Abstracts from a Day at the 2015 Esri User Conference

Kristina Jacob

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Kristina Jacob, a professional photographer and GIS professional, captured some moments from the 2015 Esri User Conference.

The annual conference is held in San Diego each year and brings thousands of attendees interesting in learning more about Esri and GIS.

(Please note, all photos are provided courtesy of Kristina Jacob and are copyrighted.  For reprint permission, please contact Kristina). 

View of the San Diego Convention Center

This is the view of the San Diego Convention Center from the bridge over E Harbor Dr.
This is the view of the San Diego Convention Center from the bridge over E Harbor Dr.

View from the bridge

The Esri UC welcomed a beautiful day. This view is from the bridge over East Harbor Drive.
The Esri UC welcomed a beautiful day. This view is from the bridge over East Harbor Drive.

Mapman and Mapgirl

Several stations around the conference were set up for selfies with Esri's designated spatial superheroes.
Several stations around the conference were set up for selfies with Esri’s designated spatial superheroes.

Halls of the Esri UC

Where there's always a map for that: the halls were decorated with inspirational GIS phrases.
Where there’s always a map for that: the halls were decorated with inspirational GIS phrases.

Applied Geography

Wall decorations told the stories of the many industries that utilize geography.
Wall decorations told the stories of the many industries that utilize geography.

Stay Mappy

Sun and maps inspired conference attendees.
Sun and maps inspired conference attendees.

Geolounge

The Geolounge (not to be confused with Geo Lounge) provided attendees with a location to relax, socialize and charge electronics.
The Geolounge (not to be confused with Geo Lounge) provided attendees with a location to relax, socialize and charge electronics.

Coming Together

Coming Together sculpture by Niki de Saint Phalle along the eastern end of the convention center.
Coming Together sculpture by Niki de Saint Phalle along the eastern end of the convention center.

Map Gallery

The Map Gallery features maps by users around the world. Esri's Dymaxion map projection hanging in the Sails pavillion this year.
The Map Gallery features maps by users around the world. Esri showcased a large printout of a Dymaxion map projection hanging in the Sails pavillion this year.

Sunset over Esri’s banner

A beautiful sunset capped off a day at the 2015 Esri UC.
A beautiful sunset capped off a day at the 2015 Esri UC.

All photos: © Kristina Jacob

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Kristina Jacob is a professional photographer and a GIS professional working in local government. Check out her photo blog at http://kristinajacob.com.

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