Pre-Conference Workshops
17 August 2025 – Vancouver Convention Center
Get ready to enhance your conference experience with our exciting pre-conference workshops! Below, you’ll find a list of workshops organized by various commissions, all grouped by time blocks*. Here’s what you need to know:
Attending our pre-conference workshops is a fantastic opportunity included in the registration fee for full participants. These workshops will be held on 17 August 2025 at the Vancouver Convention Center, offering a day full of insightful sessions and networking opportunities. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, and there will be a waitlist for those who wish to join if spots become available.
Note that the workshops are included in your registration fee. If you would only like to attend the workshop, there is a CA$35.00 / Pre-Conference Workshop.
Important Notice: To ensure everyone has the best experience possible, we kindly ask that you only register for the pre-conference workshops if you are certain you plan on attending. With a limited number of seats available, your commitment helps us make sure that every spot is filled by someone eager to participate.
Explore the full schedule and get ready to dive into a day of learning and connection.
*Timing subject to change, so be sure to check back regularly for the latest updates.
8:00 – 11:30
25th ICA Workshop on Multi-Scale Cartography
ROOM: MR 8|15
Commissions on Multi-Scale Cartography, and Cartography and Sustainable Development
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Analytics Geospatial Data Analysis and Mapping in AI Era
ROOM: MR 10
Commission on Geospatial Data
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HD Maps in Autonomous Driving and Machine Reading Maps
ROOM: MR 13
Commission of High-Definition Maps
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MentorMatch: Navigating Careers with Next-Gen Cartographers
ROOM: MR 18
Working Group on Next Generation of Cartographers; Commissions on Education and Training, Geovisualization, and User Experience
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Registration for this workshops closes 15 July 2025
Spatial Representations and Thinking in Navigation: A Cognitive Perspective
ROOM: MR 19
Commission on Ubiquitous Mapping
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12:00 – 15:30
Art & Cartography: Embodied and Emergent Practices
ROOM: MR 8|15
Commission on Art & Cartography
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Starting at 13:30 – Ground and Air: Integrated 3D Mapping with Terrestrial Laser Scanning and Drones
ROOM: MR 10
SPEAKERS: Dr. Eric Saczuk and Stas Ivanov
In this workshop, we explore the integration of cutting-edge geospatial technologies—including TLS, SLAM, MLS, and drone-based photogrammetry—for high-resolution infrastructure management and environmental risk assessment. Designed for professionals and researchers in Civil Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, and the broader geospatial analysis domain, the session highlights the use of RGB and multi-spectral imagery captured by both ground-based and drone-mounted laser scanners. Participants will gain practical insights into advanced data acquisition and processing workflows, enabling accurate terrain modeling, vegetation analysis, and infrastructure monitoring through the latest geospatial innovations.
GeoAnalytics for Sustainable and Livable Cities
ROOM: MR 13
Commissions on Geospatial Analysis and Modeling, Location-Based Services, and Digital Transformation of National Mapping Agencies
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Atlases and Maps in Dialogue – Design in Transition
ROOM: MR 18
Commissions on Atlases, and Map Design
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15:45 – 19:15
Future Cartography and GIS Education in the Era of AI
ROOM: MR 8|15
Commission on Education and Training, and Working Group on the Cartographic Body of Knowledge
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Intelligent Maps for Disaster Preparedness and Response: Integrating GeoAI, Geospatial Analytics, and User-Centric Cartography
ROOM: MR 10
Commissions on GeoAI, Geospatial Analysis and Modeling, Digital Transformation of National Mapping Agencies, and Cartography in Early Warning and Crisis Management
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Towards Maps for everyone
ROOM: MR 13
Working Group on Inclusive Cartography, Commission on Cartography and Children and Commissions on Cartography and Children, Cognitive Issues in Geographic Information Visualization, and User Experience
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If you would like to join us online, please register using the following link: https://forms.gle/urgX1vZ9BRBueLpz6 Upon completion you will receive a Microsoft Teams meeting link.
OGC API Experiences & FAIR Data Principles
ROOM: MR 18
Commission on Maps and the Internet
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Rethinking and Reclaiming Data
ROOM: MR 19
Working Group on Next Generation of Cartographers; Commissions on Education and Training, Geovisualization, User Experience, and Cognitive Issues in Geographic Information Visualization
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