Call for Papers: Inaugural Geospatial Analytics in Business Conference (GBAC)
Conference website: https://www.slu.edu/research/sinquefield-center-for-applied-economic-research/conference.php
Date: April 17, 2026
Location: Chaifetz School of Business, Saint Louis University
The GBAC will showcase geospatial (spatial) research across all business disciplines.
Why participate?
• Present high-impact research
• Build collaborative networks with researchers and data providers
• Access unique data
Submission type:
Manuscripts reporting original contributions in any business-related field.
Submission deadline: January 10, 2026 (no submission fee).
Notification of acceptance: February 28, 2026.
Submission instructions:
Please email a blinded manuscript (PDF) to bidisha.chakrabarty@slu.edu with the subject line: "Geospatial Analytics – [Paper Title]".
For inquiries, contact jeanne.rhodes@slu.edu.
Registration:
Participation is free of charge. Please register by March 8, 2026 [here]. All interested participants are welcome to attend.
Travel support:
The conference will provide accommodations for all presenters and discussants.
Conference organizers:
Chair: Bidisha Chakrabarty
Co-Chairs: Marc Painter and Guangli Zhang
Organizers: Norman Guo, Mike Podgursky, and Frank Wang
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Dasol Sim
Assistant Professor
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis MO
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