Call for Presentations

The Call for Presentations for 2025 WV GeoCon is now open! Please use the form below to submit your presentation abstract through February 21st, 2025. 

Link to form: https://arcg.is/1LnyXz

Or use this QR Code

Presentation Categories

• Society and Culture
• Sustainability and Conservation
• Transportation and Infrastructure
• Planning and Economic Development
• Education and Citizen Engagement
• Geospatial Innovation and Emerging Technologies
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Geospatial and Business Intelligence
• Emergency Management and Community Resilience

Spatial Student Awards

Attention, students! As part of 2025 WV GeoCon, WVAGP is granting Spatial Student Awards for the top three presentations at the conference. This is an opportunity to showcase your work and be acknowledged for excellence in geospatial research.

Eligibility 

Must be enrolled at a two-or-four-year higher education institution in West Virginia and meet the eligibility of a Student Member of WVAGP for the 2024–2025 year, (currently enrolled at least six credit hours, in good standing, at a state-chartered educational institution). Must provide a presentation on original research or project at 2025 WV GeoCon. Proof of enrollment and standing must be submitted by March 1, 2025.

Awards

The winner(s) of the competition will receive the following:

• First Place: $300

• Second Place: $200

• Third Place: $100

Rules

1. Student must attend and provide a presentation of a maximum of 20 minutes on their research or project at the 2025 WVGeoCon.
2. The research or project must focus on an issue affecting West Virginia.
3. The research or project must illustrate the use of geospatial technology in addressing the issue.
4. Students must be the sole presenter, presenting their own original work.
5. Students who wish to be considered for this prize must provide proof their eligibility when submitting their abstract through our form.
6. Presentation file or materials shall be available to WVAGP for sharing on their website for up to one year after the day of the competition.
7. The winner(s) are the sole recipient(s) of the awards. The awards are non-transferable and not inclusive to partners, associates, friends, family, or other affiliations. No part of the awards are to be used for any purpose except for the winner(s).