Esri User Conference 2025
Off-campus Jul 15, 2025 - Jul 18, 2025 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 – Integrating Everything, Everywhere
"GIS transcends boundaries, integrates knowledge, data, content, analytics, and empowers individuals and organizations to create positive change." –Esri
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!
- Armando Chavez, Business Administration, B.S., Spatial Studies Minor, '26
- Brandley Simms, Geographic Information Systems, MS, '25
- Wesley Bushyeager, Master of Geographic Information Systems, '27
- Elmer Gutierrez, Climate Action Fellow, University of Redlands SURF Garden
University of Redlands Conference Schedule
Saturday, July 12 & Sunday, July 13 – Safety & Security Summit |
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7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m
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Expo Booth #5Indigo Foyer and Terrace, Hilton |
7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m
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Expo Booth #5Indigo Foyer and Terrace, Hilton |
Sunday, July 13 – Education Summit |
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8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m |
Integration GIS Across Disciplines: Expanding Spatial Literacy in EducationAvijit Sarkar – Integration of GIS and Location Analytics in Business CurriculaGrand Ballroom Salon 3, Marriott Marquis |
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m |
Mapping Justice and Heritage: GIS for Social Change and Historical PreservationBrandley Simms – Mapping Slave Voyages to North AmericaGrand Ballroom Salon 4, Marriott Marquis |
July 15 to July 18 – Esri User Conference
Visit us at our booth #2226 for an invitation to an exclusive event!
Monday, July 15 |
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3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Academic GIS Program Fair, Booth A116San 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 16 |
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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 #2226San Diego Convention Center, Ground Level Exhibit Hall |
Wednesday, July 17 |
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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 #2226San Diego Convention Center, Ground Level Exhibit Hall |
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
University of Redlands Reception – Alumni & FriendsRoy's San Diego Waterfront |
Thursday, July 18 |
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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 #2226San 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.
