The 2nd Geoinformatics Congress took place on October 23–24 at the Space Technology Park, bringing together experts in fields such as geodesy, photogrammetry, cartography, as well as architecture and urban planning. This year’s edition focused on the role of geoinformatics technologies in science, business, and administration.
Accordingly, the main goal of the meeting was to discuss and exchange experiences regarding the use of modern geoinformatics technologies in processing cartographic, photogrammetric, and remote sensing data, as well as in spatial information systems. “This congress is an ideal platform for us to exchange experiences and learn about the latest scientific achievements. We cover topics such as the development of unmanned aerial vehicles and the creation of geoportal mapping systems, which are frequently used by the public,” explained Dr. Krzysztof Bakuła, Director of the Science Department at the Ministry of Science and Higher Education.
The 2nd Geoinformatics Congress consisted of fifteen discussion panels. “We have two days of conversations ahead of us. We discuss, among other things, how to expand knowledge about technology and its applications, for example in navigation or terrain information. Land Information Systems are tools that assist us in many areas of everyday life, such as navigating roads, obtaining information about individual plots of land, or completing applications at municipal offices. Science provides numerous possibilities and tools based on geoinformation. Thanks to it, we can discuss space not only in 3D but also in 4D. Knowledge and its applications are developing so rapidly that we eagerly anticipate new innovations. Our partners from the business sector, also present at the Congress, demonstrate ever-broader applications,” said Dr. Anna Bazan-Krzywoszańska, Professor at UZ, from the Institute of Architecture and Urban Planning, Head of the Department of Urban Design, Spatial Planning and GIS, and the University-wide Laboratory of Geospatial Analysis.
Experts emphasize that geoinformation has become a central area of activity for both national and local government authorities. “It is estimated that 80% of decisions made by various levels of administration are related to geoinformation—that is, geographic information tied to a specific location, whose key feature is georeferencing. This forms the backbone of decisions that affect our daily lives,” added Prof. Zdzisław Kurczyński, a specialist in remote sensing and photogrammetry.
The 2nd Geoinformatics Congress was organized by the Zielona Góra Branch of the Polish Association of Surveyors, the Institute of Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Zielona Góra, the Polish Academy of Arts and Sciences – Geoinformatics Committee, the Polish Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, the Polish Geographical Society – Cartographic Branch, the Polish Geographical Society – Remote Sensing Branch, the Polish Society for Spatial Information, and the Association of Polish Cartographers.
The event’s honorary partners included Marcin Kulasek – Minister of Science and Higher Education, the Main Office of Geodesy and Cartography, Marek Cebula – Lubusz Voivode, Sebastian Ciemnoczołowski – Marshal of the Lubusz Voivodeship, Marcin Pabierowski – Mayor of Zielona Góra, and Prof. Wojciech Strzyżewski – Rector of the University of Zielona Góra.
