Plenary and Keynote Sessions

March 11–13, 2025

Explore the ArcGIS system, its architecture, and foundational capabilities. Learn about developer tools and find out how real-world users are achieving success.

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Take a comprehensive tour of ArcGIS

  • Day 1: ArcGIS system and architecture

    Part one of the Plenary Session welcomes attendees and sets the stage for activities planned for the rest of the week. Join Esri product leads for an in-depth exploration of the ArcGIS system, the architecture that underpins it, its foundational capabilities, and Web GIS.

  • Day 2: Developer APIs and SDKs

    Part two of the Plenary Session will showcase tools developers use to deliver focused user experiences across an organization. Esri product leads will demonstrate how to build custom apps using ArcGIS Maps SDKs, open-source tools, ArcGIS Pro SDK, low-code/no-code builders, and more.

  • Day 3: Keynote Session

    A select group of presenters from the ArcGIS user community will demonstrate their work, progress, and achievements during the Keynote Session. Spend the third morning of the event learning how the tools covered in the Plenary Sessions are being implemented in a wide variety of real-world use cases.

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Portrait of Jack Dangermond

Jack Dangermond

President | Esri

A landscape architect by training, Jack Dangermond founded Esri in 1969 with a vision that computer mapping and analysis could help design a better future. Under Jack’s leadership, that vision has continued to guide Esri in creating cutting-edge geographic information system (GIS) and geodesign technologies that are used in every industry to make a difference worldwide.

Portrait of Sud Menon

Sud Menon

Director of Software Product Development | Esri

Sud Menon is the director of software product development at Esri. He works with an array of software product development groups and research and development centers on the design and development of ArcGIS as an integrated system.

Keynote Speakers

  • Portrait of Darrell Keach

    Darrell Keach

    Business Systems Manager | Port of Corpus Christi

    Darrell leads a team that supports the Port of Corpus Christi’s enterprise applications, including the financial suite of software, the harbormaster office, and data analytics functions. Darrell also leads the Port’s digital twin initiative.

  • Portrait of Starr Long

    Starr Long

    Executive Producer | The Acceleration Agency

    Starr has been making video games for over 30 years. He helped found the MMO (massively multiplayer online) industry and created some of the largest active digital twins ever built. Starr was the project director of Ultima Online, the longest-running MMO and holder of eight Guinness World Records.

  • Portrait of Pino Nobile

    Pino Nobile

    Head of Geo & Space Services | NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium

    Pino has served at NATO for more than 25 years. Over the last decade, he revolutionized NATO HQ GEOINT services via strategic automation. He also led the implementation of new technologies to streamline operations, boost efficiency, and enhance HQ’s competitive edge.

  • Portrait of Jeff Huffman

    Jeff Huffman

    GIS & Weather Communication Specialist | Baron Weather

    Jeff helps vulnerable populations and businesses understand, prepare for, and survive natural threats to lives and property. For 18 years, he has covered extreme weather as an award-winning meteorologist. He now specializes in GIS and weather communications at Baron Weather.

  • Portrait of Matt Havin

    Matt Havin

    Data Services Manager | Baron Weather

    Matt specializes in solving complex weather challenges to protect lives and property. With 20 years of experience in meteorology and software development, he leads a team dedicated to creating cutting-edge solutions for various industries.

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Dates and location

March 10–13, 2026

Palm Springs, California

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