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Deadline to Add Workshops and Training is September 11
Monday, September 15, 2025
Morning Workshops
Monday, September 15 - 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Introduction to Mapping with ArcGIS Pro
Classroom A
$150
Instructor: Kristi Shannon, City of Lawton
Users will need to bring their own laptops with ArcGIS Pro installed.
So, they told you to make maps…but you’re a grant writer.
Although GIS professionals can vary widely in experience and training, this is what makes our knowledge valuable and unique. This workshop is intended to familiarize beginners with the ArcPro interface and to introduce fundamental tools used for both common analyses and creating basic maps. We will focus on essential routine skills used in the following topics:
- The interface and where to find common tools
- Table management
- Symbology and Labeling
- Querying and Selecting data
- Editing and common Geoprocessing tools
- Spatial Statistics
- Raster Analysis
- Creating a Layout and applying map elements to create an efficient and aesthetic map
- Data conversions and sharing
By the end of the workshop, you will have created one map layout showcasing most frequently used tools across a broad range of professional settings.
Essential Arcade
Classroom B
$150
Instructor: David Allen
This workshop will teach you the ins and outs of the scripting language Arcade, which is used throughout the ArcGIS product line. As the technology advances, Esri is incorporating Arcade into tools you use everyday as well as web apps that you may build. These include attribute value calculations, symbology, and labelling on the simple end to specialized pop-up displays and controlling your dashboards on the complex end. As you implement more and more of the Esri products for your desktop and web uses, you will find that knowing how to write Arcade scripts is essential.
The workshop will cover:
- The basic structure of the Arcade scripting language
- Arcade in Field Calculations
- Controlling Symbology with Arcade Expressions
- Formatting your labels with Arcade
- On-The-Fly attribute calculations with Arcade
- Using Esri Living Atlas / Other agency’s data on-the-fly
The workshop will include many hands-on examples and expressions for you to build, and point out many tips and shortcuts that will have you making useful Arcade expressions in no time.
Create Dynamic Analytics with ArcGIS Dashboards
Classroom C
$150
Instructor: Joseph (Brig) Bowles, Esri
Users will need to bring their own laptops.
ArcGIS Dashboards present location-based analytics through interactive visualizations on one screen. Organizations can use them to make decisions, visualize trends, and monitor status in near real-time. Learn to customize dashboards for your audience, enabling them to find the answers they need. Participants will require their own laptops for the session
Mastering ArcGIS Pro: Unleashing Advanced Capabilities
Classroom D
$150
Instructors: Riley Nolan
Users will need to bring their own laptops with ArcGIS Pro Installed
Are you still on ArcGIS Pro 2.x? Discover why you should be using ArcGIS Pro 3.x and uncover expert tips and tricks to enhance productivity and efficiency within the platform. This class is designed for intermediate users who are already proficient with ArcGIS Pro. Participants will require their own laptops for the session – Please have ArcGIS Pro installed.
Afternoon Workshops
Monday, September 15 - 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
A 21st Century Cartographer’s Guide to AGOL: An Introduction to ArcGIS Online
Classroom A
$150
Instructor: Kristi Shannon, City of Lawton
Users will need to bring their own laptops with access to Internet
Maps, especially interactive maps, help us to disseminate and visualize geospatial data in an increasingly digital world. In many ways, our geospatial data represents our organization’s purpose and mission. ArcGIS Online (AGOL) is a web-based GIS platform which hosts a collection of tools, services, and applications for ease of data management and sharing. This workshop is designed for beginners to gain a basic familiarity with the interface, fundamental tools, services, and sharing capabilities. By integrating layers, maps, and apps you will practice effectively communicating geospatial information; and, by the end of the workshop, you will have an interactive mapping application.
v Beginner Level
Advanced Arcade
Classroom B
$150
Instructor: David Allen
It seems that with every release of an ArcGIS product there are more areas where Arcade can be used to customize your workflow. This advanced workshop will show how Arcade is used in mobile apps such as ArcGIS Online maps for Experience Builder, Field Maps, ArcGIS Dashboards, and more. A working knowledge of Arcade would be useful before attempting this workshop, and be ready to see the newest and most advanced uses of Arcade.
Techniques covered will include:
- Formatting your pop-ups with the Arcade Element </>
- Decision making statements / Lookup tables
- Controlling Dashboard displays
- Controlling Custom Forms in ArcGIS Online and Field Maps
- Using Geoprocessing tools in a pop-up on-the-fly
The workshop will include many hands-on examples and expressions for you to build, and point out many tips and shortcuts that will have you making complex Arcade expressions in no time.
Widgets, Widgets, Widgets in ArcGIS Experience Builder
Classroom C
$150
Instructor: Joseph (Brig) Bowles, Esri
Users will need to bring their own laptops and mobile devices for the session
Using ArcGIS Experience Builder to create web applications is the future of developing modern, interactive, no-code web apps. Choose a template and create an immersive web experience for your audience by unifying web apps, web pages, interactive widgets, and both 2D and 3D data through a flexible drag-and-drop interface. In this workshop, learn and work with some of the newest widgets like the Business Analyst, the Oriented Imagery widget and others. Participants will require their own laptops and mobile devices for the session.v Beginner Level
Beyond the Basics: Exploring ArcGIS Online
Classroom D
$150
Instructor: Riley Nolan, Esri
Users will need to bring their own laptops with access to Internet and Chrome Installed
Wednesday, September 18
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Wednesday Only - VIRTUAL TRAINING
Wednesday, September 17
Introduction to EXPERIENCE builder - $300 (GeoSpatial Training Services) - VIRTUAL TRAINING OPTION ONLY
This course is intended for students who have some knowledge of ArcGIS Online and are looking to expand on their understanding of how to create interactive, online applications. Though it is recommended that students have some experience in developing online map applications, it is not necessary. No scripting skills necessary.
Software and Licenses
Students need to have their own computer hardware, an ArcGIS Online Creator user-type or higher, and a role of Publisher or higher assigned to their Creator user-type. Students will need to log into their organization’s AGOL account, so they need to have their AGOL URL and valid login available at the start of class.
Course Modules
- Module 1: Introduction to Experience Builder and a comparison with Web AppBuilder
- Module 2: Experience-Builder Basics and Creating an Experience from a Template
- Module 3: Exploring Style and Content Settings for Customizing Widgets
- Module 4: Configuring Dynamic Widget Interactions, Triggers, and Actions
- Module 5: Mobile Optimization for Varied Screen Sizes
- Module 6: Manage Your Experience and Create a Template
Summary
This full-day course focuses on Experience Builder, highlighting how it is different from Web AppBuilder and detailing its advanced capabilities. You will explore the extensive list of well-refined templates that can be used out-of-the-box or reshaped and customized to fit the needs of your project. The course will dive into style and content settings for dynamic widgets, how to build an Experience from a template or a blank canvas and how to add widget actions and triggers to create an even more dynamic application for your target audience. You will learn how to optimize your Experience for mobile screen viewing so that users can access your application from a single, intelligent URL. Finally, you will learn a few tips for managing your Experiences and templates.
Course exercises will give you the hands on experience you need to get familiar with the layout, customization capabilities and functionality that will have you quickly building your own Experiences beyond the classroom.
Pair this course with our Intermediate Experience Builder course to build an even stronger foundation in your Experience-Builder expertise and skillset.
Unlocking the Power of Survey 123 Connect and Field Maps - $300 (Michelle Williams) - VIRTUAL TRAINING OPTION ONLY
This workshop will combine Survey123 Connect and Field Maps to unlock powerful field data collection and GIS management workflows. Attendees will design their project from the ground up and have it beta-tested before they leave the workshop.
Build a Survey123 form
Enhance its geodatabase in ArcGIS Pro
Integrate with Field Maps for seamless data entry & spatial editing
Ideal for environmental monitoring, asset inspections, and utility management, this workflow offers a flexible, efficient field data solution.
Workshop Agenda
1️ - Platform Strengths Overview (20 min)
- Understanding where Survey123 and Field Maps shine
- Choosing the right tool for the job
2️ - Survey123 Form Design & Publishing (3.5 hours)
- Structuring an efficient form in Survey123 Connect
- Configuring smart form logic, calculations, and constraints
- Publishing and testing your survey
3️ - Enhancing Your Feature Layer in ArcGIS Pro (2 hours)
- Creating and modifying feature layers
- Strengthening the geodatabase for better data management
- Connecting layers with your Survey123 form
4️ - Field Maps Integration for Real-Time Mapping & Editing (1.5 hours)
- Adding your survey to Field Maps
- Configuring offline capabilities and real-time updates
- Ensuring smooth synchronization between apps
5️ - Best Practices for Synchronization & Data Integrity (20 min)
- Avoiding sync conflicts and data loss
- Managing versioned vs. non-versioned data
- Q&A and troubleshooting
Thursday Only - VIRTUAL TRAINING
Thursday, September 18
INTERMEDIATE EXPERIENCE builder - $300 (GeoSpatial Training Services) - VIRTUAL TRAINING OPTION ONLY
This course is intended for students who have some knowledge of ArcGIS Online and have already taken Introduction to Experience Builder or have been working in the application builder a little and want to take their skills to the next level. No scripting skills necessary.
Software and Licenses
Students need to have their own computer hardware, an ArcGIS Online Creator user-type or higher, and a role of Publisher or higher assigned to their Creator user-type. Students will need to log into their organization’s AGOL account, so they need to have their AGOL URL and valid login available at the start of class.
Course Modules
- Module 1: Review Experience Builder Interface Navigation Tips and Tricks
- Module 2: Managing Data Connections and Data Views
- Module 3: Using Sections and Views
- Module 4: Configure Dynamic Content, Related Tables, and Actions
- Module 5: Attribute and Spatial Queries
- Module 6: Edit Widget
Summary
This full-day course takes you through the process of building a highly dynamic application utilizing sections and views, related tables, trigger and actions, attribute and spatial queries, editing, and more. Our introductory course was created to help instill muscle memory for navigating the Experience Builder interface, which is quite different from any of ESRI’s other application builders. With this new course, we take you through the steps necessary to build a high-level application that will impress your managers, users, and clients.
Course exercises will give you the hands-on experience you need to create interactive and dynamic functionality that provides flexibility for your users and information-rich applications.
Wednesday, September 17
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Thursday, September 18, 2025
** Conference Registration is Required to Attend Workshops and Training **
2-Day Courses - VIRTUAL TRAINING
Wednesday, September 17 - Thursday, September 18
Mastering ArcGIS Pro 3: Editing, Analysis, and Automation - $400 (GeoSpatial Training Services) - VIRTUAL TRAINING OPTION ONLY
This course is intended for ArcGIS Pro users who have some past experience or training in ArcGIS Pro and are looking to advance their skills to the next level.
Software and Licenses
Students will need to be assigned an ArcGIS Pro 3.x Basic or higher license from their organization prior to class which can be accessed from the web. This should be verified prior to the start of class.
Course Modules
- Module 1: Automating Map Production with Map Series
- Module 2: Data Preparation and Analysis
- Module 3: Sharing Maps and Data
- Module 4: Editing in ArcGIS Pro
- Module 5: Creating Custom Popups
- Module 6: Task Automation
- Module 7: Introduction to Arcade
Summary
In this 2 day course the student will learn intermediate ArcGIS Pro 3 skills. On day one we’ll start the class by learning how to automating map production through the use of map series. Map series functionality provides the ability to cover a large geographic area with a series of maps that display data at a high level of detail. Following this module students will learn how to use the large collection of geoprocessing tools in ArcGIS Pro for data preparation and analysis. Sharing your maps and data is an important topic and ArcGIS Pro includes functionality for sharing content in a variety of ways including map and layer files, a variety of packages, and the exports to a variety of formats including geodatabase feature classes, shapefile, PDF files, image files, and more. These topics will be covered in Module 3: Sharing Maps and Data.
On day 2 the student will learn fundamental ArcGIS Pro workflows for editing spatial and attribute data. Students will learn how to create new features, modify existing features, delete features, and add and edit attributes. In Module 5 students learn how to create custom pop-ups which can include attribute information, regular and HTML text, images, charts and graphs, links, and more. To close the day the student will learn how to automate geoprocessing routines through the use of tasks. Tasks can be used to standardize geoprocessing routines and add rigor. Finally, students learn how to use the Arcade programming language in ArcGIS Pro to create custom symbology, dynamic labels, popup content, and field calculation.
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