2024 SCGIS International Conference

SCGIS Annual Conference: Conservation for Action

Join us for our 27th SCGIS Annual Conference, which will be held September 4-6, 2024 at the National Conservation Training Center (NCTC) in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, USA!

Conference Theme and Keynote

We are here for a reason. We are drawn to the geospatial sciences not just because they are a powerful technical tool. We apply these tools with purpose and with passion. Some of our work contributes to the basic science of how ecological systems work. Other applied science and cartography are designed to help us achieve specific conservation goals—designating land or marine conservation areas, creating conservation easements, implementing community restoration projects, or putting policies in place that will shape conservation opportunities nationwide or internationally. We do Conservation for Action.

Achieving conservation actions is a challenge on many levels from having the right data and technology to the diverse stakeholders and the politics. Timelines can be long. How can we make our work most effective? Can we help bridge the gap between science and policy? What is our most effective role in partnerships with other stakeholders? What are examples of geospatial conservation work that is done well? You are invited to share your work on this and other conservation GIS topics at the 2024 SCGIS Annual International Conference.

We are excited to present this year’s keynote speaker who will share her experiences and perspectives on Conservation for Action: Breece Robertson.

Questions: Please send questions regarding this conference to conferencequestions@scgis.org

While registration is not yet open, we will have the following rates available:

Early bird registrants (members) $ 250

Normal registrants (members) $ 350

Early bird non-member registrants $ 350

Normal non-member registrants $ 450

Student early bird registrants $ 150

Student normal registrants $ 200

Additionally, the National Conservation Training Center (NCTC) has a fixed rate for accommodations + meals while staying at the venue which is $201 USD per night. Please visit their website for more information.

We hope to see you there and are excited to hear about your work!

Call for Abstracts - Deadline Extended!

Submission deadline extended to April 15, 2024.

What conservation GIS projects have you been exploring recently? Our annual conference is the perfect place to share your work and experience with your colleagues. We invite you to submit abstracts on a wide range of topics pertaining to conservation GIS.

To submit individual abstracts for presentation (note, in person only), please fill out the Abstract Submission Web form. We ask that presentations be 12-15 minutes in length with an additional 5 minutes for questions.

Please note that in order to submit an abstract, you will be prompted to login (or create an account) through Oxford Abstracts. We appreciate you taking this additional step!

We also invite you to submit proposals for a curated session around a topic of interest in conservation GIS. This could be centered around GIS work by your organization, a multi-organization working group, in a particular geographic area, an SCGIS Chapter, or just a subject you think is important to explore! SCGIS volunteers will help organize and host the sessions. We ask you to provide the content. For further information on this and to submit ideas for sessions, fill out the Curated Session Submission Web form.

Become an Official Sponsor of the 2024 SCGIS Annual International Conference!

The Society for Conservation GIS (SCGIS) is an all-volunteer, U.S. based 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

We are committed to advancing conservation globally by building and supporting a vibrant community of geospatial conservation practitioners.

We invite you to become an official sponsor of our 27th SCGIS Annual International Conference, which will be held in person September 4-6, 2024. The SCGIS International Conference is a unique gathering of conservation GIS practitioners from around the world focused on professional development. Our Annual Conference unites many of the world's top conservation GIS professionals working across public, private, and academic sectors to share best practices, receive training, and engage in professional networking.

As a volunteer-led non-profit organization, SCGIS depends heavily upon donors and sponsors to support our programming. Become a Conference Sponsor to support our Welcome Reception, daily Coffee Breaks, and Map Gallery Reception and in doing so help us provide discounted registrations to students, conference volunteers, and those in need.

To recognize your support, we will feature your logo in our conference advertising and branding materials, offer public recognition via our conference plenary and social media, and include complimentary conference registration with certain sponsorship tiers. We also invite sponsors at higher levels to showcase their important conservation GIS work at a dedicated table during our Map Gallery Reception.

Thank you very much for your support!

Supporter: $200

Conference sponsors at this level will have their name (without logo) acknowledged on the SCGIS conference page and app. -Net profit for SCGIS = $200 (no cost to SCGIS)

Bronze: $600

Conference sponsors at this level will receive one complimentary conference registration. Their name and logo will be featured on the SCGIS conference page and app, with placement determined by sponsorship level.

Net profit for SCGIS = $150 (SCGIS covers $450 registration)

Silver: $1,000

Conference sponsors at this level will receive one complimentary conference registration. In addition, sponsors donating at this level are invited to showcase their work with a table at our Map Gallery Reception on Thursday, September 5. Their name and logo will be featured on the SCGIS conference page and app, with placement determined by sponsorship level.

Net profit for SCGIS = $550 (SCGIS covers $450 registration)

Gold: $2,500

Conference sponsors at this level will receive two complimentary conference registrations. In addition, sponsors donating at this level are invited to showcase their work with a table at our Map Gallery Reception on Thursday, September 5. Their name and logo will be featured on the SCGIS conference page and app, with placement determined by sponsorship level.

Net profit for SCGIS = $1,600 (SCGIS covers $900 registrations)

Platinum: $5,000+

Conference sponsors at this level will receive three complimentary conference registrations. In addition, sponsors donating at this level are invited to showcase their work with a table at our Map Gallery Reception on Thursday, September 5. Their name and logo will be featured on the SCGIS conference page and app, with placement determined by sponsorship level.