Seminar

ArcGIS: Esri geospatial platform

About the seminar

This session provides a practical, high-level introduction to ArcGIS — Esri’s comprehensive geospatial platform. Learn how ArcGIS connects data, apps, and tools across on-premises and cloud environments, and how different user types can leverage the platform to turn spatial data into actionable insights.


Topics

ArcGIS geospatial platform, Migrating from ArcGIS Desktop (ArcMap) to a modern platform, Understanding User Types

Duration

1 day

Type

Seminar

Technology

ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise

Key Takeaways:

  • See how ArcGIS works across on-premises, SaaS, and PaaS deployments.
  • Learn to access and use ArcGIS apps, data, and workflows.
  • Understand how ArcGIS supports different user types — from analysts and technical professionals to decision-makers — enabling collaboration across teams.
  • Explore the latest features in ArcGIS Enterprise 12.0.
  • Get practical guidance on using My Esri for software and support.

Registration fee

AED 365


Schedule and venue

Tuesday, 16 December 2025

8:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Radisson Blu Hotel

Yas Island, Abu Dhabi


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Agenda

Enjoy a morning refreshment and connect with GIS professionals from across the UAE as we kick off the seminar.

Getting Started with My Esri

My Esri is a self-service portal that allows you to manage your organization's information. This session offers a broad introduction to the features of My Esri, as well as describing the process of getting access to it and how to use one of its most popular features: the ability to download Esri software. By the end of this session, participants will know how to sign in and access My Esri, understand how to get help, and use My Esri to download Esri software.

ArcGIS Overview: A Comprehensive Geospatial Platform

This session provides an overview of ArcGIS, the leading GIS technology and comprehensive geospatial platform for organizations and professionals. Participants will learn how ArcGIS connects maps, apps, data, and people, enabling organizations to create, manage, analyze, and share spatial data. The session will also demonstrate how ArcGIS supports data-driven decision-making and strengthens operational, business, and scientific workflows across industries.

What’s New in ArcGIS Enterprise 12.0

Join us for a comprehensive overview of ArcGIS Enterprise 12.0, a key component of the Esri ArcGIS platform. In this session, we will explore the latest enhancements in enterprise administration, security, data management, mapping, analysis, and service deployment. Participants will see how new capabilities—such as customizable sign-in flows, cloud-based server directory storage, improved observability, no-code data pipelines, and modernized mapping and metadata tools—help organizations manage, analyze, and share geographic information efficiently within an Enterprise GIS environment. The release also highlights important deprecations and upgrade considerations.

Take a moment to recharge with light refreshments and continue conversations with peers and the gistec team.

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Discover how Tadweer Group leveraged the ArcGIS platform to map nearly 40,000 bins and 60,000 properties, enabling precise planning and optimized waste collection operations. This session highlights a comprehensive end-to-end GIS workflow—from field data capture to web-based analysis—that delivered high-quality data, actionable operational insights, and measurable improvements in efficiency and service delivery.

Technology: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Survey123, ArcGIS Field Maps, ArcGIS Navigator and User Types

Speakers: Shafna Rifadh, M.Sc. Geoinformatics (GIS, Remote Sensing & GPS), Tadweer Group

GIS in the Cloud: Deploy with Confidence

Unlock the full potential of your GIS by moving to the cloud, confidently and securely. This session delivers practical guidance on why and how to migrate GIS environments to Microsoft Azure, covering key decisions such as machine sizing, database selection, storage options, and deployment strategies. Learn about performance tuning, network integration, daily operations, and robust security practices. We’ll also address disaster recovery planning and share real-world client examples, ensuring you are equipped to make informed, future ready choices for your organisation’s GIS cloud journey.

Speakers: Imad Sabonji, Senior Manager – Delivery, K&A

Join us for a brief wrap-up where we highlight the day’s key insights, answer any final questions, and share closing remarks before heading to lunch.

Lunch will be served at Assymetri International Restaurant. Use this time to network with fellow attendees, partners, and the gistec team while reflecting on the morning’s sessions.

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