The 2025 Esri User Conference is almost here! Join us at the San Diego Convention Center from July 14-18, where the theme is “GIS—Integrating Everything, Everywhere”. Discover how attendees from around the globe are using ArcGIS Enterprise to break down barriers and inspire positive change and leave with new ideas and connections to enhance your own projects.
If you’re planning to attend, whether in-person or virtually, you’ll find a wealth of ArcGIS Enterprise related product sessions to choose from. Topics include best practices for architecting deployments, tips and tricks on upgrading your systems, tuning and scaling your deployment, the latest advancements in cloud-native technology, and so much more. We recognize that there are many great options, so we’ve curated a list of sessions that we believe are particularly beneficial.
Can’t Miss Sessions
No matter your expertise with ArcGIS Enterprise, there are a few sessions you won’t want to miss. Here is our list of must-see sessions:
ArcGIS Enterprise: An Overview
In-Person, Livestream
If you’re new to ArcGIS Enterprise, this presentation is the perfect starting point. Explore key concepts including data management, mapping and visualization, analysis, and sharing, and learn how ArcGIS Enterprise can benefit you and your organization.
ArcGIS Enterprise: The Road Ahead
In-Person
Looking for an exclusive glimpse into the future of ArcGIS Enterprise? At this session, speakers will share plans for upcoming ArcGIS Enterprise releases across Windows, Linux, and Kubernetes.
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ArcGIS Enterprise on Kubernetes: Is It for Me?
In-Person, Recorded
How did current ArcGIS Enterprise on Kubernetes users decide it was the right choice for them? Join this session to hear from customers who have deployed ArcGIS Enterprise on Kubernetes, sharing their lessons learned, challenges faced, and the goals they aim to achieve with this technology.
- Keep Exploring Kubernetes:
In-Person, Recorded, Live Stream
ArcGIS Enterprise is always evolving with new functionality and enhancements. Join us for details about what’s new in recent releases, from administrative enhancements to mapping, data management, and more.
Beginner Sessions
Whether you’re looking to understand the basics or dive into some of the core functionalities, these beginner-friendly sessions will provide you with the foundational knowledge and practical tips you need to succeed. Topics include architectural patterns for ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise, data storage strategies, metadata management, and distributed collaboration for sharing content across environments.
ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise: Architectural Patterns and Practices
In-Person, Recorded, Live stream
Think you need to choose between ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online? Many organizations successfully use both! This presentation will help you determine the architectural patterns of both products that best meets your organizational needs.
ArcGIS Enterprise: Data Storage Strategies
In-Person, Recorded
Data is an integral part of ArcGIS, and where you store your data impacts how you access, edit, validate, secure, and scale it. This session will highlight the storage options available in ArcGIS, from the ArcGIS Date Store and enterprise geodatabases to cloud storage and cloud data warehouses.
ArcGIS: Understanding Metadata, Catalogs, and Searching Across the System
In-Person
Increasingly, metadata is fundamental to geospatial ecosystems and to search, discovery, and AI applications. So, should working with metadata really be that hard? See how metadata is handled across the system and learn about current thinking and future directions to simplify and unify the (meta)data experience.
Distributed Collaboration: Editing Across Environments
In-Person, Recorded
Distributed collaboration enables members of organizations to edit the same data and sync changes across different environments. This presentation provides a closer look at this powerful capability, including how to set it up and use it effectively.
Intermediate Sessions
These sessions will explore more advanced tools and techniques, including how to optimize your workflows, enhance data security, and leverage cloud services. Whether you’re looking to streamline your processes or unlock new insights, these sessions can help make your work more efficient and effective. Topics include content migration tools, best practices for upgrading, security strategies, and cloud service integration.
ArcGIS Enterprise: Included Tools for Migrating Content
In-Person
Get a high-level overview of the tools in ArcGIS Enterprise on Windows and Linux for moving content between environments, including the Web GIS Disaster Recovery (WebGISDR) tool, import/export operations, and the ArcGIS API for Python.
ArcGIS Enterprise: Best Practices for Upgrading
In-Person, Recorded, Live stream
Planning ahead when upgrading to a new release of ArcGIS Enterprise is crucial to ensure a smooth transition. Learn best practices for upgrading ArcGIS Enterprise to a new release, covering a step-by-step through the upgrade process, and recommendations for minimizing downtime during your upgrade.
ArcGIS Enterprise: Security Best Practices
In-Person, Recorded
Discover how to protect yourself from common threats and attacks by implementing multiple layers of security and hardening your environment. Speakers will cover various aspects of securing your environment, including the operating system, accounts, databases, network configurations, and firewalls.
ArcGIS Enterprise: Integrating Cloud Services
In-Person
Explore the integration of ArcGIS Enterprise with cloud storage and databases, including AWS S3, Azure Storage, Google Cloud Storage, AWS Aurora, Azure SQL, and Google Cloud SQL. Learn practical examples to enhance your workflow and data management.
Cloud Native Sessions
In today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape, cloud computing has become a cornerstone for scalable, flexible, and secure geospatial solutions. Attend these sessions to learn more about ArcGIS Enterprise on Kubernetes’ robust cloud-native capabilities.
ArcGIS Enterprise on Kubernetes: Wreck it and Recover it
In-Person
Many firms claim their solutions are highly available, but do these claims stand up to real-world tests? In this presentation, the ArcGIS Enterprise team will intentionally disrupt a deployment to demonstrate quick recovery with minimal to no downtime.
ArcGIS Enterprise on Kubernetes: Tuning and Scaling
In-Person, Recorded
Learn how to configure ArcGIS Enterprise on Kubernetes to meet your specific tuning and scaling needs. Speakers will share real-world examples of seamless scaling for high demand and service optimization to ensure your GIS operations run smoothly.
Across ArcGIS Sessions
ArcGIS Enterprise doesn’t operate in isolation; it is part of a larger, interconnected ArcGIS platform. Many users who leverage ArcGIS Enterprise also utilize ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro and Esri’s full suite of applications. Whether you’re already using multiple ArcGIS products or considering expanding your GIS toolkit, these sessions will provide valuable insights and best practices to help you maximize the potential of your entire ArcGIS ecosystem.
ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise: Visualizing Change Over Time on the Web
Beginner, In-Person
In this demo theater presentation, attendees will explore time-aware capabilities for displaying data layers and learn how to enhance their web-based data visualizations to make complex information accessible and engaging.
ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise: Managing Large Organizations
Intermediate, In-Person
Managing large organizations in ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise can present unique challenges for administrators. Join this session to discover efficient tools and strategies for managing content, resources, and user licenses, including automation techniques to simplify administration.
ArcGIS Pro: Configuring and Using Portal Projects
All Attendees, In-Person
Learn how to configure portal projects in ArcGIS Pro for single-user workflows and set up shared update groups for collaborative projects in ArcGIS Enterprise.
Real World Example Sessions
These sessions will walk you through real-world examples of ArcGIS Enterprise in action, illustrating how organizations have successfully implemented the software to improve their operational efficiency and decision-making processes.
Enterprise Geospatial Management
All Attendees, In-Person
Hear from BP and Shell on innovative strategies to leverage geospatial data for better decision-making and operational efficiency. Discover how geospatial technologies drive value and foster collaboration across the enterprise.
US Army Corps of Engineers Engaging the Digital Twin for Installation Planning
All Attendees, In-Person
Learn how the US Army Corps of Engineers is using digital twins for planning and informing decision making. The PLANNER team will discuss streamlining business processes with a customized Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) solution, while the U.S. Army Engineer Research & Development Center will explore using light to determine manufactured materials in the physical environment for digital twin applications.
Revolutionizing Scalable Site Selection with Cloud-Based Solutions
All Attendees, In-Person
This session explores the use of AI-driven GIS in commercial real estate. Attendees will discover how AI enhances data processing, analysis, and communication, optimizing workflows and improving visualization techniques for property and demographic trends.
Where To Find Us At The Conference
You can visit the ArcGIS Enterprise team at our showcase booth.
Expo Hours:
- Tuesday, July 15: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 16: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Thursday, July 17: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
In addition to our list, we encourage you to explore the full detailed agenda to see what other sessions might interest you. And don’t forget to download the Esri Events UC app, which will help you navigate session locations and build your personal itinerary.
You can stay up to date on all things ArcGIS Enterprise at the 2025 UC by connecting with us on X. See you in San Diego!
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