Schedule
Submit an Abstract
The conference agenda is still taking shape but we invite GIS professionals, researchers, educators, students, and industry leaders to submit presentation abstracts for North Carolina’s premier geospatial event. The conference welcomes anyone interested in GIS, geospatial data, and mapping technology and attracts hundreds of GIS practitioners from across North Carolina, neighboring states, and beyond.
Our attendees represent a diverse range of organizations, including local, state, and federal government agencies, private industry, consulting firms, nonprofit organizations, and academic institutions.
Submission Deadline
Abstract submissions are due by September 18, 2026.
Speaker Benefits
Accepted speakers receive a discounted conference registration rate of $250 (standard registration is $400).
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking dynamic and engaging speakers to present on topics related to GIS and geospatial technologies. Presentation proposals may cover a wide variety of subjects, including:
- Innovative GIS applications and success stories
- Emerging geospatial technologies and trends
- Enterprise GIS implementations
- Useful datasets and data management strategies
- Advanced spatial analysis and geostatistical modeling
- Simple GIS applications making a big difference/impact
- Tips, tricks, and lessons learned from new applications and workflows
- Professional development and career growth
- Communicating the value of GIS to leadership and stakeholders
- Policy issues affecting the GIS profession
- Industry trends and future directions
Whether you’re sharing beginner-friendly techniques, advanced technical solutions, organizational strategies, or visionary ideas, we encourage you to submit an abstract today!
Tentative Conference-at-a-Glance
