About us

Welcome to International Conference on GIS for Urban Planning and Smart Cities (ICGUSC-26), the premier conference for students, academicians, researchers, faculties, and industry professionals from around the world. The conference will be held on 27th - 28th October, 2026 in Kumasi, Ghana, and will bring together experts and thought leaders from a wide range of fields to share their insights and expertise. Our goal is to provide a platform for discussion, collaboration, and innovation. We believe that by bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives, we can create new ideas and solutions that will have a positive impact on society. Whether you're a student looking to learn from the best and brightest in your field, an academician seeking to share your research with a wider audience, or an industry professional looking to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies, you'll find something to inspire and challenge you at our conference. So why wait? Register today and join us at our conference for an unforgettable experience!

Important Dates

Sun, Sep 27, 2026
Early Bird Registration
Wed, Oct 7, 2026
Paper Submission
Mon, Oct 12, 2026
Last date of Registration
Tue, Oct 27, 2026
Conference Date

Paper Submission

Research Paper Submission Tracks

GIS applications in urban planning processes
Smart city development and GIS technologies
Challenges in urban GIS data integration
Public participation in urban planning with GIS
Case studies of successful GIS urban projects
Ethical considerations in urban GIS applications
Future trends in GIS for urban environments
Innovative tools for urban GIS analysis
Collaboration between planners and GIS professionals
Impact of GIS on sustainable urban development
Quality assurance in urban GIS data collection
Training programs for urban GIS practitioners
Role of GIS in disaster management planning
Community engagement in urban GIS initiatives
Legal implications of GIS in urban planning
Impact of technology on urban GIS applications
GIS for transportation planning and management
Spatial analysis for urban policy development
GIS in environmental impact assessments
Urban resilience and GIS strategies

Call for Papers Description

The International Conference on GIS for Urban Planning and Smart Cities invites researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and practitioners to submit original and high-quality research contributions. This global platform is designed for knowledge exchange, innovation, and cross-domain collaboration. Focusing on key research areas such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems), the conference aims to bridge theoretical advancements with real-world applications. It encourages forward-thinking research that addresses contemporary challenges while contributing to long-term scientific and technological progress.

Committee

Organizing Committee

Arindam Sengupta

Professor

University of Calcutta, India

Dr. Priya Chadha

Assistant Professor and HOD

Journalism, Goswami Ganesh Dutta Sanatan Dharma College, India

Dr. Garima Mahajan

Professor

S D Kanya Mahavidhayalya, Mansa, India

Hengyi Zang

Universitario Tecnologico Universitam, China

Dr. Muhammad Umer

Associate Professor

COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan

Dr. Muhammad Sohail

Postdoctoral Researcher

Shenzhen Technology University (SZTU), China

Dr. Dipak Kumar Sahoo

Assistant Professor

School of Sciences, Woxsen University, India

Dr Icomiare Adebudo

Epidemiologist

Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme, Nigeria

Dr. Manonmani Pandyan

Assistant Professor

Bio Technology, PRIST University, Thanjavur, India

Saddam Hussain

University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Tickets

Conference Fee Structure
In-Person
Paper / Poster Presentation
$391$359
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Publication
$615$575
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication
$1,751$1,527
Listener
$247$223
Virtual Keynote Speaker Registration
$303$279
Pre-recorded Video Submission
$231$215
Online Presentation-
Online Presentation with Scopus Publication-
Online Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication-
Online Listener-
Online
Paper / Poster Presentation-
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Publication-
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication-
Listener-
Virtual Keynote Speaker Registration-
Pre-recorded Video Submission-
Online Presentation
$247$223
Online Presentation with Scopus Publication
$543$503
Online Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication
$1,575$1,351
Online Listener
$151$143

Speakers

Pakawat Indranat

Head of Product Safety and Responsibility

Product Safety & Regulatory Affairs, Chulalongkorn University

Dr. ARCHIE B. LAUDERES

Associate Professor

Agriculture and Technology

Dr. Mehboob Ahmedhusen Nagarbawd

Assistant Professor

Physics, International Institute of Information Security, Pune

Dr. A. Sundaramanickam

Associate Professor

Marine Biology, Annamalai University

Dr. Mahmoud Magdy Abbas

Researcher

National Research Centre (NRC), Giza, Egypt

DR. M. Mubarak Ali

Associate professor

Chemistry, Chikkaiah Naicker College, India

Dr. Farid khallouki

Professor

Biology, University Moulay Ismail, FSTE, Morocco

Mr. Mohamad Toutounji

Department of Chemistry, UAE University, Al-Ain, UAE

ABU MD. MEHDI HASSAN

VICE PRINCIPAL

Physics, GOVERNMENT CITY COLLEGE CHATTOGRAM, Bangladesh