Call for Lightning Talks

Inspire Esri’s global user community with a brief presentation about your innovative use of GIS.

  • Submission deadline

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

  • 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(s): For business partner and distributor submissions, your end user must be added in your submission as the primary speaker at the conference.
  • Presentation title (80 characters or fewer, including spaces)
  • Company name
  • Complete address, phone, and email information
  • Description (600 characters or fewer, including spaces): Please provide a brief summary of your presentation, which will be published in the agenda if your submission is accepted.
  • Justification: Explain why your submission should be taken into consideration.
  • 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 speakers to use their time slot to advertise or promote a product, service, or company.

To submit an abstract for your Lightning Talk, you will need to create a new Esri Events account if you’ve not already done so. This new account is not tied to any other Esri or ArcGIS account. It will be used to register and log into the Event Portal and Esri Events app.

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Presentation topics

This year we are specifically interested in the following topics:

  • 3D GIS

  • Artificial intelligence (AI)

  • App development

  • ArcGIS Enterprise

  • ArcGIS Online

  • ArcGIS Pro

  • ArcGIS Solutions

  • Data management

  • Field operations

  • Imagery and remote sensing

  • Mapping, cartography, and visualization

  • Open data

  • Portal administration

  • Python

  • Real-time visualization and analytics

  • Spatial analysis and data science

  • Web apps

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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 Lightning Talk. 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 talk 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 Lightning Talk 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

    Lightning Talks 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

Your talk should be no more than five minutes.

Our committee will evaluate each abstract and make selections based on topic, content, and time availability. All those who submit abstracts will be notified in mid-April after the selection process.

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

Submitting abstracts is open to members of the Esri user community.

No, product promotion is prohibited. While we understand you have products and services to sell, we would like these sessions to be inspiring, informative, and educational rather than a series of exhibit booth sales demonstrations.

Submissions are now closed

Get your questions answered

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Email confregis@esri.com

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Dates and location

July 15–19, 2024

San Diego Convention Center

111 West Harbor Drive | San Diego, CA 92101 | USA

Resources

  • Proceedings
  • Code of Conduct
  • External Meeting Request

Conference help

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