Adam Carnow
Adam Carnow is the Public Works Industry Marketing Specialist at Esri, the global market leader in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). He is a keynote speaker and thought leader. He collaborates with his colleagues, Esri Partners, customers, and the public works community to lead the successful application of GIS across the public works disciplines. Mr. Carnow has over 30 years of experience as a GIS practitioner in the public and private sectors, as well as academia. During his 16-year career at Esri he has previously served as a Local Government Account Manager and a Community Evangelist. Prior to joining Esri, he practiced as a GIS consultant and planner in the AEC industry. He has taught undergraduate and graduate GIS courses at the University of South Florida. He holds a BA in Geography, and a MA in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Florida and has achieved certification as an Urban Planner (AICP) and GIS Professional (GISP). He is a member of the APWA Technology Committee and Industry Advisory Council. He is a member of the Geospatial Professional Network (fka URISA) Board of Directors and a graduate of, and instructor for, the URISA GIS Leadership Academy.
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Esri Extends its Decades-Long Support for the GPN with a Wide Variety of Resources at GIS-Pro in the Rockies 2025
Esri is proud to sponsor GIS-Pro in the Rockies 2025, offering hands-on labs, expert-led sessions, and career development for GIS professionals.
The 2025 NRPA Conference: Helping Parks and Recreation Professionals Plan for the Next Generation
Discover how GIS is helping parks and recreation agencies plan smarter, operate efficiently, and serve communities better.
Esri is Blazing a Trail to the NRPA 2025 Annual Conference
Discover how GIS is transforming parks and recreation at NRPA 2025. Learn about smart solutions, market insights, and real-world success stories.
Esri Brings Next-Gen Public Works to PWX 2025
PWX 2025 in Chicago was our best yet. Packed with tech demos, partner booths, and energized conversations about the future of public works.
Headed to APWA’s PWX? Stop by Esri to Learn How Next-Generation Public Works is Powered by ArcGIS
Discover how Esri is helping Public Works agencies embrace innovation at PWX 2025 in Chicago.
Advancing Public Works With Real-Time GIS
Public works use real-time data and GIS tech to boost efficiency, transparency, and service delivery.
Public Works Meets AI: Takeaways from APWA’s First AI Summit
AI Summit by APWA in Jan 2024 educated public works professionals on AI definitions, ethics, training needs, and practical applications.
How Two Texas Cities are Blazing a Trail to Smarter Parks Operations with ArcGIS and OpenGov Asset Management
Plano and Arlington, TX, use ArcGIS and OpenGov to enhance park management, community engagement, and sustainability.
GIS is Foundational Public Works Technology
Year over year, geographic information system (GIS) technology has been recognized as a mission critical enterprise system for public works.