Call for Papers

Call for Papers – 2nd International Conference on Geospatial Data Science 2026

The 2nd International Conference on Geospatial Data Science: Theory and Application 2026 (GEODETA 2026) is an international forum that brings together researchers, academics, professionals, and practitioners to share recent advances, research findings, and applications in geospatial data science.

The conference is themed “Advancing Geospatial Intelligence for Sustainability and Resilience”, highlighting the role of geospatial intelligence, data analytics, and emerging technologies in addressing environmental, infrastructural, and sustainability challenges.

Conference Details

  • Date: 27 October 2026

  • Venue: Patra Hotel & Convention, Semarang, Indonesia

Topics of Interest include (but are not limited to):

  • Geospatial Data Analytics and Modeling

  • Remote Sensing and Earth Observation for Environmental Monitoring

  • Geospatial Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications

  • Digital Mapping and Smart Geospatial Systems

  • Geospatial Applications for Sustainable Development

Important Dates

  • 1 February 2026 – Announcement and Call for Papers

  • 31 May 2026 – Abstract Submission Deadline

  • 15 June 2026 – Abstract Acceptance Notification

  • 30 August 2026 – Full Paper Submission Deadline

  • 13 September 2026 – Notification of Acceptance

  • 27 September 2026 – Registration Deadline

  • 27 October 2026 – Conference Presentation

All accepted papers will be published in Scopus-indexed proceedings. Researchers and practitioners are warmly encouraged to participate and contribute to advancing geospatial data science for sustainable and resilient development.

For further information, please contact: geodeta@ft.undip.ac.id

Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to submit original research that has not been previously published and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere. All submissions must be written in English and prepared according to the formatting and bibliographic standards specified by the conference organizers.

Manuscript Preparation

Authors should prepare their manuscripts using the official GEODETA 2026 paper template, which will be available on the conference website. The manuscript should follow these general formatting requirements:

  • Language: English

  • Paper Length: 6–10 pages for full papers

  • Format: A4 size, single column or double column according to the template

  • Font: Times New Roman

  • Font Size:

    • Title: 14–16 pt (bold)

    • Author names and affiliations: 10–12 pt

    • Main text: 10–11 pt

  • Line spacing: Single spacing

  • Margins: Follow the template specifications

Structure of the Paper

Authors should organize their manuscripts using the following structure:

  1. Title – Clear and concise, reflecting the main contribution of the study.

  2. Authors and Affiliations – Include institutional affiliation and email address of the corresponding author.

  3. Abstract – A summary of 150–500 words describing the objectives, methods, results, and significance of the study.

  4. Keywords – 3–5 keywords related to the topic of the paper.

  5. Introduction – Background, problem statement, and research objectives.

  6. Methodology – Description of data, methods, and analytical procedures.

  7. Results and Discussion – Presentation and interpretation of research findings.

  8. Conclusion – Summary of the main results and implications of the study.

  9. Acknowledgments (optional)

  10. References

Citation and Bibliographic Style

References must be formatted consistently using a recognized academic citation style such as APA, IEEE, or Harvard style, depending on the conference template. All references cited in the text must appear in the reference list and vice versa.

Examples of references:

Journal Article
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of the article. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), pages.

Conference Paper
Author, A. A. (Year). Title of paper. In Proceedings of the Conference Name, pages.

Book
Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the Book. Publisher.

Figures, Tables, and Equations

  • Figures and tables should be clearly labeled and referenced in the text.

  • Images must have sufficient resolution for publication.

  • Each figure and table should include a descriptive caption.

  • Equations should be numbered sequentially if referenced in the text.

Supplementary Materials

Authors are encouraged to submit supplementary materials to enhance the transparency and reproducibility of their research. These materials may include:

  • Research datasets

  • Code or scripts used for analysis

  • Survey instruments or questionnaires

  • Additional figures or tables

  • Methodological documentation

Supplementary files will be made available to readers where appropriate to support deeper engagement with the research.

Submission Process

All manuscripts must be submitted through the official GEODETA 2026 submission system before the specified deadlines. Submissions will undergo a peer-review process conducted by the scientific committee. Authors of accepted papers will be required to revise their manuscripts according to reviewers’ comments before final submission.

Detailed instructions, templates, and submission links will be provided on the official conference website.

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