Call for Presentations

Position yourself as a thought leader when you present to Esri's user community about your imaginative idea using GIS.

  • Submission deadline

    The deadline to submit an abstract for your presentation is October 13, 2023.

    Submit your abstract

  • How it works

    Our committee will evaluate each abstract and make selections based on topic, content, and time availability. All those who submit abstracts 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

All submissions must be in English and include the following:

  • Speaker name—For partner or distributor submissions, the end customer must be the speaker.
  • Presentation title (80 characters or fewer, including spaces)
  • Company name
  • Complete address, phone, and email information
  • Abstract (600 characters or fewer, including spaces)—Do not include information in your abstract that will not be in your presentation. This will be your published description.
  • Keyword set (list of 3–5 keywords)

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

The primary speaker will be able to register for the conference at no cost if their abstract is accepted.

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 specifically interested in the following topics. Abstracts covering additional topics relevant to a specific industry can also be submitted by choosing “other” in the submission form.

  • Architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC)

    • Artificial intelligence and machine learning
    • Analytics
    • Asset management
    • BIM and GIS
    • Construction management
    • Customer care
    • Design and engineering
    • Digital twin
    • Emergency management
    • Environmental management
    • Facilities management
    • Field operations
    • Imagery and reality capture
    • Network management
    • Operations management
    • Planning and engineering
    • Project delivery
    • Project management
    • Renewables and sustainability
    • Safety and compliance

  • Electric & Gas

    • Artificial intelligence and machine learning
    • Analytics
    • Asset management
    • Customer care
    • Design and engineering
    • Digital twin
    • District energy
    • Emergency management
    • Facilities management
    • Field operations
    • Imagery and reality capture
    • Modernizing your grid
    • Network management
    • Operations management
    • Planning and engineering
    • Project management
    • Renewables and sustainability
    • Safety and compliance

  • Telecommunications

    • Artificial intelligence and machine learning
    • Analytics
    • Asset management
    • Customer care
    • Design and engineering
    • Digital twin
    • Emergency management
    • Facilities management
    • Field operations
    • Imagery and reality capture
    • Infrastructure technology and new services
    • Network management
    • Next generation networks
    • Operations management
    • Planning and engineering
    • Project management
    • Renewables and sustainability
    • Safety and compliance

  • Transportation

    • Artificial intelligence and machine learning
    • Airports
    • Analytics
    • Asset management
    • Construction management
    • Customer care
    • Design and engineering
    • Digital twin
    • Emergency management
    • Environmental management
    • Facilities management
    • Field operations
    • Imagery and reality capture
    • Infrastructure investment
    • Linear referencing in transportation
    • Network management
    • Operations management
    • Planning and engineering
    • Ports
    • Project management
    • Project planning
    • Public transit
    • Rail
    • Renewables and sustainability
    • Roads and highways
    • Safety and compliance

  • Water

    • Artificial intelligence and machine learning
    • Analytics
    • Asset management
    • Customer care
    • Design and engineering
    • Digital twin
    • Emergency management
    • Facilities management
    • Field operations
    • Imagery and reality capture
    • Network management
    • Operations management
    • Planning and Engineering
    • Plant management
    • Project management
    • Real-time integrations
    • Renewables and sustainability
    • Safety and compliance
    • Stormwater management

  • Cross-Sector

    • Artificial intelligence and machine learning
    • Analytics
    • Asset management
    • Customer care
    • Design and engineering
    • Digital twin
    • Emergency management
    • Facilities management
    • Field operations
    • Imagery and reality capture
    • Network management
    • Operations management
    • Planning and engineering
    • Project management
    • Renewables and sustainability
    • Safety and compliance
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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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