Minister for Innovation, Science & Technology, NSW Government

“Sydney is a global city with a thriving innovation ecosystem, guided by the NSW Innovation Blueprint 2035 and the NSW Trade and Investment Strategy 2035. These frameworks position NSW as a leader in emerging technologies, advanced manufacturing and research translation, areas that align directly with the ISPRS's core themes.

I recognise the vital role ISPRS plays in advancing photogrammetry, remote sensing, and spatial information sciences - fields that are critical to addressing global challenges such as climate adaptation, urban resilience, disaster management, and sustainable development.

New South Wales is home to a strong and interconnected innovation ecosystem, with leading universities, research institutions, government agencies, and industry partners contributing to advances in remote sensing, spatial analytics and Earth observation. These strengths strongly align with ISPRS' focus on international cooperation, knowledge exchange, and scientific excellence.

Hosting ISPRS 2030 in Sydney would amplify this alignment by creating a platform for global experts to engage directly with NSW's scientific and industry capabilities., driving collaborative research, that strengthen our climate resilience, emergency management and digital infrastructure while advancing ISPRS's mission."

FIEEE, Chief Scientist & Engineer, NSW Government

“Sydney is Australia’s innovation hub, home to some of the world’s leading academic institutions and innovation companies and a highly skilled workforce, providing a thriving ecosystem that will maximise the impact of hosting this important conference.

Local Universities such as the University of Sydney, UNSW Sydney, and University of Technology Sydney, drive cutting-edge advancements in geospatial technologies, AI-driven image analysis, and Earth observation. These institutions collaborate closely with industry and government to deliver innovative solutions for urban planning, environmental monitoring, and disaster resilience.

The NSW Smart Sensing Network (NSSN) is supported by the NSW Government through my Office. The NSSN brings together the world class research taking place in NSW universities with state government agencies and industry to develop innovative solutions to these key challenges and, at the same time, position NSW as a leader in sensing technology."

New South Wales (NSW) Surveyor General

"The NSW Office of the Surveyor General (OSG) leads and regulates land and mining surveying in NSW, maintaining the integrity of the state's cadastral framework. OSG also manages the state's survey control network (including CORSnet-NSW) and defines the state's geodetic framework (the Geocentric Datum of Australia 2020 and the Australian Height Datum 1974) across NSW.

Hosting the ISPRS Congress in Sydney in 2029 or 2030 has the potential to offer significant benefits, including accelerating advancements in surveying and spatial technology, AI, and digital twins, which directly support urban planning, disaster management, and environmental monitoring. It provides local industry with global networking, boosts technical capacity for professionals and students alike, and fosters collaboration across Asia-Pacific.

I look forward to welcoming our colleagues from the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing community to Sydney, Australia in 2029 or 2030 for an outstanding congress."

General Manager Location Services, Landgate

Surveyor General of Western Australia

"Landgate was an active supporter of the 2024 ISPRS TC-4 Symposium in Fremantle. The event created excellent opportunities for technical exchange and international collaboration. We strongly support the prospect of hosting the ISPRS Congress in Australia. Such an event would enhance Australia’s global standing in EO, strengthening national capabilities, and provide a platform for showcasing Australian expertise, to form new partnerships and expand industry markets.

Landgate looks forward to welcoming our colleagues from the ISPRS community to Sydney, Australia in 2030 for an outstanding congress."

Branch Head, Satellite Land Imaging Collection Branch,

Space Division, Geoscience Australia

“As the Australian Government’s trusted source of information on Australia’s Earth sciences, Geoscience Australia empowers decision making by government, communities and industry. The breadth of our work covers the uniqueness of our island continent, our extensive marine jurisdictions and includes our frozen territories in the Antarctic.

As a long-term supporter of the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, Geoscience Australia looks forward to welcoming our colleagues from the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing community to Sydney, Australia in 2030 for an outstanding congress."

National Operations Manager, Survey and Spatial NZ

“As a professional body representing the surveying and spatial community in New Zealand, we recognise the critical and growing role of photogrammetry and remote sensing in shaping the future of land, infrastructure, environmental management, and digital transformation. Hosting this congress in Sydney presents a significant opportunity to strengthen collaboration across Australasia, enabling practitioners, researchers, and industry leaders to exchange knowledge in a region facing shared challenges — from climate resilience to urban growth and natural hazard management.

Bringing the congress to Australia enhances accessibility for New Zealand and Pacific professionals who may not otherwise be able to attend a global event of this scale. The proximity supports regional capability building, fosters cross-border partnerships, and accelerates the uptake of emerging technologies across our spatial sector. The benefits will extend well beyond the event itself, contributing to stronger professional networks and long-term innovation throughout our region."

Geospatial Analytics Manager - Enterprise Geospatial,

Transport for NSW

“We recognise the ISPRS Congress as a premier global platform for advancing photogrammetry, remote sensing, and spatial sciences. To this point, hosting the ISPRS Congress 2030 in Sydney presents a significant opportunity for Australia and the broader Asia-Pacific region...

Australia has made substantial contributions to geospatial research and practice, particularly in areas such as urban analytics, environmental monitoring, and infrastructure planning. Hosting the Congress in Sydney will further amplify these contributions and nurture new international partnerships.

...the Congress would also provide a valuable opportunity to connect global expertise with real-world policy and infrastructure challenges, ensuring that research outcomes are translated into practical, impactful solutions."