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. Submissions are now closed.

  • Submission deadline

    The deadline to submit an abstract for your presentation has passed and submissions are closed.

  • 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 by mid-March 2023.

  • 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:

  • Author/Presenter name(s)
  • 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 or that you do not want published, if accepted.)
  • 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.

Abstract topic examples

Here are the topics of interest this year:

  • Architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC)

    • AEC
    • Facility management

  • Business

    • Financial services
    • Insurance
    • Logistics and supply chain management
    • Manufacturing
    • Real estate
    • Retail
    • Technology and high tech

  • Conservation

    • Conservation

  • Education

    • Education

  • Health and human services

    • Hospitals and health systems
    • Public health

  • Infrastructure

    • Electric utilities
    • Gas utilities
    • Telecommunications
    • Water resources
    • Water utilities

  • National government

    • Defense and intelligence
    • National government
    • National mapping, navigation, and geospatial authorities
    • Official statistics and census agencies
    • Tribal/Indigenous lands governance

  • Natural resources

    • Environmental and natural resources management
    • Agriculture
    • Fisheries and wildlife management
    • Forestry
    • Mining
    • Petroleum
    • Pipeline
    • Renewables

  • Public safety

    • Corporate security
    • Emergency communications and 911 systems
    • Emergency/Disaster management
    • Fire/Rescue/EMS
    • Wildfires
    • Humanitarian
    • Law enforcement and national security

  • Science

    • Climate change
    • Earth sciences
    • Geodesign
    • Geographic information (GI) science
    • Oceans
    • Weather and climate

  • Social impact

    • Equity and social justice

  • State and local government

    • Economic development
    • Elections
    • Redistricting
    • Land records
    • State and local government
    • Parks and recreation
    • Planning
    • Public works

  • Sustainable development

    • Sustainable/global development

  • Nonprofit organizations

    • Nonprofits

  • Transportation

    • Airports and aviation
    • Roads and highways
    • Maritime and ports
    • Public transit
    • Railways
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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 industry or department problems?

  • What are your findings or results?

  • How can this project be useful for the audience?

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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 not only relevant but also exciting. What invaluable information will you share during the session?

  • 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.

  • Be original

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

  • Be educational

    Be sure your proposal doesn't sound like a sales pitch but rather like an exciting opportunity for attendees to learn something new.

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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

    Please provide any pertinent information that will help us understand your selection of discipline. This helps 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.

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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 each 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 instructions as well as their time slot. 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.

Submissions are closed

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