Headquartered within the Inland Empire in Redlands, CA. Esri is the world’s most powerful mapping and spatial analytics software and has been deployed in more than 75% of Fortune 500 companies to meet their business goals. Learn how this Forbes 4th, America’s Best Mid-size employer developed its campus headquarter and how strategic real estate, innovative workspace and company culture cultivate an ecosystem for thriving talent.Discussion and presentation will be lead by Helen Thompson, Director of Commercial Marketing, a recognized thought leader, keynote speaker and expert on spatial theory and location platforms, Helen is an advocate for advancing analytics and geographic literacy. Every twenty-first century data set contains location yet most people and businesses remain blind to the importance of geography when making decisions. The Internet of Things, Connected Vehicles, Social Media and every purchase provides a geospatial exhaust that can be used to create opportunities or understanding for both consumers and businesses. She believes this geographic context is central to creating a new society as well as solving some of our biggest challenges. These range from global economic shifts and risk reduction to driverless cars, smart buildings, 3D technology and the ongoing acceleration in the interconnectivity of our world.Helen has applied her entrepreneurial and technological passion to create a better future through geographically relevant decision making. Her 20 years of experience in applied spatial analysis has helped advance the understanding and use of spatial technology in business and society.