General Sessions

General Session Topics

We welcome presentations on all aspects of open-source geospatial technologies, including but not limited to:

Technical Topics

  • Web mapping and visualization
  • Spatial databases and data management
  • Remote sensing and image processing
  • Mobile GIS applications
  • 3D mapping and modeling

Application Areas

  • Peace, Memory, and Heritage
  • Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience
  • Urban planning and smart cities
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Transportation and logistics
  • Agriculture and food security

Timeline

Phase: Call for Talks Submissions
Date: January 19 - March 16, 2026
Phase: Community Vote
Date: March 17 - March 24, 2026
Phase: Announce accepted talks
Date: April 15, 2026
Phase: Full program
Date: April 22, 2026 (TBC)

Session Types

Regular Talk

A regular talk is allocated to a 30 minute slot: 20 minutes for the talk, 5 minutes for questions and answers, and 5 minutes for the participants to change rooms and next speaker setup.

Lightning Talk

A lightning talk is a 5 minute speaker slot, with 4 minutes for the talk, and 1 minute for the next speaker setup.

Poster Presentations

Posters will be displayed continuously throughout the conference with dedicated core time (60 minutes) scheduled for authors to be present for discussion and Q&A. An excellent way to spark active discussions and engage in technical conversations.

Interactive Demonstration

Live, hands-on presentation of geospatial technologies held in the same room as poster sessions. Demonstrations rotate on an hourly basis, showcasing technology in action and providing attendees with immersive learning experiences.