Who Should Attend and Why

Created for Developers by Developers

The Developer Summit is dedicated to GIS, mapping, and spatial developers. This event exists to give you access to the help you need and the ideas you crave, from detailed technical presentations led by ESRI’s development team to one-on-one meetings with ESRI staff representing all areas of the ArcGIS platform. Join your fellow developers and learn firsthand how to build and deploy better solutions in your job.

What You'll Experience

• Hear from ESRI developers
  Gain insight and direction from ESRI staff who specialize in the different areas of the ArcGIS platform. ESRI product specialists will be available to discuss ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Engine, ArcGIS Mobile, .NET, Java, geodatabases, geoprocessing, and more. Meet with ESRI development teams or talk one-on-one to get focused help with your code or give your feedback on future GIS development.
• Stay current and competitive
  Examine the latest in GIS development and design. Learn what’s next as you find out more about emerging trends and upcoming releases of ESRI software. Be aware of tools and techniques on the horizon as well as their capabilities and significance.
• Make important connections
  Build relationships with others who create, customize, and deploy spatially enabled applications. Network in groups of any size, from conversations with other GIS developers, software architects, and industry leaders to participating in social gatherings, attending special interest group meetings, or finding a spot to chat in the Community Center.
• Glean valuable information
  Discover tips, tricks, shortcuts, and best practices for your daily programming work. Strengthen your skills and attend in-depth technical presentations led by ESRI software development staff who will guide you through both intermediate and advanced topics. See how to more effectively approach and execute your unique projects.

Attend the 2009 Summit to access the best in spatial developer resources.