Call for Speakers

Share Your Knowledge – Inspire the Community

The Great Lakes GeoSymposium invites geospatial professionals, educators, innovators, and community leaders to consider presenting at our 2026 conference, held June 3-4, 2026, at the Cleveland Botanical Gardens.

Why Present?

  • Professional Recognition: Showcase your work, research, and innovations to a regional audience of peers and decision-makers.

  • Earn GISP Points: Presentations count toward GIS Professional (GISP) certification contributions.

  • Build Connections: Engage with colleagues across local government, private sector, academia, and non-profits.

  • Advance the Profession: Share best practices, lessons learned, and practical solutions to inspire others.

  • Shape the Conversation: Be part of setting the direction for the geospatial community in the Great Lakes region.


Topics of Interest

We are seeking presentations that cover a broad swath of relevant and emerging areas, including but not limited to:
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  • Leadership & GIS Management – Strategic planning, team leadership, and organizational best practices.

  • Artificial Intelligence & GIS – AI-powered mapping, GeoAI, machine learning, and emerging technologies.

  • Cartography & Visualization – Creating compelling, informative maps and visual analytics.

  • Programming & Automation – Python, ArcGIS automation, scripting, and workflow optimization.

  • ArcGIS Online – Web maps, dashboards, collaboration, and cloud-based GIS solutions.

  • ArcGIS Pro – Desktop GIS techniques, analysis, editing, and advanced workflows.

  • Digital Twins & 3D GIS – 3D visualization, reality capture, and digital twin applications.

  • Enterprise GIS – Building, managing, and scaling enterprise geospatial systems.

  • Emergency Management – GIS applications supporting public safety, NG9-1-1, and disaster response.

  • Field Data Collection – Mobile GIS, GPS, Survey123, Field Maps, and real-time data collection.

  • Utilities – GIS solutions for electric, gas, water, wastewater, and other utility operations.


PRESENTATION TIME IS TWENTY MINUTES