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Plenary Session

March 8, 2026

Oasis 3–4 | Palm Springs Convention Center

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Stay at the forefront of GIS innovation

The Plenary Session will feature three parts highlighting what’s new in geospatial technology, AI advancements and use cases, and partner-focused strategies for growth.

  • Part 1: Esri’s vision and the partner impact

    Join Esri president Jack Dangermond to explore Esri’s current and future business direction. Learn about key strategies, market insights, recent capability updates, and the essential impact of partners across industries.

  • Part 2: Global Business Development

    Gain insights into Esri’s Global Business Development strategies, including the latest approaches to positioning ArcGIS as an enterprise‑ready geospatial platform, selling mission‑critical business systems, and supporting partner growth through updated programs.

  • Part 3: AI and ArcGIS

    Discover cutting-edge developments in AI assistants, GeoAI, agentic workflows, and more. Dive into the rapid evolution of large language models, natural language interfaces, and AI‑driven agents, and hear from lighthouse partners as they demonstrate real‑world solutions.

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Portrait of Jack Dangermond

Jack Dangermond | President, Esri

Part 1: 8:30 AM–10:00 AM

A landscape architect by training, Jack Dangermond founded Esri in 1969 with a vision that computer mapping and analysis could help design a better future.

Under Jack’s leadership, that vision has continued to guide Esri in creating cutting-edge geographic information system (GIS) and geodesign technologies that are used in every industry to make a difference worldwide.

Global Business Development

Part 2: 10:30 AM–11:30 AM

This special session will focus on Esri’s Global Business Development strategies, selling mission‑critical business systems, and how to position ArcGIS as an enterprise‑ready geospatial platform.

Esri leaders will also discuss new partner programs and share market intelligence designed to help you identify opportunities and plan for growth.

Portrait of Jack Dangermond

AI and ArcGIS

Part 3: 1:00 PM–2:30 PM

Following lunch, the final part of the Plenary Session will highlight the latest advancements in AI assistants, GeoAI, agentic AI, and agent‑building technologies, complete with short, high‑impact demos.

You’ll also learn about the rapidly evolving use of large language models, natural language interfaces, and AI agents in geospatial workflows.

Enjoy presentations featuring real‑world GIS and AI‑integrated solutions from lighthouse partners, including:

  • Langan—Technology First Engineering
  • Blue Raster—Empowering Engagement and the AI Frontier
  • Dataminr—Accelerating Intelligence with Agentic AI

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Dates and location

March 8–9, 2026

Palm Springs Convention Center

‏‏‏‎277 N. Avenida Caballeros | Palm Springs, CA

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