Canadian Cartographic Association (CCA) Annual Conference 2026

Presentation Formats

Standard Presentation:

• 20 minute duration (15 minutes for presentation, with 5 minutes reserved for brief questions)Research findings, case studies, or significant project lessons

Lightning Talk :

• 10 minute duration (5 minutes for presentation, with 5 minutes reserved for brief questions)

  Concise, high-impact ideas, tools, or provocations.

Pecha Kucha Presentation :

• 20 slides (or images) that are displayed for 20 seconds each, and moves automatically as the presenter is speaking. This format ensures that the speaker is concise, keeps the presentation moving, and gets through all of their content.

Poster / Map (For online Gallery):

• Traditionally CCA Conferences include a Map Gallery where conference participants can get together to socialize and network. The map gallery includes maps and posters of participant’s work with summaries of research, workflows, or classroom projects and provides a great opportunity to showcase Canadian cartographic talent.
• Maps submitted for the CCA Presidents Prize, and the Carto-Québec Prize will also be displayed in the digital map gallery. Students are encouraged to submit their map entries via the CCA Presidents Prize, and Carto-Québec Prize contest pages instead of this form.

Workshop:

• Sessions that can engage CCA members and help teach or upgrade their skill sets.
• Propose a 45–60 minute session (brief outline required).

Select your preferred format during submission; the program committee may suggest an alternative to optimize the schedule.