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🔍 ISPRS Research Spotlight How do we make point cloud registration research more robust and closer to real-world conditions? PC2Model introduces a benchmark dataset for realistic point cloud-to-model registration, designed to support research in 3D vision, photogrammetry, robotics, and LiDAR applications. The benchmark includes: • simulated and real-world point cloud datasets • realistic artefacts such as noise, occlusions, mixed pixels, and density variation • ground truth transformations and standardized evaluation metrics Designed for both classical and learning-based approaches, PC2Model provides an open resource for evaluating robust registration methods under realistic conditions. The work is connected to the ISPRS Scientific Initiative 2025 led by Mehdi Maboudi and will be presented at the XXV ISPRS Congress 2026 in Toronto. 📄 Paper: /abs/2604.19596 📂 Dataset: /records/17581812 🔧 Repository & tools: /MehdiMaboudi/PC2Model-Dataset & /saidharb/PC2Model #ISPRS #LiDAR #PointCloud #Photogrammetry #ComputerVision #3DPointCloud #DeepLearning

Mark your calendars! 📅 Preparations for the ISPRS Geospatial Week 2027 in Warsaw are in full swing! 🚀 To help you plan your participation in the leading events in the geospatial industry, we’ve put together a summary of the key deadlines. Whether you are aiming to present your latest research or join us to learn and network, here is the schedule you need to know: 📌 October 15, 2026 – Call for Papers & Registration Opens 📌 April 15, 2027 – Full Paper Submission & Early Bird Registration Deadline 📌 May 15, 2027 – Abstracts Submission Deadline 📌 June 15, 2027 – Author Notification 📌 July 15, 2027 – Camera-Ready Paper Submission 📌 September 15, 2027 – Late Registration Deadline Don’t wait until the last minute! Start preparing your submissions and get ready to dive into the latest innovations in GIS, photogrammetry, and remote sensing with us. 🌍🛰️ 👉 Find all the details and registration info here: gsw2027.pl/registration #ISPRS #GeospatialWeek #GSW2027 #CallForPapers #ImportantDates #Geospatial #GIS #EarthObservation #Science #Conference #Warsaw #Research #TechCommunity

🌍 ISPRS announces awardees for the XXV ISPRS Congress in Toronto Due to inaccuracies in the original post, we are sharing an updated version of the announcement. The ISPRS has officially announced the recipients of its prestigious awards to be presented at the XXV ISPRS Congress in Toronto. Huge congratulations to all awardees on their outstanding achievements! Special thanks to all nominators, jury members, and everyone involved in the selection process. More information: /news/announcements/details.aspx?ID=447 /society/awards.aspx #ISPRS #Geospatial #RemoteSensing #Photogrammetry #GIS #Awards #Science

✈️ Visa Update – ISPRS Congress 2026 As ISPRS 2026 approaches, all international participants are kindly reminded to ensure that their visa applications have been submitted and are actively being followed up to avoid any last-minute delays. Visa processing times can vary depending on the country of application, so timely submission and regular follow-up are essential to secure smooth travel arrangements to Toronto. For detailed guidance, requirements, and official updates, please consult our dedicated visa information page: 🔗 /visa-information We look forward to welcoming you to ISPRS 2026 in Toronto. #ISPRS2026 #VisaUpdate #GeospatialCommunity #RemoteSensing #PlanAhead

🏆 Recognized Work Published in ISPRS Archives We are pleased to share that the work of Ciler Cilingiroglu and Nusret Demir has been recognized with the prestigious Europa Nostra Award for their citizen science initiative assessing cultural landmarks after the 2023 Türkiye earthquakes. The first results of this initiative have been published in the ISPRS Archives, highlighting the role of geospatial approaches in documenting damage to cultural heritage. 🔗 Learn more about the initiative: https://www.europeanheritageawards.eu/winners/assessing-earthquake-damage-to-cultural-heritage-sites 📄 Read the article: /10.5194/isprs-archives-XLVIII-1-2024-117-2024 #ISPRS #CitizenScience #CulturalHeritage #EuropaNostra

Have you developed a software package to support teaching? Looking to promote and share your work? Would you like a chance to win a prize of up to 3,000 SFr? If you answered yes, there’s still time to take part in CATCON 9 at the ISPRS Congress in Toronto! ⏰ Deadline extended to 24 April Find out more and submit your entry: /catcon #ISPRS2026 #CATCON9 #EdTech #GeospatialEducation

We are pleased to invite you to a webinar organised by ISPRS WG III/4 with the technical support of the ISPRS Students Consortium. 📅 Date: 15 April 2026 ⏰ Time: 13:00–15:00 GMT Title: Land Use and Land Cover Change Detection The webinar will feature presentations by Dr. Claudia Almeida and Dr. Carlos Souza Jr., Ph.D., who will share their expertise on land use and land cover mapping, remote sensing applications, and conservation challenges, with a particular focus on current trends and environmental impacts. Registration is available via the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dsADsO66Qtu1GvdJhtxFfg#/registration We warmly encourage researchers, students, and professionals in the geospatial and environmental fields to participate. #Webinar #RemoteSensing #ISPRS #LandUse #ClimateChange

The new ISPRS e-Bulletin (Issue No 1 – 2026) is now available 🎉 Check your inbox - the first issue of this year has just been released. If you haven’t seen it yet, you can access it here: /news/newsletter/2026-01/index.html In this issue, you will find: • Editorial and key ISPRS updates • Upcoming events and scientific meetings • News from ISPRS initiatives, including TIF and the Student Consortium • Highlights from ISPRS journals and publications Not subscribed yet? Join now and stay up to date with the latest ISPRS news: /mailinglist/subscribe.aspx #ISPRS #eBulletin #RemoteSensing #Geospatial #EarthObservation #GIS #ScienceCommunity #Research #AcademicNews #OpenScience

The U. V. Helava Award - Best Paper 2025 has been announced 🏆 Congratulations to Tao Sun, Yan Hao, Shengyu Huang, Silvio Savarese, Konrad Schindler, Marc Pollefeys, and Iro Armeni for their paper: “Nothing Stands Still: A spatiotemporal benchmark on 3D point cloud registration under large geometric and temporal change” It was selected as the Best Paper for the current evaluation period and published in the ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (vol. 220, February 2025, pages 799–823). 🔗 /10.1016/j.isprsjprs.2025.01.010 #ISPRS #Photogrammetry #RemoteSensing #PointCloud #3D #ComputerVision #Research

🌍 New ISPRS Scientific Initiatives 2025 outcome released We are pleased to share an open-access dataset that was developed as part of the project: “A Forecasted Surface Velocity Database for Cities of the Mediterranean Southern Coast to Assess Coastal Displacement Contribution to Shoreline Change by 2030”. Led by Bahaa Mohamadi, with contributions from Tamer ElGharbawi, Kamel Hasani, Ali Younis, and Mohamed O. Abu Ghazala, this work provides new insights into coastal dynamics along the southern Mediterranean coast. The database covers 27 coastal cities and provides a 15-year time series, combining observations from InSAR SBAS with deep learning forecasts using Temporal Convolutional Networks (TCN). It enables a better understanding of how subsidence and uplift contribute to shoreline change by 2030, supporting more accurate coastal risk assessments. 📂 Explore and download the dataset: /10.57760/sciencedb.31439 We invite researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to use this resource to advance coastal resilience and geospatial science. #ISPRS #ScientificInitiatives #RemoteSensing #InSAR #CoastalChange #OpenData #Geospatial

📢 ISPRS Congress Toronto Deadline Update – ISPRS 2026 Camera-Ready Submissions Upon requests received from authors, the camera-ready submission deadline has been extended to 6 April, 11:59pm (EST). Authors are kindly reminded to carefully review their acceptance category and ensure the correct document type is submitted: 📘 ISPRS Archives / ISPRS Annals (Full Paper Required) If your submission has been accepted for publication in the ISPRS Archives or Annals, a full paper is required. Please note that a revised version of the two-page extended abstract will not meet this requirement. 📝 Presentation Only (Extended Abstract Required) If your submission has been accepted for presentation only, you are required to submit a revised extended abstract, incorporating reviewers’ feedback. We encourage all authors to take advantage of this extension to finalize and submit the appropriate version of their work on time. Submit your final version and secure your place in the ISPRS 2026 scientific program. #ISPRS2026 #CameraReady #RemoteSensing #Photogrammetry #GeospatialScience

🏆 Jack Dangermond Award - Best Paper 2025 We are pleased to announce the winners of the Jack Dangermond Best Paper Award 2025: Carlo Angelo R. Mañago, Marielle G. Nasalita, Cesar V. Saveron, Ynah Andrea D. Sunga, and Alexis Richard C. Claridades 📄 Development of a Fifteen-Minute City Index Using Walkability Scores and Age-Classified Population: The Case of Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines Published in ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information (2025, 14, 78) This outstanding work contributes valuable insights into urban accessibility and sustainable city planning through innovative geospatial analysis. 🔗 Read the paper: /10.3390/ijgi14020078 Congratulations to the authors on this remarkable achievement! #ISPRS #GeoInformation #SmartCities #UrbanPlanning #GIS #ResearchExcellence #Walkability #15MinuteCity