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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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The Esri Experience at PWX 2024

The American Public Works Association (APWA) PWX Conference was in Atlanta, GA and featured the latest trending technologies in public works.

Esri at the 2024 American Public Works Association (APWA) PWX Conference

Esri will be exhibiting at the American Public Works Association (APWA) PWX Conference in Atlanta, GA. Stop by Booth #2023 to learn more!

Blazing a Trail to Smart Parks Webinar Recap

The City of Eugene, Oregon, Parks and Open Space team have revolutionized their park operations with GIS capabilities.

Park Perspective Series: The Value of Parks & Recreation and the Need for Smart Operations

Parks and Recreation is a location-based business. In this blog, Adam Carnow writes about the public works park perspective.

The Public Works Industry at the 2024 Esri User Conference

The Esri Public Works team are getting ready to head to San Diego, CA, for the Esri User Conference.

National Public Works Week: Advancing Quality of Life for All – the Impact of Public Works GIS Professionals

During NPWW, we celebrate the GIS professionals that enhance the quality of life for all through innovative workflows.

Top 5 Tech Trends in Public Works & The Role of GIS 

For public works, location is never an afterthought, GIS is continuously recognized as a mission-critical, foundational, enterprise IT system.

Enhancing Equity Across Public Works

Public works is responsible for key infrastructure that keeps a community running. Learn how they incorporate equity into their work with GIS.

What to Look Forward to from Esri at PWX 2023

Learn how you can make the most of your time at PWX. Esri will have several sessions and resources that will help you advance your use of GIS.