Lightning Talk 2024 Signup
Lightning talks take place at 12 PM Pacific Time on the 1st Friday of every month and are open to the public! They are held over Zoom so you can attend and present from anywhere with an Internet connection. 

Use the form below to get on the list to present for one (or more) of our First Friday Lightning Talks. Once you sign up, consider yourself on the list and be ready to present on the selected First Friday. We will contact you prior the event with additional details. Note: if you are unable to attend at the designated day/time we welcome recorded talks. Please indicate your preference on the form below.
  • Lightning talks must be 10 minutes or less
  • Talks should be related to the month's theme (how you interpret it is up to you) and appeal to a geospatial audience
  • To ensure you get meeting reminders, be sure to also register on our website as an attendee
  • Open to anyone regardless of gender
  • Membership in WiGIS is not required, these monthly events are free
Need help getting started with a Lightning Talk presentation? Check out this guide for tips and best practices for presenting a Lightning Talk.

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Email *
First Name: *
Last Name: *
What country are you located in? (e.g. U.S., India, Canada, etc.) *
What Organization are you representing? (if none, just add "self") *
Brief Presenter Introductory Bio
Provide a 1-3 sentence bio that the facilitator will use to introduce you. Because you are giving a 7-10 minute lightning talk, this should be as brief as possible to ensure there is enough time for your presentation. The WiGIS facilitator may edit your bio for length if necessary. 
In which month would you like to present? (please submit a second response if you wish to present at multiple months) *
Brief Title of Talk
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Description of the lightning talk *
Do you consent to your presentation being recorded for our Women in GIS YouTube Channel?
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If no, we will either pause the recording during your presentation or edit it out before publishing.
Would you like to present live or provide a recorded presentation? *
Attendance is not required when providing a pre-recorded presentation. You are, of course, welcome to attend the live event to answer any questions. 
A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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