Submission Guidelines
State of the Map Nigeria 2026 invites submissions for the Conference Presentation Track, including academic research, technical presentations, practical projects, case studies, community mapping, experiences, innovations, policy perspectives, and applied geospatial solutions. Authors should select the thematic track that best fits their submission. The thematic tracks are intended as guidance for programme organization and are not restrictive.
General Note
The suggested topics under each thematic track are indicative and not exhaustive. Authors are encouraged to submit original research papers, technical papers, case studies, project reports, innovative applications, community mapping experiences, policy perspectives, and practical solutions that align with the conference theme, focus areas, and thematic tracks.
Submissions are particularly welcome from researchers, academics, government agencies, development partners, geospatial professionals, students, young professionals, OpenStreetMap contributors, citizen scientists, humanitarian organizations, innovators, and technology practitioners.
Thematic Tracks & Focus Sessions
Training Workshop Sessions
Practical • Hands-on • Beginner to Advanced • Bring your Laptop
Geospatial Innovation & Open Mapping
GeoAI, Artificial Intelligence & Spatial Data Science
Climate Action, Disaster Risk Reduction & Community Resilience
Citizen Science, Community Mapping & Humanitarian Action
Geospatial Applications, Education, Innovation & Sustainable Development
Mapathon Sessions
National Collaborative Open Mapping Sprint
Submission Categories & Requirements
General / Practical Presentations
For practical projects, case studies, community initiatives, mapping experiences, technical applications, and policy perspectives.
Requirements:
- Title of presentation
- Full name(s) and affiliation(s)
- Email address of corresponding author
- Selected thematic track
- Abstract not more than 250 words
Academic / Research Presentations
For original research studies, methodological contributions, empirical studies, and evidence-based geospatial applications.
Extended Abstract (800–1,200 words):
- Background / Problem Statement
- Aim and Objectives
- Methodology & Datasets
- Key Findings / Results
- Scientific Contribution & Implications
- Conclusion
Submission Format & Publication
Authors of accepted academic presentations may be invited to submit full papers for peer review and publication in a Special Edition of the State of the Map Nigeria Conference Book of Proceedings.
Important Dates
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Abstract submission begins
1st August 2026
02
Deadline for Abstract submission
24th October 2026
03
Announcement of accepted papers
3rd October 2026
04
Progressive review, feedback & full paper submission
5th Sept – 31st Oct 2026
05
Conference dates (Arrival: 17th | Dep: 20th)
17th – 20th November 2026
For Inquiries, Contact Unique Mappers Network, Nigeria
Official Secretariat Email: stateofthemapnigeria@gmail.com
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