Access ArcGIS licenses
Discover how to access the licensing your tribe needs from the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) or the new Esri Native Nations GIS Program.
Native Nations Summit @ Esri UC
July 16, 2025 | 8:30 AM–4:00 PM
Marriott Marquis San Diego, Grand Ballroom
Unifying tribes
Tribes are using geographic information system (GIS) technology across multiple organizational systems to benefit their communities. The Native Nations Summit @ Esri UC showcases how GIS can inform decision-making and drive priorities in tribal governments and businesses.
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Leverage imagery and AI
Start small with big data like imagery and expand your capabilities when you’re ready. Explore AI innovations within ArcGIS for improving workflows and enhancing user experience.
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Integrate data with secure cloud infrastructure
Use cloud storage for imagery, data caches, and large datasets while keeping the core functionalities of ArcGIS on a cloud infrastructure.
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Gain new perspectives from tribal leaders
When leaders work with their communities, they realize the value from their GIS investment more quickly. GIS provides a common language and visual understanding for all stakeholders.
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Event agenda
Wednesday 16 July 2025*All times PDT
8:30 a.m.
Welcome & Announcements
9:00 a.m.
Tribal Leaders Panel - Alignment Helps Drive Success
9:45 a.m.
Networking Break
10:00 a.m.
Tribal Keynote Presentations
11:30 a.m.
Hosted Lunch
1:00 p.m.
Tribal Program Presentations
2:00 p.m.
Networking Break
2:30 p.m.
User Spotlights
2:45 p.m.
Applying Innovations - Drones & Imagery
3:45 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Agenda is subject to change
Resources
Native American policymakers, leaders, scientists, and educators use geospatial technology to make their tribal organizations more efficient and effective. GIS helps them solve problems related to tribal lands and in tribal programs on a local, regional, and national level.
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New this year: This summit requires a reservation
Reservations help provide a better planning experience for you ahead of the event. Making a reservation is easy: Once you register for Esri UC, simply add summit sessions to your schedule to save your place. Be sure to make your reservation early.
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Join us for the Native Nations Summit @ Esri UC
To attend this event, you must be registered for Esri UC. If you’re already registered, you can add the Native Nations Summit @ Esri UC to your schedule. Please note, space is limited.
