Hyderabad – 10th September 2024: Esri India, the country’s leading Geographic Information System (GIS) solutions provider, successfully hosted the Hyderabad edition of its flagship Esri India User Conference (UC) today. The conference, held under the theme ‘GIS — Mapping a Better Future’, is India’s largest GIS gathering, bringing together geospatial professionals, thought leaders, and industry influencers from across the country.
At the Hyderabad event, participants explored how GIS technology can enhance national resilience by addressing critical issues in land administration, urban and regional planning, climate change,agriculture, utility management, and more. The event also introduced participants to Esri India’s latest solutions, including the Indo ArcGIS Business Analyst for Government, a comprehensive location intelligence suite designed to support data-driven decision-making in government sectors. This tool provides crucial insights into spatial and demographic factors, enabling smarter decisions for public safety, city planning, and socio-economic development.
Agendra Kumar, Managing Director, Esri India, said, “GIS is pivotal in shaping the future we envision. By leveraging GIS technology, we can tackle complex challenges such as climate change, sustainability, and social inequity, and identify actionable solutions. Today, organizations are increasingly adopting GIS to enhance various aspects of their operations. Whether it’s advancing infrastructure development or ensuring the responsible use of utilities, communities are transforming through a geographic approach. The Esri India UC serves as a unique platform to empower the GIS community, helping them leverage geospatial insights to make informed decisions that positively impact business, government operations, and society as a whole.”
The conference featured impactful keynote addresses, interactive technical workshops, product demos, paper presentations, and an exhibition showcasing cutting-edge GIS applications. It also includedengaging sessions on how GIS is making a larger impact by converging with emerging technologies like digital twins, artificial intelligence, and IoT.