Summer School 2026

ISPRS SC
Summer School 2026

Pre-Congress Event - ISPRS Congress 2026

Theme: Geospatial Innovations for Climate Action

Venue: York University, Toronto, Canada

Dates: 29 June – 3 July, 2026

Cost: CAD 300 (accommodation included)

The ISPRS Student Consortium (SC) Summer School 2026 will be held at York University, Toronto, as a pre-congress event to the ISPRS Congress 2026. This year’s theme, Geospatial Innovations for Climate Action, will focus on equipping participants with cutting-edge knowledge and skills to leverage geospatial technologies for addressing climate change challenges.

This five-day program will combine theoretical learning, hands-on training, and collaborative problem-solving. The highlight will be a group innovation challenge on developing geospatial solutions for climate/environmental-related issues. The winning team will be invited to present their solution during the plenary session of the ISPRS Congress 2026.

Objectives:

Build capacity among young researchers and professionals in applying geospatial technologies for climate action.
Foster collaboration and networking among an international cohort of students and early-career scientists.
Provide a platform for creative and solution-oriented thinking towards climate-related issues.

Expected Outcomes:

Trained participants capable of applying geospatial innovations for climate action.
Strengthened global network of young geospatial professionals.
Proof-of-Concept solutions addressing climate/environmental issues.
Increased visibility of student and early-career contributions within the ISPRS Congress.

Summer School Registration 2026

ISPRS SC Summer School 2026 is ONLY open to students who are attending the Congress.
Summer School registration can be done at the same time as your Congress registration. Eligible students will be given the option to purchase Summer School as an add-on during the Congress registration process.

Programme Overview

Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Grant Opportunity

The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is pleased to offer grants to Canadian postsecondary students to attend the ISPRS Summer School and the XXV ISPRS Congress under their Announcement of Opportunity (AO) to support Canadian Student Participation in Space Conferences and Training Events. Successful applicants will be awarded a grant to cover their accommodations and meal allowances, registration fees, and travel expenses.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for a grant under this AO, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
be enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institution at the college, undergraduate, master’s or doctoral levels at the time of the event.

Priority may be given to students participating in both the Summer School and Congress, and/or students whose papers were accepted for publication in the ISPRS Annals or Archives. Priority may also be given to applicants from underrepresented populations. The CSA therefore encourages applicants to indicate, on a voluntary basis, if they belong to one or more of the four following groups: women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.