Speakers | 2023 Geodesign Summit

Explore the future of geodesign

Find insights from thought leaders as they discuss the innovative ways geodesign is being used to build a more responsible and sustainable future.
Get updates on the latest technology

Explore the newest advancements in ArcGIS in demonstrations and get practical tips that you can apply the to your own projects.
Learn from real-world successes

Discover how users have leveraged the power of GIS to create solutions for today’s design challenges.

Jack Dangermond

Founder and President, Esri

A landscape architect by training, Jack Dangermond founded Environmental Systems Research Institute (now known as Esri) in 1969 with a vision that computer mapping and analysis could help design a better future. Under Dangermond's leadership, that vision has continued to guide Esri in creating cutting-edge geographic information system (GIS) and geodesign technologies used in every industry to make a difference worldwide

Peter Droege

Director, Liechtenstein Institute for Strategic Development

Peter Droege directs the Liechtenstein Institute for Strategic Development (LISD). He focuses on regenerative regional design, pursuing sustainable spatial change in practice and research. He has practiced in his fields in Africa, Australia, China, Europe, Japan, and the US. Professor Droege’s academic life stretches from MIT to the Universities of Tokyo, Newcastle, Sydney, and Liechtenstein. He has received a number of awards and his work has been widely published, including his books Intelligent Environments, Renewable City, 100 Percent Renewable, Climate Design, Urban Energy Transition, and Urban and Regional Agriculture.

Guest speakers

Kelly Easterday

Director of Conservation Technology, The Nature Conservancy

Kelly leads the technology and data science enterprise for The Nature Conservancy’s (TNC) Jack and Laura Dangermond Preserve and the Point Conception Institute.

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Jonah Pellecchia

Associate Regional Planner, Southern California Association of Governments

Jonah is an associate regional planner with the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). Currently, he is the lead coordinator for SCAG’s Local Data Exchange process with the region’s 197 member jurisdictions.

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Sean Tucker

GIS Application Supervisor, Southern California Association of Governments

Sean is the GIS application supervisor with the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). Sean chairs the GIS Steering Committee, which consolidates and coordinates SCAG’s GIS strategy.

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Tom Vo

Principal Regional Planner, Southern California Association of Governments

Tom is a principal regional planner with the Southern California Association of Governments. He manages the Local Information Services Program to deliver information and technical services to all 197 jurisdictions.

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Featured Speakers

Explore the future of geodesign

Get updates on the latest technology

Learn from real-world successes

Jack Dangermond

Peter Droege

Guest speakers

Kelly Easterday

Jonah Pellecchia

Sean Tucker

Tom Vo

Don’t miss these speakers

2023 Geodesign Summit

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