If you're heading to the 2007 ESRI User User Conference in San Diego next week, there's lot's in store for Explorer users. Not only will there be introductory and advanced workshops that talk about the current release, there will also be some looks forward into the next version that is planned for release after the Conference. You'll be able to see and try for yourself some of the new features in the ArcGIS Explorer Showcase area.

Don't forget to add the Explorer sessions to your User Conference Schedule Planner, and make sure you stop by to say "hello" to the team. We're looking forward to seeing you there.

Here's a sneak peek at what you might see during the plenary and at the workshops. We'll also be showing these at the Explorer Island, and explaining how these were done.

Above: Explorer with several ArcGIS Online services, including the NGS Topo service. A Note links from an observer location to an online photo published on the USGS Web site.

Below: Using the new File Import capabilities, locations and links to real-time traffic cams have been added.