International Cartographic Map Exhibition
For any questions or further information, please contact
Dr. Julia Siemer at info@icc2025.com
The 32nd International Cartographic Conference (ICC 2025) Local Organizing Committee (LOC) invites all National and Affiliate Members to participate in the International Cartographic Map Exhibition. This significant event showcases the latest advancements in cartography from around the world.
Event Details:
Dates: 17-22 August 2025
Venue: Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Unveiling Ceremony: 18 August 2025, at 10:00 AM
Exhibition Dates: 18-22 August 2025
Throughout the week, conference delegates will have the opportunity to explore a diverse range of cartographic materials displayed on panels and tables.
Categories
Maps
This category includes any digital and non-digital maps. Physical maps (non-digital) will be displayed on panels/poster boards. Digital maps are required to be displayed by means of posters, including QR codes to allow attendees access on individual devices. The posters will be displayed on panels/poster boards.
Charts Products
This category includes nautical and aeronautical charts which will be displayed on panels/poster boards. Also included are navigational products which need to be displayed on tables.
Atlases
This category is for both physical and digital atlases, whether composed of maps or charts. Physical atlases will be displayed on shelves, and tables. Digital atlases are required to be displayed by means of posters, including QR codes to allow attendees access on individual devices. The posters will be displayed on panels/poster boards.
Educational Cartographic Products
This category includes both digital and non-digital educational cartographic products. The non-digital products will be exhibited on shelves, and tables. Digital products are required to be displayed by means of posters, including QR codes to allow attendees access on individual devices. The posters will be displayed on panels/poster boards.
Physical Cartographic Products
This category is for all physical cartographic products, which otherwise do not fit into the previous categories, including relief, globes, and tactile maps. These products will be exhibited on tables.
Digital Cartographic Products and Services
This category includes on-line (web-based) digital cartographic products and services that may also include maps, charts and stories. Digital cartographic products and services are required to be displayed by means of posters, including QR codes to allow attendees access on individual devices. The posters will be displayed on panels/poster boards.
This category is not part of the cartographic competition and will not be judged.
Additional Information
Guidelines
The International Cartographic Exhibition Guidelines document provides comprehensive instructions for ICA National and Affiliate Members to participate in the upcoming exhibition. The guidelines provide all the necessary details for registration, submission, and participation, ensuring a smooth and successful exhibition experience. Download and reference this document to ensure you don’t miss out on this significant event in the cartographic community.
Registration
National and Affiliate Members involved in the coordination and selection of cartographic products for the Exhibition are asked to register on the ICC website to ensure the maximum number of entries per country is not exceeded. This will also allow the LOC to provide guidance and support throughout the planning and setup process.
Once registered, the representative will receive an e-mail (on or after 15 March 2025) with a link to the site where space for the physical exhibition can be requested, and exhibition materials (metadata) and thumbnail images of the entries can be uploaded.
Requests for Space | Submission Upload
Access to the portal has been granted to all registered members via email. Exhibitors are required to request physical space for their items in the exhibition by uploading the necessary information. Mandatory fields are marked with an asterisk (*). This information will be used to prepare the Exhibition Catalogue and plan the physical layout of the exhibition. The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) will review all requests and confirm each submission via email. For items in the physical exhibition, the LOC will assign space to each confirmed item.
Timeline – Click to expand
5 December 2024
Guidelines for the International Cartographic Exhibition are published. Registration of National/Affiliate Members opens.
Extended to 15 April 2025
Registration of National/Affiliate Members closes.
15 March 2025
Submission for requests for space in the physical exhibition and exhibition material opens.
15 May 2025
Submission for requests for space in the physical exhibition and exhibition material closes.
15 June 2025
Confirmation of physical exhibition space.
31 July 2025
The exhibition catalogue is available (as PDF) on the conference website.
18 August 2025
All items are installed for display in the physical cartographic exhibition area of the conference venue.
Unveiling ceremony and official opening of the exhibition.
22 August 2025
End of the exhibition. Exhibitor representatives can remove items from the physical exhibition.
**International Map Exhibition Submissions**
Get ready to explore the world through maps! The ICC 2025 International Cartographic Exhibition brings together stunning cartographic works from countries across the globe, showcasing creativity, precision, and storytelling through cartography. From atlases to digital story maps, these entries will also compete for prestigious ICA Map Awards, judged by an international jury and voted on by the public.
In total, about 250 items were submitted (approx. 135 maps, 20 charts, 25 atlases, 20 Educational Cartographic Products, 15 Physical Cartographic Products, and about 30 Digital Products), thank you to everyone who is participating. we look forward to showcasing.
With around 250 entries spanning maps, charts, atlases, educational and physical cartographic products, and digital innovations, it’s a true testament to the diversity and evolution of cartography.
Here’s a quick breakdown of the submissions:
- 135 Maps
- 25 Atlases
- 20 Charts
- 20 Educational Cartographic Products
- 15 Physical Cartographic Products
- 30 Digital Products
Participating regions include:
- Asia: China, Israel, Japan, Korea
- Africa: South Africa
- Europe: Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
- North America: Canada, United States
- Oceania: New Zealand
Guided Giant Map Presentations
Two Giant Floor Map (8 x 11 metres)Tours with Canadian Geographic (CanGeo)/Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS) cartographer, Chris Brackley
Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada
Created in partnership with Canada’s national Indigenous organizations, the Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada shares the histories, perspectives, and experiences of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Inspired by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, the map explores themes such as language, treaties, residential schools, and cultural knowledge—blending census data with Indigenous Knowledges.
Join Canadian Geographic cartographer Chris Brackley in the Exhibition Hall for a guided tour of the Giant Floor Map (8 x 11m), a groundbreaking piece that redefined cartography at CanGeo/RCGS. By removing non-Indigenous content, the map centers Indigenous relationships to land and introduces new mapping techniques that have influenced all of Brackley’s work since. This session includes an introduction to the map’s creation and an interactive walk-through with opportunities for discussion.
Biinaagami: Our shared responsibility to the Great Lakes
The Biinaagami Giant Floor Map is the centerpiece of a project that gives voice to the waters of the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Watershed through Indigenous Knowledges, cartography, and augmented reality. Visitors can follow the path of an Anishinaabe Water Walker, explore bathymetry and flowlines, learn about the languages of the region, and see the full network of waterways and the First Nations they pass through.
Join Canadian Geographic cartographer Chris Brackley in the Exhibition Hall for a guided tour of this 8 x 11m map. Rooted in two-eyed seeing—blending Indigenous and Western ways of knowing—Biinaagami was developed through years of collaboration and community feedback. Chris will share the story behind the map’s creation and design, followed by an interactive walk-through. Participants can also explore augmented reality stories embedded throughout the map—just bring your phone or tablet.
Barbara Petchenik Children’s Map Competition
Maps in Everyday Life
We are thrilled to announce the Official Call for the Barbara Petchenik Children’s Map Competition 2025! The theme for this year, “Maps in Everyday Life,” was submitted by the Argentine Centre of Cartography and proposed by David Díaz. This theme won with 20 votes, competing against 54 other themes. Warmest congratulations from the ICA to both the centre and David!
180 Visions of Everyday Life
We’re thrilled to have received over 180 submissions from young cartographers around the world! National coordinators will soon begin the voting process to select the winning entries in each age category. Results will only be published towards the end of the conference.
Voting Process
National coordinators will participate in an email-based voting process to select the winning works, planned for June 2025. Please ensure to send the names and emails of national coordinators to the Chair and Vice-Chair of the ICA Commission on Cartography and Children to facilitate direct contact for the invitation.
Full Competition Details
For detailed information about the competition, please visit: the Petchenik section on the ICA website, the website of the Commission on Cartography and Children or their Facebook page.
Additional Resources
General rules for the Barbara Petchenik Competition 2025
Parent permission form: the permission form that should be signed by parents or legal representatives
Author data form: an optional data form to be annexed to the drawings selected for the international competition
Key Contacts
ICA Commission on Cartography and Children Chair, Silvia Marinova, Dept. of Photogrammetry and Cartography at the University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy
ICA Commission on Cartography and Children Vice-Chair, Jose Jesus Reyes Nunez, Dept. of Cartography and Geoinformatics at the Eötvös Loránd University
International Coordinator: Monika Kopecká, Institute of Geography at the Slovak Academy of Sciences in Bratislava
ICC 2025 Map Exhibition Local Organizer, Julia Siemer, Dept. of Geography & Environmental Studies at the University of Regina