Surveying Industry Lead (Australia & New Zealand), Hexagon

“Hexagon has a long-standing engagement with the international geospatial and research community, including active alignment with ISPRS themes such as Earth observation, multi-sensor data integration, automation, and spatial intelligence. We regularly support international congresses, technical forums and academic-industry collaborations that advance both research excellence and real-world application.

From an industry perspective, hosting ISPRS 2030 in Sydney would deliver significant benefits. Australia presents a unique convergence of advanced geospatial capability and complex applied challenges, including climate resilience, disaster response, infrastructure delivery, urban development, and environmental monitoring. Holding the congress in Sydney would enable meaningful exchange between global research leaders and practitioners addressing these challenges at scale.

Australia also has a strong and growing research ecosystem in photogrammetry and remote sensing, supported by universities, government agencies and industry partners. Hosting ISPRS 2030 would strengthen international collaboration, enhance capability across the Asia-Pacific region, and accelerate the translation of research into operational impact worldwide.

Hexagon continues to invest heavily in research and development globally and within Australia, particularly in areas such as reality capture, autonomous workflows, AIdriven analytics and digital twins. We see ISPRS 2030 as an important opportunity to further align research and industry priorities, support emerging professionals, and contribute to the long-term advancement of the spatial sciences."

CEO / Managing Director, McMullen Nolan Group

“MNG has delivered cadastral, engineering, construction, hydrographic, photogrammetric, and geospatial services, increasingly integrating advanced remote sensing technologies such as LiDAR, UAV photogrammetry, mobile mapping, and spatial analytics across major infrastructure, urban, and environmental projects throughout Australia.

MNG maintains strong engagement with the international geospatial community through participation in professional congresses, technical forums, and knowledgesharing initiatives aligned with organisations such as ISPRS.

Hosting the ISPRS Congress in Sydney would deliver significant benefits to Australia and the wider international geospatial sector. Australia has a mature and innovative surveying and spatial profession, underpinned by strong collaboration between industry, academia, and government."

Country Manager, 1Spatial Australia Pty Limited

“1Spatial Australia Pty Limited is part of the 1Spatial Group with businesses in the Australia, Belgium, France, Ireland, Tunisia, United States of America and our Head Office in the United Kingdom. With over 50 years in the spatial industry, we have been, and continue to provide the industry with solutions to resolve many of the complex issues that the industry encounters. As part of ensuing that 1Spatial is providing the best solutions for the industry, we support, where we can, any and all initiatives and events to nurture leading edge technology and solutions.

1Spatial Australia Pty Limited 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."

Market Director Asia Pacific, Woolpert

“Hosting the ISPRS 2030 Congress in Sydney presents a compelling opportunity for both local and international stakeholders. Australia has a mature and rapidly evolving spatial industry ecosystem, supported by world-class universities, government agencies, and private-sector innovators. Sydney—in particular with the ICC Sydney precinct referenced in the bid—offers a modern, accessible, and highly connected venue capable of delivering an exceptional congress experience for the estimated 2,000 delegates anticipated.

Bringing ISPRS 2030 to Sydney would significantly benefit the global photogrammetry and remote sensing community by:

• Showcasing Australia’s leading contributions in 3D modelling, lidar technologies, GNSS applications, marine and aviation mapping, and emerging AI-enabled geospatial workflows;

• Enabling deeper collaboration between international researchers and Australia’s innovative spatial sector;

• Strengthening industry-academia partnerships and accelerating advancements aligned with ISPRS’ scientific priorities."

Director and Principal Consultant, Mammoth Geospatial

“As a prominent provider of open-source geospatial consulting and training services in Australia and the Oceania region, we highly value the substantial contributions of ISPRS and the academic community to our collective knowledge base.

We regularly engage in collaborative efforts with academic institutions across Australia to facilitate the necessary connection between academia and industry, and we are confident that this event will significantly contribute to this objective.

Our organisation was involved in the 2024 ISPRS event in Fremantle, specifically as organisers of the co-located FOSS4G Perth event, and this afforded us direct observation of how such gatherings are critical for cultivating relationships across these vital sectors.

We perceive the proposed 2029/2030 event in Sydney as an exceptional opportunity to attract international expertise and perspectives to Australia, while simultaneously showcasing the outstanding work being undertaken here by academic and industry practitioners."

Director, Linke & Linke Surveys

“Linke & Linke Surveys is keen to participate in the proposed ISPRS and to work collaboratively with the consortium of industry partners, peak bodies and research institutions including the University of New South Wales. Our company has great interest in research collaborations in large-scale civil infrastructure construction, specifically, autonomous mapping systems; smart sensing; automated spatial data processing, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven as-built 3D modelling.

Linke & Linke Surveys looks forward to welcoming our colleagues from the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing community to Sydney, Australia in 2029/2030 for an outstanding congress."

Global Practice Director Geospatial, Jacobs Australia Pty Limited

“Hosting ISPRS in Sydney would deliver significant benefits to Australia’s geospatial, surveying, and remote sensing communities, as well as the broader Asia–Pacific region. The Congress would provide an unparalleled opportunity for Australian practitioners, researchers, and students to engage directly with global leaders, emerging technologies, and cutting-edge research without the barriers of international travel.

From an industry perspective, the Congress would strengthen collaboration between academia, government, and the private sector, accelerate innovation, and support workforce capability development in critical areas such as digital construction, Earth observation, climate adaptation, smart cities, and infrastructure resilience. Sydney’s accessibility, research institutions, and strong geospatial ecosystem make it a highly suitable host city for an event of this scale and significance.

Holding ISPRS in Sydney would enhance both local and international progress in photogrammetry and remote sensing by strengthening global collaboration and increasing representation from the Southern Hemisphere and Asia–Pacific region. The Congress would provide a platform to showcase Australian research, innovation, and applied practice, while enabling international delegates to learn from Australia’s experience in managing diverse landscapes, climate challenges, and large-scale infrastructure programmes.

Jacobs believes the Congress will leave a lasting legacy by inspiring the next generation of geospatial professionals, reinforcing international partnerships, and accelerating the adoption of best practice across research, policy, and industry."