Esri Partner Network Blog

100+ students. 22 hours. Real-world challenges. The 2026 USDA–CSU Student Hackathon brought together students and industry partners to build innovative solutions for sustainability and agricultural risk.

The 2026 Esri Partner Conference (EPC) Partner Awards recognized Esri partners for outstanding innovation, collaboration, and business impact achieved through the use of ArcGIS technology. 

FedGIS is the largest GIS event for government, attracting federal leaders and practitioners who influence technology adoption. Exhibiting puts your solutions in front of agencies actively seeking innovative tools to streamline operations and enhance mission success. Esri Partners are reminder that the deadline to apply for exhibiting or sponsoring at FedGIS is Friday, December 12

This year’s summit reflects the evolution of Esri technology and the growing diversity of its developer community. The summit features a packed schedule of technical sessions and networking opportunities.

There's a flurry of conference activity being prepared to unfold in Europe over the next few weeks. Will you be there to participate?

We are pleased to announce that 2025 European Partner Conference (EEPC) & European Dev & Tech Summit  Sponsor Opportunities Are still available. Details are provided along with some other European events of interest.

This week I have a few must-consider event tips for your calendar, and point you to a really interesting podcast interview to learn about the latest effort to map the seafloor... ALL of it! Enjoy...

The 2025 Esri User Conference Plenary was a powerful showcase of innovation, impact, and inspiration. For Esri partners, it offered a front-row seat to the future of GIS—and a roadmap for how we can grow together.

The EPN Partner Tales video series is a podcast-style collection of interviews produced by Esri’s Partner Network (EPN). The most recent interview is with Esri Partner company, Platte River Analytics.