An important GIS event for Esri Business Partners will take place March 7–9, 2004, in Palm Springs, California. For Esri software developers, resellers, data providers, consultants, and international distributors, this is a conference not to be missed. More than 1,000 GIS professionals are expected to attend the 2004 conference to hear the latest information on Esri products and have the opportunity to network with key Esri staff, international distributors, and other Business Partners.

"This is an intimate conference where I can interact with Esri staff," says Tim Johnson, president, GIS Solutions, Inc. "It's like a sneak peek into Esri—I get to see what's coming down the road."

Esri has planned an extensive agenda for conference attendees, beginning with preconference seminars on Friday, March 5, and Saturday, March 6. During the three-day conference, March 7–9, Sunday through Tuesday, attendees will have the opportunity to attend breakout sessions that cover topics in technology, marketing, and business development; visit the GIS Solutions EXPO and Esri Showcase; and talk one-on-one with Esri technical staff and industry experts.

To learn more about the Esri Business Partner Program and how Esri partners can help your organization, visit www.esri.com/partners.