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)

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