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Thank you for this information. Do I need to sign up for this or just show up?
And if there is a restaurant near the convention center that isn't packed on Monday, there's a reason. Just keep walking. If you have a trolley pass, hop on board and get out of the area. There will plenty of days in which you can dine nearby later in the week.
First aid is your best friend. When you get blisters on your feet, they can hook you up.
Hi Sheryl,
The New Attendee Orientation meeting will be taking place on Sunday, July 9th from 4:00pm - 5:30pm in the San Diego Convention Center in Ballroom 20A.
Cheers
Ahh...good point Curtis. Just to make it easier, this is from my confirmation (and I assume all are the same)
Edit......lol...Curtis, your edit you beat me to it. But please also not eh paragraphs above the schedule.
Emily, if you look at your EsriUC confirmation email, there is a list of multiple locations you can pick up your badge, they get setup at many of the hotels around the SDCC.
(deleted screenshot, rastrauch posted a better one)
In the past, you could pick it up Sunday(maybe just afternoon) in the same location, SDCC Exinit Hall D it looks like.
With the online agenda not listing anything for the the Saturday/Sunday prior, (which I personally think is a bad UC web design choice/"update"), it get difficult to plan things like this ahead of time. The registration is usually open starting Saturday, and in (or maybe only in a different location), for those registered for pre-conference seminars.
With the new design, I'm finding it hard to find any of the useful information from the Esri User Conference 2017: July 10–14, San Diego, CA | Esri GIS Conference web site. Too much flash, not enough info. My opinion.
To beat the rush are there multiple locations or a single location to pick up your badge Sunday afternoon before the official start time on Monday morning?
Thanks for the information. I'm flying in Monday afternoon so anything Sunday wouldn't help.
Sheryl, typically the Welcome and Orientation is on Sunday afternoon before the UC actually kicks off. I have gone to many UCs so not new to reviewing the agenda, but the new format of the browser based UC agenda doesn't even have the Sunday schedule listed. I even looked on the Education concurrent/overlapping, since they are on Sunday, but that session is not listed and Welcome Social are not listed anywhere I can find.
My guess is is it an oversight or error on the agenda site, but there is a possibility that they will not have it. Maybe CCatania-esristaff can make sure this question is reviewed/answered by one of the UC staff?
I have searched the agenda multiple times. When is the Welcome and Orientation?
*Follow #esriUC on Twitter to help meet other ans hold onto tidbits gleaned from the plenary and other discussions. Don't have a Twitter? get one, then create a list of organizations and people you'd like to meet at the UC. Alao, respond to presentation you like via twitter if they give a handle.
*Have business cards - if you're a student, go Vistaprint, its cheapest.
*The bus ride to and from ESRI is a great place for conversations. If not, find events after hours on Twitter and so on to meet new people.
*Introduce yourself. Often. Go for it. Even if they look distracted. GIS people are the nicest, I swear.
Go outside at least once a day - Get your vitamin D!
*Plan downtime if you can't handle large groups of people. The Lounge is good.
Hi Mary,
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Hi,
Is there a way for me to NOT get all of these emails?
Thank you.
p.s. glad to help but I don't need to know about every like.
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Randall - can you and Kelly Gerrow divulge any hints as to the location of the secret taco truck club?
1. While enjoying the expo, if a product island is slammed, you can likely find insight at the Support Neighborhood. In general, Esri support analysts are there to represent Esri's best of class Support. If you've used Support Services in the past, there's a good chance you'll get to meet your hero!
2. Second KGerrow-esristaff's tip on the hidden taco truck.
3. In addition to studying up on the sessions you'd like to attend, compile a list of GIS questions/issues/requests/ideas that you'd like to discuss with product teams. UC represents a unique opportunity to speak one-on-one with the folks who develop the products you rely on. Your feedback counts!
4. Speaking of Support Services, use the My UC site or app schedule an appointment ahead of time. Even folks without a Support contract can leverage this resource. Many customers bring a machine to help demonstrate a question or workflow, and some even VPN into their environment for in depth troubleshooting!
Go to the Welcome and Orientation for first time attendees. The information is VERY HELPFUL.
Have a 'back up' class selected in case the one you want is full or not what you expected.
We found the conference lunches enjoyable and they have a good variety of food. It IS crowded but you can network and see the exhibits too.
1. Echoing what others have said, before you get to the Conference have a tentative schedule figured out for each day.
- Plan ahead. Have at least two things to do each time slot. Sometimes you get to one session and find it isn't what you expected, so if you are already organized this will give you a opportunity to quietly slip out and quickly get into another session.
- Be ready to be flexible. You may discover during one session that there are other sessions coming up in topics you had not considered before and now want to attend.
- If you find you have a time slot where none of the Sessions/Presentations seems appealing, don't forget the Map Gallery and the Exhibit Hall. In particular, check out the Demo Theaters in the ESRI section of the Exhibit Hall and the "hands-on" computers available with ESRI Staff on hand to answer your questions. This is a great opportunity to get those questions answered for situations where you've always wondered "why doesn't this work" or "I wonder if that can be done with GIS".
2. The official lunch break can lead to quite a crowded lunch situation near the Convention Center. Consider instead taking the early afternoon session off and going to lunch then on some days to avoid the lunch crush. In particular, consider taking this break on Wednesday and/or Thursday, as by then one usually is in GIS saturation mode.
3. Wear comfortable shoes, as you will be walking alot.
Chris Donohue, GISP
Take the time to plan out your week, not your day. Meaning, have a theme for the day since anything that you plan is going to go long. It might also help to break it up into two parts: before lunch and after.
Make sure you watch all or part of the Plenary. It is one of the most amazing and breathtaking sights you will see.
If your pass allows, DO NOT MISS the Thursday Night Party at Balboa. It is guaranteed to be one of the best experiences you can imagine.
Google Maps is your friend for dining options. The town is extremely friendly and all the restaurants will be happy to have you. Most everything is within walking distance of the conference and your hotel and your price range is, whatever it might be.
Take a minute to say hello to the Student Assistants that work the event. They are your ESRI college students helping all week and they do a tremendous job. I know from experience as an alumni to the program
Tip 1: Go to sessions, ask questions and visit us in the showcase! The thing I love most about UC is talking to customers, answering questions and learning about their projects and what kind of problems they are solving with ArcGIS!
Tip 2: Charge and wear your FitBit (or other fitness trackers). This should be a record breaking week, and if it isn't tracked, the steps don't count
Tip 3: After a day of walking and exploring the conference, opt for a ride from a pedi-cab. Your legs deserve a break. (I suggest the brightest one with the loudest tunes)
Tip 4: Find the secret taco truck, its a secret so the lines aren't crazy for delicious tacos.
Tip 5: After UC, reach out to the people you met and the contact cards you collected. UC is a great place to start relationships, but continuing the networking through the year, keeps the conference benefits going outside of San Diego!
Wear comfortable walking shoes! The expo hall is overwhelming, watch for the freebies, and the wonderful little pins. I wish the stuff you bought at the conference was for sale all year round. I need goodies for my students.
Elizabeth
This is a great list! I like the blog post too, very helpful.
Here are some tips for the Esri UC:
Check out my complete list: /blogs/GeoSocial/2017/05/10/10-tips-for-taking-on-the-esri-user-conference
Chris,
For me it is super helpful to really study the schedule. You need to go into the conference with an idea of what talks you want to go to and find those types of talks in the schedule. The Esri website has a way of "starring" these talks so they end up in your "my conference" talks to make it easier for you. Sometimes the website is a little slow and clunky but be patient with it!
If you're randomly searching for a talk to go to, you will likely be disappointed. Oh, and get there early. They fill up - nearly all of them.
Editing to add my blog post:
/blogs/AdrianWelsh/2017/05/26/top-ten-things-a-five-year-old-would-do-at-the-esri-user-conference
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