SUBMIT A PROPOSAL by March 31, 2025

Our theme, 'At the Confluence', celebrates our host city of Kingston, located at the confluence of the St. Lawrence and Cataraqui rivers. It is also an invitation to explore how maps and spatial technologies continue to evolve at the convergence of diverse disciplines, methods, research interests, and professional pursuits. 

Topics may include (but are not limited to):

  • The convergence of map/geospatial/data/RDM librarianship and library services
  • The evolution of cartographic and geographic data collections and services
  • User research to inform services in map and data libraries
  • Innovative uses of spatial technologies and cartographic resources to support teaching and research
  • Approaches to support the training needs of researchers, students, and other users
  • The application of domain and software expertise to add value to existing collections
  • GIS and data literacy programming across disciplines and user groups
  • The importance of language in describing Indigenous mapping collections
  • Considerations for curating and sharing historical and contemporary Indigenous collections and mapping
  • Approaches for linking digital map collections to archival and other materials
  • Strategies for improving the discoverability and reusability of cartographic materials and geospatial data
  • Opportunities to collaborate across academic and public spheres
  • Addressing challenges related to managing geospatial research data
  • Innovative methods to integrate cartography with sources of real-time and interactive data.​​​

Session formats (other format options can be identified in your submission):

  • Presentations (20 minutes)
  • Lightning talks (7 minutes)

Please submit a short abstract outlining your proposal in either French or English using the submission form. The deadline for submissions is March 31st, 2025, 11:59 PM ET.
We especially encourage students to take part in any of the above sessions. Please note that there are award opportunities available for students. To apply please see https://acmla-acacc.ca/awards. 
If you have any questions, please contact Tracy Sallaway, chair of the program committee.

Link to submission form: https://forms.office.com/r/cS8nbcpkAM

Thanks for your interest in presenting. See you in Kingston!

On behalf of your conference planning committees,

Program Committee

Tracy Sallaway, Trent University (Chair)
Rebecca Bartlett, Carleton University
René Duplain, University of Ottawa
Kara Handren, University of Toronto
Zack Macdonald, Western University

Local Arrangements Committee
Francine Berish, Queen’s University (Chair)
Martin Chandler, Cape Breton University
Alexandra Cooper, Queen’s University
Dan Jakubek, Toronto Metropolitan University
Sherri Sunstrum, Carleton University