Accessibility and On-Site Services
We're dedicated to providing a welcoming, respectful, safe, and accessible environment for all attendees.
Accessibility
Esri complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and endeavors to ensure that all contracted (Esri sponsored) spaces comply. For our attendees requiring accessibility assistance, Esri is pleased to offer a dedicated, on-site contact. Please reach out to our accessibility team ahead of the conference for more information.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters are available at the conference. Attendees who need the services of an ASL interpreter are asked to email their request, including their schedule, to confregis@esri.com.
Service animals (as defined by ADA standards) are welcome at the conference. Service animals are defined as dogs that are "individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability." Please reach out to the Esri accessibility team if you have any special requirements.
Conference attendees needing first aid during event hours should visit the First Aid Desk, located in Lobby G of the San Diego Convention Center.
For life-threatening emergencies, call 911 immediately from any available phone or cell phone, then notify security staff of the location so they can quickly direct first responders.
Inclusion
Our conference fosters an environment where collaboration can thrive and is encouraged, innovation is abundant, and all attendees are provided the opportunity to learn and grow.
Esri is pleased to offer mother’s rooms for attendees and Esri staff during the conference. These rooms are equipped with electrical outlets and seating and can be secured by key lock. Visit the Registration Desk in the Lobby of the San Diego Convention Center for the location of and access to a mother’s room or to arrange accommodations if you have any special requirements, such as a need to store expressed milk.
Please refer to the FAQ section for more information on attendance of guests accompanied by children under 18 years old.
As this is a global event for a diverse community, Esri embraces and respects the religious affiliations of our community. Attendees have access to a quiet space to pray, reflect, meditate, and practice their faith at our event. Please visit the Information Desk for the location of and access to the room.
Sustainability
We are dedicated to promoting a sustainable planet, investing in solutions that help protect the Earth and advocate for its care. We’ve taken the following actions to support our sustainability goals:
- We actively work to reduce the carbon footprint for our events. We use fully recyclable materials made from postconsumer waste fibers for our signage instead of the traditional foam core boards.
- We are moving toward zero plastics for food and beverage receptacles.
- We host our event at the San Diego Convention Center—a LEED Gold-certified facility.
Please reach out to our sustainability team with any questions.
Frequently asked questions
For the safety and security of all involved, all conference sessions, tracks, and exhibits are for registered attendees only unless otherwise noted. All registered conference attendees must be at least 18 years of age. However, we offer several opportunities for attendees to include their families, partners, and children in parts of the conference.
Infants under two years of age may accompany registered attendees into the conference sessions, workshops, Expo, Map Gallery, and other activities if the infant is in a carrier and supervised at all times. If the infant begins to fuss or creates a distraction for other attendees in the session, we ask that the parent step out to attend to the infant. Exceptions may apply, so we request that attendees reach out via email and discuss individual needs with the Esri accessibility team.
Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. If you witness or are subjected to inappropriate behavior or have any other concerns, notify an Esri staff member at our Registration Desk as soon as possible. Appropriate action will be taken to ensure that the event maintains a safe and constructive environment for everyone—free of harassment, aggression, and intimidation.
The consequences of such behavior may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Immediate removal from a session or meeting
- Restricted access to future Esri events
- Denial of attendance to future Esri events
Esri reserves the right to take any or all these disciplinary actions as deemed necessary for all events. We ask that all Esri staff and event attendees be mindful of the Esri Code of Conduct for Conferences and Community Spaces during the conference.
Conference attendees needing first aid during event hours should visit the First Aid Desk. Please see the specific on-site information for the location of the desk and protocol during this event.
For life-threatening emergencies, call 911 immediately from any available phone or cell phone, then notify on-site security staff so that they can quickly direct first responders.
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