Event Benefits for Esri Startup Program EPN Startup Partners
This blog follows Program Benefits in the Orientation Series
Esri Startup Program Event Benefits:
As part of the benefits package actively enrolled startup partners receive two (2) complimentary registrations to each of the following premier Esri events:
- Esri User Conference (Esri UC), the world’s biggest GIS event, GIS professionals and developers, covering content on how to implement and use the technology across hundreds of thousands of organizations.
- Esri Federal GIS Conference (FedGIS), a focused event for government leaders and civic professionals in Washington, D.C. offers partner exhibits, inspirational sessions, training, and networking to showcase how agencies are using GIS to power a more profound understanding of effective solutions.
- Esri Developer Summit (DevSummit), designed to show you how to build cutting-edge apps using advanced mapping technology. Network with mapping GIS enthusiasts and access hundreds of technical sessions to deploy web, desktop, and mobile environments.
- (Also, if supported, global DevSummit's DC, Europe, & Middle East/Asia (MEA))
- Esri Partner Conference (EPC), is a partner-only exclusive annual meeting for Esri's global partner network, Esri staff, and distributors who are reshaping the world through the application of geospatial technology.
Please check the Esri event site for the most up-to-date details and COVID health & safety requirements.
Exhibit Opportunities: Go-to-market ready startups also receive consideration to apply to exhibit at "Startup Zone", low-cost exhibitor opportunities for eligible Startup Partners to showcase your product offering at select Esri events.
2024 Future Events - Save the Date & Register:
- FedGIS (Washington, DC), 2/13/24 - 2/14/24 - Registration Open!
- EPC (Palm Springs, CA), 3/10/24 - 3/11/24 - Registration Open!
- DevSummit (Palm Springs, CA), 3/12/24 - 3/15/24 - Registration Open!
- UC (San Diego, CA), 7/15/24 - 7/19/24 - Registration Open!
- UC Exhibit & Speaking Opportunities:
- Jan 2024 - Exhibit Applications Open for Startup Zone (SUZ) - $3,250: An invite-only opportunity for qualified startup partners providing a discounted all-inclusive exhibitor package AND demo talk in the expo's SUZ. Applications are open, but acceptance is at Esri's sole discretion, Apply Here.
- Oct/Nov 2023 UC Session Speaking Ops: Abstract submissions for session talks open the year prior for a short 1-2 month period in Oct/Nov.
- UC Exhibit & Speaking Opportunities:
Note - Important - Not Included:
- Not included: Add-on pre-summits or training workshops and need to be purchased.
- Not included: Additional Passes must be purchased. Partners and exhibitors have discounted rates.
How to Register:
To register, come prepared with a My Esri ArcGIS Login that is linked with your Esri customer # associated with your Startup Partner organization.
To register another attendee, you must enter their Esri Account Username & Last Name
- VIEW DIRECTIONS - How to Connect Your Customer Number to Your Organization: The individual registrant needs to sign in with an ArcGIS login connected to your organization's My Esri account. Your staff can request, or you can associate staff with your customer number via My Esri “My Organizations"->” Users”-> ”Manage or Invite”.
- Need Help? Contact accounts@esri.com for Esri Account questions and information or Customer Service.
Once logged in, select the registration option, "Startup Partner," which should display a $0 comp rate. See example from DevSummit:
Having trouble? - QUESTIONS should be directed to the following:
- Troubleshoot login & My Esri issues with Customer Service (Startup team CANNOT troubleshoot My Esri/ArcGIS logins).
- Registration: confregis@esri.com
- Exhibits: exhibits@esri.com
- If you are unable to solve an issue with our support or events team, please email startups@esri.com
Pro-tip: We suggest you sign in to your My Esri account before you begin the registration process (make sure you’re logged out of any other accounts in other windows). Your customer number should be linked to your My Esri account, which recognizes your company as an Esri Startup Partner within the Partner Network (EPN).
Benefits gained by participating in Esri events:
- Learn how to expand your client base and serve your existing users more strategically.
- Get exclusive technology previews for a head start in preparing your plans to synchronize with our new products and updates.
- Discover new sales opportunities and expand your network with leaders in the GIS community.
Remember to submit your apps screenshots to esri.com/special/submissions to be considered for use in the plenary.