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Schedule
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- Afternoon Workshops/Training Courses
- Exhibit Set-Up
- Networking
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
- Welcome Message & Opening Keynote Address: Brian Cross
- Breakout Sessions
- Hosted Lunch
- Exhibits
- Networking
Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Breakout Sessions
- Exhibits
- Hosted Lunch
- Closing Keynote Address: Dawn Wright
- Young Professional Evening Networking
Friday, January 23, 2026
- Student Career & Academic Fair
- Hosted Lunch
Registration
Full conference registration includes a Tuesday afternoon workshop, two hosted lunches, social events, and programming on Wednesday and Thursday. Discounted fees are available for GPN members and young professionals (35 years or younger).
Special programming is available to students on Friday, January 23. See details below.
Note that registration is limited for this conference. No registrations will be accepted after January 9, 2026.
Early Bird Rates (expire on December 1, 2025)
- GPN Member $395/Nonmember $495
- Young Professional (35 or younger) $250
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Regular Rates (beginning December 2, 2025)
- GPN Member $455/Nonmember $555
- Young Professional (35 or younger) $300
Participation Opportunities for Students and College/University programs:Friday, January 23, 2026
Student Career & Academic Fair
Hosted Lunch
Program ends at 2 PM
Student Registration
Independent students: $20
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College/University Participation Opportunities
Includes a table to display promotional materials. Each level includes faculty and student registrations:
Sponsorship Level:
Trailblazer - includes 4 faculty and 20 students - $1,000
Navigator - includes 2 faculty and 10 students - $500
College/university sponsorship
Conference Venue
The conference will take place on the Esri Campus in Redlands, California. Information about hotels and travel are available here: https://www.esri.com/en-us/contact/visitor-map. There is not an official conference hotel, but Esri has a number of recommended options to meet your budget and needs.
About Redlands
Redlands is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 73,168, up from 68,747 at the 2010 census. The city is located approximately 45 miles northwest of Palm Springs and 63 miles east of Los Angeles. Redlands was founded in 1881 on land that encompassed native Serrano, Morongo and Cahuilla tribes.
GIS professionals know that Redlands is the home of Esri and the University of Redlands.