Geospatial World Forum 2026
2026-04-27 08:00 - 2026-05-01 17:00 (Pacific/Fiji) | 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.

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.

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.

ISPRS Congress 2026
2026-07-04 08:00 - 2026-07-11 17:00 | 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.

IGARSS 2026
2026-08-04 08:00 - 2026-08-14 17:00 | Washington Hilton – Conference Hotel & Venue, 1919 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20009, United States
Welcome to Washington D.C. IGARSS 2026!
The International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS) is the flagship conference of the IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (GRSS). On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we are honored to invite you to attend the 46th IGARSS which is to be held in Washington, D.C., the United States of America, on 9-14 August 2026.

This year’s theme:
The theme of IGARSS 2026 is the Future of Earth Observations. IGARSS 2026 will examine the future Earth observation technologies for solving grand challenges faced by our Earth and society and promote collaborative global solutions using such technologies. IGARSS 2026 will provide an excellent experience for its attendees through strong technical and social programs, and opportunities for collaboration regionally and globally.

International Conference on Remote Sensing and Geoinformation (RESG2026)
2026-10-15 08:00 - 2026-10-18 17:00 | Shangri-La Hotel Beijing, 29 Zizhuyuan Rd, Haidian District, Beijing, 100089, China
About
Rapid development of space-borne, airborne and ground-based remote sensing technologies in recent decades has provided a wealth of earth observations. In the face of rapid global change induced by human activities, such as land use change, resource exploitation, greenhouse gas emission, and so on, increasing active and passive remote sensing observations allow us to address issues related to global change, extreme weather events and sustainable development. However, the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and lithosphere of the Earth system are interconnected and interact with each other. Thus, there is an urgent need to develop the next generation of quantitative remote sensing methodology for the extraction of multidimensional and multi-scale geoinformation to effectively address these concerns. The theme of this conference is on the next generation of quantitative remote sensing methodology and geoinformation for the sustainability of human society.
This conference will bring together remote sensing, environmental and earth system scientists to share new geoinformation derived using next generation quantitative remote sensing techniques and new ways to utilize this information to assess global changes and to achieve sustainable development goals. It embraces remote sensing of all components of the Earth system including biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere. It also encourages data-intensive studies of physical, biological and chemical processes using big data and artificial intelligence techniques, development of Earth system models to utilize remote sensing information to address Earth system science issues, as well as sectoral applications of remote sensing techniques to agriculture, forestry, extreme weather events and grassland management. This conference aims to foster information exchange, data share, and collaboration among participants from various countries and regions, so as to promote concerted efforts in global environmental protection and sustainable development.

Conference themes:
1. Biospheric Remote Sensing
2. Atmospheric Remote Sensing
3. Earth Energy Budget Remote Sensing
4. Ocean and Aquatic Remote Sensing
5. Geological and Cryospheric Remote Sensing
6. Urban Remote Sensing
7. Cross-themes

6th International Electronic Conference on Remote Sensing (ECRS 2026)
2026-10-19 08:00 - 2026-10-21 17:00 | Online
Welcome from the Chair

Dear Colleagues,

It is with great pleasure that we announce the 6th International Electronic Conference on Remote Sensing (ECRS 2026). The conference is organized by the MDPI open access journal Remote Sensing (ISSN: 2072-4292; Impact Factor: 4.1) and will be held online from 19 to 21 October 2026.

On behalf of the Conference Chair of ECRS 2026, we invite you to participate in ECRS 2026. We aim to bring together researchers, professionals, and students from around the globe to share and discuss new developments in remote sensing and its broad range of applications. The conference will feature sessions and presentations on the following key topics:

– AI in Remote Sensing;
– SAR Remote Sensing;
– Remote Sensing in Semi-Arid and Arid Areas;
– Remote Sensing in Tropical Areas;
– Remote Sensing in Urban Areas;
– Remote Sensing of the Environment;
– Remote Sensing for Cultural Heritage Protection;
– RSVQA—Remote Sensing Visual Question Answering.

ECRS 2026 will place a special emphasis on fostering participation from young scholars, supporting disadvantaged communities, and engaging researchers from developing countries. We are committed to fostering inclusive participation and ensuring that cutting-edge remote sensing knowledge and technologies are accessible to researchers worldwide, regardless of their geographic or economic circumstances.

As a fully online event, ECRS 2026 will present a unique opportunity for remote sensing scientists and practitioners worldwide to connect, exchange knowledge, and engage in lively discussions without the constraints of travel or geographic boundaries. All accepted abstracts will be available online on Sciforum.net during and after the conference.

We are pleased to announce that outstanding contributions will be recognized with awards for the best oral and poster presentations. We encourage all participants, especially early career researchers and those from underrepresented backgrounds, to actively engage and present their work.

Your participation is essential to the success of ECRS 2026, and we warmly invite you to join this vibrant scientific forum. We look forward to your contributions and to a dynamic and fruitful conference!

Kind regards,
Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Timo Balz
The State Key Laboratory of Information Engineering in Surveying, Mapping and Remote Sensing (LIESMARS), Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
