The workshop will include: a presentation, participate in a Lean Coffee session which will drive a productive (but unstructured) conversation with your colleagues on the afternoon's content. Additionally, an ArcGIS Technology update will arm you with an understanding of Esri's most current platform capabilities.

Agenda:

• 1:15-1:30 – Registration and networking

• 1:30-3:00 – The Underutilization of GIS and How to Cure It

• 3:00-3:15 – Break

• 3:15-4:00 – Lean Coffee discussions

• 4:00-4:30 – Customer Story

• 4:30-5:00 - Esri Tech Update

• 5:00 - ?? - Happy Hour

Adam Carnow is a Community Evangelist at Esri. He is a keynote speaker, thought leader and technology evangelist helping organizations get the most out of their GIS investment, and make a difference in their communities. He motivates customers to maximize their return on investment in the ArcGIS location platform. He works closely with the Esri teams and partners to ensure customer success. He helps these organizations use the ArcGIS platform to transform from mapmakers into solution providers, through the application of location intelligence, to deliver spatial insight. He strives to assist customers in creating and reaching their vision and gaining professional recognition for their efforts. Adam has over 25 years of experience as a GIS practitioner in the public and private sectors, as well as academia. He holds a B.A. in Geography and an M.A. in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Florida, and has achieved certification as an Urban Planner (AICP) and GIS Professional (GISP).