Call for Papers: Top GIS & Smart City Conferences (2026)

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In the era of Smart Cities, location data is the new currency. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Urban Informatics are the technological backbones enabling sustainable urban planning, disaster management, and intelligent infrastructure.
For researchers and urban planners aiming to impact the future of city living, 2026 offers a series of high-impact international conferences. We have curated the most significant events scheduled for 2026, known for their rigorous peer review and Ei Compendex/Scopus indexing.

1. ICGDA 2026 - The Authority on Geoinformatics
The 9th International Conference on Geoinformatics and Data Analysis (ICGDA 2026) is the flagship event for GIS researchers. Hosted in France, it explores the cutting-edge intersection of spatial data science and AI.

Conference: 2026 9th International Conference on Geoinformatics and Data Analysis

Abbreviation: ICGDA 2026

Date: April 14-16, 2026

Location: Lyon, France

Focus: GIS Technologies, Spatial Data Mining, Remote Sensing, Big Data in Geoinformatics.

Indexing: Ei Compendex and Scopus.

Official Website: https://www.icgda.org/

2. ICCUE 2026 - Engineering the Smart City
Smart cities require smart engineering. The 13th International Conference on Civil and Urban Engineering (ICCUE 2026) focuses on the physical infrastructure that supports digital urban ecosystems.

Conference: 2026 13th International Conference on Civil and Urban Engineering

Abbreviation: ICCUE 2026

Date: August 27-29, 2026

Location: Rome, Italy

Focus: Urban Planning, Smart Transport Infrastructure, Sustainable City Development, Traffic Flow Theory.

Indexing: Scopus.

Official Website: https://www.iccue.org/

3. ICGCE 2026 - The Foundation of Urban Resilience
Understanding the geological environment is crucial for resilient smart cities. The 13th International Conference on Geology and Civil Engineering (ICGCE 2026) brings together geologists and civil engineers to discuss sustainable urban foundations.

Conference: 2026 13th International Conference on Geology and Civil Engineering

Abbreviation: ICGCE 2026

Date: March 12-14, 2026

Location: Fukuoka, Japan

Focus: Geotechnical Engineering, Urban Geology, Environmental Resilience, GIS in Civil Engineering.

Indexing: Ei Compendex and Scopus.

Official Website: https://www.icgce.org/

Why Submit in 2026?
Interdisciplinary Reach: These conferences bridge the gap between computer science (Data/AI) and traditional engineering (Civil/Urban), reflecting the true nature of Smart City research.

European & Asian Hubs: From Lyon to Rome and Fukuoka, these venues offer global networking opportunities with leading urbanists and data scientists.

Publication Track: Secure your academic standing with proceedings indexed in major databases like Ei Compendex.