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.
2020 deadline
The deadline to submit an abstract for your presentation is November 8, 2019.
How it works
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
Your presentation should tell an inspiring story that illustrate how you are using Esri GIS technology to positively impact your community and/or industry.
Eligibility and requirements
All submissions must be in English and 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 (1,200 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. 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.
Presentation topics
Operations
Field/Mobile
Imagery/Drones
Emergency response
Data
Analytics/Big Data
Real time/Internet of Things
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
Helpful tips
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.
