Leading the Future of Geospatial Technology: GSW 2025
by Saeed Al Mansoori
Geospatial Week 2025 Director
Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC)
Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing for a Better Tomorrow
The ISPRS Geospatial Week (GSW) 2025, taking place from on 6-11 April 2025 in Dubai, is poised to revolutionize the geospatial field with its state-of-the-art workshops and activities. This biennial event unites global experts to delve into the latest progress in geospatial science and technology.
Introduction
GSW 2025, organized by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), aims to foster collaboration and innovation in geospatial technologies. With workshops from over 20 ISPRS Working Groups, the event promises to be a melting pot of ideas, research, and technological advances.
Diverse Workshops and Themes
GSW 2025 covers an extensive range of topics including:
- Smart Forests and Agriculture
- Intelligent Uncrewed Vehicles Mapping Systems
- AI for Spatial Data Quality and Uncertainty Modeling in Spatial Analyses
- Remote Sensing Monitoring for Urban Environment
- Vision Metrology and Uncertainty Assessment
- Planetary Remote Sensing and Mapping
- Digital Construction
- Laser Scanning
- 3D Sensing for Smart Cities
- Digital Twins and Open-Source Empowered HD Maps for Smart Mobility and Autonomy
- Earth Observation and Geospatial Artificial Intelligence for Disaster Risk Management
- Semantic Scene Analysis and 3D Reconstruction from Images and Image Sequences
- Applications of Open Standards, IoT, Crowdsourcing, & Intelligent Systems for Smart Cities Governance & Digital Twin Implementation
- Resilient High-Precision Positioning, Navigation and Guidance of Autonomous Vehicles
- Climate Change and Geospatial Research: Advanced Geospatial Research for a Sustainable Development through International Cooperation,
- Data Management and Data Quality for Remote Sensing Scenarios
These workshops address current challenges and explore future possibilities in geospatial science.
The conference theme, “Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing for a Better Tomorrow,” resonates deeply with our collective mission. These fields are not merely scientific disciplines; they are transformative tools that enable us to view our world through new lenses, make data-driven decisions, and pave the way for a sustainable and inclusive future. By harnessing the precision of photogrammetry, the insights from remote sensing, and the encompassing knowledge of spatial sciences, we unlock the potential to understand our planet’s history, manage its present, and shape its future.
Expert-Led Sessions
Prominent researchers, professors, and industry leaders will lead sessions on a wide array of topics, including point-cloud processing, 3D data acquisition, and deep-learning applications. These sessions are designed to bridge the gap between theoretical research and practical applications, offering attendees valuable insights and cutting-edge knowledge. By focusing on the latest advances in sensor and system calibration, data fusion techniques, and the integration of geospatial technologies, these sessions provide a comprehensive understanding of the field's current state and future directions.
Call for Tutorials
Proposals are invited for tutorials lasting a total of 3 hours, divided into two 1.5-hour segments with a 30-minute break in between. Tutorials should focus on topics related to photogrammetry, remote sensing, spatial information sciences, and related technologies, providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter, including recent advances, methodologies, tools, and practical applications. Four tutorials will be selected for inclusion in the conference program, offering a platform to showcase cutting-edge ideas and innovations.
The following details are needed in the submitted proposals:
- Title of the tutorial
- Name(s) and affiliation(s) of the instructor(s)
- Brief biography of the instructor(s) (max 150 words each)
- Tutorial abstract (max 500 words), including:
- Objectives and learning outcomes
- Target audience and prerequisites
- Detailed outline of the topics to be covered
- Description of practical exercises (if any)
- Technical requirements (software, hardware, etc.)
Submission Deadline: 15 October 2024
Please submit your proposals via email to tutorials@gsw2025.ae. All proposals will be reviewed by the organizing committee, and selected tutorials will be notified by 31 October 2024.
Contact Information
For more information, please visit the website https://gsw2025.ae/