Papers & Tracks

Call for Abstracts

Submission timeline, day-by-day programme, 7 interdisciplinary themes, and direct submission via Oxford Abstracts.

THEMES

01Track T1

Geo-AI and Spatial Intelligence

Foundation models, spatial deep learning, geospatial big data architectures, agentic spatial systems, and automated spatial reasoning.

AI/ML/DL ArchitecturesGeospatial Foundation ModelsBig Spatial Data AnalyticsSpatial AI & Agentic SystemsHigh-Performance Spatial Computing

02Track T2

Earth Observation and Data Fusion

Multi-sensor remote sensing integration across Optical, SAR, Hyperspectral, LiDAR, Thermal, UAV platforms, and GNSS constellations.

Optical & SAR Data FusionHyperspectral Image ProcessingLiDAR & 3D Point CloudsThermal Infrared Remote SensingUAV & Drone-based SensingNext-Gen GNSS Systems

03Track T3

3D/4D Modelling, GeoBIM and Digital Twins

Spatio-temporal Digital Twins, 3D & 4D GIS, GeoBIM integration, photogrammetric reconstruction, and real-time urban-rural simulators.

3D & 4D GIS ModellingGeoBIM & Infrastructure IntegrationDigital Twin ArchitecturesUAV PhotogrammetryReal-Time Spatial Simulation

04Track T4

Biodiversity and Climate Change

AI for forest biomass & carbon accounting, ecosystem monitoring, water security, precision agriculture, and ecological climatology.

Forest Dynamics & Carbon FluxEcosystem Resilience & LossHydrological Modelling & Water SecuritySmart Agriculture & Yield ForecastingEcological Climatology

05Track T5

Disaster Risk and Resilience

Multi-hazard early warning systems, disaster risk reduction (DRR), cyclone/flood tracking, landslide forecasting, and real-time emergency analytics.

Multi-Hazard Early WarningDisaster Risk Reduction (DRR)Real-Time Disaster AnalyticsFlood & Cyclone PredictionLandslide & Seismic Monitoring

06Track T6

Geology, Minerals and Intelligent Mining

AI-driven mineral exploration, critical minerals intelligence (Lithium, Antimony, Copper, REE), Mining 5.0, orebody 3D modelling, and mine safety.

Critical Minerals ExplorationOrebody Intelligence & Grade ControlMining 5.0 & Autonomous SystemsMine Digital Twins & SimulationPredictive Mine Safety & ESG

07Track T7

Smart Infrastructure & National Development

Intelligent transportation, rural-urban connectivity, asset lifecycle management, smart utilities, geospatial governance, and Viksit Bharat 2047.

Smart City & Rural InfrastructureAsset Lifecycle ManagementGeospatial Policy & GovernanceViksit Bharat 2047 AlignmentPublic Utility Digitalisation

Important Dates & Programme

01Open Now

21 Sep – 30 Oct 2026

Abstract Submission Window

Authors submit 300-word structured abstracts via Oxford Abstracts portal.

02Upcoming

25 Sep – 05 Nov 2026

Acceptance Notification

Peer review results and presentation mode (Oral/Poster) communicated to authors.

03Upcoming

01 Nov – 31 Dec 2026

Registration Window

Early Bird & Regular delegate registration with official kit & banquet inclusions.

04Event Days

19 – 22 January 2027

Conference Grand Opening

4-day summit at IIT Kharagpur concluding with Simlipal Biosphere Reserve excursion.

Programme at a Glance

Day 01 • 19 January 2027

Arrival, Registration & Kick-off Dinner

14:00 - 18:00Delegate Check-in & Conference Kit Collection at Technology Guest House (TGH)

18:30 - 21:30Welcome Reception, Icebreaker Networking & Grand Kick-off Dinner

Day 02 • 20 January 2027

Inaugural Ceremony & Technical Keynotes

09:00 - 10:30Inaugural Ceremony with Patron Prof. Suman Chakraborty & Dignitaries

11:00 - 13:00Plenary Keynotes: Geo-AI, Foundation Models & National Geospatial Mission

14:00 - 17:30Parallel Technical Tracks: T1 (Spatial Intelligence) & T2 (Earth Observation)

18:00 - 20:00Cultural Evening celebrating Bengal heritage & IIT Kharagpur 75th Jubilee

Day 03 • 21 January 2027

Parallel Tracks, Industry Forum & Valedictory

09:00 - 12:30Parallel Tracks: T3 (Digital Twins), T4 (Climate), T6 (Intelligent Mining)

13:30 - 15:30Industry-Policy Panel: Critical Minerals, Mine Safety & AI Deployment

16:00 - 17:30Valedictory Session, Best Paper & Poster Awards, Conference Resolutions

19:00 - 22:00Conference Gala Dinner at IIT Kharagpur

Day 04 • 22 January 2027

Field Excursion: Simlipal Biosphere Reserve

06:30 - 19:30Full-day guided academic field excursion to Simlipal Biosphere Reserve & hands-on exposure to ecological geological formations

22 Jan 2027 Field Excursion

Simlipal Biosphere Reserve Field Excursion

Delegates are invited to participate in a full-day guided academic field trip to the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves site at Simlipal, exploring hands-on geological formations and ecological remote sensing.

Abstract Submissions Open

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