ArcGIS Utility Network at the 2026 Esri User Conference

The 2026 Esri User Conference brings together hundreds of sessions – but for Electric, Gas, Water, Pipeline, and Telecommunications audiences, knowing which sessions matter and where they are happening is key to making the most of the week.

At UC 2026, sessions are thoughtfully distributed across the San Diego Convention Center (SDCC), the Marriott, and the Hilton – each playing a different role in the overall experience. From foundational concepts to advanced strategies and real-world customer stories, here’s how to navigate the week.

• Expo
• Monday, July 13
• Tuesday, July 14
• Wednesday, July 15
• Thursday, July 16
• Continue the learning

Industry Fliers

While this guide is focused on ArcGIS Utility Network content, the industry-specific flyers below are a great companion if you want to explore the agendas for specific industries at the UC.

• AEC
• Electric & Gas
• Telecommunications
• Water

Additional Resources

Custom Agenda – Use this custom agenda through the Esri Events page to keep up to date with any last-minute room or schedule changes.

Live Event Map – Use the interactive web map to browse for specific rooms, activities, or sessions.

Esri Events App – Esri also provides a mobile application that allows attendees to view and modify their schedule, navigate a map of the Expo, and even connect with other attendees.

Expo

Visit the ArcGIS Utility Network booth in the Utilities Industry Island on the Expo floor to see live demos, connect with our team, and learn more about the latest product capabilities.

Showcase hours

• Tue, July 14: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Wed, July 15: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Thu, July 16: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Monday, July 13

The week begins with the plenary sessions, setting the vision for all industries:

• User Conference Plenary: Part 1 – 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM PDT Hall FGH | SDCC
• User Conference Plenary: Part 2 – 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PDT Hall FGH | SDCC
• User Conference Plenary: Conclusion – 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDT Hall FGH | SDCC

These sessions bring everyone together and provide a shared perspective on innovation and direction before diving into industry-specific content.

Tuesday, July 14

Tuesday focuses on industry alignment and foundational capabilities, with sessions spread across SDCC and the Marriott.

Kickoff Meetings

• Electric and Gas Utilities Industry Kick-Off Meeting – 7:30 AM – 8:15 AM PDT Room 33 B | SDCC
• Pipeline Industry Kick-Off Meeting – 7:30 AM – 8:15 AM PDT Room 29 C | SDCC
• Telecommunications Industry Kick-Off Meeting – 7:30 AM – 8:15 AM PDT Room 26 A | SDCC
• Water Utilities Industry Kick-Off Meeting – 7:30 AM – 8:15 AM PDT Room 5 A | SDCC
• AEC Industry Kick-Off Meeting – 7:30 AM – 8:15 AM PDT Room 28 C | SDCC

Each kickoff serves as the starting point for its industry, helping attendees align on priorities and key themes for the week.

Technical and User Sessions

• Enterprise GIS Modernization & Digital Transformation – 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM PDT Room 28 C | SDCC
  A user-focused look at how organizations are modernizing enterprise GIS environments – relevant for utilities evolving beyond legacy systems.
• ArcGIS Solutions: Implementing a Utility Network Foundation – 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT Ballroom 20 A | SDCC
  A core technical session covering how utilities establish and scale their Utility Network implementations.
• Modernizing Gas Utility Network Information Management – 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM PDT Pacific Ballroom Salon 26 | Marriott
  A customer story highlighting how gas utilities are improving network information management in practice.

Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

• Electric Distribution SIG – 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM PDT Room 16 A | SDCC
• Gas Utility SIG – 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM PDT Room 28 A | SDCC
• Telecommunications SIG – 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM PDT Room 28 C | SDCC
• AEC SIG – 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM PDT Room 24 B | SDCC

These sessions provide an opportunity to connect directly with peers and discuss industry-specific challenges and approaches.

Evening Socials

• Electric & Gas and Telecommunications Social – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM PDT Bayfront Park | Hilton
• Water Utilities and Water Resources Social – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM PDT Marina Terrace | Marriott

Social events are split by industry, making it easier to build connections within your domain.

Wednesday, July 15

Wednesday is the most content-rich day, bringing together technical depth, demo theater sessions, and real-world user presentations.

Utility Network Sessions

• ArcGIS Utility Network: An Overview – 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM PDT Room 25 B | SDCC
• ArcGIS Utility Network: An Overview – 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PDT Room 16 A | SDCC
  These sessions provide a foundational understanding of the Utility Network and how it supports modern utility operations.
• ArcGIS Utility Network: Migration Strategies – 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM PDT Room 16 A | SDCC
  Focused on helping organizations transition from legacy systems to Utility Network implementations.

Pipeline and Infrastructure

• ArcGIS Pipeline Referencing: An Overview – 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT Room 9 | SDCC
  An introduction to managing linear infrastructure and pipeline systems using ArcGIS.

Water Utility Data Quality (Demo Theater)

• ArcGIS Data Reviewer: Improving Data Quality for Water Utilities – 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM PDT Demo Expo Theater 13 | SDCC
• ArcGIS Data Reviewer: Improving Data Quality for Water Utilities – 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM PDT Demo Expo Theater 12 | SDCC
  These demo sessions highlight workflows for improving data quality – critical for water utility operations and analytics.

User Presentations

Electric

• Streamlining Complexity: Agile Strategies for Utility Transformation – 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT Room 28 A | SDCC
  A look at how electric utilities are simplifying complex workflows and driving transformation.
• Next-Gen Utility Management: See It, Track It, Optimize It – 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM PDT Room 28 A | SDCC
  Explores next-generation approaches to operational visibility and optimization.

Water

• Strengthening Utility Management through ArcGIS Utility Network Integration – 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT Room C | SDCC
  Demonstrates how water utilities are integrating systems to improve management and performance.

Gas

• Gas Utility Network Information Management Journeys – 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PDT Pacific Ballroom Salon 23 | Marriott
  A real-world perspective on managing utility network data in gas organizations.

AEC / Cross-domain

• Indoor GIS, Facilities & Digital Twins – 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PDT Room 28 E | SDCC
  Connects GIS with facilities and digital twin workflows, highlighting cross-industry convergence.

Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

• Electric Small and Medium Utilities SIG – 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM PDT Room 28 A | SDCC
• Energy Transmission Pipeline SIG – 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM PDT Room 29 C | SDCC
• Water Utilities SIG – 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM PDT Ballroom 20 B | SDCC

These sessions provide more targeted conversations across utility segments and specialties.

Evening

• AEC Social – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM PDT Promenade Plaza / The Pointe | Hilton
• State & Local Government Social – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM PDT Bayfront Park | Hilton

Thursday, July 16

Thursday is where the conversation gets more practical – moving from foundational concepts into how utilities manage network complexity and plan migrations with more confidence,

Technical Sessions

• ArcGIS Utility Network: Advanced Network Management – 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT Room 25 B | SDCC
  Covers more advanced capabilities for managing complex utility networks.
• Planning for Utility Network Migration: An Overview – 2:30 PM – 2:50 PM PDT Implementation Strategies Expo Theater | SDCC
  A concise session providing guidance on planning and executing migration efforts.

Special Interest Group (SIG)

• Electric Transmission SIG – 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM PDT Room 3 | SDCC
  Focused discussions around transmission-specific challenges and workflows.

This session provides a more targeted conversations for this utility segment.

Continue Your Learning

If you’re planning your time around the User Conference – or just want to keep exploring before and after the event – there are several resources available to help you go deeper.

For a comprehensive starting point, the Helpful Utility Network Links community document brings together many of the most commonly referenced resources for the ArcGIS Utility Network in one place, making it easy to find documentation, guides, and supporting materials.

If you’re looking for more structured content tailored to your area, you can explore curated learning series designed for specific industries:

• Learn ArcGIS Utility Network for Electric Utilities
• Learn ArcGIS Utility Network for Gas and Pipeline
• Learn ArcGIS Utility Network for Stormwater
• Learn ArcGIS Utility Network for Water Utilities
• Learn ArcGIS Utility Network for Wastewater
• ArcGIS Utility Network Data Migration Reading List

Each collection includes a mix of articles, videos, and presentations to help you build both foundational knowledge and practical skills.

You can also visit the ArcGIS Utility Network video channel on the Esri Video site to access a curated selection of content – from product updates and webinars to sessions from previous conferences.

For those interested in revisiting past material, the Esri Proceedings site provides access to slides and recorded presentations from earlier User Conferences and other Esri events.

Safe travels, and we look forward to seeing you at UC 2026.