Training Services Events and Activities
The Esri User Conference kickoff is coming up soon—July 14 will be here before you know it. Whether it's your first or sixteenth time, we hope you have a fantastic experience and enjoy networking with GIS users worldwide.
If you're packing to join us in San Diego, Esri Training offers options to connect face-to-face. Here are some activities to include in your plans:
Esri GIS Leadership Summit
- A pre-Esri UC event - Sunday, July 12, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Join GIS managers, IT professionals, and peers ready to lead the way in geospatial innovation. Discover strategies to drive adoption, manage resources, and maximize business value. Position GIS as a critical asset within your organization, no matter your job title or role.
Registration details and overview →
Attend the Hands-On Learning Lab
Take free self-paced lessons on a variety of GIS and ArcGIS topics. Seek out this opportunity to learn something new, build up your existing ArcGIS skillset, and connect with an Esri expert. We provide a dedicated space with computers, headsets, and all the ArcGIS software you need.
- We will have two locations this year:
- The Hands-On Learning Lab hours:
- Tuesday, July 14, 8:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Wednesday, July 15, 8:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Thursday, July 16, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Download the flyer below to view the different lessons you can take this year.
Find Esri Training at Esri Services and Design, Build and Sustain ArcGIS Systems Areas
Visit the Esri Services and Design, Build and Sustain ArcGIS Systems area in the Expo to connect with Esri experts, get your questions answered, and discover the latest solutions to grow geospatial capabilities and maximize the impact of GIS across your organization.
Attend the Workforce Development Special Interest Group (SIG)
If you are attending UC, make sure to add the Workforce Development Special Interest Group (SIG) Meeting to your schedule. You will have the chance to connect with like-minded advocates who are passionate about developing workforce skills to achieve maximum value from ArcGIS.
Join us from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
All Summits and SIGs will require a reservation to attend. Please use Add to Schedule to reserve your spot or Join Wait List to be added to the queue.
Join our Expo Insight Talks
Tuesday, July 14
Wednesday, July 15
Thursday, July 16
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Attend our Technical Sessions
Tuesday, July 14
Wednesday, July 15
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