Dear Grand Finale Finalist,

Happy New Year 2026!

We are pleased to inform you that, based on the interest expressed by many participants, an online mentoring session on Using LiDAR Data and the ArcGIS platform is being planned as part of the Riverathon engagement activities.

Proposed Details of the Session

Mode:	Online
Link:	Join via Zoom
Date:	8 January 2026
Time:	11:00 a.m. onwards

Focus Areas

• Introduction to ArcGIS tools relevant to river studies
• Handling and visualization of LiDAR data
• Application of LiDAR-based analysis for river applications
• Guidance on integrating geospatial insights into Riverathon problem statements

Participants are requested to ensure their availability on the scheduled date to gain maximum benefit from this mentoring opportunity.

Important Note on ArcGIS Licensing:
If you are willing to use ArcGIS as a platform, please be ready with your organization/institution email ID for the generation of temporary ArcGIS Online licenses. Gmail IDs are not valid for generating temporary licenses.

During the session, steps to create a temporary 21-day ArcGIS license will also be shared with participants.

We look forward to your active participation and a highly engaging learning experience.

Best wishes,
Team Riverathon