The Big Ten GIS Conference brings together students, educators, researchers, librarians, professionals, and humanities scholars to share their geospatial work and explore emerging directions in research and practice. The program features contributions from participants at a range of career stages and from disciplines across the sciences, social sciences, arts, and humanities.


OPEN NOW:

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Call for Presentations & Lightning Talks

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We welcome submissions from any discipline using geospatial information. Projects, methods, applications, and interdisciplinary approaches are all appropriate. Clear, concise proposals that outline your project, approach, and contribution will help reviewers understand your work.



Submit a Presentation or Lightning Talk: Submission Form
Deadline: March 5, 2026, at 8 PM CST

Section titled “Map Gallery Submissions”

The Map Gallery showcases innovative geospatial projects in a visual format. Class assignments, research, creative mapping, and independent work are all welcome. This is an opportunity to share your work with an interdisciplinary audience across the Big Ten and beyond.



Submit to the Map Gallery: Submission Form & Guidelines
Deadline: March 23, 2026, at 8 PM CST

Examples of Relevant Topics

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Agriculture and natural resources • AI and Machine Learning • Urban planning and infrastructure • GIS education and methods • Health sciences, humanities, and social sciences • Cultural heritage and spatial storytelling • IDEA and environmental justice • UAVs • Applied GIS in campus and municipal projects


Share the Conference

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Please share this event with colleagues, students, and others who may be interested in attending or presenting.