ZIG 2025 Geomatics Conference
Theme: “Geomatics AI Tools – Key Strategy in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”
Date: 25 – 26 July 2025
Location: Cresta Hotel, Harare
Conference Overview
The Zimbabwe Institute of Geomatics (ZIG) invites professionals, researchers, academics, policymakers, and students to submit abstracts for the ZIG 2025 Geomatics Conference under the theme “Geomatics AI Tools – Key Strategy in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals / SDGs.”
Geomatics—the science and technology of gathering, analyzing, interpreting, distributing, and using geographic information—has emerged as a pivotal discipline in addressing global challenges and fostering sustainable development.
The convergence of geomatics and artificial intelligence, often referred to as GeoAI, is revolutionizing numerous sectors and offering unprecedented opportunities to tackle complex global challenges. GeoAI leverages cutting-edge AI methods, including machine learning, deep learning, and computer vision, to analyze geospatial data from satellite imagery, LiDAR, aerial photos, GPS, and other sources (Boutayeb et al., 2024; Gao, 2023).
By linking geospatial technologies with AI, GeoAI enhances the ability to interpret massive and complex datasets, offering timely and actionable insights to support the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These innovations play a vital role in sectors like disaster risk reduction, agriculture, public health, infrastructure, and climate change mitigation.
Conference Tracks / Sub-Themes
Participants are invited to submit abstracts on the following key areas:
- AI for Climate Action (SDG 13)
- Geospatial intelligence for climate adaptation and early warning systems
- AI models for environmental monitoring and risk reduction
- Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11)
- Smart urban planning using AI-enhanced GIS
- Resilient infrastructure development through GeoAI
- Clean and Affordable Energy (SDG 7)
- Spatial optimization for renewable energy deployment
- AI-enhanced mapping for off-grid energy access
- Life on Land and Water (SDGs 14 & 15)
- Monitoring ecosystems and natural resources with GeoAI
- Biodiversity protection and land degradation tracking
- Innovation, Industry and Infrastructure (SDG 9)
- Geospatial intelligence for sustainable infrastructure planning
- AI in transportation and logistics mapping
- Governance, Policy and Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDG 16 & Cross-Cutting)
- Strengthening decision-making through AI-driven geospatial data
- Open data platforms and ethical considerations in GeoAI
Submission Guidelines
We welcome original research, case studies, conceptual papers, and practice-based insights aligned with the conference theme and sub-themes.
Abstract Requirements:
- Length: 300–500 words
- Language: English
- Include: Title, Author(s), Affiliation(s), Objective, Methodology, Key Findings/Insights, and Keywords
- Submit by: 16 June 2025
- Submit via: info@zigeomatics.org.zw
- Notification of Acceptance: 30 June 2025
Full Paper Guidelines (for accepted abstracts):
- Max. 6,000 words including references
- Use APA citation style (7th edition)
- Include an abstract, introduction, methods, results/discussion, conclusion, and references
- Final paper due: 14 July 2025
All submissions will undergo peer review and accepted papers may be published in the ZIG Conference Proceedings or a partner academic journal.
