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Esri User Conference

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Date

Jul 13-17, 2026

Location

San Diego, CA  

RS&H at Esri User Conference 2026

Join RS&H at the 2026 Esri User Conference in San Diego—where thousands of geospatial professionals come together to explore the future of GIS and location intelligence. As an Esri Gold Partner, we’re proud to share how we’re helping clients turn data into smarter decisions through real-world applications across aviation, transportation, and infrastructure. Connect with our team at sessions, networking events, and industry meetups throughout the week.

Esri state and local government specialty.

Join RS&H at the following sessions:

How Airports Strengthen GIS Maturity: Navigating the GIS Journey at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport

Date: Thursday, July 17th
Time:
10-11 AM PDT
Speaker:
Rob Grotefend, GISP, National Discipline Leader, Geospatial

Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) is advancing an enterprise GIS framework that strengthens asset management, maintenance, safety, and compliance. Through integrated Asset, Part 139, Lock and Key, and Pavement Management systems, GIS delivers operational intelligence. With ArcGIS Indoors expanding, drone integration maturing, future Obstacle Analysis, and SMS on the horizon, AMA is engineering a smarter, data-driven foundation for next-generation airport operations.

Drones and Reality Mapping SIG

Date: Thursday, July 17th
Time:
11:30-12:30 PM PDT
Speaker:
A.J. Thompson, Enterprise Drone Program Manager

Join a conversation with peers and Esri staff on the topic of drones and reality mapping in GIS. Learn from attendees about how they deliver insights to their end users and stakeholders, and share your experiences with others. Build connections, learn from peers, and bring actionable ideas back to your organization.

photo of Rob Grotefend, GISP

Rob Grotefend, GISP

National Discipline Leader, Geospatial
photo of A.J. Thompson

A.J. Thompson

Enterprise Drone Program Manager
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Alex Bonelli, GISP

Geospatial Consultant
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Matt Adams

AEC Platforms and Systems Manager
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KC Hinojosa

Geospatial Associate

Related Resources

Insight
How GIS Can Be Beneficial to Small and Medium Airports
October 29, 2020By Rob Grotefend, GISP

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Aviation
Airplane on runway.

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Transportation

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Transportation

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