Plenary Session

Be inspired by powerful stories

Thought leaders and Esri experts will share their vision for sustainable and connected infrastructure and how they’re leveraging GIS to meet challenges.
Discover new technology

Explore the latest solutions and capabilities that are helping vital industries adapt and advance.
Get focused training

Expand your knowledge of ArcGIS through demonstrations and real-world applications. Learn how to apply Esri technology to your own projects.

Jon Andreas Pretorius

Elvia

Elvia is one of the largest electricity network companies in Norway, providing power to nearly two million people. Elvia's vision for the future centers on digitally transforming to a modern energy utility. Hear from their chief information officer and information technology director Jon Andreas Pretorius as he discusses how a geographic approach is helping Elvia manage a complex network that is subject to excessive loads, changing energy demands, and challenging environmental conditions.

Discover how the integration of GIS to other enterprise systems is transforming many processes and enabling the capability to solve many business challenges.

Featured guest speakers

Sigve Hamran

Lnett AS

As a lead member of the Utility Network Community, Sigve Hamran is focused on providing effective tools for geoinformation and asset management within the enterprise. Sigve is the IT/GIS manager at Lnett and has extensive experience in information management for the energy and telecom industries. Learn how GIS is being applied to support his organization in achieving its energy transition goals.
Rui Leite

Aguas do Norte

Aguas do Norte has successfully deployed ArcGIS Utility Network across its network serving 1.9 million customers. Lead solution engineer Rui Leite, who was instrumental on the project, will discuss how this was achieved and the business value it has unlocked in their organization.
Stuart Lester

Transport for West Midlands

Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) is the transport arm of the West Midlands Combined Authority, coordinating public transport across the region. Stuart Lester is the head of transport data at TfWM. Discover how TfWM utilized GIS with near real-time analytics for transport network planning and the Commonwealth Games 2022.
David Dukes

AECOM

David Dukes is the water engineering BIM and digital lead across Scotland for water, ports, and power. Learn how AECOM has worked in a consortium with Morrisons Water Services, called the Caledonia Water Alliance, to drive improvements across the water and AEC industries.
Bo Grave

Ramboll

Bo Grave brings real world know-how and digital possibilities together. He has built a deep understanding of what GIS technology can achieve and what it takes to succeed. Discover how he applies his experience to helping position GIS as the cornerstone for sustainability.
Inez Beszterda

Orange

Telecommunications is an essential resource in our modern connected world. Deploying these essential services to communities requires technology solutions to meet this demand. Learn how Inez Beszterda, the GIS expert at Orange, is creating telecommunication solutions in a sustainable and equitable way.
José Da Costa Moreira

REN TSO

Modern infrastructure needs to be resilient to the increasing impacts of natural disasters. Learn how REN TSO is implementing innovative ways for using GIS, AI, and real-time data to improve how it plans, responds to, and recovers from wildfires.
Nikolaus Kemper

Autobahn GmbH

Digital twins are fast becoming essential to managing complex infrastructure networks. GIS integrates and connects these complex networks, creating 3D visualizations in spatial context. Nikolaus Kemper is the department head for Autobahn GmBH, Germany's federally-owned infrastructure company. He will draw on his experience to detail how GIS is the foundation for modern digital twins.