Martin Baron, author and former executive editor of The Boston Globe and The Miami Herald, discusses critical developments in business, government, and society.

Mauro Laurenco, research scientist for the Wild Bird Trust, explains the function of the planet’s peatlands and how they hold promise in countering climate change.

International Monetary Fund Senior Economist Serkan Arslanalp explains how real-time supply chain visibility keeps international trade moving in the era of climate change and natural disasters.

Ned Mitchell, research civil engineer at the US Army Engineer Research and Development Center, explains how a digital twin of the Mississippi River's ports and channels helps the flow of commercial goods.

Allie Kelly, executive director of The Ray—a non-profit, clean energy innovator using leading technology to respond to the changing climate—explains the imperative of greenifying the U.S. power grid at a recent talk at the Esri User Conference before an audience of data scientists, geographers, and innovators.

Dr. Susan Natali, Arctic program director and senior scientist at Woodwell Climate Research Center, discusses the effect of permafrost thaw and wildfires on northern ecosystems, the Arctic population, and the global climate.

Dr. Susan Wolfinbarger, team lead for the US Department of State's Location-based Observations for Conflict Analysis, Trends, and Evidence (LOCATE) initiative, discusses The Conflict Observatory, a geospatial hub that aggregates data from IOT devices and social media sites to aid in the distribution of humanitarian resources in global conflicts.

Steve Boyes, founder of the National Geographic Okavango Wilderness Project, discusses the effort to preserve the ecosystem of Botswana's Okavango Basin and build resilience to the impacts of climate change.

Josephine Young, director of infrastructure information management at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO), explains how geospatial technology and digital twin modernization improved efficiency, safety, and transparency at the world-class travel hub.

Ian Koeppel, cultural geographer and Esri's international business development lead for European transportation markets, explains how Rail Baltica, the high-speed railway project integrating the Baltic States into the European rail network, will bring seamless and sustainable transport to Europe.

Mary Rowe, executive director of the Canadian Urban Institute, discusses the ways cities are using location technology to repurpose commercial space following the pandemic.

Marta Segura, Los Angeles’ first Chief Heat Officer & Climate Emergency Mobilization Director, discusses measures to bring relief to Los Angeles residents during prolonged and dangerous heat waves.

Sophia Garcia, Equity and Civic Nonprofits Industry Lead at Esri, explains how technology is helping to reform inequitable policies and practices in marginalized communities.

Coastal planner Leah Fulton talks about how lost commercial fishing gear is contributing to the problem of global ocean pollution.

Dr. Rick Spinrad, current administrator the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and US Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, presents on how technology is helping sustain the global ocean economy while also safeguarding the ocean environment.

Dan Pimentel, President & CFO at ESP Logistics Technology, explains why the most resilient and successful logistics companies and seaports use location technology to maintain agility and precision awareness.

Jennifer Norris, Deputy Secretary for Biodiversity and Habitat at the California Natural Resources Agency, details California’s strategic work in meeting the objectives of the 30 by 30 program—the global initiative to preserve 30 percent of the planet's lands and oceans by 2030.

Jamal Watkins, senior VP of strategy and advancement for the NAACP, discusses the role of mapping technology in ending policies that create racial inequity.

Juliet Eilperin, deputy climate and environment editor for the Washington Post, discusses the value of cutting-edge climate reporting and data-driven narrative.

Kathleen Kewley, Esri’s director of global business development for the architecture, engineering, and construction industries, explains how digital transformation in the construction industry is driving performance and sustainability.

Senior retail industry analyst Brian Kilcourse, managing partner with RSR Research, explains how leading players in the retail industry maintain competitive edge using location analytics and AI technology.

Marta Segura, Chief Heat Officer & Climate Emergency Mobilization Director for the city of Los Angeles, talks about using mapping and location technology to help bring relief to residents during heatwaves.

KeAndra Cylear Dodds, Executive Officer of Equity and Race at LA Metro, explains how mapping and data are helping LA Metro tackle transportation inequality in America’s second largest metropolitan region.

Alex Martonik, Esri Lead for Business Resilience, Financial Services, and Insurance, explains why climate resilience prioritization is a necessity for businesses.

University of Saskatchewan student Samantha Huckerby discusses the impact of the clothing and fashion industry on society since the dawn of the industrial age.