{"id":584586,"date":"2026-06-09T21:21:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T21:21:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/?post_type=blog&p=584586"},"modified":"2026-06-10T17:06:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T17:06:55","slug":"pw-public-works-esri-uc-2026-guide","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/articles\/pw-public-works-esri-uc-2026-guide","title":{"rendered":"Public Works at the 2026 Esri International User Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"

How you can get the most out of your week<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Cue up the music video: Y\u2019all Ready For This?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n

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It\u2019s that time of year\u2014time to get ready for the 46th 2026 Esri International User Conference<\/a>, the largest GIS event on the planet. About 20,000 people from around the world will gather in San Diego, California for over a week full of fun, inspiration, learning, and networking.<\/p>\n\n

For those of you that work in the Public Works industry, we have collected a comprehensive list of ways you can maximize your week. Whether you work in all, some, or one of the six Public Works focus areas (Operations & Maintenance, Streets\/Roads\/Bridges, Field & Fleet Management, Capital Project Design & Engineering, Public Grounds & Facilities, Emergency Response), there will be valuable opportunities for you.<\/p>\n\n

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Public Works Curated Agenda<\/h2>\n\n

First off, we have diligently sorted through over 150 events and created a curated Public Works agenda for you. There are so many events at the conference that you need to create a schedule before you get there.<\/p>\n\n

This list<\/a> of events will help you with that task.<\/p>\n\n

Be sure to include the State and Local Government Social<\/a> on Wednesday, July 15, from 6 PM to 9 PM at Bayfront Park.<\/p>\n\n

Public Works Special Interest Group Meeting<\/h2>\n\n

As you make your agenda, be sure to include the Public Works Special Interest Group meeting<\/a> on Tuesday (7\/14) from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. This meeting will include lunch and a panel of Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) award winners. Come learn from some of the best ArcGIS users out there.<\/p>\n\n

Space is limited, so be sure to register to save your spot.<\/p>\n\n

To maximize the value of this session, we have created a pre-event survey<\/a> to get your input on what is most important to you. Please take a few minutes to send us your observations and help guide the SIG content so it\u2019s targeted to your needs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Huge thanks to the Public Works SIG SAG Award Panel for supporting this event and community:<\/p>\n\n

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Anthony Powell, IT Assistant Director, Houston, TX Public Works<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
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Kenneth Kleewein, GIS Manager, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
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Rocky Agbunag, Information Systems Officer, St. Johns Co., FL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n

Come Visit With Us in the Expo<\/h2>\n\n

One of the best places to dedicate some time to during your UC week is the Expo<\/a>. Here you can visit with Esri staff, including product and industry areas, Esri partners, and other exhibitors<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

The Expo is located in Halls A\u2013D on the ground floor of the San Diego Convention Center (SDCC). Be sure to stop by the Public Works area to find out the latest trends.<\/p>\n\n

We have put together a great team of subject matter experts from across the company and country to assist you:<\/p>\n\n

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