Esri & The Science of Where
We talk to leaders in business, government, and technology who share stories and strategies around data science, geospatial AI, digital twins, and trends shaping our world. This podcast is produced by Esri, the world leader in mapping, spatial analytics, and location intelligence.
How Digital Tools Are Driving Sustainable Urban Design
Theo Agelopoulos from Autodesk explains why a digital twin integrated with location technology supports smarter, more informed urban design.
The Living Digital Twin Behind Vietnam's Port Expansion
Phuc Minh Quang Tran from Portcoast explains how a digital twin helps Vietnam directly access European and North American markets.
Inside The Shopping Center Group's Data-Driven Strategy
Bryan Chandler from The Shopping Center Group explains how location technology helps retailers better understand their siting options.
Why Every Utility Needs a Digital Twin
John Young from engineering firm Langan explains why complex operations like utilities are increasingly turning to digital twins.
The Safety Technology That Can Prevent Traffic Collisions in Real Time
Daniel Kligerman from Esri Canada talks about how location technology is helping cities reduce traffic congestion.
The Safety Tech That Can Prevent Traffic Collisions in Real Time
Daniel Kligerman from Esri Canada talks about how location intelligence is helping cities reduce traffic congestion.
Keeping Data Alive: From Paper Records to a Living Digital Twin
Claes Francke, chief product officer of Geosolutions for Sokigo, explains how a living digital twin has transformed Swedish civic governance.
Real Estate Modernized: From Conventional Wisdom to Data-Driven Insights
Will Parra, Vice President of Data Operations at RIPCO Real Estate, explains how location intelligence has helped double RIPCO's business.
1,000 New Stores a Year: Inside OXXO’s Retail Expansion
Luis Espinosa from OXXO talks to Esri retail expert Gary Sankary about how location intelligence improved its siting strategy.
How Technology Saves Lives After War Ends
Major General James Cowan from The HALO Trust, speaks about the life-saving work of clearing land mines in war-torn countries.
Living Sensors: What Birds Reveal About Our Planet
Allison Vogt, chief strategy integration officer at the National Audubon Society, explains how bird data reveals the health of our environment.
Mapping the Blue Frontier: The Ocean's Hidden Economy
Pooja Mahapatra explains how technology is enabling a deeper understanding of the ocean.
Data-Driven Policy Protects Kauai’s Coastline
Alan Clinton, Kauai’s administrative planning officer, explains how predictive data visualization powered by geospatial technology is helping residents and developers in Hawaii plan buildings and renovations.
The Future of Utilities Is Here: Digital Twins and a New Model
Carol Johnston, VP of Utilities for IFS, describes how geospatial technology is transforming operations and customer service in the utilities industry.
How Location Intelligence Transforms Retail Outcomes
Mark Ryski, author and CEO of Headcount, talks to Esri retail expert Gary Sankary about how validating data through location intelligence can lead to millions in increased revenue.
Coordinating the Energy Transition: A Real-World Approach to Offshore Wind
Joseph Sykes, a marine spatial planner with Crown Estate, explains how technology plays a pivotal role in coordinating offshore wind development in the UK.
Your Business Has a Digital Double
Esri CMO Marianna Kantor talks about organizations that are experiencing the benefits of integrating geography with AI-infused digital twins. Fast Company’s Ben Baer hosts.
The Calculus of Hope: In Remembrance of Dr. Jane Goodall
In the summer of 2019, Dr. Goodall sat down with Esri Chief Marketing Officer Marianna Kantor to discuss her faith in the human spirit, her hope for humanity’s capacity to live in harmony with nature, and the enduring importance of wisdom. We’re honored to share that conversation again.
Ensuring Infrastructure Readiness for EVs in Ontario, Canada
Gord Reynolds, a utility and infrastructure leader in Ontario, Canada, explains how location analysis is helping Ontario develop the infrastructure to support EV charging. Esri’s John Lenahan hosts.
Precision Crisis Management: How AI is Transforming Corporate Security
James Neufeld, founder and CEO of Samdesk, explains how his company innovated corporate security management with geospatial AI.
How Toronto Modernized its Urban Infrastructure Management
Gord Reynolds, a utility and infrastructure leader in Ontario, Canada, explains how location technology transformed its urban insfrastructure management.
Digital Twins: The Key to Nottingham's Successful City Planning
Mick Dunn, business development specialist with the Nottingham City Council in the UK, explains how the digital twin approach to city planning saved Nottingham big money and lots of time.
Nature as Business Partner
Sarah Eshpeter from Esri discusses the business benefits of working with natural systems.
How Geospatial Technology Transforms Drone Data
Matt Ball from Esri explains why drones are becoming an essential tool for local governments and businesses.
Mapping a Marine Renaissance: Geospatial Tools in Scottish Seabed Revival
Howard Wood, co-founder of COAST, explains how technology is helping restore fisheries off the Isle of Arran in Scotland.
Mapping the Deep: A Conversation with Dawn Wright
Esri Chief Scientist Dawn Wright explains why mapping the ocean in high resolution is key to keeping it healthy. Esri’s Karen Sullivan looks into the challenges and benefits of deep ocean research and exploration.
The Demystification of Urban Planning
Devin Lavigne, principal and co-founder of Houseal Lavigne Associates, explains how geospatial and 3D visualization technology decomplicates urban planning.
Unlocking the Data on Extreme Heat
Sarah Terry-Cobo, a planner for Oklahoma City, explains how data and digital mapping are helping The Oklahoma City Office of Sustainability mitigate the effects of extreme summer heat.
Smarter Construction, Better World
Scott Bailey, Chief Business Development Officer with Symetri, explains how technologies like building information modeling and geographic information systems are enabling more resilient and efficient buildings and infrastructure.
Urban Intelligence: A Leadership Advantage That’s Transforming City Management
Steve Anderson, Senior Vice President of Technology Enablement with VHB, an engineering company with 32 offices across the country, explains how location intelligence and AI are helping city managers do more with less.
Location Intelligence: A Critical Tool for Tackling Retail Crime
Dr. Read Hayes, criminologist and director of the Loss Prevention Research Council, explains how location technology is helping businesses understand and tackle retail crime.
Breaking the Bottleneck: The Tao and the Technology to Solve the Housing Crisis
Dmitry Kudinov, Esri manager of the AI Prototypes Team, explains how geospatial AI unlocks urban planning bottlenecks.
Geographies of Innovation: Real-Life Stories of Transformative Change
David Yarnold, author and former CEO of the Audubon Society, gives examples of how location technology is solving some of the world’s most challenging problems while speaking at Esri headquarters in Redlands, California.
Mapping the Deep: An Oceanic Conversation with Dawn Wright
Esri Chief Scientist Dawn Wright explains why mapping the ocean in high resolution is key to keeping it healthy.
Preventing Plastic Pollution with Location Technology
Bill Robberson, President and CTO of Kamilo and nationally recognized expert in plastics pollution research, describes how his company innovated a tracking process that verifies truly recycled plastic.