GIS and AI breakthroughs shine in the spotlight at Esri India User Conference 2025
The Esri India User Conference made a grand return this year, scheduled to take place in three cities - Kolkata on 9th September, Hyderabad on 10th September, and Mumbai on 12th September. The event, themed "GIS - Integrating Everything, Everywhere," was previously held in Delhi.
At the heart of this year's conference was the critical role of harnessing AI and GIS integration in shaping a sustainable future. Esri India underscored this by announcing the establishment of a GIS and AI Competency Centre, backed by an investment of over Rs. 150 crore.
The new centre aims to provide advanced tools and expertise for deeper insights, automated workflows, and informed decision-making. Agendra Kumar, the Managing Director of Esri India, emphasised the importance of integrating AI and geospatial intelligence for innovation.
The conference showcased a variety of innovations that align with the vision of the new GIS and AI Competency Centre. GeoAI, AI assistants, and AI agents within the ArcGIS AI framework were discussed for their role in redefining decision-making across various industries.
Predictive modeling, real-time monitoring, and automated decision-making were some GIS applications highlighted at the conference. These technologies are driving innovation and resilience in sectors like urban planning, disaster response, utilities, agriculture, infrastructure, land administration, water resource management, and natural resource management.
Organisations from across India showcased their use of GIS at the conference, demonstrating the widespread adoption and impact of these technologies. The event featured engaging demos, technology tracks, paper presentations, and an interactive expo for knowledge exchange and collaboration.
The Esri India User Conference 2025 successfully inspired organisations to reimagine their workflows and embrace the next era of spatial intelligence. The conference concluded on a high note, setting the stage for the future of AI and GIS integration in shaping a sustainable and innovative future for India.
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