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International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS)

18/06/2026

We are pleased to share that the latest Impact Factor of the ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information (IJGI) has increased to 3.2, up from 2.8 in 2024.

This achievement reflects the dedication and hard work of our authors, reviewers, editors, and readers around the world. Their contributions continue to advance research and innovation in geographic information science and geospatial technologies.

Thank you to everyone who has supported the journal and helped strengthen its impact within the scientific community.

Explore the journal: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/ijgi

16/06/2026

Join us for the webinar "GeoAI – Prospects and Challenges", where experts will discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming geospatial sciences and the key opportunities and challenges ahead.

This webinar is organized and led by IJGI (ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information).

📅 Tuesday, 30 June 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM PDT | 12:00 PM EDT

Register for free:
https://brnw.ch/21x3nAH

Learn more:
https://brnw.ch/21x3nAG

We look forward to welcoming researchers, professionals, and anyone interested in the future of GeoAI.

Remote Sensing MDPI | Geomatics MDPI | Drones MDPI | Land MDPI | Fire MDPI

12/06/2026

🏆 Congratulations to the winners of the ISPRS Best Young Author Award and the ISPRS Student & Emerging Professionals Consortium Excellence Award!

Your research and innovation are helping shape the future of geospatial science.

Well done to all awardees!

05/06/2026

🏆 Final post in our ISPRS Best Paper Awards 2022–2025 series.

We are pleased to announce that the paper:

“Word2Scene: Efficient remote sensing image scene generation with only one word via hybrid intelligence and low-rank representation”

by Jiaxin Ren, Wanzeng Liu, Jun Chen, Shunxi Yin, and Yuan Tao

has been selected as the recipient of the U. V. Helava Award – Best Paper 2022–2025, recognizing the best paper published in the ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing during the four-year period 2022–2025.

The award-winning research introduces Word2Scene, an innovative framework for generating realistic remote sensing imagery from a single word using hybrid intelligence and low-rank representation. The method provides strong semantic control over image generation and offers new opportunities for understanding both the capabilities and limitations of AI models in remote sensing.

The award will be presented during the XXV Congress ISPRS 2026 Toronto in July 2026.

👏 Congratulations to all authors on this outstanding achievement!

🔗 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isprsjprs.2024.11.002
🔗 Read the full announcement:
https://www.isprs.org/news/announcements/details.aspx?ID=449

03/06/2026

🏆 Continuing our ISPRS Best Paper Awards 2022–2025 series.

We are pleased to announce that the paper:

“Airborne sensor fusion: Expected accuracy and behavior of a concurrent adjustment”

by Kyriaki Mouzakidou, Aurélien Brun, Davide Antonio Cucci, and Jan Skaloud

has been selected as the recipient of the Fritz Ackermann Award 2022–2025, recognizing the best paper published in the ISPRS Open Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing during the evaluation period 2021–2025.

The award-winning research addresses a key challenge in photogrammetry: improving the accuracy of drone-based mapping through tightly coupled sensor orientation and concurrent adjustment. The study demonstrates significant improvements in trajectory attitude estimation and georeferencing accuracy, with broad relevance for photogrammetry and geospatial applications.

The award will be presented during the XXV ISPRS Congress in Toronto, Canada, in July 2026.

👏 Congratulations to all authors on this outstanding achievement!

🔗 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ophoto.2023.100057

🔗 Read the full announcement:
https://www.isprs.org/news/announcements/details.aspx?ID=451

01/06/2026

🌍 ISPRS Elections 2026–2030

The bids and nominations for the next ISPRS term have been officially announced!

Six destinations are competing to host the XXVI ISPRS Congress 2030:
🇦🇺 Sydney
🇨🇳 Wuhan
🇰🇪 Nairobi
🇰🇷 Incheon
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi

Council nominations and Technical Commission bids for 2026–2030 have also been announced, bringing together experts from across the globe to help lead the future of photogrammetry, remote sensing, and spatial information science.

We thank all candidates and supporting organizations for their commitment to the international geospatial community.

Full list of bids, nominations and Technical Commission proposals:
https://www.isprs.org/news/announcements/details.aspx?ID=453

29/05/2026

🏆 Let's start a series celebrating the ISPRS Best Paper Awards 2022–2025, recognizing outstanding scientific contributions across the ISPRS journals.

We are pleased to announce that the paper:

“Mining Spatiotemporal Mobility Patterns Using Improved Deep Time Series Clustering”

by Ziyi Zhang, Diya Li, Zhe Zhang, and Nick Duffield

has been selected as the recipient of the Jack Dangermond Award – Best Paper 2022–2025, recognizing the best paper published in the ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information during the four-year period 2022–2025.

The award-winning research presents an innovative framework for mining spatiotemporal mobility patterns by combining deep learning and time-series clustering techniques. The approach advances the analysis of complex mobility data and demonstrates significant value for applications in urban planning, public health, and disaster response. The award will be presented during the XXV Congress ISPRS 2026 Toronto in July 2026.

Congratulations to all authors on this outstanding achievement! 👏

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijgi13110374
Read the full announcement: https://www.isprs.org/news/announcements/details.aspx?ID=450

25/05/2026

🏆 The Fritz Ackermann Award – Best Paper 2025 announced

We are pleased to announce that the paper:

“Intensity-based stochastic model of terrestrial laser scanners: Methodological workflow, empirical derivation and practical benefit”

by Florian Schill, Christoph Holst, Daniel Wujanz, Jens Hartmann, and Jens-André Paffenholz

has been selected as the 2025 Best Paper from papers published exclusively in the ISPRS Open Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing.

The paper will be included in the final selection for the newly established Fritz Ackermann Award, which will be presented at the 2026 ISPRS Congress in Toronto.

Congratulations to all authors on this well-deserved recognition! 👏

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ophoto.2024.100079

Read the full announcement:
https://www.isprs.org/society/awards/ackermann/2025.aspx

19/05/2026

🌍 Volunteer at ISPRS 2026 Congress in Toronto!
The Canadian Remote Sensing Society invites students registered for the ISPRS 2026 Congress to join us as volunteers for this global event taking place 4–11 July 2026 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
With over 2,000 international delegates expected from across the geospatial, remote sensing, photogrammetry, GIS, and Earth observation communities, this is a unique opportunity to be part of one of the world’s leading scientific gatherings.

Why volunteer?
• Gain hands-on experience at a major international congress
• Connect with peers and global experts in your field
• Expand your professional network across geospatial industries
• Strengthen your CV and develop valuable soft skills

🎁 Volunteer benefits include:
• Official ISPRS Volunteer Certificate
• Access to 1 tutorial session of your choice (July 4–5)
• Invitation to the exclusive Volunteer Appreciation Reception (July 10)
• Branded volunteer kit

👉 Apply before 31 May and be part of the team behind the Congress: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/673061434091/false #/invitation

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