Events

Esri User Conference 2026 | July 13–17, 2026 | San Diego, CA, USA Join the world’s largest GIS conference to explore innovations in mapping, analytics, and GeoAI. Hear from Esri president Jack Dangermond, attend hands-on training, and connect with geospatial professionals across industries. Location: San Diego Convention Center, 111 W Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101, USA Info & registration: confregis@esri.com | 1-888-377-4576

The 4th DASV-QGIS-Workshop, hosted in cooperation with NFDI4Objects, will take place online on July 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., focusing on vectorization and mapping in QGIS with lecturer Kai-Christian Bruhn. The event is part of an ongoing workshop series for archaeologists and participants can submit topic requests until July 10 via a dedicated form.

The 1st International Conference on Land Degradation and Restoration, taking place in Valencia from July 20th–26th, 2026, features a dedicated keynote by Anna Brook on leveraging advanced remote sensing tools to combat environmental degradation and monitor aridification. These space-based observation and satellite tracking methodologies will anchor the event's scientific sessions, providing critical geospatial data to assess global forest fire impacts, land use changes, and soil erosion scales.

The Semana Geomática 2026 (11th International Edition), held in Bogotá from July 21–24, focuses on intelligent territory management through advanced satellite remote sensing and Earth observation. Organizers at the IGAC will highlight dynamic territorial monitoring using satellite imagery processing, GeoAI, radar, and LiDAR to enhance public policy and environmental management.

Join Geoawesome on 29 July for the live launch of the 2026 EO Industry Report. See how Earth observation data drives real-world decisions.

46th COSPAR Scientific Assembly (COSPAR 2026) — Florence, Italy, 1-9 Aug 2026. Global forum covering space & Earth science, astrophysics, life sciences, planetary & climate research.

AOGS 2026 brings together thousands of geoscientists in Fukuoka, Japan (2–7 August) to share research, network, and advance geoscience across the Asia Oceania region.

IEEE IGARSS 2026: flagship symposium on Earth observation advancements; theme: future of EO, Washington, D.C.

The 40th Annual Small Satellite Conference (23–26 August 2026, Salt Lake City) celebrates four decades of innovation and collaboration while showcasing the latest technologies shaping the future of small satellites.

State of the Map 2026, happening in Paris from August 28–30, will bring together the global OpenStreetMap community to collaborate on open-source mapping innovations driven by satellite imagery data and spatial technologies. Sponsored by industry leaders like TomTom, the three-day hybrid conference will feature talks and workshops focused on translating satellite and local geographic data into impactful open mapping solutions.

FOSS4G 2026 (30 August–5 September, Hiroshima) brings together the global open-source geospatial community to share innovations, tools, and best practices.

CaGIS 2026, held September 8–11, explores cartography and GIS at the intersection of human expertise, AI, ethics, and geospatial innovation.

EuroCarto 2026 is a European cartographic conference organized by the Czech Cartographic Society under the patronage of the International Cartographic Association, which will take place from September 8–11, 2026, in Brno, Czech Republic. It will bring together researchers, professionals, and students to share the latest knowledge and innovations in cartography, geoinformatics, geovisualization, and related fields.

SPIE Sensors + Imaging (14–17 September 2026, Edinburgh) brings together Europe’s leading photonics and remote sensing experts to showcase sensor, imaging, and security technologies while fostering research, networking, and professional development.

World Space Business Week (14–17 September 2026, Paris) unites global space industry leaders for deal-making, innovation, and strategic discussions shaping the future of space, defense, and security.

INTERGEO Expo & Conference is the world’s leading geoinformation event, bringing industry, research and policy together to shape the future of geodesy, geodata and digital land management.

The 2026 Geo for Good Earth Engine Impact Partner Summit, hosting its main event at Google Headquarters from September 15–17, centers on planetary sustainability powered by satellite data. The tech summit connects researchers and local communities using cloud-based Google Earth Engine to process massive archives of satellite imagery for environmental monitoring and human resilience.

The UK National Earth Observation Conference 2026 brings together researchers, industry, and government to advance collaboration, share insights, and tackle key challenges across the full spectrum of Earth Observation.

The global Geospatial Conferences 2026 registry highlights a major wave of upcoming events dedicated to satellite remote sensing and Earth observation technologies. Key summits include the IEEE IGARSS in Washington, ESA's Fringe SAR Interferometry workshop in Kraków, and the Machine Learning for Earth Observation (ML4EO) conference in Exeter, all mapping the future of orbital data analysis.

The 2026 EUMETSAT Meteorological Satellite Conference in Darmstadt, Germany, will celebrate 40 years of advancing Earth system satellites while bringing together the global meteorological and scientific communities to share knowledge, explore new technologies, and foster collaboration.

OSIT 2026 (Sept 22–25, York, UK): advancing theory and research in spatial information, GIS, and spatial cognition through interdisciplinary exchange.

SatCamp 2026 in Boulder, Colorado, brings the geospatial community together outdoors for three days of conversation, collaboration, and exploration around innovation, climate action, and social cohesion.

The 2026 Geo for Good Summit Bogotá, taking place at the Google office in Colombia from September 29–30, centers on nature protection and landscape management through advanced geospatial tools. The regional summit gathers users leveraging Google Earth's satellite mapping and visualization capabilities to drive local solutions for planetary sustainability and environmental restoration.

The 45th EARSeL Symposium in Athens, Greece (29 September – 2 October 2026) gathers the remote sensing community for workshops, special sessions, and networking, with abstract submissions open until 30 January 2026.

Save the date for QGIS User Conference 2026 in Switzerland! Join global GIS users, developers, and contributors from Oct 4–9 for talks, workshops, and networking.

The 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026) in Antalya, Türkiye (5–9 October 2026) unites global space leaders to showcase breakthroughs, foster partnerships, and share expertise in a secure, sustainable, and inclusive space frontier.

Meteorological Technology World Expo 2026 in Amsterdam (6–8 October) brings together over 2,000 professionals and 150+ solution providers to showcase weather, climate, and environmental monitoring technologies, foster strategic partnerships, and drive innovation across the meteorological industry.

CNG Forum 2026 in Snowbird, Utah (6–9 October) brings together geospatial innovators for workshops, keynotes, and hands-on sessions, showcasing the latest tools, platforms, and open-source projects while fostering community-driven collaboration and knowledge sharing.

FOSS4G:UK 2026 returns to Leeds for another in-person national event, hosted once again at Horizon Leeds. Following the successful 2025 event, we are running the same format for 2026: two days of talks and workshops, with multiple rooms available for a packed programme of open source geospatial content, discussion and networking. The 2026 conference will take place on Monday 12th October and Tuesday 13th October in Leeds, England. We expect to welcome a broad mix of delegates from across the open source geospatial community, including developers, practitioners, researchers, consultants, public sector teams, students, and community groups.

CyberSat 2026 marks a decade of uniting satellite operators, aerospace engineers, and military leaders from organizations like the U.S. Space Force and Iridium to defend critical orbital infrastructure against evolving nation-state threats. The four-day forum delivers unclassified and classified (TS/SCI) intelligence focused on hardening satellite telemetry (TT&C) protocols, securing multi-orbit LEO/MEO/GEO constellations, and protecting autonomous on-orbit systems from adversarial AI.

Space & Satellites USA 2026, hosted by Reuters Events on November 9–10 in Washington, D.C., will bring together a capped audience of 250 senior executives and government leaders to map out the future of commercial and military orbital strategy. The executive-level summit will feature live editorial debates with leaders from Boeing, Sidus Space, and Telesat, tackling real-world hurdles in LEO ecosystem scaling, satellite cyber security, and defense procurement.

The 2026 Advancing Earth Observation Forum (9–12 November, Hobart, Tasmania) unites Australia’s Earth observation community to share knowledge, foster collaboration, and advance understanding of our changing environment.

Space Tech Expo Europe 2026 (17–19 November, Bremen, Germany) brings together Europe’s space engineering and technology community to explore innovations, build partnerships, and advance the industry across civil, commercial, and defense sectors.

GeoWorld is the leading geospatial event in the MEASA region, uniting exhibition, summit and live demos to connect industry leaders with innovative solutions and emerging markets.

Join the Pacific GIS & Remote Sensing Conference 2026 (Nov 30–Dec 4): the region's largest geospatial event with 300+ experts, workshops & networking.

AGU meetings bring together the global Earth and space science community to share research, collaborate, and advance knowledge across disciplines.

Photogrammetric Week 2027 takes place April 6–9 in Stuttgart, bringing experts together to discuss advances in photogrammetry, remote sensing, and geoinformatics.

Join the 33rd International Cartographic Conference and 21st General Assembly of the ICA in Warsaw, Poland, from July 18–23, 2027. Hosted by the University of Warsaw and Warsaw University of Technology, this premier global event connects professionals in cartography, GIScience, and geoinformatics to share knowledge, explore historic venues, and experience Poland's rich culture.

SilviLaser 2027 will take place in Warsaw, Poland, bringing the global LiDAR and forestry community together for science, training, and field activities.