2026 5th International Conference on Geographic Information and Remote Sensing Technology (GIRST 2026)

2026 5th International Conference on Geographic Information and Remote Sensing Technology will be held in Nanjing, China, from November 20 to 22, 2026. The conference aims to bring together experts, researchers, and practitioners in the fields of geoinformation and remote sensing to exchange knowledge and discuss the latest advances. Driven by rapid technological development, the conference topics will cover geospatial data analysis, satellite imagery, geographic information systems (GIS), and more. Participants will have the opportunity to share innovative research results, explore emerging trends, and discuss the future development directions of this dynamic field, contributing to the advancement of global GIS and remote sensing technologies.

We cordially invite you to attend this conference! The conference is also calling for proposals for special sessions; interested experts and scholars are welcome to contact the conference secretariat.

I. Organization

Sponsored by: Branch of Remote-sensing and Geographic Information Technology, International Association of Natural Resources

Organized by: Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology

Co-organized by: Nanjing Normal University | Jiangsu Ocean University | China University of Mining and Technology

Supported by: Hohai University | Nanjing University | Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Technical support: IEEE | Italy Section VT Chapter

II. Committee Members

[Honorary Chairs]

Richard L. Church, Professor, University of California, Santa Barbara (Member, U.S. National Academy of Sciences)

Robert Laurini, Professor, INSA Lyon (National Institute of Applied Sciences of Lyon)

EWE HONG TAT, Professor, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia (President)

[General Chairs]

Baozhang Chen, Professor, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (Vice Chair, Executive Committee of the International Association of Natural Resources; Chair of Academic Committee on Remote Sensing and Spatiotemporal Intelligence)

Bo Huang, Professor, The University of Hong Kong (Deputy Director, Institute of Urban Systems, HKU; National-level Talent Program Awardee)

Min Chen, Professor, Nanjing Normal University (Dean, School of Geography)

Feng Zhou, Professor, Hohai University (National-level Talent Program Awardee; Dean, School of Geography and Remote Sensing)

Francesco Benedetto, Professor, Roma Tre University (Chair, IEEE VTS Italy Chapter)

[Program Committee Chairs]

Shanyou Zhu, Professor, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology

Hongjun Su, Professor, Hohai University (National-level Young Talent Program Awardee; Vice Dean, School of Geography and Remote Sensing)

Ronghua Ma, Professor, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences

[Organizing Committee Chairs]

Shuanggen Jin, Professor, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (Member, Academia Europaea; Academic Dean, School of Remote Sensing and Geomatics Engineering)

Bin He, Associate Professor, Tsinghua University

Qianxin Wang, Professor, China University of Mining and Technology (Vice Dean, School of Environment and Spatial Informatics)

[Publication Chairs]

Lei Shen, Professor, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chair, Executive Committee of the International Natural Resources Society)

Juanle Wang, Professor, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences (Member, WDS Scientific Committee of ISC; Director, WDS Renewable Resources and Environment Data Center; Standing Director, Remote Sensing and Geospatial Information Technology Branch of the International Natural Resources Society)

Keynote Speakers (continuously updated)

Baozhang Chen, Professor, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (Vice Chair, Executive Committee of the International Association of Natural Resources; Chair of Academic Committee on Remote Sensing and Spatiotemporal Intelligence)

Bing Xu, Professor, Tsinghua University (Director, Laboratory of Global Environmental Change and Health, Healthy City Research Center, Institute for China Sustainable Urbanization, Tsinghua University)

Juanle Wang, Professor, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences (Member, WDS Scientific Committee of ISC; Director, WDS Renewable Resources and Environment Data Center; Standing Director, Remote Sensing and Geospatial Information Technology Branch of the International Natural Resources Society)

Hongjun Su, Professor, Hohai University (National-level Young Talent Program Awardee; Vice Dean, School of Geography and Remote Sensing)

III. Call for Papers (Topics)

01. Geoinformation (Geological and geotechnical informatization; development and application of geoinformation technologies in physical geography/geology, rock-soil mechanics, mineral and energy resources; geodetection and information technology; remote sensing interpretation of geological structures and tectonic evolution; prediction, assessment and control of geological hazards; geographic information systems (GIS); global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), satellite navigation and positioning, etc.)

02. Surveying and Mapping (Surveying; hydrographic surveying; photogrammetry; geodesy; hydrographic measurement; mine and engineering surveying; gravity surveying; aerial photogrammetry; cartography; city brain, smart ocean and digital earth; computer graphics; precision instrument manufacturing; graphic and image reproduction technology; sensor technology; surveying technology; surveying instruments; archaeological surveying, etc.)

03. Remote Sensing (Theories, technologies and methods related to surveying, navigation and oblique photography; remote sensing; optical remote sensing; microwave remote sensing; atmospheric environment remote sensing; planetary remote sensing and mapping; cryosphere and hydrosphere; geoinformation science; remote sensing information engineering; spatial databases; Earth monitoring and mapping; spatial technology and landscape; classification and data mining techniques; image processing techniques; hyperspectral image processing; remote sensing data fusion; remote sensing data quality; remote sensing pattern analysis)

*Visit the official website for more call-for-paper topics.

IV. Paper Publication

This conference will accept submissions for its conference proceedings.

(1) Conference Proceedings (The submission deadline is detailed on the official website)

All submissions will be reviewed by 2–3 committee experts. After rigorous peer review, all accepted papers will be published by IEEE (ISBN: 979-8-3195-0281-0). Following publication, the papers will be submitted by the publisher to databases including EI (Compendex), IEEE Xplore, and Scopus.

Online Submission: https://www.ais.cn/attendees/paperSubmit/E3U3EM?invite=CPNUIST

*For paper templates and submission instructions, please visit the conference website or contact the secretariat.

*Please enter the partner-specific invitation code [CPNUIST] when submitting.

V. Registration Fees

Notes:

①The registration fee for each paper includes one free participation slot; authors may attend at no additional cost. Other authors or accompanying persons may register as audience members.

②The registration fee for each paper includes one printed conference proceedings volume.

③For papers that are accepted and registered, if withdrawn for personal reasons, a 30% handling fee will be deducted. Once a manuscript is submitted for publication, no refund or withdrawal will be granted.

Online Registration: https://www.ais.cn/attendees/toSignUp/E3U3EM?invite=CPNUIST

VI. Program at a Glance

Note: The specific conference schedule and agenda are subject to the actual on-site arrangements.

VII. Contact us

Conference Website: www.girst.net

Conference Secretary: Minson Lee

Mobile/WeChat: 13922150148

Please note [CPNUIST] when adding us on WeChat.

GIRST 2026 Organizing Committee

October 24, 2026