Call for Presentations

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

2019 deadline

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How it works

Review the eligibility and requirements before submitting your abstract. Our committee will evaluate your abstract and make selections based on topic, content, and time available. 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.

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Eligibility and requirements

All submissions must include the following:

  • Author/presenter name(s)
  • Presentation title (10 words or less)
  • Company name
  • Complete address, phone, and email information
  • Brief presenter biography (25 words or fewer)
  • Abstract (1200 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 on the agenda. Eliminate bullet points and numbering. 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

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

Operations

Field/Mobile

Imagery/Drones

Emergency response

Data

Analytics/Big Data

Real time/IoT

Artificial intelligence

Utilites

Water quality

Water reuse/Recycling

Drought/Conservation

Wastewater/CCV/Maintenance

Water resources

Watershed management

Hydrologic hydraulic modeling

Regulatory compliance

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 utility/department problem?

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, but also exciting. What invaluable information will you share during the session?

Be concise

Who's the target audience? What products or topics does this session cover outside the topic? What roles 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 and abstracts, 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 to learn something new.

Helpful tips

Focus on Esri technology

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

Be specific

Please provide any pertinent information that will help us understand your selection of a discipline. This will help 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 available. All authors will be notified after the selection process.

Get notified when 2020 opens

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1-800-447-9778

Outside the United States

Upcoming Dates and Location

July 13-17, 2020

San Diego Convention Center

111 Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101

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