Events

The 2025 NSGIC Annual Conference, scheduled for September 14–19 in Nashville, Tennessee, will convene geospatial leaders from government, academia, and industry to discuss innovations in GIS policy and technology, alongside the 3rd Annual National Geospatial Golf Classic.

Apologies for the earlier inaccuracies. The correct dates for SPIE Sensors + Imaging 2025 are 15-18 September 2025, at IFEMA Madrid in Spain. This event will feature technical conferences and an exhibition, providing a platform for professionals to discuss innovations and applications in sensor technologies and imaging systems.

The EUMETSAT Meteorological Satellite Conference 2025 is scheduled to take place in Lyon, France, from 15 to 19 September 2025. This annual event brings together the meteorological and scientific communities to discuss advancements in satellite meteorology and related fields.

The World Space Business Week (WSBW) is a leading event for space and satellite industry decision-makers, fostering deals and innovation. It takes place September 15-19, 2025, in Paris. Don't miss the two side events taking place alongside the WSBW as well: the Space Innovation Summit and Space Defense & Security Summit.

MACLEAN'25, held on September 19, 2025, in Porto, focuses on machine learning methods for Earth observation, uniting experts to tackle challenges in multi-scale, multi-modal EO data analysis.

Join the Geoawesome community to learn how Earth Observation (EO) data is driving innovation in enterprises, moving beyond its traditional government and defense applications. During the session, we'll present key findings from the Geoawesome report, Earth Observation Data in the Enterprise, and discuss the practical applications of EO data across sectors, including agriculture, insurance, mining, logistics, and sustainability.

Join us for our second digital event on AI & Geospatial, focused on the most transformative technology in the field: hashtag #GeospatialFoundationalModels (GeoFM)! On September 29th, we'll be joined by two leading experts: Daniel Wiesmann, Product Manager at Development Seed & Madeline Lisaius, Doctoral candidate at the University of Cambridge. They'll share how these large-scale, pre-trained AI systems are revolutionizing the way we analyze and interpret Earth Observation data, unlocking new insights and enabling powerful applications.

Big Data from Space 2025 (BiDS), held in Riga, Latvia from September 29 to October 3, 2025, is a major international conference uniting experts from industry, academia, and government to explore how space-derived big data and emerging technologies can address global challenges like climate change, security, and sustainability.

State of the Map 2025 is the annual OpenStreetMap conference, taking place in Manila, Philippines and online from October 3–5, 2025, featuring talks, workshops, and discussions for mappers and open data enthusiasts worldwide.

The 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) is scheduled for September 29 to October 3, 2025, at the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) in Australia. This premier global space event will convene industry experts, researchers, and policymakers to discuss advancements and trends in space exploration and technology.

The Spatial Data Science Conference 2025 will take place in New York City on October 14–15, featuring workshops at Well& by Durst and the main conference at Columbia University, bringing together global experts to explore the latest trends and applications in location-based analytics.

Meteorological Technology World Expo is a global event showcasing the latest in weather forecasting, climate services, and environmental monitoring innovations. It connects professionals from meteorology, aviation, marine, and other sectors to explore cutting-edge technologies and solutions.

The 2025 EUMETSAT Meteorological Satellite Conference is scheduled for 28 October 2025 in Darmstadt, Germany. This event will focus on advancements in meteorological satellite technology and their applications in weather forecasting and climate monitoring.

The GIS Contest is China’s premier competition for students and developers to showcase innovative GIS solutions. It promotes creativity, problem-solving, and connects participants with geospatial industry leaders.

FOSS4G North America 2025, the premier open geospatial technology and business conference, will take place from November 3–5 at the Hyatt Regency in Reston, Virginia, featuring workshops, presentations, and networking opportunities for technologists, end-users, academics, and decision-makers.

ACM SIGSPATIAL 2025, held November 3–6 in Minneapolis, brings together experts to explore advances in geospatial data systems, featuring papers, workshops, and sessions on spatial AI and real-world applications.

FOSS4G 2025, the global Free and Open Source Software for Geospatial conference, will be held in Auckland, New Zealand, bringing together developers, users, and decision-makers to share and advance open geospatial technologies.

Space Tech Expo Europe is a leading trade show and conference in Bremen, Germany, showcasing the latest innovations in the space industry. It connects experts, businesses, and innovators in space technology, exploration, and satellite systems.

The 2025 Pacific Islands GIS & Remote Sensing User Conference, themed "Building and Enhancing Geospatial Networks in the Pacific Islands," will be held in Suva, Fiji, from November 24–29, bringing together regional and global experts to share knowledge and strengthen geospatial collaborations.

AGU25, the American Geophysical Union's premier Earth and space science conference, will be held December 15–19, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana, bringing together scientists, educators, and policymakers to explore cutting-edge research and foster global collaboration.