INTERGEO Conference 2024 to Focus on Geoinformation Trends

The INTERGEO Conference 2024, scheduled for September 24-26 in Stuttgart, Germany, will convene professionals and decision-makers to discuss advancements and applications in geodetic science, geoinformation, and land management.

The event aims to highlight the critical role of geoinformation in sectors such as urban planning, disaster preparedness, environmental protection, and resource management, particularly in addressing global challenges like climate change and urbanization. The program will feature discussions on artificial intelligence, cloud solutions, and enhanced computing power as drivers of these developments.

Key themes at this year's conference include Earth observation and digital twins, with significant sessions dedicated to their application in various fields. The program also addresses the intersection of digitalization and AI across numerous sessions, alongside a focus on the built environment, transport, and energy. The integration of Building Information Modelling (BIM) with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to support the construction industry will also be explored.

Opening day remarks will be delivered by Juliane Seifert, State Secretary in the Federal Ministry of the Interior and for Home Affairs, and Prof. Dr.-Ing. Rudolf Staiger, President of the German Association for Surveying, Geoinformation and Land Management (DVW e.V.). Keynotes will include Dr. Walther Pelzer from the German Aerospace Center (DLR) on Earth observation for a changing world, and Dr. Burkhard Boeckem, CTO of Hexagon AB, discussing technological advancements in geodetic solutions. The DVW Future Prize for innovative ideas in the field will also be awarded.

Additionally, the German Cartography Congress (DKK) will be integrated into INTERGEO, featuring presentations on cognition science in cartography, future visions for the field, and the role of AI, alongside immersive virtual reality experiences with geodata.