NEWS
Conference Theme
Digital Earth Empowering Sustainable Development and Utilization of Resources
Conference Dates
October 16–19, 2026
Venue
Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China
Hosted by
International Society for Digital Earth (ISDE)
China University of Mining and Technology (CUMT)
International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals (CBAS)
Organized by
International Society for Digital Earth - Young Scientist Innovation Network
School of Resources and Geosciences, China University of Mining and Technology
Co-Organized by
Young Scientists Working Committee, Chinese National Committee of International Society for Digital Earth
School of Geography, Nanjing Normal University
Supporting Journals
Annals of GIS
Big Earth Data
Environmental Modelling and Software
Information Geography
International Journal of Digital Earth
International Journal of Mining Science and Technology
Journal of Geo-Information Science
Background
Against the backdrop of global population growth, rapid economic development, and escalating climate change, issues such as resource scarcity and ecological degradation have emerged as core challenges to sustainable development. Digital Earth technologies, through the construction of high-precision and dynamic digital twins of the Earth, provide revolutionary tools for resource investigation, monitoring, assessment, and management. This forum, themed "Digital Earth Empowering Sustainable Development and Utilization of Resources," aims to establish an interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral international platform. It seeks to bring together young scholars, experts, government agencies, corporate representatives, and organizations from around the world to jointly explore innovative applications, key challenges, and future directions for Digital Earth in the sustainable use of resources, thereby contributing to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Conference Sessions
The forum will feature in-depth discussions around the following six core thematic areas, though topics are not limited to these. Submissions related to Digital Earth and sustainable development are welcome. Proposals for new research frontiers, hot topics, or dedicated sessions from experts and scholars are also encouraged.
(1) Frontier Theories, Technologies, and Applications of Digital Earth:
·Artificial Intelligence applications in geoscience
·Modeling and analysis, etc.
(2) Digital Earth Technology Frontiers and Policy Synergy:
·Classification, grading, and security assurance systems for natural resource data
·Standards for global resource data sharing and operational collaboration
·Construction of digital twin platforms for natural resources
·Digital Earth technologies supporting regulatory and policy formulation
(3) Digital Earth Technologies for Resource Investigation and Monitoring:
·Integrated resource investigation and monitoring across space, air, ground, and subsurface
·Multi-source data fusion and the construction of real-time dynamic monitoring systems
·Intelligent prediction of resource reserves and spatiotemporal trends
(4) Digital Earth Empowering Optimal Resource Allocation and Efficient Utilization:
·Territorial spatial planning and optimization decisions for resource allocation
·Optimization of energy resource development layout and efficient utilization
·Intelligent sensing and precise management of all elements of natural resources
(5) Digital Earth Supporting Ecological Protection and Restoration:
·Ecosystem service value assessment and ecological redline monitoring
·Biodiversity monitoring and habitat conservation
·Digital management of the entire ecological restoration project lifecycle
(6) Digital Earth Driving Low-Carbon Resource Utilization and Development:
·Full lifecycle tracking of resources
·Intelligent assessment of resource and environmental carrying capacity with early warning decisions
· Monitoring and simulation of carbon emissions and carbon footprints.
Call for Sessions
The forum invites global submissions for parallel sessions on the above topics (though not limited to these). Each session should consist of a minimum of 6 presentations. Prospective session organizers are requested to submit the "Session Organization Application Form" to the Forum Secretariat, Ms. Teng Jiakun, at ISDE_YSIN@cumt.edu.cn by May 1st. The application form is attached as Annex 1.
Call for Abstracts
Abstracts must be written in English following the specified template and submitted through the forum website. Please select the correct presentation type ("Oral Presentation" or "Poster Presentation") in the submission system. The forum organizing committee will review the abstracts and notify authors regarding the acceptance for oral presentation.
Abstracts should be no less than 500 words, written entirely in English.
Abstract Submission Deadline: June 15, 2026
Important Dates:
Session Proposal Deadline: May 1, 2026
Registration Opens: May 1, 2026
Abstract Submission Deadline: June 15, 2026
Registration Deadline: October 16, 2026
Registration Fees
Category | Early Registration (Before September 15, 2026) | Regular Registration (After September 15, 2026) |
ISDE Member | RMB 2200 | RMB 2700 |
Non-ISDE Member | RMB 2700 | RMB 3000 |
ISDE Student Member | RMB 1600 | RMB 1800 |
Non-ISDE Student Member | RMB 1800 | RMB 2000 |
Conference Language
The official language of the forum is English.
Contact
Secretariat Email: ISDE_YSIN@cumt.edu.cn
ISDE Young Scientist Innovation Network (ISDE-YSIN)
The ISDE Young Scientist Innovation Network (ISDE-YSIN) aims to advance the development of key concepts and innovative technologies in the field of Digital Earth, uniting the efforts of young scientists to serve major scientific initiatives such as Earth observation, Big Earth Data, sustainable development, and others. Its objectives focus on fostering innovation in the Digital Earth field, uniting young scientists and supporting their academic endeavors, while also organizing international academic activities involving young scientists.
Organizing Structure
Honorary Chair
Prof. Huadong Guo, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals
Scientific Committee
Chair of the Scientific Committee
Prof. Zhenqi Hu, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology
Committee Members
Prof. Jingwei Dong, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, CAS, China
Prof.Weihua Dong, Beijing Normal University, China
Prof. Shihong Du, Peking University, China
Prof. Zhenhong Du, Zhejiang University, China
Prof. Hongchao Fan, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway
Dr. Gregory Giuliani, University of Geneva, Switzerland
Prof. Jingfeng He, China University of Mining and Technology, China
Prof. Bo Huang, University of Hong Kong, China
Prof. Limin Jiao, Wuhan University, China
Prof. Songnian Li, Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada
Prof. Guonian Lü, Nanjing Normal University, China
Prof. Ali Mansourian, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
Prof. Tao Pei, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, CAS, China
Dr. Tomáš Rezník, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
Dr. Sven Schade, Joint Research Centre, European Commission
Prof. Elif Sertel, Istanbul Technical University, Turkey
Prof. Zhenfeng Shao, Wuhan University, China
Prof. Jian Shen, China University of Mining and Technology, China
Prof. Lunche Wang, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), China
Prof. Hao Wu, Huazhong Normal University, China
Organizing Committee
Conference Chairs
Prof. Changlin Wang, International Society for Digital Earth
Prof. Min Chen, the ISDE Young Scientist Innovation Network
Executive Chair
Prof. Hui Yang, China University of Mining and Technology
Secretary-General
Prof. Jian Lin, the ISDE Young Scientist Innovation Network
Conference Organizing Committee
Athos Agapiou, Cyprus University of Technology, Cyprus
László Bertalan, University of Debrecen, Hungary
Riccardo Buccolieri, University of Salento, Italy
Kai Cao, East China Normal University, China
Min Cao, Nanjing Normal University, China
Yimin Chen, Sun Yat-sen University, China
Qiang Dai, Nanjing Normal University, China
Zhipeng Gui, Wuhan University, China
Xuke Hu, German Aerospace Center, Germany
Wei Huang, Tongji University, China
Sheikh Tawhidul Islam, Beihang University, China
Mingming Jia, Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, CAS, China
Hamed Karimian, Jiangsu Ocean University, China
Alexander Kmoch, University of Tartu, Estonia
Yusheng Liang, China University of Mining and Technology, China
Chen Lin, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, CAS, China
Zhen Liu, International Society for Digital Earth
Lei Luo, Aerospace Information Research Institute, CAS, China
Ming Luo, Sun Yat-sen University, China
Wei Luo, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Peifeng Ma, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, China
Amin Naboureh, Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment, CAS, China
Liang Ning, Nanjing Normal University, China
Mohd Nadzri Md Reba, University of Technology Malaysia, Malaysia
Huazhong Ren, Peking University, China
Yongze Song, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
Hongjun Su, Hohai University, China
Martin Sudmanns, Paris Lodron University of Salzburg, Austria
Neema Simon Sumari, Sokonine University of Agriculture, Tanzania
Yao Sun, German Aerospace Center, Germany
Abdallah M. Mohamed Taha, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), China
Robert Tenzer, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China
Yassine Tounsi, Chouaib Doukkali University, Morocco
Lei Wang, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, CAS, China
Jia Wang, University of Greenwich, UK
Siqin Wang, University of Southern California, USA
Hao Wu, National Geomatics Center of China, China
Zherong Wu, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, China
Kai Yan, Beijing Normal University, China
Mi Yan, Nanjing Normal University, China
Yingwei Yan, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Fan Zhang, Peking University, China
Hongsheng Zhang, University of Hong Kong, China
Xiang Zhang, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), China
Wei Zhi, Hohai University, China
Secretariat
Min Li, International Society for Digital Earth
Jingna Liu, International Society for Digital Earth
Linlin Guan, International Society for Digital Earth
Ran Wang, China University of Mining and Technology
Hui Ci, China University of Mining and Technology
Zhaojin Yan, China University of Mining and Technology
Jiakun Teng, China University of Mining and Technology
Yuan Zhang, China University of Mining and Technology
Liu Cui, China University of Mining and Technology
