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  • 2022 Deadline

    The deadline to submit an abstract for your presentation is February 4, 2022. 

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  • How it works

    Our committee will evaluate your abstract and make selections based on topic, content, and time availability. All authors will be notified after the selection process.

  • Submission guidelines and helpful tips

    Submissions should tell inspiring stories that illustrate how you are using Esri GIS technology to positively impact your communities and/or industries.

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Eligibility and requirements

All submissions must be in English and include the following: 

  • Author/Presenter name(s) 
  • Presentation title (10 words or fewer) 
  • Company name 
  • Complete address, phone, and email information 
  • Brief presenter biography (25 words or fewer) 
  • Abstract (1,200 characters or fewer, including spaces) (Do not include information in your abstract that will not be in your presentation.) 
  • Keyword set (list only 3–5 keywords) (Keywords are used to organize presentations into appropriate sessions, so choose words that clearly describe the main ideas of your work.)  

The information you enter will be published on the website and agenda. Eliminate bullet points and numbering. Avoid using words in all capital letters. All papers and presentations must be noncommercial. At no time is it permissible for presenters to use their time slot to advertise or promote a product, service, or company. 

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Abstract topics

This year, we are particularly interested in the following topics:

  • Upstream

  • Health, Safety, and Environment

  • Renewables

  • Midstream

  • Corporate Social Responsibility

  • Technology and Innovation

  • Downstream

  • Sustainability

Questions to be answered

  • What problem did you solve with GIS?

  • What advantage did GIS give you?

  • Did you find a more useful way to do something?

  • What difficulties did you overcome to solve your industry/department problems?

  • What are your findings or results?

  • How can this project be useful for the audience?

Submission guidelines

  • Be clear

    What you submit is what you’ll present. Nothing upsets attendees more than signing up for a session that’s not as advertised.

  • Be enthusiastic

    Make sure your content is relevant and exciting. What invaluable information will you share during the session?

  • Be concise

    Who's the target audience? What products or content does this session cover outside the topic? What roles will specifically benefit from this session?

  • Be original

    Attendees want to see new presentations that cover the latest innovations in technology. Take the time to create well-written titles, abstracts, and outlines and select the appropriate audience and level.

  • Be educational

    Be sure your proposal doesn't sound like a sales pitch but rather an exciting opportunity for attendees to learn something new.

Helpful tips

  • Focus on Esri technology

    The focus of your presentation should detail how you've leveraged Esri technology to overcome a challenge and realize success in your project.

  • Be specific

    Provide any pertinent information that will help us understand your selection of a discipline. This will helps us determine the appropriate topic category for your presentation.

  • No product promotion allowed

    All papers and presentations must be noncommercial. At no time is it permissible for presenters to use their time slot to advertise or promote a product, service, or company.

Frequently asked questions

Am I allowed to promote my product?

No. Product promotion is not allowed. All papers and presentations must be noncommercial. At no time is it permissible for presenters to use their time slot to advertise or promote a product, service, or company.

How are abstracts chosen?

Our committee will evaluate your abstract and make selections based on topic, content, and time availability. All authors will be notified after the selection process.

What is provided to presenters before and during the conference?

Presenters will be provided with presentation information as well as their time slot and instructions. During the conference, Esri staff will help facilitate the session with you and the other presenters.

Where will I be able to find proceedings from my presentation?

Final presentation slides are due after the conference. Only submissions that are presented will be published in the conference proceedings. You will receive an email following the conference on how to upload your presentation for the proceedings. 

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