Chair, Australasian Spatial Information Education and Research Association (ASIERA)

“Our members are actively engaged within the ISPRS community through participation in technical commissions and working groups, contributions to the ISPRS Annals and Archives, involvement in international symposia, and support of the ISPRS Student Consortium. These ongoing contributions demonstrate the strong alignment between ASIERA’s academic leadership and ISPRS’s global mission.

Hosting the ISPRS Congress in Sydney in 2030 would represent a transformative opportunity for the Australasian spatial sciences community. It would strengthen collaboration between universities, industry, and government; enhance regional engagement across the Asia–Pacific; and expand opportunities for students and early-career researchers to connect with global leaders. Beyond academic impact, the Congress would reinforce Australia’s position as a hub for spatial innovation and research, contributing to workforce development, industry growth, and international partnership.

ASIERA stands ready to support and mobilise its members to contribute to a successful and internationally significant ISPRS 2030 Congress in Sydney."

Chair, OSGeo Oceania

“Our members have a strong history of engagement with the ISPRS community, frequently participating in previous congresses and contributing to working groups focused on remote sensing data processing and photogrammetric workflows. We recognize the ISPRS Congress as a premier venue for sharing breakthroughs, and we believe that the open-source ethos aligns perfectly with the collaborative spirit of the society.

Hosting the ISPRS 2030 Congress in Sydney presents a unique opportunity to strengthen the geospatial ecosystem in the Southern Hemisphere. By bringing 2,000 global experts to Australia, the event will significantly elevate the profile of Australian research in photogrammetry and remote sensing. For OSGeo Oceania, this congress serves as a catalyst for deepening ties between international researchers and local practitioners, facilitating knowledge transfer that will accelerate the adoption of open standards and interoperable solutions across our region.

Furthermore, holding the congress in Sydney will highlight the critical role of geospatial technology in addressing regional challenges such as climate change adaptation, disaster management, and sustainable resource development. The convergence of leading experts in a city known for its robust academic institutions and vibrant tech sector will undoubtedly spark new collaborations and drive progress in the sector."

Earth Observation Australia (EOA)

“Earth observation is a valuable and rapidly growing sector for Australia, with an estimated economic impact of more than $5 billion per year, supporting applications across defence, disaster management, agriculture, energy, resources, meteorology, insurance, and many other areas of decision-making.

Hosting the Congress of the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS) in Australia would provide an important opportunity to connect the global community with Australia’s research, industry, and government capabilities, while strengthening international collaboration, knowledge exchange, and innovation in Earth observation.

EOA would welcome the opportunity to collaborate with ISPRS during the Congress, including the potential to coordinate a joint event aligned with our shared priorities and the broader Earth observation community's interests."

Director, Australian Urban Research Infrastructure Network

“Hosting the ISPRS Congress in Sydney would provide a significant opportunity for collaboration between the international photogrammetry and remote sensing community and Australia’s urban research, planning, and policy sectors. It would strengthen links between global experts and local researchers, encourage knowledge exchange, and support the translation of emerging geospatial technologies into real world applications for cities and regions.

Australia has a strong and growing geospatial research community, supported by leading universities, national research infrastructure, and government investment in spatial data capabilities. Bringing the ISPRS Congress to Sydney would highlight this work while providing an important platform for international collaboration and innovation in geospatial science.

Sydney offers an excellent setting for such a congress. The city is highly accessible, well connected internationally, and supported by world class conference facilities and a strong academic and research base. With the involvement of experienced leaders from the geospatial research community, including the local organising committee, Sydney is well placed to host a successful and impactful ISPRS Congress."

Editor, Spatial Source

“The Asia-Pacific is the growth region of the planet, and Australia has a central role to play in this growth. Our location at the crossroads of the eastern and western hemispheres in many ways makes Australia the ‘place to be’ for cutting-edge research and development, from building our own remote sensing satellites to using remote sensing techniques for countless applications — from mineral exploration to protecting our famous coral reefs.

Sydney itself is a safe, sophisticated, friendly and highly popular destination. It has superb event facilities, the finest hotels, world-class food of all kinds, diverse entertainments, stunning natural beauty, and a rich human history through our Indigenous population that stretches back tens of thousands of years. Holding an event in Sydney is guaranteed to boost any event’s attendance, and I feel confident that, should the Congress be held here, it would break all attendance records."

Head of Standards Development, Standards Australia

“Through the dedicated work of IT-004 experts, Australia has built a strong reputation for leadership and contribution to the global standardization for geographic information. IT-004 members have played a significant role in developing standards for indoor mapping and navigation, which are key areas of interest in ISPRS. Other standards led by IT-004 include those related to metadata, data quality and land administration domain model – again, all central to ISPRS’s priorities. Notably, Australian experts leading the development of ISO 19157-3 standard for data quality measures register were invited to organize a special session at the upcoming ISPRS Congress in 2026, further highlighting the enduring partnership between ISPRS, ISO/ TC211 and, Standards Australia’s IT-004. This collaboration is vital for advancing the innovation in the domain of geographic information and geomatics.

IT-004 committee is predominantly composed of active researchers from geospatial domain, who contribute to research that shapes future standards. Many committee members regularly participate and present at ISPRS events, and several are acting officers within the ISPRS organisation.

Standards Australia was excited to learn about Sydney’s bid to host the ISPRS Congress in 2030 (or in 2029). Hosting this congress in Sydney would provide an opportunity to strengthen the relationship between Standards Australia and ISPRS, while enabling our broader group of experts to engage with the ISPRS community. Such collaboration is crucial for driving progress and innovation in the field."

CEO, FrontierSI

“FrontierSI is a social enterprise that believes location-based information has the power to create a better future. We work with government, universities, and industry to turn complex location data into practical solutions that endure and support better decisions for communities, industries, and the planet. For more than 20 years we have brought together the right people, skills, and ideas to deliver results with real societal and economic impact. As trusted leaders in location solutions, we continue to build collaborative teams that cross organisational and sector boundaries, translating advanced research into practical outcomes. Whether through research and development, advisory services, proof-of-concepts, or large-scale national initiatives, our work has delivered measurable results to solve real-world challenges. FrontierSI has been central to strengthening Australia’s digital infrastructure, contributing to critical capabilities such as satellite positioning systems and improved mapping tools.

FrontierSI is highly supportive of the Australian Bid and the impact that the conference would have on Australia. Australia has a rich history of overcoming its size challenges by using advanced technologies such as earth observation to address emerging environmental and climate issues relating to land management. The ISPRS conference provides an excellent opportunity to showcase the applications of remote sensing in Australia to the world and for the interchange of knowledge and ideas."

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Australasian Space Innovation Institute (ASII)

“Our work is deeply aligned with the ISPRS mission. ASII's flagship Earth observation programmes include the $15 million Australian Agriculture National Digital Twin, which integrates satellite data, AI, and geospatial analytics to support productivity and sustainability across the agricultural sector, and the Takahē Project, a sovereign formation-flying SAR satellite system advancing maritime domain awareness across the Indo-Pacific. These initiatives reflect Australia's growing capability in applied remote sensing and spatial intelligence — capability that would be powerfully showcased through a Sydney-hosted ISPRS Congress.

Australia is an ideal host. With an ambitious government target to triple the domestic space sector by 2030, a world-class research ecosystem in Sydney, and unique geospatial use cases spanning agriculture, disaster resilience, coastal monitoring, and Indigenous land management, the Congress would find both an engaged local community and a compelling scientific landscape. ASII would actively support organisers in connecting international delegates with Australian industry, government, and research partners to maximise the Congress's impact and legacy."