GIS-Pro 2026

Whether you are just getting started with Python or looking to expand your skills in the Esri ecosystem, this workshop offers something for everyone. Through a mix of live demonstrations and hands-on coding exercises, participants will explore Python from the ground up and discover how it can be applied to real-world GIS workflows.

The session will guide attendees through core programming concepts before diving into ArcPy and ArcGIS Notebooks, two powerful tools for automating and enhancing geospatial processes. Along the way, participants will also get a taste of the ArcGIS API for Python and explore how libraries like pandas can be used to manipulate tabular data outside of the Esri environment.

No matter where you are on your Python journey, you will leave with practical experience, new techniques, and a broader perspective on the many pathways Python opens up for GIS professionals.

Keywords: Python basics, ArcPy, ArcGIS API for Python, ArcGIS Notebooks, Markdown Language

Participants must have ArcGIS Pro and access to ArcGIS Online or Enterprise Portal

Cost: One full-day or one half-day workshop is included with full conference registration. The cost to add a second half-day workshop is $100 member/$125 nonmember.

A successful GIS professional must navigate a wide range of environments and communities throughout th eir career. Achieving long-term success requires ongoing self-assessment—recognizing your strengths, identifying areas for growth, and leveraging both to enhance your impact. In this interactive workshop, participants will engage in hands-on activities to assess and strengthen their individual skill sets. We’ll explore how personal strengths contribute to group dynamics and how to align individual goals with collective success. You’ll learn practical strategies for identifying your core competencies and applying them in professional settings.

We will also dive into the evolving definition of success in the GIS field and discuss how to build meaningful connections across professional networks, including workplaces, societies, and cross-disciplinary teams. Finally, we’ll examine mentorship as a two-way street, emphasizing how both giving and receiving guidance can accelerate professional growth.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your trajectory, this workshop will provide actionable tools to help you grow as a GIS professional—and as a valued member of the broader geospatial community.

Cost: One full-day or one half-day workshop is included with full conference registration. The cost to add a second half-day workshop is $100 member/$125 nonmember.