Welcome to Washington, D.C.
IGARSS 2026!

The International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS) is the flagship conference of the IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (GRSS). On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we are honored to invite you to attend the 46th IGARSS which is to be held in Washington, D.C., the United States of America, on 9-14 August 2026.

The theme of IGARSS 2026 is the Future of Earth Observations. IGARSS 2026 will examine the future Earth observation technologies for solving grand challenges faced by our Earth and society and promote collaborative global solutions using such technologies. IGARSS 2026 will provide an excellent experience for its attendees through strong technical and social programs, and opportunities for collaboration regionally and globally.

As the capital city of the United States, Washington, D.C. is a vibrant multicultural city with rich and colorful art and social activities, world-renowned museums and galleries, a wide variety of dining options, and convenient transportation. The conference will be hosted at Washington Hilton, a world-class conference venue. Participation in IGARSS 2026 will be an unforgettable experience in your career. See you all at IGARSS 2026 in Washington D.C.!

General Co-Chairs

Liping Di,
IEEE Fellow, Director

CSISS, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, USA

Michael Seablom,
IEEE Member, Associate Director

Earth Science Division, NASA Headquarters, Washington, D.C., USA

Mitch Goldberg,
IEEE Member, Distinguished Research Professor

City College of New York for the NOAA Center for Earth System Sciences and Remote Sensing Technologies (CESSRST), NY, USA