GISSuRF 2026

The international conference on Application of Geospatial Technologies for Sustainable Communities and Resilient Future (GISSuRF 2026) is organized by the School of Social Sciences and Humanities, VIT-AP University, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh on 30-31 January 2026. The conference aims to bring together students, researchers, academicians, professionals, and practitioners to share innovative ideas, research findings, and practical applications of geospatial technologies in addressing socio-economic and environmental challenges.  This hybrid mode conference will provide ample opportunities for in-depth discussion through keynote addresses, paper presentations, panels, as well as hands-on training and workshops for students, research scholars, and professionals to gain fundamental knowledge of geospatial technologies.  

Context and Rationale 

The transformative potential of geospatial technologies has gained global recognition in recent decades, especially in the context of achieving sustainable and equitable development. Remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and allied geospatial innovations have moved beyond their early technical applications to become indispensable tools in addressing complex socio-economic and environmental challenges. Their role is particularly critical in societies grappling with disparities across rural and urban areas, marginalized communities, and vulnerable ecosystems. The Global South presents a paradox that makes the discussion of geospatial applications even more urgent. While these regions are home to rapidly growing economies and increasingly sophisticated technological infrastructures, they simultaneously face entrenched inequalities, environmental vulnerabilities, and social divides. Uneven access to resources, sharp rural-urban gaps, and the marginalization of tribal and indigenous populations intensify the difficulty of ensuring inclusive development. In countries such as India and across South Asia, intersectional issues of caste, class, gender, and religion add layers of complexity to questions of equity and justice. Geospatial technologies hold the promise of bridging these divides by providing data-driven insights into land use, resource distribution, infrastructure development, and environmental risks. They offer new possibilities to policymakers and practitioners for designing interventions that are both locally relevant and globally informed. From mapping urban growth and monitoring agricultural sustainability to tracking the impacts of climate change and ensuring disaster preparedness, geospatial applications provide critical evidence to support more just and resilient futures. This conference aims to situate geospatial technologies at the heart of the sustainability and equity discourse. It will provide a platform for interdisciplinary scholarly deliberations and policy dialogues that interrogate the intersection of technology, society, and environment. The event seeks to engage researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in critical reflection and exchange, encouraging pathways for collaborative action that prioritize inclusivity, justice, and sustainability. By focusing on the Global South and beyond, the conference emphasizes that technological progress alone is not sufficient; it must be embedded in equitable frameworks of governance, community participation, and ethical responsibility. The objective is to move toward geospatial practices that not only measure change but also contribute to shaping communities that are more balanced, sustainable, and inclusive. 

Thrust Areas

• Geospatial technologies for inclusive development and equity

• Remote sensing and GIS in monitoring climate change and environmental sustainability

• Mapping rural-urban transitions and spatial inequalities

• Geospatial approaches to tribal and indigenous communities

• Disaster risk reduction, resilience, and geospatial technologies

• Smart cities, sustainable villages, and equitable infrastructure planning

• Governance, policy, and ethical dimensions of geospatial data use

• Geospatial innovations in agriculture, water management, and food security

• Global South perspectives on geospatial science and sustainable development goals  

Key Dates

• • Submission of abstracts: 30th November, 2025

  • Acceptance intimation: 14th December, 2025

  • Early bird registration: 15th December 2025

  • Late registration: 31st December 2025

  • Full paper submission: 10th January 2026

  • Date of conference: 30th January 2026 & 31st January 2026 

Registration Fee

Early bird registration: (Till 15th December 2025)

• Academicians/Faculty/Industry/Independent Researcher:  ₹1500 (National)

• Academicians/Faculty/Industry/Independent Researcher:  $ 40 (International)

• Research Scholars: ₹1000 (National)

• Research Scholars: $ 25 (International)

• Graduate and Post-graduate Students: ₹ 500 (National)

• Graduate and Post-graduate Students: $15 (International)

Late registration: (Till 31st December 2025)

• Academicians/Faculty/Industry/Independent Researcher:  ₹1800 (National)

• Academicians/Faculty/Industry/Independent Researcher:  $ 50 (International)

• Research Scholars: ₹1200 (National)

• Research Scholars: $ 35 (International)

• Graduate and Post-graduate Students: ₹ 600 (National)

• Graduate and Post-graduate Students: $ 20 (International) 

Registration & Payment Link: https://shorturl.at/qwZZS

Conference Venue

VIT-AP) University, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, India, Hybrid Mode 

Associated Journal/Publisher

Discover Global Society (Indexed in DOAJ and Scopus)

 Articles Submission Link for Discover Global Society: Submission Open Now.