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ISPRS Congress 2026
2026-07-04 08:00 - 2026-07-11 17:00 (Pacific/Fiji) | Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC), 255 Front St W, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
XXV ISPRS Congress 2026
We are pleased to announce that the ISPRS Congress is returning to Canada! At the XXIV Congress in Nice, France, the ISPRS General Assembly elected Canada to host the XXV ISPRS Congress in Toronto in 2026. The last Congress held in Canada was in Ottawa in 1972, so this is a truly historic occasion. The 2026 Congress will take place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) 4-11 July 2026.

Why Attend ISPRS 2026?

Explore groundbreaking advancements and collaborative opportunities shaping the future of geospatial science and technology at ISPRS 2026. The Congress will bring together leading experts, showcase cutting-edge research, and foster dynamic discussions, igniting progress and shaping the future landscape of geospatial technology and its applications in various industries and exhibitions.

ISPRS SC Summer School 2026
2026-06-29 08:00 - 2026-07-03 17:00 | York University, Toronto, Canada, 4700 Keele St,, North York, Ontario, Canada
The ISPRS Student Consortium (SC) Summer School 2026 will be held at York University, Toronto, as a pre-congress event to the ISPRS Congress 2026. This year’s theme, Geospatial Innovations for Climate Action, will focus on equipping participants with cutting-edge knowledge and skills to leverage geospatial technologies for addressing climate change challenges.
​This five-day program will combine theoretical learning, hands-on training, and collaborative problem-solving. The highlight will be a group innovation challenge on developing geospatial solutions for climate/environmental-related issues. The winning team will be invited to present their solution during the plenary session of the ISPRS Congress 2026.
Objectives

Build capacity among young researchers and professionals in applying geospatial technologies for climate action.

Foster collaboration and networking among an international cohort of students and early-career scientists.

Provide a platform for creative and solution-oriented thinking towards climate-related issues.

Expected Outcomes

Trained participants capable of applying geospatial innovations for climate action.

Strengthened global network of young geospatial professionals.

Proof-of-Concept solutions addressing climate/environmental issues.

Increased visibility of student and early-career contributions within the ISPRS Congress.

2026 GEO Symposium and GEO-21 Plenary
2026-05-26 08:00 - 2026-05-28 17:00 | World Meteorological Organization (WMO), 7bis, avenue de la Paix, Geneva 2, 211, Switzerland
Theme

Investing in Earth Intelligence for a Resilient Future
Objectives

The 2026 GEO Symposium and GEO-21 Plenary will convene a broad community of stakeholders – from governments, space agencies and, research organizations to private sector innovators, and development partners – for an in-depth exploration of how Earth Intelligence (EI) can drive transformative, resilient solutions for people and the planet.

Taking place at a pivotal moment in the implementation of GEO’s Post-2025 Strategy, this year’s Symposium will focus on stimulating critical investment and action needed to support viable, scalable, and inclusive EI solutions across sectors. The programme will feature user stories that demonstrate the value of EI in solving real-world problems, highlight open data and open knowledge as the foundation to create EI solutions, benchmark best practices in co-designing products and services, foster new partnerships through collaboration agreements and expressions of interest, and mobilize investments that benefit users and GEO Work Programme activities alike.

Geospatial World Forum 2026
2026-04-27 08:00 - 2026-05-01 17:00 | RAI Congress Centre, Amsterdam, Europaplein 24, Amsterdam, Netherlands
About GWF 2026
Over the past decade, the Geospatial World Forum (GWF) has emerged as a transformative platform—convening global leaders, policy makers, technology innovators, and sectoral champions to build a shared vision for a geospatially empowered world. From data sovereignty to digital infrastructure, and from climate action to AIdriven location intelligence, GWF has helped shape how societies perceive, value, and utilize spatial knowledge.
As the world faces shifting geopolitical alignments, digital disruption, and urgent sustainability challenges, GWF 2026 will address a defining trinity: Sovereignty, Economy & Society—affirming geospatial’s place as an anchor of resilience, equity, and innovation.

Conference Theme
Sovereignty, Economy & Society
In today’s interconnected and interdependent world, sovereignty is no longer limited to political boundaries—it extends to data, infrastructure, and digital autonomy. At GWF 2026, we explore how nations and communities are asserting spatial sovereignty to secure their interests, enhance governance, and define the rules of the digital era.
At the same time, geospatial intelligence is reshaping economies—from Geospatial Knowledge Infrastructure to space and geospatial sovereignty, and from digital supply chains to utilities and networks, AEC, agriculture, defence, and intelligence. As the global economy becomes increasingly data-driven, geospatial knowledge is emerging as a cornerstone for inclusive, sustainable, and resilient growth.
And at the heart of it all lies society—informed citizens, empowered communities, and equitable access to public services. Whether it’s climate resilience, disaster response, , land rights, health, or urban planning, geospatial infrastructure is enabling a more transparent, participatory, and resilient social contract.
The theme—Sovereignty, Economy & Society—is not just a conversation; it’s a call to action. GWF 2026 invites global stakeholders to co-create strategies that uphold rights, accelerate innovation, and prioritize people.
