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What 176 Geospatial Leaders Told Us About Governance, Transformation, and Business Value GIS has never been more important to organizations. As location intelligence becomes increasingly connected to digital transformation, operational efficiency, and decision-making, GIS leaders are being asked to deliver more value than…
A week and a half ago, I had the honor of speaking at the GIS Leadership Summit in San Diego. For those who were not in the room, I want to share a few things from the talk — and from the conversations that followed. The talk was called "You Don't Have to Carry the Map Alone." It started with a question I could not stop…
Welcome to San Diego GIS Leaders attending ESRI EU 2026 It's here, at long last. I was in San Diego this week, and know you'll be able to enjoy your time while there. (From Education 2030 UN ) Three questions currently being asked during another global conversation at the United Nations:: * What kind of future do you want…
GIS Leadership Summit 2026 Session Resources & Further Learning The 2026 Esri GIS Leadership Summit brought together GIS leaders, executives, IT professionals, and innovators to share practical lessons for strengthening geospatial programs and increasing organizational impact. This resource guide is organized by the four…
As I prepare for the 2026 Esri GIS Leadership Summit, the fourteenth overall and my tenth, I thought it appropriate to reflect on the history, evolution, and impact of this annual event and share it with the community. The Summit started as the Esri GIS Managers Open Summit on Tuesday, July 13, 2010, during the Esri…
We are looking forward to the executive panel at the 2026 Esri GIS Leadership Summit. The conversation is designed to help GIS managers, professionals, and current or future leaders hear directly from executives who rely on GIS and location intelligence in very different industries. The goal is to make the executive lens…
Wade KloosEric Shreve Great GIS programs create value every day. The challenge is making that value visible to the people who matter most. Join Wade Kloos (Utah Department of Natural Resources) and Eric Shreve (City of Goodyear, Arizona) during the GIS Leadership Summit this year for an interactive fireside conversation on…
When I look back on 20 years in GIS, the moment that changed my career was not technical. It was a question I could not answer. I had been a GIS Manager for several years. I had built infrastructure, secured budgets, navigated political turnover, and mentored analysts who became senior leaders. I knew the technology better…
GIS is no longer just a tool for GIS professionals. Across organizations, geospatial technology is becoming an enterprise capability that supports operations, data-driven decision-making, innovation, and organizational resilience. As GIS continues to expand, one thing is clear: lasting success depends on a strong…
We are excited to introduce Esri’s Geospatial Program Self-Assessment Toolset, a valuable toolset designed to help you evaluate the current maturity of your geospatial capabilities and identify opportunities and pathways for growth and improvement. With the new toolset, you’ll be able to do a brief assessment by ranking…
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