Esri UC India going LIVE to showcase how GIS interconnects world

Esri India has announced Esri UC India Live conference, which will be held from 14th to 16th July 2020. Given the restrictions due to COVID-19 pandemic, the much awaited, largest annual gathering of professionals, thought leaders and influencers from GIS industry will follow a completely virtual format.

The conference theme, ‘GIS – Interconnecting our World’, will highlight how this geospatial technology can integrate everything and engage everyone to overcome unprecedented business and social challenges.

Agendra Kumar, President, Esri India, says, “We are witnessing a transition to a new era of technology where GIS is taking a center-stage across industries, sectors and economies. GIS has supported our efforts in understanding, responding and management of COVID-19. Not just in healthcare, GIS is also an important technology for emergency management, city and state management, water resources, agriculture, citizen engagement programs etc. Enterprises are using GIS to manage their operations, optimize costs and ensure business continuity.”

The key takeaways from Esri UC India LIVE will include wide ranging discussions among global thought leaders on trends, innovations, best practices and latest developments in GIS. Esri founder and President Jack Dangermond will share his observations on how GIS, the world’s nervous system interconnects the world. The sessions will also cover how geography and spatial thinking play a vital role in the multidisciplinary education for the next generation.