Contribute Your Tradecraft, Research & Operational Story.
The strength of the GEOINT Symposium comes from the community that builds it. Propose an afternoon Mission Stage panel or 5-minute Lightning Talk, submit a real-world Main Stage Opening Vignette, teach a 1-hour CEU training session, present a student poster at GEOINT Foreword, or apply for the Golden Ticket Program.
Five Ways to Shape GEOINT 2027
Explore each opportunity below for topic requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission deadlines.
Call for Sessions (Mission Stages & Innovation Stage)
Propose a 45-minute panel, 20-minute fireside chat, or 15-minute operational keynote for our three Exhibit Hall Mission Stages, or a 5-minute Lightning Talk on the Innovation Stage.
View Call for Sessions →Call for Vignettes (GEOINT in Action)
Share a verifiable real-world story where GEOINT made a measurable difference. Selected vignettes are presented on the Main Stage by USGIF CEO Ronda Schrenk and the Board Chair.
View Call for Vignettes →Training Submissions (1-Hour CEU Sessions)
Propose a hands-on, non-commercial 1-hour technical training session for Monday or Tuesday afternoon that helps analysts and engineers earn CEUs toward CGP certification.
View Training Submissions →Student Poster Submissions (GEOINT Foreword)
Undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students are invited to submit abstracts for the Sunday, May 16 GEOINT Foreword Poster Session and compete for Main Stage recognition.
View Student Posters →Golden Ticket Program (Young Professionals)
Early-career government, military, industry, and academic professionals can apply for executive mentorship, senior leader roundtables, and full Symposium access.
View Golden Ticket Program →Contact the USGIF Content Team
Have questions about abstract formatting, co-panelist diversity across government and industry, or submission portals? Reach out directly to our program team at content@usgif.org.
View All USGIF Contacts →Thank You to Our 2027 Sponsors
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