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10:30am PDT

Using risk & condition to develop asset management strategy

Wednesday May 20, 2026 10:30am - 11:00am PDT

Providing safe, sustainable water, wastewater and stormwater solutions is a critical priority for community leaders, utility managers and a reasonable expectation of citizens. Many utilities rely solely on age based deterioration to forecast asset condition and replacement strategies. This session will discuss best business practices for incorporating risk and physical condition into your asset maintenance strategy. Risk is defined as Probability of Failure and Criticality of Failure. Maintenance workers can score their assets based on these risk factors to better understand potential impact to services provided. Furthermore, adding condition assessment based on physical deterioration of assets helps prioritize where the maintenance dollars should be spent.

Speakers

Raymond Chow

Regional Sales Manager, Trimble

Raymond has been with Trimble for 2 years in his role as Regional Sales Manager working with Local Government agencies across the Pacific Northwest. Raymond has been focusing has been helping local governments agencies understand Asset Lifecycle through the Trimble Unity Suite software... Read More →

Wednesday May 20, 2026 10:30am - 11:00am PDT
403

Sponsor, Trimble

10:30am PDT

Esri's GeoAI Capabilities

Wednesday May 20, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am PDT

401-402

Esri’s GeoAI capabilities fuse advanced machine learning, deep learning, and spatial analysis to automate feature extraction and accelerate insight generation across imagery, video, point clouds, text, and other geospatial data sources. By integrating pretrained models, configurable geoprocessing tools, and extensible Python APIs, ArcGIS empowers users to rapidly transform raw sensor data into actionable information. These capabilities now extend directly into field workflows through Survey123’s computer vision integration, image classification and feature detection to validate field observations, streamline QA/QC, and enrich survey data collection with automated intelligence.

Building on advancements in large language models, Esri is enhancing GeoAI with natural‑language‑driven analysis and intelligent assistants that help users discover data, generate workflows, and interact with GIS more intuitively. LLM‑powered text AI complements traditional feature extraction by enabling semantic understanding of unstructured content while Survey123’s vision‑based automation strengthens the connection between field capture and enterprise analysis. Together, these innovations make spatial AI more accessible, scalable, and efficient by unlocking new levels of productivity for analysts, field crews, and decision‑makers across industries.

Speakers

TJ Abbenhaus

Senior Solution Engineer, Esri, Inc

TJ Abbenhaus, Esri Solution Engineer: He is a Senior Solution Engineer specializing in imagery, remote sensing, and geospatial workflows across the ArcGIS platform. With deep experience helping government agencies modernize legacy imagery systems, TJ focuses on guiding organizations... Read More →

Wednesday May 20, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
401-402

Sponsor, Esri

11:00am PDT

Happy Citizens and Empowered Agencies Using GIS Permitting Technology

Wednesday May 20, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am PDT

403

For public agencies, applying for permits, licensing and rights-of-way often results in long lines, overloaded phone systems and frustrated citizens. Incomplete application data causes repeated follow-ups, and chasing information. Agencies can make better decisions, streamline payments, and make the overall process easier for their citizens. In this session, you’ll learn how Trimble Unity Permit, powered by Cityworks PLL, leverages GIS and accelerates better community development, land use, and public infrastructure.

Speakers

Brett Ruoti

Director of Sales - West, Trimble

Brett has been with Trimble/Cityworks since 2016 in his role as Director or Sales for the Local Government across the United States. His primary focus has been helping local governments achieve greater coordination, accountability and efficiency through implementing Cityworks as the... Read More →

Wednesday May 20, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am PDT
403

Sponsor, Trimble

11:30am PDT

Modernizing Valuation: Leveraging GIS to Improve Assessment

Wednesday May 20, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm PDT

403

Explore how Assessors are using GIS to enhance valuation accuracy, uncover inequities, and improve efficiency across the assessment process. Learn how configurable maps and data-driven workflows support the analysis of sales, help assess the impact of special assessments, and provide deeper insight into neighborhood trends. See how tracking parcel history over time adds critical context for valuation decisions and supports transparency. Discover how these capabilities come together as part of a broader strategy to modernize land records management and streamline assessment operations.

Speakers

Kyle Wikstrom

Solutions Director, Pro-West & Associates

Kyle Wikstrom is a GIS Solutions Director with over a decade of experience leading teams in the design and delivery of scalable GIS solutions. He focuses on solution strategy, organizational alignment, and helping leaders understand how GIS can drive long-term value across their... Read More →

Wednesday May 20, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm PDT
403

Sponsor, Pro-West

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2026 WA GIS Conference

10:30am PDT

Raymond Chow

10:30am PDT

TJ Abbenhaus

11:00am PDT

Brett Ruoti

11:30am PDT

Kyle Wikstrom

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