Esri Partner Network Blog

During the final phases of the platform migration, Esri Community entered read-only mode on August 13, 2026. Learn more about why that's happening and what additional resources you can turn to for help.

This fall and winter, partners can explore a variety of events designed to help them discover the latest ArcGIS innovations, strengthen relationships with Esri teams and fellow partners, gain valuable industry insights, and uncover new business opportunities.

Esri Community will be entering a Read-Only period starting August 13th. This is a required part of the platform migration process during which content can be viewed, but no new posts, comments, kudos, or other forms of engagement can be added. This article includes details about items not automatically migrating to the new platform and optional steps members can take to preserve them.

Esri Community is migrating to a new platform technology. Learn more in this announcement!

The 2026 Esri User Conference Plenary showcased Esri's vision for "GIS—Creating a More Intelligent World," highlighting how organizations are using GIS, AI, and location intelligence to transform data into actionable insight and better decision-making.

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?