2026 Pacific Islands GIS & Remote Sensing User Conference

Initiated in 1998 by the University of the South Pacific and the Fiji Lands Department, the Pacific GIS & Remote Sensing Conference has grown into the largest geospatial event in the Pacific region. Today, the conference brings together more than 300 participants from around the world, including government agencies, utilities, private companies, universities, research institutes, regional organizations, space agencies, and industry providers of geospatial technologies and data. Over four days, the event features more than 60 presentations, discussions, and expert-led workshops. It offers a unique platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and collaboration across the Pacific geospatial community.

The Pacific Island GIS and Remote Sensing Conference warmly invites you to share this opportunity and hear from Pacific Island users present highlights of their work aligned to governmental targets, and meet with our network of regional and global experts, sharing best practices and knowledge in applications relevant for the Pacific. Save the date and register to join our series of presentations, workshops, and networking events.

Why attend?

The Pacific GIS & RS Conference is the largest gathering of Pacific Island Users and our network of regional and international stakeholders to share experiences and knowledge in developing and using GIS and Remote Sensing tools and products. Over 300 participants register each year and look forward to the range of presentations, workshops, and social events such as the APSEA awards accorded at the conference closing cocktail.

Workshops

Workshops are held at the end of the conference week, by spatial industry regional and global experts. These workshops always prove to be a popular and important activity during the conference. Workshops are held concurrently and usually at the SPC, Geoscience Division Campus in Nabua and at the University of the South Pacific, Laucala Campus.

Social Activities

A range of social activities are offered throughout the conference week, from the opening cocktail to the pub crawl, concluding with the infamous Sandbank Picnic on Saturday. These opportunities allow participants to enjoy downtime through informal networking events.