The Virginia Tech Office for GIS and Remote Sensing Research 2026 Symposium
Symposium date: April 10, 2026
Symposium date: April 10, 2026
The OGIS Symposium is an annual event held at Virginia Tech University Libraries where Virginia Tech researchers gather to reflect on the geospatial research that has occurred throughout the University over the last year.
Broad applications of geographic information technology (GIT): geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, and the global positioning system (GPS) through applied and theoretical research, outreach, and education in direct collaboration with the federal government, Virginia’s industries, state and local governments, and Virginia Tech faculty.
Share your geospatial analysis, related internship experiences, geospatial course projects, maps, and other creative endeavors with the broader community at the 2026 Virginia Tech OGIS Symposium. The 2026 poster presentation showcase allows students to share and present their creative talents, network with their peers and professionals, and potentially earn cash prizes in the process (both undergraduate and graduate categories)!
Speakers
Our 2026 OGIS Symposium will feature distinguished experts in geospatial mapping, remote sensing, and related fields. Speaker details will be announced soon!
Poster Abstract and Presentation Information
Poster abstracts. The deadline to submit a poster abstract is February 28th. Abstracts should be submitted online via https://forms.gle/pKCSiEfAp127zRnR6
Poster presentation format. Presenters should plan to share their posters in a face-to-face presentation format during the poster session.
Poster authors will be notified of acceptance on or before March 6th. Accepted poster abstracts will be published online and archived.
Other info. The symposium will be held on April 10th and will include oral presentations and a student poster showcase. Food will be served! Visit the VT OGIS Webpage for additional info. and updates. Otherwise, here is a general program outline (subject to change):
Student poster setup: 8:00 – 9:30
Registration: 8:30 – 9:45
Presentations: 10:00 – 11:15
Student Poster Showcase & Networking Lunch: 11:15 – 12:40
Afternoon presentations: 12:45 – 1:30
Wrap-up and poster presentation awards: 1:30 – 1:45
Undergraduate and graduate student categories!!!
1st Prize: $400
2nd Prize: $300
3rd Prize: $200
Please address questions regarding the OGIS Symposium to Imma Mwanja (imma@vt.edu), Santosh Rijal (rsantosh@vt.edu), or John McGee (jmcg@vt.edu)