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The Esri Canada User Conference is back in 2026, and it takes a lot more than maps to bring it to life.
In this episode of Geographical Thinking, host Michelle Brake is joined by Mike Gregotski and Mary Jane Maher from the Esri Canada User Conference planning team for a behind-the-scenes look at Canada's premier GIS event. From shaping the agenda and coordinating speakers to creating networking opportunities and managing event logistics, they share what it takes to bring thousands of GIS professionals together under one roof.
Get a preview of what's new for 2026, including Spotlight sessions, emerging topics like AI and digital twins, expanded networking opportunities and keynote speakers. Whether you're attending for the first time or returning for another year, this episode offers you a backstage pass to the people, planning and community connections that make the Esri Canada User Conference a must-attend event for Canada's geospatial community.
20 Aug 2026
Troubleshoot Like the Pros
What separates a quick fix from hours of frustration? Often, it's the way you approach the problem. In this episode of Geographical Thinking, host Michelle Brake sits down with Esri Canada Customer Support consultants Sara Pancheri and Lorraine Hamel to explore how experienced support professionals diagnose issues, identify patterns and guide customers toward solutions.
Whether you’re trying to decipher cryptic error messages or collect the right troubleshooting information, you’ll benefit from Sara and Lorraine’s practical advice and learn how to work through challenges more efficiently. Along the way, Michelle’s guests offer a behind-the-scenes look at what happens when a support case lands on their desks and what makes a support request truly effective.
Whether you're working with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise, this conversation is packed with actionable tips, troubleshooting best practices, and expert insights to help you get the most out of your GIS technology.
30 Jul 2026
Getting Technical: Summer 2026 GIS Update
On the Summer 2026 episode of Getting Technical, Esri Canada’s experts explore the latest innovations across the ArcGIS ecosystem.
Jarrett Totton kicks things off with a look at ArcGIS Enterprise 12.1, highlighting new capabilities like ArcGIS Data Pipeline and enhanced observability.
Next, Céline Doré joins the conversation to discuss ArcGIS Pro 3.7, including the new Analyze Map pane for identifying performance issues, along with layout, editing and licensing enhancements designed to make GIS workflows more efficient and flexible.
Finally, Maggie Samson rounds out the episode with a tour of the latest ArcGIS Online updates, covering improvements to ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS Dashboards and content management as well as new administrative tools that help organizations manage resources more effectively.
Whether you're a GIS administrator, analyst or developer, this episode of Geographical Thinking will help you stay up to date on the newest ArcGIS capabilities.
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