PRO - Forum Proposal Submission

The ISPRS 2026 Congress invites proposals for Forum sessions.

The Forum track takes place in parallel with the scientific sessions with the objective of addressing the interactions between science, public organizations, industry and decision-makers on hot topics of the geospatial community. The forum is not a place to make research presentations or promote commercial activities but a proper place to address the impact of innovations and the role that our community could play in this changing context for “building a better future together by providing collective visions and/or roadmaps”.

Forum proposals will be considered based on the potential impact and breadth of interest in the ISPRS Community and level of support of the sponsoring group. Proposals that appear to be commercially focused or aimed at marketing a specific product or service will not be entertained.

Each forum organiser will produce a report which sets out the state of the art of the forum theme and will act as a guide to Council on the way forward. These reports will be edited and incorporated into a single document which will set out future potential directions.

The topic should be timely, relevant, and valuable to the ISPRS and CRSS-SCT communities, including graduate students, researchers, and professionals from academia, government, and industry. The concepts already identified for Forum attention in 2026 include:
• Legacy Project: How to Secure Funding to Support Geospatial Activities
• Access, Community and Belonging/ Fairness in the workplace to the Geospatial World (tentative title)
• Challenges Faced by National Mapping and Remote Sensing Agencies

Other topics that may be of interest should a champion emerge:

• The Role of Geospatial Information in Climate Change
• Geospatial Information in International Development and Poverty Alleviation
• The role of Geospatial Information in Emergency Management and Response
• The impact of AI in Geospatial Community

Important Dates:

Proposal Submission Deadline: 30 June 2025
Notification of Acceptance: 15 August 2025

We look forward to your submissions!

Contact Details

Title

First Name

Last Name

Organization

Position

Email Address

Verify Email Address

Work Number

Mobile Number

Country

Title of the Forum:

Primary Topic Area:

Forum Format:

Keywords:

Provide 5 keyword best describing the purpose and content of this forum.

Summary:

(Max 250 words): Provide a concise description of the forum including its objectives, significance and expected outcomes.

Syllabus & Schedule:

Provide a breakdown of the Forum, including the topics covered and the time allocated for each segment.

Topic:

Methods of Instruction:

Duration (hr/min):

Target Audience (select all that apply):

Academic faculty & educators

Government & policy professionals

Graduate students (Master’s & PhD)

Industry and technology-sector professionals

Post-doctoral fellows, researchers & scientists

Undergraduate students

Expected Number of Participants:

Consider the format and topic

Expected Number of Participants:

Forum Lead:

Forum Lead’s Name:

Forum Lead’s Affiliation:

Forum Lead’s Email:

Forum Lead's CV:

Forum Reporting Secretary

Forum Reporting Secretary Name:

Forum Reporting Secretary Email:

Forum Reporting Secretary Affiliation:

Co-leaders (if any):

Co-leader 1:

Co-leader 2:

Co-leader 3:

Co-leader 4:

Materials to be distributed:

List any materials that will be provided to participants (e.g. slides, web links, etc.) Please note that in the interest of sustainability, paper resources will not be printed for distribution.

Logistical & Technical Requirements:

Please answer the following questions to help us ensure that your Forum can be effectively organized, the congress centre can be properly equipped, and participants can be informed of any requirements in advance. If your requirements are not covered by the following questions, please specify them in the “Additional Comments” field at the end of the form.

Does the Forum require any specific audio or visual setup (e.g., specific projector screen size, microphone setup, external speakers, or special display requirements)? If yes, specify the details.

Additional Comments (Optional):

Submission Agreement:

I confirm that the information provided is accurate and that I am authorized to submit this proposal.

I agree

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