Event Dates: September 14 -16, 2026
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
WaterPro Registration, Exhibit Hall, Sessions and Events will be located at:
Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Web GIS: Enabling Digital Maps & GPS Field Data Collection (Part 1 of 2)
Tuesday, September 15, 2026: 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Speaker(s)
Description
In part one of this hands-on mobile mapping workshop from Esri and Eos Positioning Systems, you’ll learn how modern GIS and GPS tools can simplify everyday tasks for small and rural water utilities. We’ll break down essential mapping concepts and show practical solutions that help you build digital system maps, reduce paper processes, and create easy-to-use apps for field and office staff.
Track(s)
Methodology
This workshop combines instructional presentation, guided software demonstrations, and hands-on field practice. Participants begin with educational slides that introduce key concepts, followed by interactive tutorials that walk through GIS and mobile mapping workflows. The session then moves outdoors, where attendees use provided GPS equipment and mobile GIS apps to collect real-world data. Instructors offer live coaching throughout, ensuring participants gain practical skills they can immediately apply.
Learning Objectives
Learn how modern GIS and GPS tools support rural utility workflows; understand key mapping concepts and simple app setup; practice collecting accurate field data with mobile devices; and see how collected data becomes shareable information across your organization.