Global Vision for Environmental Challenges in Reykjavík 2027

The 47th annual 'International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium - IGARSS 2027 will be held in Reykjavík in the summer of 2027.  As the flagship conference of GRSS, IGARSS is expected to bring over 2,500 esteemed scientists and professionals in the Remote Sensing field from around the world to Iceland.

IGARSS is organized by the Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (GRSS), one of the 39 Technical Societies of IEEE, the world's largest technical professional organization. Established in 1961, GRSS now includes over 5,000 members in 94 countries. The society is dedicated to advancing science, engineering, applications, and education in geoscience and remote sensing, aiming to make a positive contribution to society. 

The IGARSS 2027 Conference, hosted in Iceland for the first time, will take place on July 4-9, 2027, at the Harpa Conference and Concert Centre and the University of Iceland, Reykjavík. The general theme of IGARSS 2027 is “Global Vision: Understanding and Mitigating Global Environmental Challenges”. The emphasis is on addressing critical issues concerning global preservation and building a resilient future for societies and ecosystems, through the use of advancements, trends, and applications in remote sensing in the digital Earth era. Special focus is given to the significant challenges faced by the Arctic region due to climate change, including the extensive melting of ice and snow. These changes have impacts that extend far beyond the Arctic, affecting the entire planet. The Scientific Program of IGARSS will include scientific publications, lectures, presentations, and technical forums, all specializing in remote sensing and processing techniques.

The main sponsor of IGARSS 2027 is the University of Iceland, supported by both domestic and international institutions. Additionally, the conference receives support from Meet in Reykjavik and KOMUM Conferences. The local organizing committee, comprising experts in remote sensing and international collaboration, is led by General Chairs, Jon Atli Benediktsson, Rector of the University of Iceland, and Professor Magnus Örn Úlfarsson, University of Iceland.