Redlands Forum

Returns Fall 2025

Educational and cultural programs for the community to learn and engage with the important topics of our time. Founded in 2009. We are taking a summer break and will return in the fall.

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Esri Chief Scientist Dr. Dawn Wright wearing a pink blouse, and background designs of orange circles and semi circles.

  • About the Redlands Forum

    Throughout the year, presenters and attendees come to the Esri campus for discussions that bring awareness to issues and offer practical action items. Attend talks from anthropologists, environmentalists, entrepreneurs, filmmakers, journalists, performers, and more.

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  • How to attend

    Attend the Redlands Forum in-person and online. Registration is no cost thanks to Esri and the University of Redlands Town & Gown.

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    Explore the list of previous presentations and panels.

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This season’s spotlight

The 2024-2025 Redlands Forum has hosted inspiring, thought-provoking, and diverse discussions.

Jack Dangermond, president of Esri, and Richard Saul Wurman, creator of TED Talks, had an intimate conversation about life, work, and standing on the shoulders of giants.

James Cowan has led the HALO Trust since 2015, a humanitarian non-governmental organization dedicated to clearing landmines and other explosive devices through cutting-edge innovations such as GIS, AI, and robotics. In his presentation, he talks about leveraging technology to save lives in this era of growing conflict.

Join us in the new year for more enriching discussions. Stay tuned for upcoming events and speakers.

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Richard Saul Wurman portrait
James Cowan portrait

Explore the past events and speakers

We've had an incredible program this year and are thrilled to bring you even more engaging events in the new year.

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Being in the Esri auditorium is to experience the world on a Redlands stage.

Margie Gifford, Attendee

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Thank you to our sponsors for the support of this event.

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