GIS Software for Mapping and Spatial Analytics | Esri

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July 13–17, 2026 |  San Diego, California

Stay at the forefront of GeoAI, digital twins, and ArcGIS advancements at the Esri User Conference.

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Who uses Esri technology?

Leading organizations in virtually every field use Esri technology to support daily operations and guide long-term strategies. Explore stories of organizations innovating with ArcGIS.

DIGITAL TWIN

The 3D model running Vietnam’s busiest port

Portcoast, a leading consulting firm, is working with the Vietnamese government to deliver a complete digital overhaul of the country’s busiest port. Its engineers are building a GIS-powered 3D model that captures everything from the seabed to crane operations, updating in real time as a living digital twin.

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RETAIL PLANNING

World’s largest furniture maker reveals critical market insights with maps

Ashley Furniture uses geospatial software to guide the expansion of its nearly 1,000-store network across North America. With a refined understanding of local markets, Ashley’s teams make smarter decisions about where to open new locations and how to optimize each store’s visibility and inventory.

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STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Utah uses GIS to turn geographic constraints into housing solutions

The State of Utah is pioneering a data-driven approach to housing affordability by bringing together state planners, university researchers, and local governments to coordinate solutions across the mountainous state’s constrained geography.

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