Program
The ICC25 program brings together everything you need to plan your week—from keynote sessions and technical breakouts to ICA meetings, poster presentations, social events, and technical tours. You’ll also find practical details like registration hours, speaker-ready room access, and exhibition times. Designed to reflect this year’s theme – Mapping the Future: Innovation, Inclusion, and Sustainability – the program offers a comprehensive view of the experiences, conversations, and connections that await. Please note: session times are subject to change, and additional details will be added as they become available.
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Sunday, 17 August 2025
07:00 – 17:00
Registration Hours
Vancouver Convention Centre, East Lobby
08:00 – 18:45
Pre-Conference Workshops
Join us at the International Cartographic Conference for a series of dynamic workshops put on by the ICA commission & working groups designed to advance your knowledge and skills in the field of cartography and geospatial information management. This year’s program features a diverse range of topics and expert-led sessions.
Visit our Preconference webpage for a full listing and additional details.
11:30 – 15:45
Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada Display & Tour
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 for a guided tour at 15:30 – 15:45 on the Meeting Room Foyer.