Dear ML members and colleagues,

On behalf of the Local Organizing Committee, we are thrilled to invite
you to FOSS4G 2026 Hiroshima, taking place in Japan from August 30th
to September 5th, 2026.

The Call for Proposals (CfP) is already open and we are actively
seeking your contributions! This is your chance to share your
innovations, research, and experiences with the global FOSS4G
community in the beautiful city of Hiroshima.

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📢 Call for Proposals (CfP) — Now Accepting Submissions!

We are currently accepting submissions for three main tracks. Please
be aware that the Academic Track deadline is fast approaching!

- Academic Track (Scientific Papers)
  Deadline: March 2, 2026 (Urgent!)
  Submissions require an abstract (800–1200 words). Accepted papers
will be published in The ISPRS Archives.
  Reference (2023 Proceedings): ISPRS Archives link
https://isprs-archives.copernicus.org/articles/XLVIII-4-W7-2023/

- General Track (Talks & Posters)
  Deadline: March 16, 2026
  Submissions are selected via community voting.

- Workshops
  Deadline: March 16, 2026
  Share your technical expertise through hands-on sessions.

👉 Submit your proposal now: https://2026.foss4g.org/en/call-for-proposals/

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✈️ Travel Grant Program (TGP)
  To ensure accessibility and diversity, our Travel Grant Program is
also now open for applications.
  Application Period: February 1 – February 28, 2026
  Details: Travel Grant Program Page
https://2026.foss4g.org/en/register/travel-grant/

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📅 Upcoming Schedule
 February 23 2026: Registration Opens (Stay tuned for Early Bird pricing!)

Conference Date
 August 30–31, 2026: Workshops
 September 1–3, 2026: Main Conference (General & Academic Sessions)
 September 4–5, 2026: Community Sprint & Events

Stay updated with #FOSS4G2026. We look forward to receiving your
proposals and welcoming you to Hiroshima!
Official Website: https://2026.foss4g.org/

Best regards,

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Nobusuke Iwasaki
 Representative, OSGeo Japan Chapter
 FOSS4G 2026 Hiroshima Co-Chair
 Professor, Geographic Information Science Lab.,
 Faculty of Agriculture, Tottori University