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What NV5 Global, Inc. is looking forward to at Esri UC 2026. Every year, the Esri User Conference brings together thousands of geospatial professionals to explore new technologies, share ideas, and learn how organizations are solving complex challenges with GIS. For many members of the NV5 team, attending Esri UC is an annual tradition. Some have attended for more than 15 years. Others will be experiencing the conference for the very first time. Together, their perspectives offer an interesting snapshot of where the geospatial industry has been and where it's headed next. From mapping technology to enterprise decision-making. One theme emerged consistently across its team: geospatial technology has evolved far beyond maps. "When I first started attending, explaining what GIS was could be difficult. Today, nearly every industry is using geospatial technology in some way." Mark Congdon NV5 Director of Asset Management Solutions That shift is reflected not only in who uses GIS, but in how it's used. What was once considered a specialized technical discipline has become an essential platform for operational awareness, planning, asset management, infrastructure resiliency, and enterprise decision making. As Cherie Tyrrell, Senior Manager of Account Management, notes, GIS, remote sensing, and analytics have become increasingly interconnected, helping organizations develop a richer operational picture and make decisions faster and with greater confidence. AI will be everywhere, but practicality matters. If there's one topic expected to dominate conversations at this year's conference, it's AI. From GeoAI and agent-based systems to deep learning and workflow automation, AI continues to reshape how organizations work with geospatial data. But the conversations have matured. Customers are no longer asking whether AI is important. They're asking how to apply it effectively. "Customers are definitely AI-curious, but they're approaching it thoughtfully. They're looking for ways to automate repetitive tasks, accelerate analysis, and improve workflows while keeping humans firmly in the loop." Cherie Tyrrell Senior Manager of Account Management "What does AI in geospatial really mean? How is your company using AI? Does it replace jobs or improve efficiency?" Joey Griebel Software Account Executive, NV5 Geospatial Software For NV5, the focus remains on practical implementation and helping organizations connect AI capabilities to real operational outcomes. The challenge isn't more data, it's connecting what you already have. While AI may be generating the headlines, many organizations continue to face a more fundamental challenge: turning existing data into actionable intelligence. Across industries, teams are struggling with disconnected systems, siloed workflows, and fragmented information. "Many customers are trying to connect siloed data and workflows. The challenge isn't collecting more data; it's turning existing data into actionable intelligence that can be used across the organization." Cherie Tyrrell Senior Manager of Account Management "The technology exists. But bringing everything together in a connected workflow often seems to be the bigger challenge." Meg Dobson Attending her first Esri UC Whether the discussion is asset management, digital twins, engineering workflows, AI, or enterprise GIS, the goal remains the same: connecting people, data, and processes to support better decisions. The rise of 3D, digital twins, and operational outcomes. Several members of its team expect growing interest in 3D asset management, BIM integration, digital twins, and connected operational environments. According to Congdon, organizations are increasingly moving beyond traditional 2D mapping and embracing 3D representations of assets and facilities. These approaches make inspections, maintenance, work orders, and operational planning more intuitive and effective. At the same time, Steve Mulberry, Geospatial Innovations Strategist, believes the industry's focus should remain on outcomes. "Operational outcomes are what we should all be focused on and let the technology and data help us get there." Steve Mulberry Geospatial Innovations Strategist Why NV5 Global, Inc. keep coming back. For all the excitement around emerging technology, the most common answer to one question was surprisingly simple: What are you most looking forward to at Esri UC? The answer wasn't AI. It was people. Reconnecting with customers. Meeting new partners. Learning from peers. Sharing ideas. Building relationships. For many on its team, that's what makes Esri UC special. "The technology is always exciting, but the relationships are one of the things that make Esri UC special year after year." Cherie Tyrrell Senior Manager of Account Management "Connecting is the most important activity for the UC. The technology changes. The relationships are lasting." Steve Mulberry Geospatial Innovations Strategist Let's Connect at Esri UC. Every year, the Esri User Conference brings together thousands of geospatial professionals to explore new technologies, share ideas, and learn how organizations are solving complex challenges with GIS. For many members of the NV5 team, attending Esri UC is an annual tradition. Some have attended for more than 15 years. Others will be experiencing the conference for the very first time. Together, their perspectives offer an interesting snapshot of where the geospatial industry has been and where it's headed next.

NV5 to showcase at Geo Week 2026 next-generation GeoAI and mission-critical geospatial solutions. Expert NV5 Speakers to Present on Bathymetric Lidar, Airborne Mapping, Remote Sensing Innovation, Photogrammetry, ASPRS Standards, and the Future of Geospatial Intelligence HOLLYWOOD, Fla., February 10, 2026 - NV5, the world's leading provider of geospatial software and services, will demonstrate how it is helping government and enterprise organizations solve mission-critical challenges through advanced GeoAI, remote sensing, and end-to-end geospatial solutions at Geo Week 2026, taking place February 16-18 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. At Booth #1003, NV5 will showcase its comprehensive geospatial capabilities - from data acquisition to analytics and enterprise-scale intelligence delivery. Attendees will experience NV5's latest GeoAI solution, GeoAgent(TM), an autonomous geospatial agent that discovers and analyzes data and delivers geospatial intelligence using natural language interaction. GeoAgent enables organizations to work faster, smarter, and with greater confidence by automating the most time-consuming aspects of geospatial analysis. NV5 will also highlight its industry-leading remote sensing capabilities, including airborne lidar, topobathymetric mapping, photogrammetry, and advanced analytics, all powered by one of the most diverse fleets of aircraft, sensors, and platforms in the industry. NV5 subject matter experts will be featured speakers during key sessions at Geo Week, including: February 16 Colin Cooper, Technical Director, will provide a candid, behind-the-scenes understanding of what it takes to turn raw bathymetric lidar into reliable, high-quality data. Andrew Brenner, Vice President of Solutions Engineering, joins a panel of industry experts who will offer a candid, insider look at how geospatial technology will continue to evolve and what the profession will need to do to stay ahead, with a focus on AI adoption, new data standards, and rising demand for integrated spatial intelligence. February 17 Andrew Kuder, Army Program Manager, and Dabney Langhorne, UAC Team Lead, will explain how to leverage document research, as well as industry-standard electromagnetic and ground-penetrating radar locating techniques with high-accuracy GPS collection, to identify new and existing subsurface utility features. They will also demonstrate how to turn that collected data into an updateable geodatabase that includes detailed attribution and photo documentation. Andrew Brenner will be a panelist in a discussion that explores both the scientific and artistic aspects of aerial surveying, highlighting best practices, technological advancements, and the challenges faced in different regions. Evon Silvia, Technical Program Manager, will take part in a panel that discusses recently published ASPRS standards, guidelines, and best practices, and provides updates from ASPRS Working Groups currently involved in drafting new works. Mischa Hey, Analytics Practice Lead, will summarize methods and findings from an analysis conducted for the U.S. Forest Service to quantify and isolate the effects of flight line overlap in forestry applications, including impacts on canopy surface models, ground return density, vertical point distribution metrics, and lidar intensity across varying forest types. Andres Vargas, Technical Domain Expert will share details about NV5's BLAST (Bathymetric Lidar And Sensor Technology) System V2, a modular, helicopter-based system designed specifically for complex inland waterway mapping, including studies that support flood modeling, aquatic habitat assessments, and post-disaster terrain analysis, with discussion of data quality metrics, spatial resolution, water penetration performance, and operational efficiency. February 18 Brenner will provide an overview of Detroit's tree census, which mapped all the trees within the city's boundaries to support planting and management of the urban tree canopy. He also will discuss results of the projects and how tree census data will change the way we understand the urban forest and manage it. Michael Shillenn, Senior Account Manager, will take part in a panel that highlights the critical role of private-sector geospatial firms in advancing this initiative, explores the benefits realized by MAPPS members, and discusses how NextGen 3DEP will shape future opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and business growth. Silvia will build on a myriad of practical case studies, culminating in a proven and repeatable approach to temporal geospatial data management and production. NV5 is a global leader providing geospatial solutions, services and software to solve mission critical challenges. From data acquisition to analytics to enterprise GIS solutions and software development, NV5 applies geospatial science to deliver end-to-end solutions and insights to mitigate risk, plan for growth, better manage resources and advance scientific understanding. We leverage the widest array of advanced remote sensing technologies and apply today's most sophisticated analytic AI frameworks, including proprietary deep learning, computer vision and predictive analytic models tailored to our clients' needs. Through off the shelf and fully customized solutions, we empower our clients to enact meaningful change across enterprises, communities and the world. For more information, visit nv5geospatial.com or join us on LinkedIn.