GIS and 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.
How to submit a GIS or geography event
Events and conferences (please do not submit courses) can be submitted via this form for listing on this page.
December 2025
- December 10 – 13, 2025
- IIIT Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
- INGARSS 2025 brings together specialists in remote sensing and Earth observation to present research and advancements in satellite imaging, geoscience, and environmental monitoring.
International Conference on Remote Sensing and Geographic Information (ICRSG)
- December 12 – 13, 2025
- Osaka, Japan
- ICRSG 2025 focuses on remote sensing and GIS, covering topics such as spatial data analysis, satellite imagery, and geoinformatics.
January 2026
- January 22–27, 2026
- Nasik, India
- The Asia regional iteration of the global Free and Open Source Software for Geospatial conference, hosted by GeoBharat. It emphasizes open‑source geospatial tools, community collaboration, and tech innovation. Participants include developers, researchers, and practitioners driving the next generation of geospatial solutions.
February 2026
- February 9–11, 2026
- Washington, DC, USA
- This U.S. federal‑focused event brings together GIS professionals from government agencies, defense, and utilities to discuss geospatial solutions that enhance public services and national security. The program includes plenary sessions, case studies, and networking opportunities.
- February 16 – 18, 2026
- Denver, Colorado
- Geo Week is an annual conference and tradeshow that gathers geospatial and mapping professionals to examine how data, maps, and advanced technologies can improve understanding of the world and address complex real-world challenges.
March 2026
American Association of Geographers (AAG) Annual Meeting
- March 17–21, 2026
- San Francisco, California, USA
- The AAG Annual Meeting gathers geographers, spatial scientists, and allied professionals worldwide for research sessions, workshops, networking, and discussion of emerging trends in geography and GIS.
May 2026
Esri Energy Resources GIS Conference
- May 18–20, 2026
Houston, Texas, USA - Targeted at GIS professionals in the energy sector—including oil & gas, pipelines, and renewables—this conference focuses on using GIS to optimize asset management, environmental compliance, and operational efficiency across energy systems.
July 2026
International Conference of Environmental Remote Sensing and GIS (ICERS)
- July 1 – 3, 2026
- Zagreb, Croatia
- Join 2nd International Conference of Environmental Remote Sensing and GIS organized by University of Zagreb – Faculty of Geodesy. ICERS serves as a unique meeting point for sharing advancements in remote sensing and GIS, providing fresh perspectives on complex environmental challenges. Emphasis will be on geospatial solutions for climate change, sustainable development, and resource management. The conference offers a platform for collaboration and showcasing your research and projects on a global scale.
- July 4 – 11, 2026
- Toronto, Canada
- The ISPRS Congress convenes experts in photogrammetry, remote sensing, and spatial information science to present research and shape future directions in global geospatial science.