Esri & The Science of Where

Archaeologists Allison Emerson and Alex Elvis Badillo explain how digital twin and 3D modeling technology reveals insights about life in the ancient city of Pompeii.

Scot McQueen, Senior Technology Officer at Forest Stewardship Council and President of the Board of Directors of World Forest ID, explains how tree traceability is striking a balance between profitability and resilience in the forestry industry.

D’Artagnan Scorza, Executive Director of Racial Equity for Los Angeles County, explains how LA County is using location technology and data to address social injustice in urban LA.

Dr. Marc Bierkens from Utrecht University talks about the National Geographic Society's interactive World Water Map, a project he led to bring attention and strategize solutions to the global freshwater crisis.

Koen Stolk, a location intelligence specialist for Esri, explains how a Dutch real estate firm uses mapping technology

Two pioneers in geography, Esri President Jack Dangermond and National Geographic Society CEO Jill Tiefenthaler, discuss technology, geography, and the power of storytelling.

Esri senior writer Karen Sullivan discusses the legacy of forgotten black burial grounds and the initiative to document them.

Lorianne Zwicker, deputy fire chief with Georgina Fire and Rescue Services in Ontario, Canada, explains how mapping awoke her to an urgent truth that saved lives. Esri Canada’s Guan Yue explores how the geographic approach improves public safety in Canada.

Dr. Matt Ritter, professor in the Biology Department at Cal Poly and director of the Cal Poly Plant Conservatory, discusses the vitality of tree networks in fighting the effects of climate change.

Alex Martonik, business resilience, financial services, and insurance lead for Esri, explains why businesses use location technology to maintain competitive edge while also protecting the planet.