2021 Deadline
The deadline to submit an abstract has passed
How it works
Review the eligibility information and requirements before submitting your abstract. 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.
Tips and guidelines
Submissions should tell inspiring stories that illustrate how you are using Esri GIS technology to positively impact your communities and/or industries.
Eligibility requirements
All submissions must 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 (3,000 characters or fewer, including spaces).
- Within your abstract description, answer the six "questions to be answered" below before submitting your abstract.
- Keyword set (list only 3–5 keywords)
Remember, the information you enter will be published on the website and in the agenda. Eliminate bullet points and numbering and avoid using words in all capital letters. Submissions must be in English. 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.
Abstract topics
Advancing knowledge
Showcase advances in theory, methods, and education. The primary focus is on advances being made in academia.
Advancing practice
Highlight outstanding examples from practitioners in government; planning; landscape architecture; architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC); design; and other fields. The primary focus is on the real-world outcomes of project work.
Advancing technology
Illuminate the state of technological capabilities in current use and on the horizon. The primary focus is on the technological tools and solutions being leveraged.
Questions to be answered
What problem did you solve using geodesign?
What makes your geodesign work particularly unique or novel?
What technology did you leverage in your geodesign work?
What is the potential or observed impact of your geodesign work?
How will sharing your work enhance the geodesign community?
How can this project be useful for the audience?
Submission guidelines
Helpful tips
Frequently asked questions
How long should my presentation be?
Your submission should specify an interest in presenting as a full presentation or as a lightning talk. Full presentations will be 20 minutes. Lightning Talks will be 8 minutes. Notification of which presentation type you’ve been selected for will be provided at the time of acceptance.
How are abstracts chosen?
Our committee will evaluate each abstract and make selections based on topic, content, and time availability. You are also evaluated based on your responses to the required six questions. All authors will be notified after the selection process.
Where will I be able to find proceedings from my presentation?
Proceedings will be published on the event website in the footer.
Am I allowed to promote my product?
No. Product promotion is not allowed. 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.
