Two Great Options at the Annual Conference
Workshop: Streamlining Data Collection with ArcGIS Field Maps
Stop letting your field data sit idle! See how modern GIS workflows make collection faster, analysis sharper, and reporting effortless.
Kick off the conference on Wednesday with a workshop! Join Esri experts Gustavo Castro and Jarod Fox for a hands-on workshop that dives into ArcGIS Field Maps—the all-in-one mobile app for viewing maps, collecting and editing data, conducting inspections, sharing location, and maintaining situational awareness in the field. Designed for GIS professionals and field crews alike, this session focuses on practical techniques that help you move from planning to production with confidence.
Participants will learn best practices for data design, form configuration using Field Maps Designer, and mobile app setup to ensure a smooth field experience. The workshop also highlights how to use Field Maps effectively on the job and introduces the new Tasks feature, enabling teams to coordinate work assignments such as inspections and repairs more efficiently. Walk away with actionable skills to streamline workflows and get more value from your field data.
Track 2: Field Collections
Looking to see the above skills in action? Immerse yourself in Track 2: Field Collections, to learn how today’s GIS professionals are collecting more data in the field than ever before. This session lineup explores how organizations are leveraging modern GIS technologies to capture, analyze, and operationalize field data across a range of real-world applications.
Join Adam Derringer of Ayres Associates to learn how counties are applying increasingly dense LiDAR datasets and high-resolution imagery to investigate complex landscapes, support project planning, and guide day-to-day operations. See how field data collection is transforming transportation planning at the UW–Madison campus with David Winson, Transportation GIS Specialist, where GIS, Survey123, and GPS are being used to understand bicycle parking usage across more than 16,000 stalls. Finally, discover how GIS field data can be taken one step further through automated report generation, streamlining project documentation and deliverables using tools like ArcGIS Pro, Python, Survey123, and automation platforms with Matthew Engfer, Engineering Technician for Clark Dietz Inc.
Together, these presentations show the full lifecycle of field data—from collection and analysis to reporting and decision-making—demonstrating how thoughtful GIS workflows help organizations work smarter, respond faster, and make better data-driven decisions in the field and beyond.
Learn more about the 2026 Annual Conference in Wisconsin Dells by checking out the Event Page!