Key Dates

• Call for Speakers Open:  November 17, 2025

• All Presentation Summary Due:  February 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST

• Author Notification:   February 27, 2026

• Presentations of Selected Speakers Due:  April 15, 2026

Target Audience

Speakers should cater to an audience varying in experience in the Utility Industry.  Some professionals are at the start of their career, mid-level professionals and others are transitioning into the industry after working on private development or public transportation projects.  We also have seasoned professionals and executive leaders who attend to guide, network, and engage with attendees.  The goal of the conference is to unite and strengthen the network of the everyone involved in industry to encourage the exchange of ideas and improve communication among common partners.  Attendees hold a variety of positions including Utility Locators, Utility Coordinators, and Subsurface Utility Engineers who work for a variety of organizations including SUE Providers, Major Utility Owners and Local and State Public Agencies.

Conference Topics

Technology: Tuning into the Future

This track seeks to highlight cutting-edge tools and innovations shaping the future of the utility and surveying industry. We invite presentations on current and emerging technologies that improve efficiency, accuracy, collaboration and/or standardizing processes. From AI and automation to advanced sensors, GIS integration, 3D modeling, apps, big data. Case studies demonstrating successful technology adoption or lessons learned from implementation are especially encouraged.

Strategies, Tools and Innovations

This track seeks to bring together experts with diverse perspectives on how new ideas and practical strategies drive success in utility and survey projects. Topics may include funding strategies, effective communication and advocacy, best management practices, data drive decision making, and lessons learned. Tell us about the best tools available to utility and survey professionals, new techniques, and new standardization processes.

Partnerships, Projects and Collaborations

This track showcases how partnerships across public and private sectors, disciplines, and communities, create impactful results. We are seeking presentations that showcase how different stakeholders come together to overcome challenges, ensure cost effective delivery, embrace sustainability, and deliver innovations that serve the public.

Selection Criteria

Presentations will be reviewed by the UESI Conference Committee.  Selections will be based on objective criteria, including:

• Educational value of proposed program

• Originality of proposed program

• Relevance of topic

Expectations of Selected Speakers

If your proposal is accepted, Texas UESI asks that speakers adhere to the following:

Speakers must commit to presenting.   

We ask that you put forth your utmost effort to attend and speak.   During the time that you are formatting your session, please ensure that you have a backup speaker who is familiar with your topic and material in the event of an emergency.  Otherwise, we expect all speakers to fufill their commitment.

Meet all submission deadlines.  

To ensure the quality of the content you plan to present, the UESI Conference Committee wants adequate time to review your presentation and allow speakers adequate time to adjust and revise their presentations accordingly.  Please be timely with your submissions.

Share your presence at the conference with your social networks.  

The goal of the conference is to strengthen the utility engineering and surveying community.  Sharing your presence with others is a powerful way to promote this event and Texas UESI.