This year’s FOSS4G-Asia conference will feature a dedicated full-day Academic Track. This track is aimed at fostering the exchange of ideas and collaborative opportunities between the geospatial academic community and practitioners in Geospatial technologies.
The overall theme for the conference is “Empowering Geospatial Innovation with FOSS in Business, Education & Research”
We are now inviting submissions that present empirical, methodological, conceptual, or literature review-based research that utilizes or evaluates FOSS4G tools and technologies for topics of interest that include, but are not limited to:
- FOSS4G in Government, Private Sectors and Academia
Exploring adoption, integration, and impact across institutions. - State of FOSS4G Software
Insights into current tools, platforms, and development trends. - Use Case and Applications
Real-world examples showcasing innovation and problem-solving. - OpenStreetMap and Open Data
Harnessing community-driven data for global and local solutions. - Education and Training
Building capacity through curriculum, workshops, and certifications. - Climate, Environment, Sustainability and Disaster Management
Leveraging geospatial tools for resilience and adaptation. - Image Processing, Remote Sensing
Unlocking insights from satellite and aerial imagery. - GeoAI and Machine Learning
Enhancing geospatial intelligence with advanced analytics. - Data Management and Visualization
Structuring, analyzing, and communicating spatial data effectively. - Lidar, Photogrammetry, Drone Mapping
High-resolution mapping for precision and planning. - Policies, Business Practices
Navigating licensing, governance, and strategic implementation.
Authors are encouraged to highlight the practical implications of their research on the broader FOSS4G community and potential impacts on policy, practice, and technology adoption. We welcome contributions that bridge gaps between theoretical research and practical applications, facilitating greater understanding and use of FOSS4G tools in diverse geospatial contexts.
Authors are invited to submit abstracts through the FOSS4G-Asia 2026 conference submission system.
Abstract Requirements:
Length:
Abstracts must be between 500 and 800 words. This limit will be strictly enforced to ensure a fair and balanced review process.
Content Structure:
Abstracts must be scientifically rigorous, and the content should be logically structured as follows (without the need to include subsections):
- Introduction/Background: Clearly introduce the problem addressed.
- Main Aim/Purpose: State the main aim or purpose of the study.
- Methodology and Findings: Provide a brief description of the methodology used and summarize the key findings achieved.
- Discussion: Highlight the scientific contribution of the study and its practical benefits or implications. This part should reflect on how the findings can impact the field and possibly influence practical applications.
Evaluation Criteria:
The scientific committee will place a strong emphasis on the reproducibility of the research. Reproducibility is achieved when all research artifacts (input data, computational steps, methods, and code) are made openly available to ensure consistent results. When applicable, any shared code must be released under an open-source license.
*Abstracts must be submitted online in plain-text format, without images or figures.*
Presentation and Publication:
Authors of accepted abstracts in the Academic and Poster Tracks will be invited to deliver oral or Poster presentation and submit full paper manuscript. While full paper submission is encouraged, it is not mandatory.
Selected manuscripts will be published in a special issue of The GIS-IDEAS Journal (TGIJ), while others will be included in the FOSS4G-Asia 2026 e-Proceedings (with an ISBN). All submitted manuscripts—whether for the TGIJ special issue or the e-Proceedings, will undergo a peer-review process prior to final publication.
Authors whose submissions are selected for publication in the TGIJ FOSS4G-Asia 2026 Special Issue must complete registration and pay the applicable Article Processing Charges (APCs) before final publication. A limited number of APC waivers will be available. For more information, please refer to the TGIJ Submission Page.
Publication in the FOSS4G-Asia 2026 e-Proceedings does not require payment of APCs.
Note : Please use the appropriate track when submitting your abstract