| 11th Intercontinental Geoinformation Days

11th International Geoinformatics Days

IGD 2026

16–17 December 2026
Hosted by Alanya University, Türkiye
Conference Format: Fully Online
Conference Language: English

Call for Full Papers

Alanya University is pleased to announce the 11th International Geoinformatics Days (IGD 2026), which will be held fully online on 16–17 December 2026.

IGD 2026 will bring together researchers, academicians, graduate students, engineers, planners, government representatives, industry professionals and technology developers working in geoinformatics, geomatics engineering, remote sensing, geographic information systems, surveying, photogrammetry, spatial planning, Earth observation and related disciplines.

The symposium provides an international scientific platform for presenting original research, exchanging technical knowledge, introducing innovative geospatial technologies and developing interdisciplinary and institutional collaborations.

Researchers are invited to submit their original full papers addressing the conference themes and related areas of geoinformation science and technology.

General Information

Item	Information
Official title	11th International Geoinformatics Days
Abbreviation	IGD 2026
Dates	16–17 December 2026
Host institution	Alanya University, Türkiye
Format	Fully online
Presentation platform	Zoom
Conference language	English
Submission type	Full papers
Presentation type	Online oral presentation
Participants	International academics, researchers, students, professionals and institutional representatives
Proceedings	Accepted and presented papers will be published in the official conference proceedings
Certificates	Digital presentation and participation certificates will be provided

About International Geoinformatics Days

International Geoinformatics Days is an interdisciplinary scientific symposium dedicated to the collection, processing, analysis, visualization, management and practical application of geospatial information.

The scientific initiative began at the Department of Geomatics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mersin University, in 2020 under the title Intercontinental Geoinformation Days. The first seven editions created an international platform for scholars working in geomatics, remote sensing, GIS, photogrammetry, surveying and Earth observation.

In 2025, the event held at the University of Tehran adopted the title 10th International Geoinformatics Days. IGD 2026 follows the numbering adopted by the 2025 conference and expands the scientific scope of the symposium under the international coordination and hosting of Alanya University.

Previous Editions

Edition	Date and location
1st Intercontinental Geoinformation Days	25–26 November 2020, Mersin, Türkiye; online
2nd Intercontinental Geoinformation Days	5–6 May 2021, Mersin, Türkiye; online
3rd Intercontinental Geoinformation Days	17–18 November 2021, Mersin, Türkiye; online
4th Intercontinental Geoinformation Days	20–21 June 2022, Tabriz, Iran
5th Intercontinental Geoinformation Days	14–15 December 2022, New Delhi, India
6th Intercontinental Geoinformation Days	13–14 June 2023, Baku, Azerbaijan
7th Intercontinental Geoinformation Days	18–19 November 2023, Peshawar, Pakistan; online
10th International Geoinformatics Days	29–30 November 2025, University of Tehran, Iran; hybrid
11th International Geoinformatics Days	16–17 December 2026, Alanya University, Türkiye; fully online

Objectives of IGD 2026

IGD 2026 aims to:

Promote international scientific cooperation in geoinformatics and geomatics engineering.
Present innovative theories, methods, technologies and applications involving geospatial information.
Encourage cooperation among universities, public authorities, professional organizations and industry.
Support interdisciplinary research combining geospatial technologies with engineering, planning, environmental sciences and artificial intelligence.
Provide early-career researchers and graduate students with an international platform for presenting their studies.
Facilitate the exchange of knowledge concerning sustainable development, disaster resilience, climate change and smart-city applications.
Strengthen the practical application of remote sensing, GIS, photogrammetry, surveying and spatial data science.
Discuss ethical, legal and institutional issues related to geospatial information.

Conference Scope

1. Geomatics and Surveying

1.1. Geomatics and measurement science

1.2. Physical and satellite geodesy

1.3. Reference systems and geodynamics

1.4. GNSS positioning and navigation

1.5. Engineering and cadastral surveying

1.6. Deformation and displacement monitoring

1.7. Industrial metrology and calibration

1.8. Indoor and underground mapping

1.9. Sensor integration and accuracy

1.10. Engineering geomatics applications

2. Remote Sensing and Earth Observation

2.1. Optical and thermal remote sensing

2.2. RADAR, SAR and InSAR

2.3. Satellite and airborne observation

2.4. Remote-sensing sensors and calibration

2.5. Radiometric and atmospheric correction

2.6. Image classification and change detection

2.7. Data fusion and time-series analysis

2.8. Spectral and physical modelling

2.9. Field and laboratory validation

2.10. Earth-observation applications

3. GIS and Spatial Analytics

3.1. GIS theory and data models

3.2. Spatial and temporal analysis

3.3. Spatial databases and cloud GIS

3.4. Spatial data infrastructures

3.5. Desktop, mobile and Web GIS

3.6. Spatial decision-support systems

3.7. Network and accessibility analysis

3.8. Spatial statistics and geostatistics

3.9. Cartography and geovisualization

3.10. Open and collaborative mapping

4. Photogrammetry, UAVs and LiDAR

4.1. Aerial and terrestrial photogrammetry

4.2. Close-range photogrammetry

4.3. UAV design and operation

4.4. UAV sensors and navigation

4.5. UAV mission planning and safety

4.6. Airborne and terrestrial LiDAR

4.7. Mobile and UAV LiDAR

4.8. Point-cloud registration and filtering

4.9. Point-cloud classification

4.10. 3D modelling and reconstruction

5. GeoAI and Spatial Data Science

5.1. Geospatial artificial intelligence

5.2. Spatial machine learning

5.3. Deep learning and foundation models

5.4. Spatial data mining

5.5. Geospatial computer vision

5.6. Explainable and responsible GeoAI

5.7. Generative AI and synthetic data

5.8. Knowledge graphs and ontologies

5.9. Real-time and Edge GeoAI

5.10. Applied GeoAI solutions

6. Land Administration and Management

6.1. Land policy and governance

6.2. Land tenure and property rights

6.3. Cadastre and cadastral renewal

6.4. Land Administration Domain Model

6.5. Land-use planning and control

6.6. Land consolidation and protection

6.7. Land readjustment and regeneration

6.8. Property valuation and markets

6.9. Land information systems

6.10. Integrated resource management

7. Environmental Geoinformatics

7.1. Environmental GIS and assessment

7.2. Climate monitoring and modelling

7.3. Land-cover and landscape change

7.4. Forestry and vegetation monitoring

7.5. Precision agriculture and food security

7.6. Water and groundwater monitoring

7.7. Soil degradation and desertification

7.8. Biodiversity and ecosystem assessment

7.9. Pollution and contamination monitoring

7.10. Natural-resource management

8. Disaster Risk and Resilience

8.1. Disaster-risk assessment

8.2. Earthquake and seismic hazards

8.3. Flood and drought modelling

8.4. Landslide-risk assessment

8.5. Wildfire detection and mapping

8.6. Coastal and tsunami hazards

8.7. Vulnerability and resilience assessment

8.8. Early-warning systems

8.9. Emergency and evacuation planning

8.10. Post-disaster damage assessment

9. Transportation and Navigation

9.1. Transportation GIS

9.2. Intelligent transportation systems

9.3. Traffic monitoring and prediction

9.4. Routing and network optimization

9.5. Indoor and outdoor navigation

9.6. Location-based services

9.7. Autonomous and connected vehicles

9.8. Maritime and aviation navigation

9.9. Public-transport accessibility

9.10. Sustainable mobility and logistics

10. Earth and Engineering Geosciences

10.1. Geology and mineralogy

10.2. Geomorphology and surface processes

10.3. Geophysics and seismology

10.4. Hydrology and hydrogeology

10.5. Soil and subsurface studies

10.6. Mineral and energy exploration

10.7. Engineering geology

10.8. Mining geoinformatics

10.9. Infrastructure monitoring

10.10. Geological-hazard assessment

11. Hydrospatial and Marine Mapping

11.1. Hydrographic surveying and bathymetry

11.2. Sonar and marine sensing

11.3. Marine positioning and navigation

11.4. Coastal and shoreline mapping

11.5. Seabed and underwater modelling

11.6. Marine environmental monitoring

11.7. Nautical cartography

11.8. Marine spatial data

11.9. Offshore and port surveying

11.10. Autonomous marine mapping

12. Digital Twins and Geospatial Governance

12.1. Geospatial digital twins

12.2. 3D and 4D modelling

12.3. BIM and GIS integration

12.4. IoT and sensor networks

12.5. Infrastructure digital twins

12.6. Environmental digital twins

12.7. Spatial simulation and prediction

12.8. Standards and interoperability

12.9. Data governance and ethics

12.10. Extended reality and education

Interdisciplinary studies related to the broader field of geoinformatics are also welcome.

Who Should Participate?

IGD 2026 welcomes participation from:

University faculty members and researchers
Undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students
Geomatics, surveying and geospatial engineers
GIS and remote-sensing specialists
Urban and regional planners
Architects, civil engineers and environmental professionals
Government agencies and municipal authorities
Disaster-management organizations
Technology companies and geospatial-data providers
Non-governmental and international organizations
Professionals working in agriculture, forestry, water resources, transportation, heritage, infrastructure and natural-resource management

Submission Guidelines

Only original and previously unpublished manuscripts should be submitted.
Papers must be written in clear academic English.
Authors must prepare their manuscripts using the official IGD 2026 full-paper template.
Abstract-only submissions will not be considered. Authors must submit a complete full paper.
Manuscripts must clearly present the research purpose, methodology, results, discussion and conclusions.
All figures, maps, photographs and tables must be clear, numbered and properly cited in the text.
Authors are responsible for securing permission to reproduce copyrighted material.
References must follow the citation and reference style specified in the official paper template.
Each manuscript will undergo a scientific review before an acceptance decision is issued.
Authors may be requested to revise their papers in accordance with reviewers’ and editors’ comments.
At least one author of each accepted paper must complete registration and deliver the online presentation.
Papers that are accepted but not presented during the symposium may be excluded from the final proceedings.
Submission of a manuscript confirms that all listed authors have approved the paper and agree to its submission and publication.
Manuscripts containing plagiarism, fabricated data, duplicate publication or serious ethical violations will be rejected.
Papers must be submitted exclusively through the official IGD 2026 online submission system. Email submissions will not be accepted.

Review and Acceptance Process

Submitted papers will be evaluated according to:

Relevance to the conference scope
Scientific originality
Clarity of the research purpose
Appropriateness of the methodology
Reliability of the results
Quality of the discussion and conclusions
Academic writing and organization
Quality of figures, maps and tables
Compliance with the official paper template
Ethical and publication standards

Acceptance decisions may include:

Accept
Accept subject to minor revisions
Revise and resubmit
Reject

Final acceptance is conditional upon completing all required revisions, registration and online presentation.

Publication Opportunities

All accepted and presented full papers will be published in the official IGD 2026 Conference Proceedings.

The proceedings publication is intended to include:

An ISBN for the complete proceedings volume
Full bibliographic information
Online publication and permanent accessibility
An editorial and scientific committee
Author and subject information

Selected high-quality papers may also be invited to submit substantially extended versions for possible publication in collaborating academic journals or edited books. Any extended manuscript will be subject to the scope, editorial policies and independent peer-review procedures of the relevant publication.

An invitation to submit an extended version does not guarantee journal or book acceptance.

Online Presentation Information

IGD 2026 will be conducted fully online through Zoom.

Presentations will be organized in parallel scientific sessions.
Each accepted paper will be assigned to an appropriate thematic session.
The presentation schedule will be published in the final conference program.
Presenters must join their assigned Zoom room before the beginning of their session.
Authors should prepare a clear PowerPoint or PDF presentation.
Presentation and discussion times will be specified in the final program.
Participants are responsible for ensuring a reliable internet connection, functioning microphone and suitable presentation device.
The final program, Zoom links and access information will be sent to registered participants approximately one week before the symposium.
Digital certificates will be issued following confirmation of participation and presentation.

Registration

Registration is required for all presenting authors and participants.

Registration information, applicable fees, payment procedures and deadlines will be announced through the official IGD 2026 website. At least one author of each accepted paper must register for the paper to be included in the final program and proceedings.

Registration normally covers:

Online access to all scientific sessions
Presentation of one accepted paper, according to the applicable registration category
Digital certificate of presentation
Digital certificate of participation
Electronic access to the conference program
Electronic access to the published proceedings

Organizing Institution

Alanya University
Alanya, Antalya, Türkiye

Alanya University will host the 11th International Geoinformatics Days on 16–17 December 2026 as a fully online international scientific symposium.

Information regarding the honorary committee, symposium chair, organizing committee, scientific committee, secretariat, invited speakers, publication editors, registration fees and submission portal will be published on the official conference website.

Short Homepage Announcement

Call for Full Papers: IGD 2026

The 11th International Geoinformatics Days (IGD 2026) will be hosted by Alanya University, Türkiye, on 16–17 December 2026 as a fully online international symposium via Zoom. Researchers and professionals are invited to submit original full papers in geoinformatics, geomatics engineering, GIS, remote sensing, photogrammetry, surveying, GeoAI, spatial planning, environmental monitoring, disaster management and related geospatial disciplines. All accepted and presented papers will be considered for publication in the official conference proceedings.

Conference dates: 16–17 December 2026
Format: Fully online via Zoom
Host: Alanya University, Türkiye
Submission: Full papers only
Language: English

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