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 complimentary registrations to each of the following premier Esri events:
- Qty 2: 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.
- Qty 1: Esri Developer & Technology Summit (DevSumit) (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.
- Qty 1: 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 health & safety requirements.
Exhibit Opportunities - Startup Zones: Go-to-market ready startups can apply to exhibit at Esri Events and in low-cost "Startup Zones". These dedicated innovation showcases include a discounted all-inclusive exhibitor package and exposure opportunities for eligible Startup Partners to showcase their product at select Esri events. Explore the Esri Event webpages, Get Involved/Become Exhibitor "invitation only" options (E.g. Esri UC Startup Zone).
2025/2026 Future Events - Register or Exhibit - Save the Date
2026:
- FedGIS (Washington, DC), 2/9/26 - 2/11/26 - Registration Coming Soon
- TBD: FedGIS Exhibit & Speaking Opportunity: Startup Zone (SUZ): An invite-only opportunity for qualified startup partners providing a discounted all-inclusive exhibitor package (and possible talk in the expo's SUZ). Applications coming in late 2026, acceptance is at Esri's sole discretion.
- EPC (Palm Springs, CA), 3/8/26 - 3/9/26 - Registration Coming Soon
- DevSummit (Palm Springs, CA), 3/10/26 - 3/13/26 - Registration Coming Soon
- UC (San Diego, CA), 7/13/26 - 7/17/26 - Registration Coming Soon
- Future dates for the next Esri User Conferences in San Diego are as follows: July 12–16, 2027, July 10–14, 2028, July 9–13, 2029
- UC Exhibit & Speaking Opportunities:
- TBD Jan 2026 -FedGIS Exhibit Opportunity: Startup Zone (SUZ) - TBD: An invite-only opportunity for qualified startup partners providing a discounted all-inclusive exhibitor package in the expo's SUZ.
- TBD Oct/Nov 2025 UC Session Speaking Ops: Abstract submissions for session talks open the year prior for a short 1-2 month period, typically Oct/Nov.
2025:
- FedGIS (Washington, DC), 2/13/25 - 2/14/25 - Registration
- FedGIS Exhibit & Speaking Opportunity: Startup Zone (SUZ) - $3,500: 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.
- EPC (Palm Springs, CA), 3/9/25 - 3/10/25 - Registration
- DevSummit (Palm Springs, CA), 3/11/25 - 3/14/25 - Registration
- UC (San Diego, CA), 7/14/25 - 7/18/25 - Registration Open!
- UC Exhibit & Speaking Opportunities:
- SOLD OUT: Jan 2025 Exhibit Opportunity: Startup Zone (SUZ) - $3,850: 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 2024 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.