Call for Presentations

The Esri Infrastructure Management & GIS Conference presents a unique opportunity to share your GIS success story with your peers from the global user community.

  • Submission deadline

    The 2023 deadline to submit an abstract for your presentation has now passed.

  • 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.

  • Tips and guidelines

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

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Eligibility and requirements

The deadline to submit your presentation abstract has passed.

All submissions must be in English and include the following:

  • Author/Speaker name(s). For business partner and distributor submissions, the end customer must be added as the main speaker.
  • Presentation title (80 characters or fewer, including spaces)
  • Company name
  • Complete address, phone, and email information
  • Abstract (600 characters or fewer, including spaces): Please make sure that any content in the main abstract field is ready to be published. If your presentation is accepted, this will be your description in the agenda. If you have additional information you’d like to share about your abstract, please include it in the expanded abstract field.
  • 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 the agenda. Do not include bullet points or 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.

You will need an Esri account to access the submission form and submit your abstract. If you do not have an Esri account, you can create a free account.

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Abstract topics

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

  • Architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC)

    • Building information modeling (BIM) and geographic information system (GIS)
    • Field and reality capture
    • Asset management
    • Construction management
    • Design and engineering
    • Project delivery
    • Environmental management
    • Digital twin

  • Electric

    • Asset management
    • Modernizing your grid
    • Field operations
    • Advancing your business with insights and analytics
    • Customer care
    • Renewables and sustainability
    • Regulatory compliance and safety
    • Design and engineering
    • Emergency management
    • Imagery management
    • Innovation
    • District energy

  • Gas

    • Asset management
    • Modernizing your grid
    • Field operations
    • Advancing your business with insights and analytics
    • Customer care
    • Renewables and sustainability
    • Regulatory compliance and safety
    • Design and engineering
    • Emergency management
    • Imagery management
    • Innovation
    • District energy

  • Telecommunications

    • Planning and engineering
    • Next generation networks
    • Infrastructure technology and new services
    • Customer care
    • Network operations and maintenance
    • Field operations
    • Sales and marketing

  • Water

    • Asset management
    • Customer care
    • Digital twin
    • Network modernization and management
    • Operations management
    • Plant management
    • Real-time integrations
    • Stormwater management
    • Lead service line inventory/replacement
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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 organization or departmental problems?

  • What were your findings or results?

  • How can this project be useful for the audience?

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Submission guidelines

  • Be clear

    Ensure that your abstract reflects what will be included in your presentation. Attendees sign up for sessions based on the advertised content.

  • Be enthusiastic

    Present content that's both relevant and exciting. Demonstrate to the audience why the information you are sharing is valuable.

  • Be specific

    Identify your target audience and the roles that will specifically benefit from this session. Make sure your presentation stays on topic and relevant to the session.

  • Be original

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

  • Be educational

    Use your presentation to inform rather than to promote. Ensure that your proposal demonstrates an exciting opportunity for attendees to learn something new, instead of appearing like a sales pitch.

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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.

  • Include relevant details

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

  • Avoid product promotion

    Papers and presentations must be noncommercial. Attendees are there to learn techniques, solve problems, and be inspired by what you’ve accomplished. Your presentation should give the audience valuable takeaways they can use in their own work, not promote a product or service.

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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.

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.

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 proceedings.

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