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You can also stay connected with the team @EsriEGUG on Twitter and with the EGUG Community LinkedIn Group.

This prototype is part of a larger initiative from Esri to promote standards for indoor mapping and logistics. As part of this initiative, Esri has become a member of the In-Location Alliance. First formed in 2012, Esri joins more than 20 companies including Nokia, Qualcomm and other high-profile technology leaders that have come together to drive innovation and market adoption of high accuracy indoor positioning and related services.

Esri has been active in indoor mapping for many years. Shelli Stockton, facilities industry manager at Esri, reports that a growing number of organizations turn to Esri and its partners for in-depth facility mapping. “GIS allows users to quickly move from existing architecture drawings to indoor maps. We also offer a comprehensive facility management data model that maps indoor assets and provides the basis for a common operating picture in indoor asset tracking. Our users appreciate the ability to decide which of the data is going to be available publically and which data should only be available to selected users.”

New releases from Esri including the real-time ArcGIS GeoEvent Processor for Server and ArcGIS Geotrigger Service provide the ability to track mobile users inside and outside of buildings. This new technology also allows sensors to be monitored for uses such as real-time readings of room temperatures in office buildings,and viewing mobile assets, all without draining the battery life of the mobile device in use.

“This is an exciting, new frontier for GIS and Location Analytics and we are able to help the community with standardized high-accuracy mapping and analysis tools,” said Wolfgang Hall, Esri’s industry manager for logistics and supply chain management.

Please visit the Facilities Industry Island in the Esri Showcase or the GISi booth #2417 at the UC EXPO for more information on how to participate.

“Land surveyors and AEC professionals are searching for new ways to diversify and increase their business service offerings,” said David Totman, public works, AEC, and survey industry manager with Esri. “Brian Matsubara’s story about the rise of Amazon—its captivating products and industry leadership—will really resonate with the Survey Summit crowd.”

Matsubara has more than 14 years of experience in pushing emerging technologies into the enterprise market. He has worked with commercial and open source software, direct and channel sales, large technology companies, as well as start-ups.

The Survey Summit is July 6-9 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, California. Registration is now open.

After the Survey Summit, come to the Esri UC for free for Monday’s Plenary, Map Gallery, and evening reception. Plus, you’ll get to attend the UC survey, AEC, and land records tracks.

In addition to a full set of demo theater presentations, attendees can learn about the improvements in ArcGIS for Desktop 10.2 and ready-to-use spatial analysis tools for ArcGIS Online organizations and web developers. Our engineers will also walk attendees through the improved Analysis and Geoprocessing Resource Center and help you get the most out of your geographic data.

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This year, the conference promises to be more participatory than ever before, with student presentations and the first ever “unconference.” Everything kicks off Saturday, July 6, with a Plenary Session celebrating student success. Selected college students and recent graduates will discuss how learning GIS has made a difference in their lives and share key factors that contributed to their success.

Sunday’s session will explore the best practices of ArcGIS Online for education. Presenters will detail their pioneering efforts to implement the ArcGIS Online platform in classroom, research, and administrative applications. A member of Esri’s ArcGIS Online team will discuss the platform’s ongoing evolution. The Sunday program will also feature an “unconference” in which attendees determine the agenda. Possible topics include innovation in teaching GIS—what’s new and what works; integrating GIS into the humanities; the challenges of curriculum development with ever-changing technology; science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM); service learning; health science; and more.

The final Plenary Session, on Tuesday, July 9, will highlight the latest innovations in geospatial thinking and learning. This forward-looking session will be presented by those leaders in education that are pushing the envelope in the use of GIS technology throughout the educational environment. In addition to showcasing their research and application development, the presenters will discuss how the technology is most likely to be applied in the future.

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This year’s conference will also feature more than 100 user presentations on topics from Designing and Supporting Student Projects to Cultivating a Campus GIS Community. If you’re not in the mood for a presentation, we encourage you to take advantage of our many hands-on training opportunities and browse the GIS Solutions EXPO for new educational resources. And don’t forget, attending the Esri Education GIS Conference also gives you access to the first two days of the Esri UC, including Jack Dangermond’s inspiring Plenary Session.

You still have of time to register. See you in San Diego!

Stopping by the Map Critique Station can help you transform a basic map (left) into a work of art (right).

Our experts will be available to evaluate and constructively critique your map and offer suggestions for improvements. You’ll take away specific tips to practice in your work and see what makes a map communicative and compelling.

Don’t believe us? Here’s a sampling of what users that have visited the Map Critique Station have to say about their experience:

“I pride myself on my maps and put a lot of effort into them, but both years I have gotten feedback that has enabled me to improve. These guys are seasoned professionals and are very knowledgeable … I really appreciate you for taking the time to look at two of my maps in detail and give me such great insight into how to improve what I do. Cartography is my favorite part of my job, and your expertise was invaluable.”

Jacob Thornton, Vanderbilt University

“It was my first attempt at a map (more of a poster, I must say) but their suggestions and comments will lead me to a better and much improved effort for next year’s UC.”

Bryan Sanford, Ministry of Agriculture, Barbados

“I felt like every area criticized was done in a way that outlined how to make it better as well as why it makes it better.”

Shane Willard, Bureau of Indian Affairs

You can walk in or make an appointment to meet with an Esri cartographic expert on Tuesday, July 9^th and Wednesday, July 10^th between the hours of 1 pm to 6 pm. While we suggest you bring a hardcopy map to the station so staff can make notes on your maps, you can also bring digital copies or link to Web maps over the Internet.

Practice Makes Perfect

Learning experts agree that hands-on practice is the most effective way to acquire a new skill. Take advantage of the free lessons and software exercises at our popular Hands-On Learning Lab. Registration is not required—just stop by the Lab Tuesday through Thursday in the Esri Showcase. Esri instructors will be standing by to answer your questions.

Demonstrate Your Expertise

Esri Technical Certification is a great vehicle to “show what you know.” Just ask Stefanie Obmann, who has the distinction of being the first person awarded the ArcGIS 10.1 Desktop Associate certification. Stefanie pursued certification because, “Thinking I know is different than ‘knowing I know’. I wanted to be tested and test myself.”

If you’re considering Esri Technical Certification, stop by the Training and Certification island to get your questions answered. The full suite of exams for ArcGIS 10.1 is now available and you can pick up quick reference guides showing recommended training resources for each exam. You can also get a sneak preview of our new study guide for the ArcGIS Desktop Associate certification. Finally, drop off your business card for a chance to win a free exam voucher (valued at $225 USD). After they are notified, winners will have six months to register for and take the exam of their choice.

If you’ve already earned certification, ask for a special pin to wear with your conference badge in recognition of your accomplishment. Everyone who received a pin last year is encouraged to proudly display theirs again this year.

Staff from our R&D centers around the globe will be happy to walk you through their latest efforts and brainstorm ideas about new applications of geospatial technology. Our technologists will happily discuss the source code and methodology behind their demos and apps, such as those found at maps.esri.com. This year, we’ve revamped the space to include even more seating for the crowds that pack the demo theater to experience presentations that you won’t find anywhere else at the conference.

The Esri Labs island is literally your chance to explore a world of innovation in a single spot. Whether you’re crazy about JavaScript, 3D, mobile GIS, or something else completely, you’ll find a technologist who wants to learn more about it—and help you make it a reality.

Located in the middle of product area of the Esri Showcase in Hall B, the ArcGIS Product Info Center is your one stop for info. Need to know when a certain product engineer will be speaking? Check. Want the latest DVD demos and brochures? You got it. The product, marketing, and sales staff operating the island will even lead you through the countless booths, workstations, and demo theaters to find the exact person you’re looking for. And if they can’t answer your question, they’ll find someone who can.

So if you’re trying to learn more about that product you just saw or you’re just looking for some great recommendations about people to see or places to eat, swing by the ArcGIS Product Info Center.

After a popular debut last year, speedgeeking will be even speedier and geekier in 2013.

• Esri UC Hackathon—Join with your fellow geogeeks to design and develop apps centered around specific problems in San Diego. We’ll bring the tools and the data (and prizes!); you bring your energy and ideas.
• Developer’s Sandbox—Test-drive the latest ArcGIS APIs and SDKs on your favorite development platforms and environments. You’ll be able to bounce ideas off Esri’s experts and work with other devs on a variety of exercises.
• Speedgeeking—What’s the best way to experience 10 high-energy lightning talks? As fast as possible! Rotate from presenter to presenter every few minutes. Topics range from mobile and online apps to design and user interaction tips.
• User Experience (UX) Summit—There’s more to creating a great app than just an innovative idea and slick functionality. Get tips from our own developers and engineers about information architecture, interaction, user experience, and a “people first” approach to design.
• UC Dev Meet Up—The popular Dev Meet Up format finally makes it to UC! Esri staff and devs just like you will share their experiences and stories at this fun and informal get together.

July will be here before you know it. See if you qualify for a complimentary pass and register today.