Esri User Conference 2026
Off-campus Jul 11, 2026 - Jul 16, 2026 All Day All
About the Event
The Esri User Conference (Esri UC), held annually in San Diego, California, is the world’s largest gathering of Geographic Information System (GIS) professionals. This premier event brings together experts and practitioners from a wide range of industries to explore the latest innovations in GIS technology, exchange best practices, and build valuable professional networks. The conference's theme this year is:
GIS – Creating a more intelligent world
"Geographic information system (GIS) technology creates a more intelligent world by turning the science of “where” into shared understanding and coordinated action—at the scale of communities, enterprises, and the planet." –Esri
Visit us at our Expo Booth #1913
Esri User Conference Student Assistants
Congratulations to the following University of Redlands students and recent alumni who were selected to be Student Assistants at this year’s User Conference. Look for them at the Convention Center!
- Alexander Moore, Geographical Information Systems, B.A. ‘26
- Archit Srivastava, Geographical Information Systems, M.S. ‘26
- Chloe Wernher, Computer Science, B.S. ‘26
- Karin Vandenburgh, Computer Science, B.S. ‘26
- William Coziahr, Computer Science, B.S. ‘27
University of Redlands Conference Schedule
Saturday, July 11 & Sunday, July 12 – Safety & Security Summit Table #17 |
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7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m
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Indigo Foyer, Hilton San Diego Bayfront |
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7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m |
Indigo Foyer, Hilton San Diego Bayfront |
Saturday, July 11 & Sunday, July 12 – Education Summit Booth #A110 |
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1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m
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"Mapping Everything: Applying a Spatial Lens Across Environment and Culture”John Glover (Professor of History, Undergraduate Advisor for GIS) - Mapping Metal: Applying GIS to a Global History of a Music GenreGrand Ballroom Salon 3, Marriott Marquis |
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m
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"Shaping the Future of GIS Education”Julia Lenhardt (Director of Geospatial Technology, University of Redlands), Sam Moore (CTE Pathway Lead, Arroyo Valley High School San Bernardino City Unified School District) - Data-Driven Decision Making in a K–12–University GIS PartnershipGrand Ballroom Salon 4, Marriott Marquis |
July 13 to July 16 – Esri User Conference
Visit us at our booth #1913 for an invitation to an exclusive event!
Monday, July 13 |
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3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Academic GIS Fair, Booth A110San Diego Convention Center, Upper Level/ Sails Pavilion – Ballroom 20 Foyer |
4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. |
Map Gallery ReceptionSan Diego Convention Center, Upper Level/ Sails Pavilion – See below for Map Gallery entries |
Tuesday, July 14 |
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8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Map GallerySan Diego Convention Center, Upper Level/ Sails Pavilion |
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Expo Booth #1913San Diego Convention Center, Ground Level Exhibit Hall |
Wednesday, July 15 |
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8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Map GallerySan Diego Convention Center, Upper Level/ Sails Pavilion |
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Expo Booth #1913San Diego Convention Center, Ground Level Exhibit Hall |
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
University of Redlands Reception – Alumni & FriendsUnion Kitchen & Tap Gaslamp Quarter |
Thursday, July 16 |
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8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
Map GallerySan Diego Convention Center, Upper Level/ Sails Pavilion |
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Expo Booth #1913San Diego Convention Center, Ground Level Exhibit Hall |
Affiliated Departments
Institute for Geospatial ImpactContact For More Info
igi@redlands.eduUofR Map Gallery Entries
A collection of StoryMaps, posters, and dashboards.
Westside Rail History & Environmental Injustice by Daisy Parras and Kayla Coria Dominguez
StoryMap | Tracing the region’s industrial and environmental injustices through personal stories, including Carl Clemons, who worked during segregation, and Benjamin Luna, a current advocate against ongoing environmental damage.
Mapping Metal: Africa by Dr. John Glover
Dashboard | Relying on data supplied by Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives, this dashboard contains varying degrees of information on almost 500 metal bands on the continent and the nearby Indian Ocean islands of Madagascar, Mauritius, and the French overseas department of Réunion from 1983 to 2022.
Mexico’s Digital Divide: A Multivariate and Geospatial Analysis by Avijit Sarkar, James Pick, Nestor Nevarez
Poster | Over the past two decades, Mexico has experienced significant digital transformation, reaching 97 million internet users by 2022 and a 74% internet penetration rate—second only to Brazil in Latin America. However, despite major investments in telecommunications, the country still faces a persistent digital divide.
Mapping the Reach of University of Redlands Bulldogs by Kristin Grammer and Danny Parra
Poster | This project breaks down data silos to reveal connections between current students, alumni, and study-away participants. Designed to support institutional decision-making and deepen engagement, it also highlights the global reach of the University of Redlands to inspire prospective students by showcasing the depth and breadth of it's global network.
Second-Stop Paths for US Slave Voyages 1645-1860 by Brandley Simms
Poster | This project, mapping data from SlaveVoyages.org, shows routes of ships that made multiple stops that included at least one stop in the modern U.S., reveals trade patterns of different colonial powers—such as British ties to Barbados and Jamaica, American coastal networks, and French routes linking New Orleans, Haiti, and the French Caribbean.
