Powering Academic Excellence with Industry Advantage

Bridging GIS learning and industry practice to shape India’s geospatial future

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General Benefits

  • Recognition as a distinguished member of the GIS Academia Council of India (GACI).
  • Enhanced visibility and industry presence through engagement with academic peers and geospatial leaders.

  • Opportunities to participate in exclusive roundtables, workshops, and networking forums.

  • A platform to contribute insights on emerging GIS technologies, helping shape the future of geospatial innovation. 

  • The chance to mentor and inspire the next generation of GIS professionals through Esri India’s student-focused programs.

  • Access to global best practices, trends, and research to stay at the cutting edge of GIS advancements.

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Exclusive Esri India Benefits

  • Collaboration with Esri India on pioneering projects, gaining exposure to innovative applications of GIS.

  • Early access to Esri’s latest technologies and best practices to advance academic programs.

  • Direct engagement with Esri India’s technical experts for strategic guidance and support.

  • Assistance in setting up Centers of Competence (CoCs) as hubs for research, innovation, and training (through a dedicated MoU).

  • Complimentary registration to the Esri India User Conference — the largest GIS event in the country.

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How can you participate?

This council is an Esri India initiative and participation is by invitation. We are looking at academicians from India who are passionate about GIS.

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