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