The 8th International ISPRS Geospatial Conference 2025

The 8th International ISPRS Geospatial Conference 2025 was held entirely in English from December 15 to 17, 2025 (24–26 Azar 1404), hosted by the Faculty of Surveying and Geospatial Engineering at the University of Tehran, in collaboration with the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS).

The conference aimed to strengthen international collaborations and present innovative solutions to global challenges in the fields of terrestrial surveying, geodesy, photogrammetry, remote sensing, geographic information systems, cartography, satellite positioning systems, aerial surveying and LiDAR, marine surveying and hydrography, and urban and land information systems. It also covered spatial data science, engineering and structural surveying, cadastre and property management, radar remote sensing, close-range and UAV photogrammetry, environment, urban planning, agriculture, natural disaster management, sustainable development, and 3D spatial information modeling. This conference is held biennially at the Faculty of Surveying and Geospatial Engineering, University of Tehran.

Brief Introduction to the 2025 International Geospatial Conference

Dean of the Faculty: Dr. Mehdi Hasanlou
Conference Chair: Dr. Delavar
Secretary of the Policy-Making Council: Dr. Saeed Farzaneh
Scientific Secretary: Dr. Parham Pahlavani
Executive Secretary: Dr. Tayebeh Manaqebi
Student Committee Secretary: Dr. Ali Zare Zardini

The conference organizing team consisted of approximately 40 undergraduate and graduate students from the Faculty of Surveying and Geospatial Engineering, who managed and operationalized all executive affairs of the conference under the following groups:

Website Manager and Head of Executive Affairs: Eng. Parvin Faraji
Collaboration with Head of Executive Affairs: Eng. Navid Bagherpour – Eng. Aryadokht Nouri
Program Host: Eng. Beha'in Farajollahi
Logo and Poster Design: Eng. Alireza Sadeghi Far
Design and Graphics Group: Eng. Nima Karami
Logistics and Protocol Group: Eng. Aryadokht Nouri
Public Relations Group: Eng. Yousef Noei
Orders and Purchasing Group: Eng. Niloofar Darbandsari
Sponsorship Affairs Group: Eng. Seyed Mohammad Hosseini

Additionally, the selected scientific reviewers consisted of approximately 69 distinguished professors from this field, from reputable domestic and international universities.

At the opening ceremony (24 Azar 1404), Dr. Delavar, as Conference Chair, Dr. Ghasemiyeh, respected President of the College of Engineering, and Dr. Majid Fakhri, Head of the National Geographical Organization, delivered speeches. Subsequently, the special guest speaker, Professor Lena Halounova, President of the ISPRS Society, delivered her dedicated speech.

The conference program included scientific lectures, specialized oral and poster paper presentations, training workshops, and specialized courses aimed at exchanging the latest scientific findings and achievements in the fields of geographic information systems, remote sensing, photogrammetry, hydrography, and geodesy.

At this conference, a group of professors and researchers, distinguished domestic and international students participated in various capacities, including keynote speakers, scientific committee and paper review panel, paper authors, and specialized workshop organizers. Most keynote speeches were delivered online.

Participants in this conference came from more than 17 countries, including Australia, Canada, China, Germany, France, India, Pakistan, Belarus, Luxembourg, Italy, Russia, the UK, the USA, Denmark, New Zealand, Lebanon, Turkey, and others.

A total of 203 papers were submitted to the conference secretariat, of which 154 were accepted. Among the accepted papers, 62 were presented orally and 92 were presented as posters.

Additionally, 9 keynote speeches (8 international speakers and 1 domestic speaker) were delivered online on specialized topics within the conference program.

At the closing ceremony, with various programs including live music, the best papers and winners of student competitions were announced, and certificates of appreciation and awards were presented. The conference organizing committee was also honored and thanked.

On December 17 (26 Azar 1404), four training workshops were held on specialized topics, which were well received by students and professors in this field.

The financial sponsors of this conference were the National Geographical Organization of the Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces, the College of Engineering Affiliates, the Presidential Center for Transformation and Progress Cooperation, Aratek Tajhiz Omran Company, and the knowledge-based company Makan Pardaz Raymand.