The 30th International Conference on Geoinformatics in 2023
July 19-21, 2023, London UK
Conference Theme: Space-time AI and Urban Analytics
Organizers:
l International Association of Chinese Professionals in Geographic Information Sciences (CPGIS)
l SpaceTimeLab, University College London
l Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis, University College London
Local organization committee:
Co-chairs
Tao Cheng (UCL)
Huanfa Chen (UCL)
Members
Chen Zhong (UCL)
Yi Gong (UCL)
Yijing Li (King’s College London)
Qunshan Zhao (University of Glasgow)
Ziqi Li (University of Glasgow)
Mingshu Wang (University of Glasgow)
Rui Zhu (Bristol University)
Qingling Wu (Oxford University)
Conference Topics:
We welcome traditional topics in GIS Science and also encourage papers on new and emerging themes including but not limited to:
l Space-time AI
l Urban analytics
l GeoAI
l Environment GIS and application
l Spatial Optimisation
l Geospatial cloud computing
l Geospatial data sharing and interoperability
l Health GIS
l Internet of Things for GIS
l Remote sensing sciences and applications
l Sensor network for GIS
l Smart City
l Spatial Social Science
l Urban Informatics
l Urban GIS and application
l VGI and Crowdsourcing
Presentations are encouraged to address issues such as climate change, precision medicine, urban mobility, crime analysis, migration, disaster, and environmental sustainability. A wide range of disciplines related to Geographic Information Sciences are invited, including: Geography, Cognitive science, Computer science, Engineering, Information science, Social science, Urban Planning, and among others.
Conference programme:
The tentative conference programme is available in the right side-menu "Program". If you are attending this conference, please fill in the survey form of the social events in the ‘Program’ page.
Important dates:
l Abstract due: 01 March, 2023 15 March, 2023
l Full-length paper due: 01 March, 2023 15 March, 2023
l Abstract acceptance notice: 31 March, 2023 15 April, 2023
l Registration starts on: 01 February, 2023
l Early Bird registration ends on: 1 May, 2023
l Registration ends on: 01 June, 2023
l Note: Participants need to book their own hotel rooms.
In addition, UCL SpaceTimeLab will hold the 10-year anniversary event on the afternoon of July 21 in the same venue. This event will consist of presentations and panel discussion. While the registration of this event is separate from the conference of Geoinformatics 2023, this event is free and open to all participants of Geoinformatics 2023.
Registration Fees (in GBP):
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Early registration
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Regular registration
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CPGIS member
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£ 380
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£ 430
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Non-CPGIS member
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£ 480
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£ 530
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CPGIS student member
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£ 350
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£ 400
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Non-CPGIS student member
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£ 450
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£ 500
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Please register and pay using this link:
https://onlinestore.ucl.ac.uk/conferences-and-events/faculty-of-engineering-c05/civil-environmental-geomatic-engineering-f44/f44-the-30th-international-conference-on-geoinformatics
The registration system has been closed since 20 June. If you need to register, please contact cpgis2023@gmail.com
Please note that each registration is valid for one person only. If you wish to register multiple individuals, please complete and pay for each registration separately.
Both full and student registration fee cover:
1. Conference CD proceedings;
2. Coffee breaks and lunches;
3. Conference reception;
4. Conference gala dinner.
Registration Refund Policy:
If participants cannot attend the conference due to a rejected visa application or other uncontrollable causes, the registration fee is partially refundable, excluding the credit card processing fee.
If you are not able to attend due to personal reasons, the registration fee is not refundable.
Visa to enter UK:
Please check if you need a UK visa for attending this conference: https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor/visit-on-business
If you need invitation letter, use our formal acceptance letter, or please e-mail CPGIS2023@gmail.com the following: 1) your Date of Birth, 2) your Passport Number, 3) your detailed workplace address, and 4) the digital receipt showing that you have successfully paid for the registration fee.
Publications:
Submission and Acceptance:
Authors can choose to submit either an abstract (short paper) or a full-length paper.
The Best Student Paper Competition is suspended this year.
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First-Place
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Second-Place
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Two Third-Places
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Best Student Paper Competition Award
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TBC
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TBC
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TBC
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Instructions to Authors:
(1) The length of an extended abstract is usually 800 – 1000 words in English. It is basically a shortened full paper and contains all major information about the research, particularly the objective, methodology, results, and conclusion. Please use the WQRD template of extended abstract to prepare your submission of this type.
(2) A full paper for the Conference Proceedings must follow the format requirements of IEEE. Please use the WORD template of full paper for Conference Proceedings prepare the submission. If you are using Latex to prepare for your full paper, you can download the latex template from IEEE Manuscript Templates for Conference Proceedings. The length of such a full paper is usually 6-10 pages. It is highly recommended that the paper be proofread by an experienced English editor. Papers that do not meet the format and language requirements will not be further reviewed for content.
(3) For a full paper, if accepted, to be published in the Conference Proceedings, the authors of the paper must present it in the conference and pay additional publication fee $200. Accepted papers not presented by the authors in the conference will not be published in the proceedings.
Full Paper Publication Fee:
Please click the right side-menu "Publication Fee" to pay if your "full paper" (usually 6-10 pages) has been accepted for publication and will be included in the Geoinformatics 2023 IEEE Conference Proceedings.
Special issues in peer-reviewed journals:
Selected papers in specific topics will also be published as conference special issues in two peer-reviewed journals: Annals of GIS and Computational Urban Science. Authors who are interested in submitting papers to the special issues are encouraged to contact lead Guest Editors (TBC).
Sponsorship
We welcome sponsorship from relevant institutions and companies. To discuss sponsorship opportunities, please email cpgis2023@gmail.com. There are three options of exhibition and sponsorship:
l Gold (5,000 GBP): we provide you a table in a prominent position near the registration desk. A leaflet/brochure/promotional item will be included in the participant packs. One representative is invited to attend the conference, which presents an excellent opportunity for one on one networking with the participants. From the time your booking is confirmed we will include your logo on the conference brochures and website with a link to your site. We will give you 5 minutes to present at the closing ceremony.
l Silver (2,500 GBP): we provide a space for your banner in a prominent position near the registration desk. A leaflet/brochure/promotional item will be included in the participant packs. From the time your booking is confirmed we will include your logo on the conference brochures and website with a link to your site.
l Bronze (1,000 GBP): a leaflet/brochure/promotional item will be included in the participant packs. From the time your booking is confirmed we will include your logo on the conference brochures and website with a link to your site.
Contact Information:
Conference committee (Huanfa Chen): cpgis2023@gmail.com
Prof Lan Mu (CPGIS President) at mulan@uga.edu
