Call for 2025 GEOINT Symposium Lightning Talk Now Open!

Lightning Talks are a unique opportunity to share insights, ideas, and projects that impact the geospatial intelligence community. Each speaker has five minutes to focus on a single key point, be it an innovative concept, a success story, a cautionary tale, or a quick tip. These high-energy presentations are designed to engage, educate, and inspire our audience to think differently and evolve.

The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) is inviting fresh, high-impact ideas for Lightning Talks at the the 2025 GEOINT Symposium in St. Louis, MO, from May 18-21! 

Why Present a Lightning Talk?

Held at the Innovation Hub on the GEOINT Symposium Exhibit Hall floor, Lightning Talks are a unique opportunity to share insights, ideas, and projects that impact the geospatial intelligence community. Each speaker has five minutes to focus on a single key point, be it an innovative concept, a success story, a cautionary tale, or a quick tip. These high-energy presentations are designed to engage, educate, and inspire our audience to think differently and evolve.

Who Can Apply?

We invite USGIF Organizational Members, Inpidual Members, and Academic Partners/Accredited Schools to submit proposals. Our focus is on substance, sales pitches will not be accepted.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking high-energy proposals that:

• Inspire thought and innovation
• Are practical and relevant to the GEOINT mission
• Align with our 2025 theme: Building a Secure Tomorrow Together

With a limited number of slots, we encourage you to make your idea stand out!

Submission Deadline is January 17, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. P.T.

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