Call for Presentations

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

  • Submission deadline

    The deadline to submit is April 17th, 2026.

    All submitters and speakers will be notified in May 2026 after the selection process is complete. 

    Submit your presentation

  • 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 technology to positively impact your communities or industries.

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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 organizational or departmental problems?

  • What were your findings or results?

  • How can this project be useful for the audience?

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Speaker benefits

Gain visibility as a thought leader
Share your story, inspire others and stand out as a thought leader in the GIS community. Speakers are recognized by peers, industry leaders and potential collaborators.

Receive complimentary event registration
If your abstract is selected, you’ll enjoy complimentary conference registration as the primary speaker.

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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
  • General information (location, phone and email)
  • Abstract (600 characters or fewer, including spaces): Please make sure that any content in the main abstract field is ready to be published. If your presentation is accepted, this will be your description in the agenda. If you have additional information you’d like to share about your abstract, please include it in the expanded abstract field.
  • 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. 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.

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Submission guidelines

  • Be clear

    Ensure that your abstract reflects what will be included in your presentation. 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 presentation 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.

  • Be educational

    Use your presentation to inform rather than to promote. 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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Helpful Tips

  • Focus on Esri technology

    The focus of your presentation should detail how you’ve used 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

    Presentations must be non-commercial. 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

Presentations are 20 minutes long, with additional time allocated for questions at the end.

An Esri Canada committee will evaluate each abstract and make selections based on topic, content and time availability. 

All authors will be notified after the selection process in May 2026.

Submissions are open to members of the Esri Canada user community. Business partners may submit on behalf of an end user, but the end user must be added as the primary speaker in the submission and be able to attend the conference. 

No, product promotion is prohibited. While we understand you may 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.

Each user session lasts 60 minutes and features two themed presentations designed to explore a specific topic in depth.

Speakers will be provided with presentation information as well as their time slot and instructions. Prior to the event, the Conference team will supply presentation preparation materials and meet with each speaker to offer coaching, feedback and guidance. During the event, Esri Canada staff will help facilitate the session with you and the other speakers.

Date and Location

October 21-22, 2026

Toronto Congress Centre (North Building)

1020 Martin Grove Road, Toronto, ON M9W 4W1

Contact

  • conferences@esri.ca