Welcome! Bun venit!

On behalf of the IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (GRSS), the Organising Committee warmly invites you to join the third edition of the Machine Intelligence for GeoAnalytics and Remote Sensing (MIGARS) conference at POLITEHNICA Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania, from 2 to 4 September 2025.

MIGARS 2025 explores the powerful intersection of machine intelligence approaches, spatial analytics, and remote sensing technologies. With the tremendous advancements in data acquisition and sensing platforms, data streams in remote sensing have become too large in volume, variety, and veracity. The challenge is handling, processing, automating, and transforming complex geo-data from various sources, such as multi-platform sensors and Internet-of-Things devices, into clear, actionable insights for decision-making and monitoring our planet.

At its heart, MIGARS is committed to fostering collaboration and exploring the potential use of intelligent computational approaches for geo-data-based solutions that serve society at large. Its third edition will bring together researchers, experts, and practitioners across various disciplines, including artificial intelligence, remote sensing, geosciences, climate change and environmental research, and many more, dedicated to advancing geospatial technologies and their applications.

Our conference will be held in Bucharest, Romania's capital - a cultural destination, economic hub, and fascinating architectural landscape where rich history and traditional flavours meet modern dynamism.

Looking forward to greeting you in Bucharest in just:

Organising Committee

The organising team wishes to acknowledge the below Committees members for their contribution and commitment to MIGARS 2025.

General Chairs

Andrei Anghel

Politehnica Bucharest

Mihai Datcu

Politehnica Bucharest

Scientific Committee

Luca Bergamasco

Bruno Kessler Institute

Avik Bhattacharya

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Francesca Bovolo

Bruno Kessler Institute

Lorenzo Bruzzone

University of Trento

Fabio Dell'Acqua

University of Pavia

Begüm Demir

Technical University of Berlin

Lachezar Filchev

Bulgarian Academy of Sciences

Alejandro Frery

Victoria University of Wellington

Paolo Gamba

University of Pavia

Nina Maria Gottschling

German Aerospace Center (DLR)

Akira Hirose

University of Tokyo

Zhongling Huang

Northwestern Polytechnical University

Zoltan Kato

University of Szeged

Reu Kemboi

Technical University of Kenya

Armando Marino

University of Stirling

Andrea Marinoni

UiT The Arctic University of Norway

Carlos Lopez-Martinez

Polytechnic University of Catalonia

Marina Meila

University of Washington

Gabriele Meoni

European Space Agency

Claudia Paris

University of Twente

Avid Roman-Gonzalez

National University of Moquegua

Luciana Romani

Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa)

Alessandro Sebastianelli

ESA/ESRIN Φ-lab

Devis Tuia

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)

Silvia Liberata Ullo

University of Sannio

Vladimir Vlassov

KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Matthew Wilson

University of Canterbury

Feng Xu

Fudan University

Xiaoxiang Zhu

Technical University of Munich

Technical Programme Committee

Răzvan Tamaș

Constanța Maritime University

B.S. Daya Sagar

Indian Statistical Institute

Publications Committee

Anamaria Rădoi

Politehnica Bucharest

Hitendra Sarma

Vasavi College of Engineering

Student Travel Grant Committee

Josée Lévesque

DRDC Valcartier Research Center

Francesco Mauro

University of Sannio

Qian Zhan

China University of Geosciences (Beijing)

Publicity & Industry Liaison Committee

Răzvan Crăciunescu

Politehnica Bucharest

Silvia Liberata Ullo

University of Sannio

Local Organising Committee

Mădălina Ciucă

Politehnica Bucharest

Alexandru Munteanu

West University of Timișoara

Marian Neagul

West University of Timișoara

Andreea Plătică

Constanța Maritime University

Call for Abstracts

The 2025 International Conference on Machine Intelligence for GeoAnalytics and Remote Sensing (MIGARS) will be hosted from 2-4 September at POLITEHNICA Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania.

At its heart, MIGARS is committed to fostering collaboration and exploring the potential use of intelligent computational approaches for geo-data-based solutions that serve society at large.

Submissions are invited on a comprehensive range of topics, reflecting the latest advancements and applications in the field, including but not limited to:

  • Multispectral & hyperspectral remote sensing
  • Microwave remote sensing
  • LiDAR remote sensing
  • UAV-based remote sensing
  • Mission, Sensors, and Calibration
  • Big data applications for geosciences
  • Geospatial data analytics
  • Statistical machine learning
  • Deep learning
  • Expert systems
  • Computational intelligence
  • Evolutionary computing
  • Climate informatics
  • Data analysis and spatial data visualisation
  • Temporal data analysis, prediction, time series analysis
  • Uncertainty quantification in geoscience and remote sensing
  • Monitoring and damage assessment of natural disasters and hazards
  • Applications for early warning, environmental monitoring and climate change
  • Applications for land, biodiversity and soil science
  • Applications for forestry and agriculture
  • Applications for water management, sea, oceans and atmosphere

Call for papers poster | Submission guidelines | Word template | Latex template

Plenary Speakers



Begüm Demir

Technische Universität Berlin

Recent Trends in AI for Earth Observation and Pathways Forward

Akira Hirose

University of Tokyo

Advanced Earth Observation Using Explainable AI in the Era of Multisensor Cooperation

Marina Meila

University of Washington

Coordinates with Physical Meaning and the Non-linear Geometry of High Dimensional Data

Anamaria Rădoi

Politehnica Bucharest

AI for Geospatial and Imagery Intelligence

Xiaoxiang Zhu

Technical University of Munich

On the Foundations of Earth and Climate Foundation Models

Important Dates

Abstract Submission Open

20 February 2025

Abstract Submission Deadline

15 April 2025

Extended to: 1 June 2025

Notification of Acceptance

1 July 2025

Registration Opens

15 July 2025

Full Paper Submission Deadline

25 July 2025

Student Travel Grant Submission Deadline

25 July 2025

Early Bird Registration Deadline

1 August 2025

MIGARS 2025

2-4 September 2025

📢 Updates:
➡️ Good news! Due to popular demand, the Organizing Committee is pleased to announce an extension of the Abstract Submission Deadline.
📅 Don't forget to register! MIGARS 2025 registration is now open via EasyChair.
🎤 Started preparing your conference presentation? Verify all recommendations here: Presentation Instructions Section

Submission, Registration and Publication Policies

All papers submitted to MIGARS 2025 must be written in English, formatted in the standard 2-column format and uploaded in pdf format. Please check the provided Word and LaTeX templates. All accepted papers are limited to four (4) pages.

Conference papers will be submitted to IEEE Xplore only if all three of the following requirements are fulfilled: (a) submit all publication materials, (b) pay at least one full, regular registration, and (c) present the work at the conference. If an accepted paper is not presented at the conference (by the author, a co-author or a knowledgeable and qualified colleague), it will not be included in the final Conference Proceedings and will not be published in IEEE Xplore, per IEEE policy.

Outstanding papers will be invited to submit extended versions to appear in a Special Issue of the IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters.

Presentation Instructions

The 2025 MIGARS conference features exclusively onsite presentations, offered in either oral or poster formats.
Registered participants preparing a presentation for the conference are invited to check the recommendations:
Presentation Instructions Section

Registration Fees

MIGARS 2025 will be held exclusively in person. Each accepted paper must be linked to a conference registration.

The student registration rate can cover up to one (1) paper. The regular registration rate can cover up to two (2) papers.

In order to register for the conference Log In to the same EasyChair account used to submit your paper. Then, go to the “Conference” tab and click the “Start Registration” link.

IEEE Student Travel Grant

Thanks to the support of the IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (GRSS), several travel grants are available to partially support students and early-career professionals to present their work at MIGARS 2025.

To be eligible for a Travel Support Grant, applicants must:

  • Be either a full-time student in an accredited programme (MSc, PhD), or an early career graduate
  • Be the first author/co-author of at least one accepted paper and present their paper at the conference
  • Have not received GRSS funding in the past two years
  • Be an IEEE and GRSS (student) member at the time the grant is awarded

Applicants who are not yet GRSS members may still apply for the Travel Support Grant, provided they commit to becoming members before the conference. IEEE and GRSS Student Member fees are low, and benefits are equal to those of full member grade. We particularly encourage student contributors from developing countries to apply.

Check out more details and complete your Travel Support Application here:

Programme at a glance

Detailed programme

Check our program preview below, or download it in PDF:

Sponsorship & Exhibition

MIGARS focuses on the potential use of intelligent computational approaches for geo-data-based applications to serve society at large. This event attracts international researchers, experts, and practitioners from various disciplines, including computational/artificial intelligence, remote sensing, geosciences, climate change and environmental research, hydrology, agriculture, and many more, dedicated to advancing geospatial technologies and their applications. As a sponsor, you'll have direct access to a community passionate about addressing some of the world’s most pressing environmental and societal issues with data-driven solutions.

INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING MIGARS 2025 CONFERENCE AS AN ACTIVE PARTNER?

Join us as a sponsor for the International Conference on Machine Intelligence for GeoAnalytics and Remote Sensing (MIGARS) 2025 to show your support, elevate your brand’s presence, and foster connections within a distinguished, international audience.

We provide flexible sponsorship packages tailored to meet various goals, from branding visibility to direct engagement with attendees. Please contact us for a detailed sponsorship proposal; our team is here to customize a package that aligns with your specific objectives.

Sponsorship enables us to provide quality experiences while keeping registration fees accessible. We are grateful for your support and interest towards MIGARS 2025!

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Venue

Politehnica Bucharest
Splaiul Independenței 313
Bucharest, Romania, 060042

Take a look at the previous MIGARS Editions:

MIGARS24
MIGARS23

MIGARS 2024 and 2023 Proceedings are available on

IEEExplore Proceedings