{"id":713782,"date":"2020-01-27T15:44:05","date_gmt":"2020-01-27T23:44:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=713782"},"modified":"2020-01-27T17:59:48","modified_gmt":"2020-01-28T01:59:48","slug":"meet-the-startups-improving-govtech-at-2020-esri-federal-gis-conference","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/product\/announcements\/meet-the-startups-improving-govtech-at-2020-esri-federal-gis-conference","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Startups Improving GovTech at 2020 Esri Federal GIS Conference"},"author":5431,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_searchwp_excluded":""},"categories":[37101,22851,22841],"tags":[28731,30291,40401,468182,32941],"industry":[],"product":[],"class_list":["post-713782","blog","type-blog","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-announcements","category-national-government","category-local-government","tag-conference","tag-esri-startup-program","tag-fedgis","tag-government","tag-startup-zone"],"acf":{"short_description":"Attend Esri FedGIS Feb 11-12, connect with innovative emerging businesses, learn how GIS is connecting government to create positive change.","flexible_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<p>February 11\u201312, over 5000 professionals will gather for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/about\/events\/federal-gis-conference\/overview\">2020 Esri Federal GIS Conference<\/a> (#FedGIS) in Washington, DC. The conference allows attendees to explore the ground-breaking ways governments use geospatial technologies to solve the world\u2019s greatest challenges. Join our community and Esri President, Jack Dangermond, to discuss the latest geospatial trends and opportunities shaping government and society!<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":713892,"id":713892,"title":"FedGIS Startup Zone Chat","filename":"fedgis.png","filesize":146688,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/01\/fedgis.png","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/product\/announcements\/meet-the-startups-improving-govtech-at-2020-esri-federal-gis-conference\/fedgis","alt":"FedGIS Startup Zone Chat","author":"5431","description":"FedGIS Startup Zone Chat","caption":"","name":"fedgis","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":713782,"date":"2020-01-27 23:02:22","modified":"2020-01-27 23:08:14","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":326,"height":230,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/01\/fedgis-213x200.png","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":200,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/01\/fedgis.png","medium-width":326,"medium-height":230,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/01\/fedgis.png","medium_large-width":326,"medium_large-height":230,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/01\/fedgis.png","large-width":326,"large-height":230,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/01\/fedgis.png","1536x1536-width":326,"1536x1536-height":230,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/01\/fedgis.png","2048x2048-width":326,"2048x2048-height":230,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/01\/fedgis.png","card_image-width":326,"card_image-height":230,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/01\/fedgis.png","wide_image-width":326,"wide_image-height":230}},"image_position":"right","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What to Expect?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Get inspired. Hear what\u2019s next in government. Learn how GIS is connecting government to create positive change.<\/li>\n<li>Jump-start your week of learning focused <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/about\/events\/federal-gis-conference\/agenda\/preconference\">preconference programs<\/a> on Monday, February 10.<\/li>\n<li>Learn new approaches from more than 125 professional development workshops. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/about\/events\/federal-gis-conference\/experience\/arcgis-appointments\">Schedule<\/a> one-on-one time with Esri staff.<\/li>\n<li>Network with visionaries, collaborate with peers, exchange best practices, and grow as a leader.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>The Expo:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuesday 11th: 12:30pm &#8211; 6:30pm<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday 12th: 10:30am &#8211; 5:15pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss the GIS Solutions <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/about\/events\/federal-gis-conference\/experience\/expo\">Expo<\/a> where you can connect with a multitude of government agencies, technology partners, Esri experts, and focused neighborhoods. Amongst the many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/about\/events\/federal-gis-conference\/experience\/sponsor-list\">exhibitors<\/a>, we hope you\u2019ll find time to visit the Startup Zone!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Startup Zone:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>An innovative area hosted by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/startups\">Esri Startup Program<\/a>. Meet emerging businesses with ArcGIS-ready product offerings, attend talks by entrepreneurs, and get access to startup experts for 1:1 questions. Join this passionate community and learn how they are leveraging ArcGIS and how their solutions can benefit you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Exhibitors in the Startup Zone FedGIS Expo:<\/strong><\/p>\n<table width=\"736\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"101\"><strong>Company<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"503\"><strong>Description<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>Industry Focus<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"101\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/appliedoceansciences.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Applied Ocean Sciences<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"503\">We generate innovative solutions to challenging technical oceanographic problems and get cutting edge marine science and technology into the hands of people who need it.<\/td>\n<td width=\"132\">National Government, Defense, Conservation, Ocean\/Sciences<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"101\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/armorathand.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Armor At Hand<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"503\">Manufacturer of IoT\/GIS connected smart shields that captures bullets and are instantly accessible. IoT alerts others, GIS mobile app guides people from danger, shield movement displays on command center dashboard.<\/td>\n<td width=\"132\">Public Safety, National Government, Education<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"101\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.earthcube.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Earthcube<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"503\">Earthcube builds AI solutions for mission-critical applications. Through an automated analysis of geospatial information, the company enables its customers to reach information superiority.<\/td>\n<td width=\"132\">National Government, Defense<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"101\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geollect.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Geollect Limited<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"503\">Geollect is a UK and US based global Geospatial Intelligence Company, providing a synthesis of cutting-edge data feeds with proven advanced geospatial analysis. We create proprietary, dynamic algorithms within user-friendly software to deliver a new form of timely and actionable intelligence. Our products and services support critical decision-making by business leaders, providing them an operational advantage over competition, lowering operational risk and increasing efficiencies.<\/td>\n<td width=\"132\">National Government, Defense<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"101\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hyssos.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hyssos Tech<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"503\">Superior Planning with Natural Language and Next-Gen user interfaces. Alexa for the military and public safety for automated wargaming, emergency management and training.<\/td>\n<td width=\"132\">Defense, Public Safety, National Government<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"101\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vgis.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vGIS Inc<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"503\">vGIS is the leading augmented reality visualization platform for Esri GIS. Using the vGIS system, field personnel can see an augmented view of GIS data, improving their environmental assessments and increasing their situational awareness.<\/td>\n<td width=\"132\">State\/Local Government, Public Safety, AEC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"101\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aws.amazon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon Web Services (AWS)<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"503\">Area Sponsor: Amazon Web Services provides on-demand cloud computing platforms and APIs to individuals, companies, and governments, on a metered pay-as-you-go basis.<\/td>\n<td width=\"132\">All Industries<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"101\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/startups\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Esri Startup Program<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"503\">Area Host: Global, free, up-to three-year program that supports early stage product focused emerging businesses with the tools to build mapping and location analytics capabilities into their applications. Qualifying startups receive software, training, co-marketing, and other opportunities to help them succeed.<\/td>\n<td width=\"132\">All Industries<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Startup Zone Spotlight Theater Talks:<\/strong><\/p>\n<table width=\"743\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\" width=\"743\"><strong>Tuesday, Feb 11<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"134\"><strong>1:45 \u2013 2:15 pm<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"411\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/federalgisconference2020.schedule.esri.com\/schedule\/1875026438\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Geospatial Intelligence: Anticipating Threats in the Maritime Domain<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"198\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geollect.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Geollect Limited<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"134\"><strong>3:00 \u2013 3:30 pm<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"411\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/federalgisconference2020.schedule.esri.com\/schedule\/415601296\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sketch-Thru-Plan (STP): An Advanced, Natural Language, Planning Workstation<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"198\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hyssos.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hyssos Tech<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"134\"><strong>4:15 \u2013 4:45 pm<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"411\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/federalgisconference2020.schedule.esri.com\/schedule\/30196523\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Taking GIS to the Next Level with Augmented Reality (AR)<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"198\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vgis.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vGIS Inc<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"134\"><strong>5:30 \u2013 6:00 pm<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"411\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/federalgisconference2020.schedule.esri.com\/schedule\/960798\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AWS Ground Station Delivers Data to Esri ArcGIS Online<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"198\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aws.amazon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon Web Services (AWS)<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\" width=\"743\"><strong>Wednesday, Feb 12<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"134\"><strong>12:15<\/strong><strong>\u201312:45 pm<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"411\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/federalgisconference2020.schedule.esri.com\/schedule\/1993077693\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why Building Footprint Data Matters in Government<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"198\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/buildingfootprintusa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BuildingFootprintUSA<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"134\"><strong>1:30 <\/strong><strong>\u2013 2:00 pm<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"411\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/federalgisconference2020.schedule.esri.com\/schedule\/111216436\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smart Shields, Physical Protection, and IoT\/GIS Situational Awareness<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"198\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/armorathand.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Armor At Hand<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"134\"><strong>2:45 <\/strong><strong>\u2013 3:15 pm<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"411\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/federalgisconference2020.schedule.esri.com\/schedule\/531125897\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lessons Learned: Deploying Actionable Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Governmental Customers<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"198\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.earthcube.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Earthcube<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"134\"><strong>4:00 <\/strong><strong>\u2013 4:30 pm<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"411\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/federalgisconference2020.schedule.esri.com\/schedule\/1875026438\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Geospatial Ocean Toolbox by Applied Ocean Sciences<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"198\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.appliedoceansciences.com\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Applied Ocean Sciences<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/community.esri.com\/docs\/DOC-14520-2020-fedgis-startup-zone-custom-agenda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Startup Zone Custom Agenda Flier<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Learn More &amp; Register<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This overview only captures a snapshot of the activities that await, so be sure to monitor the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/about\/events\/federal-gis-conference\/agenda\/agenda?date=2020-02-11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">agenda<\/a> to plan your trip.<\/p>\n<p>Haven&#8217;t registered? The conference is free to attend if you\u2019re a U.S. Federal Employees\/Contractors\/Tribes, Non-U.S. National Government Employees, and NPOs, NGOs, and International Organization, with discounted opportunities for students, educators, and young professionals, so <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/about\/events\/federal-gis-conference\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">register today<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>We hope you\u2019ll join us and share ideas, discover new trends, and learn how GIS can help us all understand our world and make a difference.\u00a0See you in DC.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/01\/2019-FedGIS-Startup-Zone.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n"}],"authors":[{"ID":5431,"user_firstname":"Katie","user_lastname":"Decker","nickname":"Katie Decker","user_nicename":"6689","display_name":"Katie Decker","user_email":"KDecker@esri.com","user_url":"","user_registered":"2018-03-02 00:17:09","user_description":"Katie Decker is the Community Manager for the Esri Startup Program, a free three-year program that gives emerging businesses the tools to build mapping and spatial analytics capabilities into their products.\r\n\r\nAs Community Manager, Katie enables hundreds of startups to successfully leverage Esri\u2019s technology and global business network. She also helps to foster their collaboration with a wide array of organisations and industries such as - local, regional and national governments, utilities, transportation, natural resources companies, commercial organizations and more.","user_avatar":"<img alt='' src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e0d252cf6e091d14e6a0d5059da2619e77ba05685f344f51a5fbb137ef679d43?s=96&#038;d=blank&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e0d252cf6e091d14e6a0d5059da2619e77ba05685f344f51a5fbb137ef679d43?s=192&#038;d=blank&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-96 photo' height='96' width='96' loading='lazy' decoding='async'\/>"}],"related_articles":[{"ID":415602,"post_author":"5431","post_date":"2019-01-22 10:24:51","post_date_gmt":"2019-01-22 18:24:51","post_content":"","post_title":"5 Emerging Businesses Hit the Road for the 2019 Esri Federal GIS Conference","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"5-emerging-businesses-hit-the-road-for-the-2019-esri-federal-gis-conference","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-01-22 10:24:51","post_modified_gmt":"2019-01-22 18:24:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=415602","menu_order":0,"post_type":"blog","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123321,"post_author":"5431","post_date":"2018-03-12 10:52:04","post_date_gmt":"2018-03-12 10:52:04","post_content":"On March 20<sup>th<\/sup> over 4,500 professionals will gather for the 2018 Esri Federal GIS Conference (#FedGIS). The two-day conference allows attendees to explore ground-breaking ways government use geospatial technologies to solve the world\u2019s greatest<a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25151869851_526195686e_k.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-101998\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25151869851_526195686e_k-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"GIS Solutions EXPO at FedGIS\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/><\/a> challenges. Join our community and Esri President, Jack Dangermond, to explore the future of GIS and hear from accomplished leaders about their innovative projects and successes leveraging GIS. Esri tech experts will also show you advances in GIS technology and how you can use the latest tools.\n\nDon\u2019t miss the GIS Solutions EXPO where you can connect and collaborate with exhibitors along with Esri experts. Here you can also meet with a multitude of government agencies and connect with Esri Emerging Partners in the Startup Zone (SUZ). <a href=\"http:\/\/www.esri.com\/startups\" target=\"_blank\">Esri Startup Program<\/a> hosts the SUZ, with a demo theater featuring presentations from the five exhibiting partners, presenting their innovative solutions and showcasing their many projects.\n\nThese companies have integrated ArcGIS within their products to improve workflows, deliver better services, and help your business meet current mandates. You can benefit from their knowledge and experience as you interact with CEO\u2019s, technical leads, developers, and a wide range of specialists who will present their innovative applications.\n\n<strong>Startup Zone &amp; EXPO Times: Hall B, Lower Level<\/strong>\n<ul>\n\t<li>March 20, 12:30 PM \u2013 6:30 PM, Hall B<\/li>\n\t<li>March 21, 10:30 AM \u2013 5:15 PM, Hall B<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\" width=\"100%\"><strong>Startup Zone Exhibitors<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"14%\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Company<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"69%\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Description<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"15%\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Industry Focus<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"14%\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/corp.easy2hike.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Easy2Hike<\/a><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"69%\">A platform to empower outdoor adventures by connecting nature park managers and visitors. The platform offers a mobile app for park visitors and a dashboard for managers to gain insight into visitor\u2019s behavior and make data driven decisions.<\/td>\n<td width=\"15%\">Natural Resources, Conservation, Parks &amp; Recreation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"14%\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.geomarvel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">GeoMarvel<\/a><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"69%\">GeoMarvel is a geographical software development company. We specialize in GIS web &amp; mobile applications, data visualization &amp; processing, workforce optimization, cloud infrastructure and computing and ArcGIS Platform solution.<\/td>\n<td width=\"15%\">GIS Services, National &amp; Local Government<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"14%\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ground.vu\/\" target=\"_blank\">GroundVu<\/a><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"69%\">GroundVu - imagery, 3D point clouds, and geo data as a service. Enterprise and professional GIS requires high quality, reliable rapid delivery of ArcGIS ready data. At GroundVu, we capture, process, and deliver high resolution imagery in 2D and 3D into organizations Portal for ArcGIS. Come learn about our work with utilities, local governments, and other organizations dealing with large areas of interest covering hundreds and thousands of miles.<\/td>\n<td width=\"15%\">National &amp; Local Government, Defense, Electric &amp; Gas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"14%\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.navteca.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Navteca<\/a><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"69%\">Navteca is a woman-owned technology services company focusing on emerging technologies and IT innovation, like cloud and virtual reality. A small business headquartered in Greenbelt, Maryland, Navteca develops, executes, and manages technical solutions for government clients like NASA and NOAA. Navteca has been an early leader in using virtual reality for GIS data visualization.<\/td>\n<td width=\"15%\">National Government, Sciences<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"14%\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/safegraph.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">SafeGraph Inc<\/a><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"69%\">SafeGraph maintains the world's largest human movement dataset based on anonymous location data from mobile devices.<\/td>\n<td width=\"15%\">Commercial, National &amp; Local Government<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<strong>\u00a0<strong>Startup Zone Demo Theater Schedule<\/strong><\/strong>\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"8%\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Time<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"24%\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Presentation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"11%\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Company<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"55%\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Description<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"100%\"><strong>Tuesday, March 20<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"8%\">2:15pm-2:45pm<\/td>\n<td width=\"24%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/federal-developer-dc2018.schedule.esri.com\/schedule\/1316290216\" target=\"_blank\">Stepping into GIS Data: Data Visualization in Virtual Reality<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"11%\">\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.navteca.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Navteca<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"55%\">Virtual Reality (VR) takes Earth observation GIS data visualization to the next level through immersion, interaction, and new perspectives. In this presentation Navteca will demonstrate how they\u2019re working with NASA data in a disaster application scenario.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"8%\">3:15pm\u20133:45pm<\/td>\n<td width=\"24%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/federal-developer-dc2018.schedule.esri.com\/schedule\/1467854621\" target=\"_blank\">Holistic Solution for Park Management Agencies through ArcGIS &amp; Easy2Hike<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"11%\">\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/corp.easy2hike.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Easy2Hike<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"55%\">Use your budget wisely. Learn how to leverage your existing GIS data to enhance experiences for park visitors. Use innovative tools to engage with large audiences and gain insight into visitors\u2019 behavior, so you could take data driven decisions when managing your parks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"8%\">4:00pm\u20134:30pm<\/td>\n<td width=\"24%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/federal-developer-dc2018.schedule.esri.com\/schedule\/544907147\" target=\"_blank\">Leveraging GroundVu for Imagery, 3D Point Clouds &amp; Geo Data as a Service<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"11%\">\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ground.vu\/\" target=\"_blank\">GroundVu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"55%\">Better decisions require accurate and current information. GroundVu offers on-demand remote intelligence as a service. We fly and drive your area of interest to extract and deliver just the critical GIS-ready data you need. 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