Getting Technical: Spring 2026 GIS Update

About this episode

This episode explores the impact of AI on ArcGIS, featuring insights from both a technical and developer perspective.

In this seasonal edition of Getting Technical, we explore how AI is shaping the future of ArcGIS. Hawjin Falahatkar kicks things off with an overview of AI across the ArcGIS ecosystem, breaking down GeoAI, AI assistants, and agentic AI, while also examining the role of security, trust, and Esri’s Trusted AI framework. Then, Ben Mannell joins the conversation to share a developer’s perspective on AI in ArcGIS. He looks at how AI is influencing app design and development, what’s new in ArcGIS developer technology, and how emerging tools and SDKs are helping build the next generation of spatial applications. Whether you’re an analyst, developer, or GIS professional curious about where AI is headed, this episode will help you stay informed, think critically, and work smarter with ArcGIS.

People in this episode

Host: Hawjin Falahatkar

Guest: Ben Mannell

Topics covered

• AI in GIS
• ArcGIS updates
• GeoAI
• app development
• spatial applications

Keywords

• AI
• ArcGIS
• GeoAI
• app design
• spatial applications
• developer technology
• Esri

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Esri, Esri’s Trusted AI framework

Products: ArcGIS

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