12, 2007

What is GIS and How Can It Help Me
—Chris Thomas, State and Local Government Industry Manager, ESRI
Listen or download: MP3 [11:11 | 3.87 MB]

• Thomas discusses the topics that will be covered during the session he will be co-presenting at the upcoming 2007 ESRI International User Conference and who might benefit by attending.—Published June 9, 2007

High Anxiety: The Evolution and Future Role of GIS in Digital Mapping
—Clint Brown, Director of Software Products, ESRI
Listen or download: MP3 [12:34 | 4.35 MB]

• Clint Brown gives a preview of his Technology Keynote session which will he'll present Thursday morning.
  —Published June 5, 2007

Getting the Most of the 2007 ESRI User Conference
—Wendy McKinney, ESRI Events Manager
Listen or download: Windows Media [41:47 | 12.8 MB]
Key points covered include

• An overview of the events and sessions
• The new types of sessions that are available
• How to find what you are looking for: products or industry
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Tips for your time in San Diego

Thinking about GIS: Geographic Information System Planning for Managers
—Dr. Roger Tomlinson
Listen or download: MP3 [42:59 | 14.7 MB]

• Listen to Dr. Roger Tomlinson talk about the third edition of his book Thinking about GIS: Geographic Information System Planning for Managers.
  —Published May 30, 2007

What is GIS Server
—Edan Cain, Product Engineer, and Bronwyn Agrios, Instructor, ESRI
Listen or download: MP3 [11:08 | 3.86 MB]

• Cain and Agrios share what they will discuss in their session at the upcoming 2007 ESRI International User Conference.
  —Published May 25, 2007