All Session Tracks

• Track 01 – Innovations in Urban GIS Technologies
  This track focuses on the latest advancements in GIS technologies that enhance urban planning processes. Participants will explore cutting-edge tools and methodologies that facilitate effective spatial analysis and decision-making in smart city development. Aligned SDGs: SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure  |  SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
• Track 02 – Geospatial Intelligence for Urban Sustainability
  This session examines the role of geospatial intelligence in promoting sustainable urban environments. Discussions will center on how GIS can inform policies and practices that support ecological balance and resource management. Aligned SDGs: SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities  |  SDG 13 – Climate Action
• Track 03 – Urban Analytics and Big Data
  This track delves into the integration of big data analytics with GIS for urban planning. Researchers will present case studies demonstrating how data-driven insights can optimize urban infrastructure and services. Aligned SDGs: SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure  |  SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
• Track 04 – Spatial Decision Support Systems in City Planning
  This session highlights the development and application of spatial decision support systems (SDSS) in urban planning contexts. Attendees will learn about frameworks that aid planners in evaluating complex spatial scenarios. Aligned SDGs: SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities  |  SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• Track 05 – Geospatial Modeling for Urban Environments
  This track focuses on the use of geospatial modeling techniques to simulate urban dynamics. Presentations will cover various modeling approaches that assist in predicting urban growth and change. Aligned SDGs: SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities  |  SDG 13 – Climate Action
• Track 06 – Mapping for Urban Resilience
  This session emphasizes the importance of mapping in enhancing urban resilience against environmental challenges. Participants will discuss methodologies for creating maps that inform disaster preparedness and response. Aligned SDGs: SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities  |  SDG 13 – Climate Action
• Track 07 – Location-Based Planning Strategies
  This track explores innovative location-based planning strategies that leverage GIS for effective urban development. Case studies will illustrate how spatial data can inform land use and zoning decisions. Aligned SDGs: SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities  |  SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• Track 08 – Geoinformatics in Urban Data Analysis
  This session focuses on the application of geoinformatics in analyzing urban datasets. Researchers will present techniques for extracting meaningful insights from spatial data to inform urban policy. Aligned SDGs: SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities  |  SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• Track 09 – Spatial Visualization Techniques for Urban Planning
  This track examines the role of spatial visualization in enhancing communication and understanding of urban planning concepts. Presenters will showcase tools that facilitate the visualization of complex spatial data. Aligned SDGs: SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities  |  SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• Track 10 – Smart Infrastructure and GIS Integration
  This session investigates the integration of GIS with smart infrastructure initiatives in urban settings. Discussions will focus on how geospatial data can optimize the planning and management of smart city technologies. Aligned SDGs: SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure  |  SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
• Track 11 – Geospatial Applications for Urban Health
  This track explores the intersection of GIS and public health in urban environments. Participants will discuss how spatial analysis can identify health disparities and inform interventions for improved urban health outcomes. Aligned SDGs: SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being  |  SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities

Alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals
Alongside its academic focus, the conference promotes responsible research, ethical practice and knowledge-driven development. Its session tracks collectively contribute to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

• SDG 3
  Good Health and Well-being
• SDG 9
  Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• SDG 11
  Sustainable Cities and Communities
• SDG 13
  Climate Action
• SDG 16
  Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions