2026 GIS IN ACTIONWORKSHOPS : MONDAY, APRIL 27 - TUESDAY, APRIL 28 CONFERENCE : WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 - tHURSDAY, APRIL 30 |
Workshops are Monday April 27th and April 28th. A $50 workshop fee is included in registration to cover GIS in Action’s costs.
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Introduction to ArcGIS Arcade Instructor: David Howes, David Howes, LLC.
Prerequisites: It will be assumed that attendees are generally familiar with using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online, but have little experience with Arcade or are starting from scratch. Anyone wishing to learn the fundamentals of ArcGIS Arcade. Student Computing Needs: Basic laptop. Attendees must bring their own laptop. Special Instructions: It will be assumed that attendees are generally familiar with using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online, but have little experience with Arcade or are starting from scratch. Format and Technical Requirements: The workshop will consist of a balance between lecture material and demonstrations, forming the basis for a flexible and interactive training approach. There will be plenty of time for discussion and experimentation, which will result in a rich and rewarding experience for everyone involved. Attendees must have their own license (Creator level or above) for ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online. Setup: Setup steps will be provided and must be completed prior to the workshop and attendees will be contacted to ensure that the required software is installed and that they can save workshop files onto their machine. Attendees are asked, therefore, to make sure they can be reached via the email address and phone number they used to register for the workshop. Description: The purpose of this workshop is to introduce GIS professionals to the Arcade expression language. According to Esri, "Arcade is a portable, lightweight, and secure expression language used to create custom content in ArcGIS applications." Expressions are written using JavaScript-like syntax to calculate values, such as data values that can be used in a field or a label, formatted text for use in a pop-up, or a set of data values that can serve as the data source for a dashboard. A range of standard scripting capabilities are available to the Arcade developer, allowing for the creation of single-line expressions through to complex multiline expressions involving, for example, custom functions and branching. The workshop will provide attendees with a thorough grounding in the core Arcade features, enable them to recognize how to use Arcade in different contexts, and ensure that they are well prepared to take immediate advantage of new capabilities of this constantly evolving language. About: David Howes is a geospatial information scientist and the sole owner at David Howes, LLC (dhowes.com) in Seattle, WA, specializing in the development of GIS tools, processes, and supporting infrastructure for a variety of clients from small operations to multinational corporations. With over 30 years of academic and private sector experience in both the United Kingdom and the United States in geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and fluvial geomorphology (including a Ph.D. in geomorphology from the State University of New York at Buffalo and an M.Sc. in GIS from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland), David has a diverse background that is well suited to developing innovative solutions to spatial problems. He is a regular supporter of and provider of GIS professional development activities and training, typically as part of his GISPD.com initiative. Intermediate ArcGIS Arcade Instructor: David Howes, David Howes, LLC.
Prerequisites: Anyone wishing to attend this workshop must also attend or have attended the associated workshop, "Introduction to ArcGIS Arcade." An exception to this requirement will be made if the instructor is satisfied that your level of Arcade experience is such that attending the introductory workshop is not necessary. If required, please contact David at info@gispd.com to request a waiver. The "Introduction to ArcGIS Arcade" workshop will be offered in person at the GIS In Action conference and also online via Northwest GIS on February 17th-18th, 2026. Please see https://nwgis.org/event-6459184 for details and registration for the latter. Details are also provided at GISPD.com/training. Format and Technical Requirements: The workshop will consist of a balance between lecture material and demonstrations, forming the basis for a flexible and interactive training approach. There will be plenty of time for discussion and experimentation, which will result in a rich and rewarding experience for everyone involved. Attendees must bring their own laptop. Setup: Setup steps will be provided and must be completed prior to the workshop and attendees will be contacted to ensure that the required software is installed and that they can save workshop files onto their machine. Attendees are asked, therefore, to make sure they can be reached via the email address and phone number they used to register for the workshop. Description: A defining characteristic of ArcGIS Arcade is the ability to apply simple or powerful operations to a set of features using single-line or short multiline expressions. This is a result of the relatively straightforward syntax, the core scripting capabilities, and the nature of the large number of built-in functions, which were addressed in the prerequisite Introduction to ArcGIS Arcade workshop. Building on the introductory foundation, this workshop will cover a range of intermediate topics, including (1) further focus on built-in functions and language fundamentals, (2) the value of and creation of user-defined functions, (3) the use of geometry functions for geoprocessing and feature creation operations, (4) the use of feature set functions to access datasets, (5) debugging expression code, and (6) monitoring and enhancing expression performance. The associated explanations and demonstrations will be supported by examples drawn from a variety of ArcGIS use cases. About: David Howes is a geospatial information scientist and the sole owner at David Howes, LLC (dhowes.com) in Seattle, WA, specializing in the development of GIS tools, processes, and supporting infrastructure for a variety of clients from small operations to multinational corporations. With over 30 years of academic and private sector experience in both the United Kingdom and the United States in geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and fluvial geomorphology (including a Ph.D. in geomorphology from the State University of New York at Buffalo and an M.Sc. in GIS from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland), David has a diverse background that is well suited to developing innovative solutions to spatial problems. He is a regular supporter of and provider of GIS professional development activities and training, typically as part of his GISPD.com initiative. Mastering ArcGIS Pro 3: Editing, Analysis, and Automation Instructor: Eric Pimpler, Geospatial Training Services
Prerequisites: Some previous experience with ArcGIS Pro. Students need basic familiarity with Pro including opening and creating projects, working with maps and layers, and working with layouts. Student Computing Needs: Basic Laptop Special Instructions: Students will need a laptop with ArcGIS Pro installed and licensed. Description: In this intermediate level ArcGIS Pro class students will cover a variety of topics including editing, automating the production of a series of maps, GIS analysis, sharing of maps and data, creating custom popup content, task automation, and the fundamentals of Arcade. Module 1: Automating Map Production with Map Series Module 2: Data Preparation and Analysis Module 3: Sharing Maps and Data Module 4: Editing in ArcGIS Pro Module 5: Creating Custom Popups Module 6: Task Automation Module 7: Introduction to Arcade About: Eric is the founder and owner of GeoSpatial Training Services and has over 25 years experience as an application developer, data scientist, and trainer using ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Pro. Eric is currently focused on data science applications with Python, R, and GIS. Eric is the author of: Fundamental ArcGIS Pro Skills: Workbook 1 Fundamental ArcGIS Pro Skills: Workbook 2 Programming ArcGIS Pro 3 with Python Programming ArcGIS with Python Cookbook Eric has a Bachelor’s degree in Geography from Texas A&M University and a Master’s of Applied Geography degree with a concentration in GIS from Texas State University. |