Geography conferences offer both a learning and networking environment for professionals and academics in geography, GIS, remote sensing, cartography, and related fields. These events provide an ideal environment for people in the geospatial niche to share their latest findings, discuss industry trends, and connect with other GIS professionals.
Listed here are upcoming geography, GIS, remote sensing, and geography events, conferences, and webinars. Always check the conference page for the latest information for any particular event.
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September 2024
- Date: September 9 – 11, 2024
- Location: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
- Description: FOSS4G North America 2024 is a event for open-source geospatial software in North America. Join developers, users, and industry leaders for three days of workshops, presentations, and networking opportunities focused on advancing open-source geospatial technology and applications.
- Date: September 9 – 13, 2024
- Location: Online
- Description: BUILD with Mapbox is a weeklong virtual event for map developers, designers, and innovators to delve into the latest advancements in location-based technology and mapping solutions. Attendees will engage in hands-on workshops, gain insights from industry leaders, and explore cutting-edge tools and techniques to create powerful, dynamic maps and applications.
- Date: September 22 – 27, 2024
- Location: San Antonio, TX, USA
- Description: Organized by the National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC), this conference brings together state and federal officials, industry leaders, and geospatial organizations to discuss key issues, share best practices, and network.
- Date: September 23 – 26, 2024
- Location: Frascati, Italy
- Description: The European Space Agency (ESA) is set to host the 2024 EO for Africa Symposium from 23 to 26 September at ESA-ESRIN in Frascati, Italy, in collaboration with key partners including the African Union Commission, European Commission, and NASA.
- Date: September 24 – 26, 2024
- Location: Stuttgart, Germany
- Description: This event is one of the largest conferences and trade fairs for geodesy, geoinformation, and land management. It provides a platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and exploring the latest trends and innovations in the geospatial industry.
October 2024
- Date: October 7 – 10, 2024
- Location: Portland, ME, USA
- Description: Organized by URISA, GIS-Pro 2024 serves as a key gathering for GIS professionals looking to enhance their skills, network, and discuss the challenges and opportunities in the GIS field. The event focuses on workshops, training sessions, and presentations by industry experts.
- Date: October 29 – November 1, 2024
- Location: Atlanta, GA, USA
- Description: The ACM SIGSPATIAL conference focuses on advances in geographic information systems and provides a forum for original research covering all aspects of geospatial data, from applications to data storage and query processing.
- Date: October 21 – 25, 2024
- Location: Austin, TX, USA
- Description: This forum provides geospatial professionals with the knowledge, connections, and experience to navigate new challenges, emerging trends, and the latest technology. It includes inspiring presentations, expert-led workshops, and opportunities to exchange ideas with peers from across the state.
Esri Infrastructure Management & GIS Conference
- Date: October 22 – 24, 2024
- Location: Palm Springs, CA, USA
- Description: The 2024 Esri Infrastructure Management & GIS Conference, scheduled for October 22–24 in Palm Springs, CA, is an event for professionals in infrastructure management across various industries to explore the sustainable and connected future through GIS technology. Participants will have opportunities to present their success stories, share valuable GIS insights, and engage with industry leaders and decision-makers
November 2024
Trimble Dimensions User Conference
- Date: November 11 – 13, 2024
- Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA
- Description: A major event for users of Trimble’s geospatial technologies, this conference offers insights into the latest innovations, practical applications, and opportunities to network with other professionals in the field.
- Date: November 18 – 22, 2024
- Location: Yasmine Hammamet, Tunisia
- Description: Geo-Tunis is the most important event in the MENA region on GIS and Geospace will be an occasion for participants from Arab, European, Maghreb and African countries to meet.
Health GIS: STAR (Spatial Thinking in Applied Research)
- Date: November 20, 2024
- Location: Online
- Description: Each year, the third week of November marks Geography Awareness Week, with Wednesday of that week dedicated to celebrating GIS Day. Biennially, a special celebration for Health GIS Day is organized, bringing together GoH members and the global Health GIS community.
2024 Pacific Islands GIS and Remote Sensing Conference
- Date: November 25 – 29, 2024
- Location: Suva, Fiji
- Description: For more than 20 years, the Pacific Islands GIS and Remote Sensing User Conference reputably hosts the largest Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) conference in the Pacific providing a platform for (i) GIS and RS users from nearly all Pacific Island Countries, (ii) satellite data, software, hardware and consulting enterprises and (iii) scientists from universities and research institutions. The conference allows these audiences to engage and discuss projects, news, and challenges involving spatial data and techniques. In addition, we dedicate a day to provide capacity building and information sharing workshop for all users to take part in.
December 2024
- Date: December 3-5, 2024
- Location: Washington, DC, USA
- Description: Hosted by the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC), this event focuses on the future of Spatial Data Infrastructures (SDIs). It includes presentations, panel discussions, and collaborative activities with a focus on geospatial data technology, AI applications, and cloud migration.