{"id":2969390,"date":"2026-06-12T10:21:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T17:21:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=2969390"},"modified":"2026-06-14T09:56:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T16:56:39","slug":"arcgis-utility-network-at-the-2026-esri-user-conference","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/utility-network\/electric-gas\/arcgis-utility-network-at-the-2026-esri-user-conference","title":{"rendered":"ArcGIS Utility Network at the 2026 Esri User Conference"},"author":322562,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_searchwp_excluded":""},"categories":[25741,25841,23051],"tags":[781053],"industry":[],"product":[36571,36561,515312],"class_list":["post-2969390","blog","type-blog","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-electric-gas","category-telecommunications","category-water","tag-esri-user-conference-2026","product-arcgis-enterprise","product-arcgis-pro","product-utility-network"],"acf":{"short_description":"Headed to the 2025 Esri UC? Navigate the conference with our curated guide to ArcGIS Utility Network sessions, demos, and meetups. ","flexible_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/registration.esri.com\/flow\/esri\/26uc\/eventportal\/page\/detailed-agenda\/session\/1775594362740001EHVO\">2026 Esri User Conference<\/a> brings together hundreds of sessions &#8211; 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.<\/p>\n<p>At UC 2026, sessions are thoughtfully distributed across the San Diego Convention Center (SDCC), the Marriott, and the Hilton &#8211; each playing a different role in the overall experience. From foundational concepts to advanced strategies and real-world customer stories, here\u2019s how to navigate the week.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#expo\">Expo<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#monday\">Monday, July 13<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#tuesday\">Tuesday, July 14<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#wednesday\">Wednesday, July 15<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#thursday\">Thursday, July 16<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#continue\">Continue the learning<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Industry Fliers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.esri.com\/t5\/user-conference-documents\/uc-2026-aec-industry-sessions-and-activities-flier\/ta-p\/1702301\">AEC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.esri.com\/t5\/user-conference-documents\/uc-2026-electric-amp-gas-custom-agenda\/ta-p\/1705292\">Electric &amp; Gas<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.esri.com\/t5\/user-conference-documents\/uc-2026-telecommunications-custom-agenda\/ta-p\/1705096\">Telecommunications<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.esri.com\/t5\/user-conference-documents\/uc-2026-water-utilities-custom-agenda\/ta-p\/1705094\">Water<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Additional Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/event.esri.com\/widget\/esri\/26uc\/1775670582198001XCMU\">Custom Agenda<\/a> &#8211; Use this custom agenda through the Esri Events page to keep up to date with any last-minute room or schedule changes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/webapps-cdn.esri.com\/CDN\/uc-event-maps\/web.html\">Live Event Map<\/a> &#8211; Use the interactive web map to browse for specific rooms, activities, or sessions.<\/p>\n<p>Esri Events App &#8211; 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.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2826592,"id":2826592,"title":"Utility Network Horizontal Rule","filename":"Picture1.png","filesize":7270,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/utility-network\/data-management\/un-at-the-uc-2025\/picture1-123","alt":"","author":"322562","description":"","caption":"","name":"picture1-123","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2826552,"date":"2025-06-10 14:35:38","modified":"2025-07-08 14:30:11","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/png","type":"image","subtype":"png","icon":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":623,"height":78,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1-213x78.png","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":78,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","medium-width":464,"medium-height":58,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","medium_large-width":623,"medium_large-height":78,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","large-width":623,"large-height":78,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","1536x1536-width":623,"1536x1536-height":78,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","2048x2048-width":623,"2048x2048-height":78,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","card_image-width":623,"card_image-height":78,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","wide_image-width":623,"wide_image-height":78}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<p><strong id=\"expo\">Expo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/registration.esri.com\/flow\/esri\/26uc\/eventportal\/page\/detailed-agenda\/session\/1756832232547001QfAf\">ArcGIS Utility Network booth in the Utilities Industry Island<\/a> on the Expo floor to see live demos, connect with our team, and learn more about the latest product capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>Showcase hours<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tue, July 14: 9:00 AM &#8211; 5:30 PM<\/li>\n<li>Wed, July 15: 9:00 AM &#8211; 5:30 PM<\/li>\n<li>Thu, July 16: 9:00 AM &#8211; 4:00 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2969870,"id":2969870,"title":"2026 UC Expo Utility Network highlight","filename":"2026-UC-Expo-Utility-Network-highlight.png","filesize":322591,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-UC-Expo-Utility-Network-highlight.png","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/utility-network\/electric-gas\/arcgis-utility-network-at-the-2026-esri-user-conference\/2026-uc-expo-utility-network-highlight","alt":"","author":"304562","description":"","caption":"","name":"2026-uc-expo-utility-network-highlight","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2969390,"date":"2026-06-12 16:28:03","modified":"2026-06-12 16:28:03","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/png","type":"image","subtype":"png","icon":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1155,"height":560,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-UC-Expo-Utility-Network-highlight-213x200.png","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":200,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-UC-Expo-Utility-Network-highlight.png","medium-width":464,"medium-height":225,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-UC-Expo-Utility-Network-highlight.png","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":372,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-UC-Expo-Utility-Network-highlight.png","large-width":1155,"large-height":560,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-UC-Expo-Utility-Network-highlight.png","1536x1536-width":1155,"1536x1536-height":560,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-UC-Expo-Utility-Network-highlight.png","2048x2048-width":1155,"2048x2048-height":560,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-UC-Expo-Utility-Network-highlight-826x400.png","card_image-width":826,"card_image-height":400,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-UC-Expo-Utility-Network-highlight.png","wide_image-width":1155,"wide_image-height":560}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2826592,"id":2826592,"title":"Utility Network Horizontal Rule","filename":"Picture1.png","filesize":7270,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/utility-network\/data-management\/un-at-the-uc-2025\/picture1-123","alt":"","author":"322562","description":"","caption":"","name":"picture1-123","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2826552,"date":"2025-06-10 14:35:38","modified":"2025-07-08 14:30:11","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/png","type":"image","subtype":"png","icon":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":623,"height":78,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1-213x78.png","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":78,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","medium-width":464,"medium-height":58,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","medium_large-width":623,"medium_large-height":78,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","large-width":623,"large-height":78,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","1536x1536-width":623,"1536x1536-height":78,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","2048x2048-width":623,"2048x2048-height":78,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","card_image-width":623,"card_image-height":78,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","wide_image-width":623,"wide_image-height":78}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<p><strong id=\"monday\">Monday, July 13<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The week begins with the plenary sessions, setting the vision for all industries:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.esri.com\/flow\/esri\/26uc\/eventportal\/page\/detailed-agenda\/session\/1772487048950001SQVz\">User Conference Plenary: Part 1<\/a> &#8211; 8:30 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM PDT Hall FGH | SDCC<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.esri.com\/flow\/esri\/26uc\/eventportal\/page\/detailed-agenda\/session\/1772486908223001q6x0\">User Conference Plenary: Part 2<\/a> &#8211; 10:30 AM &#8211; 12:00 PM PDT Hall FGH | SDCC<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"%20Conclusion\">User Conference Plenary: Conclusion<\/a> &#8211; 2:00 PM &#8211; 4:00 PM PDT Hall FGH | SDCC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These sessions bring everyone together and provide a shared perspective on innovation and direction before diving into industry-specific content.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2826592,"id":2826592,"title":"Utility Network Horizontal Rule","filename":"Picture1.png","filesize":7270,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/utility-network\/data-management\/un-at-the-uc-2025\/picture1-123","alt":"","author":"322562","description":"","caption":"","name":"picture1-123","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2826552,"date":"2025-06-10 14:35:38","modified":"2025-07-08 14:30:11","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/png","type":"image","subtype":"png","icon":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":623,"height":78,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1-213x78.png","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":78,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","medium-width":464,"medium-height":58,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","medium_large-width":623,"medium_large-height":78,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","large-width":623,"large-height":78,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","1536x1536-width":623,"1536x1536-height":78,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","2048x2048-width":623,"2048x2048-height":78,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","card_image-width":623,"card_image-height":78,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","wide_image-width":623,"wide_image-height":78}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<p><strong id=\"tuesday\">Tuesday, July 14<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tuesday focuses on industry alignment and foundational capabilities, with sessions spread across SDCC and the Marriott.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kickoff Meetings<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.esri.com\/flow\/esri\/26uc\/eventportal\/page\/detailed-agenda\/session\/1770753220760001A9Vv\">Electric and Gas Utilities Industry Kick-Off Meeting<\/a> &#8211; 7:30 AM &#8211; 8:15 AM PDT Room 33 B | SDCC<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.esri.com\/flow\/esri\/26uc\/eventportal\/page\/detailed-agenda\/session\/1770851905752001Z8pd\">Pipeline Industry Kick-Off Meeting<\/a> &#8211; 7:30 AM &#8211; 8:15 AM PDT Room 29 C | SDCC<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.esri.com\/flow\/esri\/26uc\/eventportal\/page\/detailed-agenda\/session\/1770764720123001WRmb\">Telecommunications Industry Kick-Off Meeting<\/a> &#8211; 7:30 AM &#8211; 8:15 AM PDT Room 26 A | SDCC<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.esri.com\/flow\/esri\/26uc\/eventportal\/page\/detailed-agenda\/session\/1773853603648001YMbN\">Water Utilities Industry Kick-Off Meeting<\/a> &#8211; 7:30 AM &#8211; 8:15 AM PDT Room 5 A | SDCC<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.esri.com\/flow\/esri\/26uc\/eventportal\/page\/detailed-agenda\/session\/1770849863681001Wpzy\">AEC Industry Kick-Off Meeting<\/a> &#8211; 7:30 AM &#8211; 8:15 AM PDT Room 28 C | SDCC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each kickoff serves as the starting point for its industry, helping attendees align on priorities and key themes for the week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Technical and User Sessions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.esri.com\/flow\/esri\/26uc\/eventportal\/page\/detailed-agenda\/session\/1770427518952001Wq9X\">Enterprise GIS Modernization &amp; Digital Transformation<\/a> &#8211; 8:30 AM &#8211; 9:30 AM PDT Room 28 C | SDCC<br \/>\n<em>A user-focused look at how organizations are modernizing enterprise GIS environments &#8211; relevant for utilities evolving beyond legacy systems.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.esri.com\/flow\/esri\/26uc\/eventportal\/page\/detailed-agenda\/session\/1762522681778001AJtQ\">ArcGIS Solutions: Implementing a Utility Network Foundation<\/a> &#8211; 10:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM PDT Ballroom 20 A | SDCC<br \/>\n<em>A core technical session covering how utilities establish and scale their Utility Network implementations.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.esri.com\/flow\/esri\/26uc\/eventportal\/page\/detailed-agenda\/session\/1770402514631001aP2G\">Modernizing Gas Utility Network Information Management<\/a> &#8211; 2:30 PM &#8211; 3:30 PM PDT Pacific Ballroom Salon 26 | Marriott<br \/>\n<em>A customer story highlighting how gas utilities are improving network information management in practice.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Special Interest Groups (SIGs)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.esri.com\/flow\/esri\/26uc\/eventportal\/page\/detailed-agenda\/session\/1764615555800001pTIv\">Electric Distribution SIG<\/a> &#8211; 11:30 AM &#8211; 12:30 PM PDT Room 16 A | SDCC<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.esri.com\/flow\/esri\/26uc\/eventportal\/page\/detailed-agenda\/session\/1765466459061001JYsu\">Gas Utility SIG<\/a> &#8211; 11:30 AM &#8211; 12:30 PM PDT Room 28 A | SDCC<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.esri.com\/flow\/esri\/26uc\/eventportal\/page\/detailed-agenda\/session\/1766166327626001WlWH\">Telecommunications SIG<\/a> &#8211; 11:30 AM &#8211; 12:30 PM PDT Room 28 C | SDCC<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.esri.com\/flow\/esri\/26uc\/eventportal\/page\/detailed-agenda\/session\/1765913010469001dMYe\">AEC SIG<\/a> &#8211; 11:30 AM &#8211; 12:30 PM PDT Room 24 B | SDCC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These sessions provide an opportunity to connect directly with peers and discuss industry-specific challenges and approaches.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Evening Socials<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.esri.com\/flow\/esri\/26uc\/eventportal\/page\/detailed-agenda\/session\/1775594360985001EM8p\">Electric &amp; Gas and Telecommunications Social<\/a> &#8211; 6:00 PM &#8211; 9:00 PM PDT Bayfront Park | Hilton<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.esri.com\/flow\/esri\/26uc\/eventportal\/page\/detailed-agenda\/session\/1775594361461001EsrH\">Water Utilities and Water Resources Social<\/a> &#8211; 6:00 PM &#8211; 9:00 PM PDT Marina Terrace | Marriott<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Social events are split by industry, making it easier to build connections within your domain.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2826592,"id":2826592,"title":"Utility Network Horizontal Rule","filename":"Picture1.png","filesize":7270,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/utility-network\/data-management\/un-at-the-uc-2025\/picture1-123","alt":"","author":"322562","description":"","caption":"","name":"picture1-123","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2826552,"date":"2025-06-10 14:35:38","modified":"2025-07-08 14:30:11","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/png","type":"image","subtype":"png","icon":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":623,"height":78,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1-213x78.png","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":78,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","medium-width":464,"medium-height":58,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","medium_large-width":623,"medium_large-height":78,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","large-width":623,"large-height":78,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","1536x1536-width":623,"1536x1536-height":78,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","2048x2048-width":623,"2048x2048-height":78,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","card_image-width":623,"card_image-height":78,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","wide_image-width":623,"wide_image-height":78}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<p><strong id=\"wednesday\">Wednesday, July 15<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wednesday is the most content-rich day, bringing together technical depth, demo theater sessions, and real-world user presentations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Utility Network Sessions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.esri.com\/flow\/esri\/26uc\/eventportal\/page\/detailed-agenda\/session\/1762473204449001c41n\">ArcGIS Utility Network: An Overview<\/a> &#8211; 8:30 AM &#8211; 9:30 AM PDT Room 25 B | SDCC<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.esri.com\/flow\/esri\/26uc\/eventportal\/page\/detailed-agenda\/session\/1762473204449001c41n\">ArcGIS Utility Network: An Overview<\/a> &#8211; 1:00 PM &#8211; 2:00 PM PDT Room 16 A | SDCC<br \/>\n<em>These sessions provide a foundational understanding of the Utility Network and how it supports modern utility operations.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.esri.com\/flow\/esri\/26uc\/eventportal\/page\/detailed-agenda\/session\/1762473418402001ohJN\">ArcGIS Utility Network: Migration Strategies<\/a> &#8211; 2:30 PM &#8211; 3:30 PM PDT Room 16 A | SDCC<br \/>\n<em>Focused on helping organizations transition from legacy systems to Utility Network implementations.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pipeline and Infrastructure<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.esri.com\/flow\/esri\/26uc\/eventportal\/page\/detailed-agenda\/session\/1762974014060001Tcb7\">ArcGIS Pipeline Referencing: An Overview<\/a> &#8211; 10:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM PDT Room 9 | SDCC<br \/>\n<em>An introduction to managing linear infrastructure and pipeline systems using ArcGIS.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Water Utility Data Quality (Demo Theater)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.esri.com\/flow\/esri\/26uc\/eventportal\/page\/detailed-agenda\/session\/1763421324450001mqxf\">ArcGIS Data Reviewer: Improving Data Quality for Water Utilities<\/a> &#8211; 10:00 AM &#8211; 10:45 AM PDT Demo Expo Theater 13 | SDCC<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.esri.com\/flow\/esri\/26uc\/eventportal\/page\/detailed-agenda\/session\/1763421324450001mqxf\">ArcGIS Data Reviewer: Improving Data Quality for Water Utilities<\/a> &#8211; 4:00 PM &#8211; 4:45 PM PDT Demo Expo Theater 12 | SDCC<br \/>\n<em>These demo sessions highlight workflows for improving data quality &#8211; critical for water utility operations and analytics.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>User Presentations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Electric<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.esri.com\/flow\/esri\/26uc\/eventportal\/page\/detailed-agenda\/session\/1770415358049001xk6I\">Streamlining Complexity: Agile Strategies for Utility Transformation<\/a> &#8211; 10:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM PDT Room 28 A | SDCC<br \/>\n<em>A look at how electric utilities are simplifying complex workflows and driving transformation.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.esri.com\/flow\/esri\/26uc\/eventportal\/page\/detailed-agenda\/session\/1770415624719001MUO3\">Next-Gen Utility Management: See It, Track It, Optimize It<\/a> &#8211; 2:30 PM &#8211; 3:30 PM PDT Room 28 A | SDCC<br \/>\n<em>Explores next-generation approaches to operational visibility and optimization.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Water<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.esri.com\/flow\/esri\/26uc\/eventportal\/page\/detailed-agenda\/session\/1770333890838001rt3c\">Strengthening Utility Management through ArcGIS Utility Network Integration<\/a> &#8211; 10:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM PDT Room C | SDCC<br \/>\n<em>Demonstrates how water utilities are integrating systems to improve management and performance.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Gas<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.esri.com\/flow\/esri\/26uc\/eventportal\/page\/detailed-agenda\/session\/1770403400356001voyz\">Gas Utility Network Information Management Journeys<\/a> &#8211; 1:00 PM &#8211; 2:00 PM PDT Pacific Ballroom Salon 23 | Marriott<br \/>\n<em>A real-world perspective on managing utility network data in gas organizations.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>AEC \/ Cross-domain<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.esri.com\/flow\/esri\/26uc\/eventportal\/page\/detailed-agenda\/session\/1770429410429001opH2\">Indoor GIS, Facilities &amp; Digital Twins<\/a> &#8211; 1:00 PM &#8211; 2:00 PM PDT Room 28 E | SDCC<br \/>\n<em>Connects GIS with facilities and digital twin workflows, highlighting cross-industry convergence.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Special Interest Groups (SIGs)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.esri.com\/flow\/esri\/26uc\/eventportal\/page\/detailed-agenda\/session\/1764618739939001Q57O\">Electric Small and Medium Utilities SIG<\/a> &#8211; 11:30 AM &#8211; 12:30 PM PDT Room 28 A | SDCC<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.esri.com\/flow\/esri\/26uc\/eventportal\/page\/detailed-agenda\/session\/1765565575709001NYil\">Energy Transmission Pipeline SIG<\/a> &#8211; 11:30 AM &#8211; 12:30 PM PDT Room 29 C | SDCC<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.esri.com\/flow\/esri\/26uc\/eventportal\/page\/detailed-agenda\/session\/1765997581263001vDrm\">Water Utilities SIG<\/a> &#8211; 11:30 AM &#8211; 12:30 PM PDT Ballroom 20 B | SDCC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These sessions provide more targeted conversations across utility segments and specialties.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Evening<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.esri.com\/flow\/esri\/26uc\/eventportal\/page\/detailed-agenda\/session\/1775594362897001Eetw\">AEC Social<\/a> &#8211; 6:00 PM &#8211; 9:00 PM PDT Promenade Plaza \/ The Pointe | Hilton<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.esri.com\/flow\/esri\/26uc\/eventportal\/page\/detailed-agenda\/session\/1775594362740001EHVO\">State &amp; Local Government Social<\/a> &#8211; 6:00 PM &#8211; 9:00 PM PDT Bayfront Park | Hilton<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2826592,"id":2826592,"title":"Utility Network Horizontal Rule","filename":"Picture1.png","filesize":7270,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/utility-network\/data-management\/un-at-the-uc-2025\/picture1-123","alt":"","author":"322562","description":"","caption":"","name":"picture1-123","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2826552,"date":"2025-06-10 14:35:38","modified":"2025-07-08 14:30:11","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/png","type":"image","subtype":"png","icon":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":623,"height":78,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1-213x78.png","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":78,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","medium-width":464,"medium-height":58,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","medium_large-width":623,"medium_large-height":78,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","large-width":623,"large-height":78,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","1536x1536-width":623,"1536x1536-height":78,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","2048x2048-width":623,"2048x2048-height":78,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","card_image-width":623,"card_image-height":78,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","wide_image-width":623,"wide_image-height":78}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<p><strong id=\"thursday\">Thursday, July 16<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thursday is where the conversation gets more practical &#8211; moving from foundational concepts into how utilities manage network complexity and plan migrations with more confidence,<\/p>\n<p><strong>Technical Sessions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.esri.com\/flow\/esri\/26uc\/eventportal\/page\/detailed-agenda\/session\/1762473307723001ULJp\">ArcGIS Utility Network: Advanced Network Management<\/a> &#8211; 10:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM PDT Room 25 B | SDCC<br \/>\n<em>Covers more advanced capabilities for managing complex utility networks.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.esri.com\/flow\/esri\/26uc\/eventportal\/page\/detailed-agenda\/session\/1763447360060001exdk\">Planning for Utility Network Migration: An Overview<\/a> &#8211; 2:30 PM &#8211; 2:50 PM PDT Implementation Strategies Expo Theater | SDCC<br \/>\n<em>A concise session providing guidance on planning and executing migration efforts.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Special Interest Group (SIG)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.esri.com\/flow\/esri\/26uc\/eventportal\/page\/detailed-agenda\/session\/1765913402068001rzev\">Electric Transmission SIG<\/a> &#8211; 11:30 AM &#8211; 12:30 PM PDT Room 3 | SDCC<br \/>\n<em>Focused discussions around transmission-specific challenges and workflows.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This session provides a more targeted conversations for this utility segment.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2826592,"id":2826592,"title":"Utility Network Horizontal Rule","filename":"Picture1.png","filesize":7270,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/utility-network\/data-management\/un-at-the-uc-2025\/picture1-123","alt":"","author":"322562","description":"","caption":"","name":"picture1-123","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2826552,"date":"2025-06-10 14:35:38","modified":"2025-07-08 14:30:11","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/png","type":"image","subtype":"png","icon":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":623,"height":78,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1-213x78.png","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":78,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","medium-width":464,"medium-height":58,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","medium_large-width":623,"medium_large-height":78,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","large-width":623,"large-height":78,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","1536x1536-width":623,"1536x1536-height":78,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","2048x2048-width":623,"2048x2048-height":78,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","card_image-width":623,"card_image-height":78,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1.png","wide_image-width":623,"wide_image-height":78}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<p><strong id=\"continue\">Continue Your Learning<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re planning your time around the User Conference &#8211; or just want to keep exploring before and after the event &#8211; there are several resources available to help you go deeper.<\/p>\n<p>For a comprehensive starting point, the <a href=\"https:\/\/community.esri.com\/t5\/arcgis-utility-network-documents\/helpful-utility-network-links\/ta-p\/1189472\"><em>Helpful Utility Network Links<\/em><\/a> 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.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for more structured content tailored to your area, you can explore curated learning series designed for specific industries:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/utility-network\/data-management\/electric-utility-network-reading-list\"><em>Learn ArcGIS Utility Network for Electric Utilities<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/utility-network\/electric-gas\/gas-and-pipeline-utility-network-reading-list\"><em>Learn ArcGIS Utility Network for Gas and Pipeline<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/utility-network\/water\/stormwater-utility-network-reading-list\">Learn ArcGIS Utility Network for Stormwater<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/utility-network\/water\/water-utility-network-reading-list\"><em>Learn ArcGIS Utility Network for Water Utilities<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/utility-network\/water\/wastewater-utility-network-reading-list\"><em>Learn ArcGIS Utility Network for Wastewater<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/utility-network\/data-management\/arcgis-utility-network-migration-reading-list\">ArcGIS Utility Network Data Migration Reading List<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each collection includes a mix of articles, videos, and presentations to help you build both foundational knowledge and practical skills.<\/p>\n<p>You can also visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/mediaspace.esri.com\/channel\/ArcGIS+Utility+Network\/246131802\">ArcGIS Utility Network video channel<\/a> on the Esri Video site to access a curated selection of content &#8211; from product updates and webinars to sessions from previous conferences.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Safe travels, and we look forward to seeing you at UC 2026.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2969841,"id":2969841,"title":"San Diego at night","filename":"adobestock-114409991-scaled.jpg","filesize":521831,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/06\/adobestock-114409991-scaled.jpg","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/utility-network\/electric-gas\/arcgis-utility-network-at-the-2026-esri-user-conference\/san-diego-at-night","alt":"","author":"304562","description":"","caption":"Downtown San Diego at night","name":"san-diego-at-night","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2969390,"date":"2026-06-12 15:17:57","modified":"2026-06-12 15:17:57","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":2560,"height":1707,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/06\/adobestock-114409991-213x200.jpg","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":200,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/06\/adobestock-114409991-scaled.jpg","medium-width":391,"medium-height":261,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/06\/adobestock-114409991-scaled.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":512,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/06\/adobestock-114409991-scaled.jpg","large-width":1620,"large-height":1080,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/06\/adobestock-114409991-1536x1024.jpg","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":1024,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/06\/adobestock-114409991-2048x1365.jpg","2048x2048-width":2048,"2048x2048-height":1365,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/06\/adobestock-114409991-698x465.jpg","card_image-width":698,"card_image-height":465,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/06\/adobestock-114409991-1620x1080.jpg","wide_image-width":1620,"wide_image-height":1080}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""}],"authors":[{"ID":322562,"user_firstname":"Saranya","user_lastname":"Kesavan","nickname":"Saranya Kesavan","user_nicename":"skesavan","display_name":"Saranya Kesavan","user_email":"SKesavan@esri.com","user_url":"","user_registered":"2022-11-15 21:39:18","user_description":"Saranya is a Product Manager for the ArcGIS Utility Network and a spatial enthusiast.  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