Invitation to IGARSS 2024 in Aθens, Greece

On behalf of the IGARSS 2024 Organizing Committee we are pleased to invite you to Aθens, Greece for the 44th annual “International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium - IGARSS 2024” of the IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (GRSS), the world's largest technical professional organization. The Conference, which for the first time in history will be hosted in Greece, will take place on the 7th until 12th of July 2024, at the Megaron Athens International Conference Center (MAICC).

It is the leading meeting of more than 2.500 esteemed scientists and professionals in the Remote Sensing field worldwide, contributing to the exchange of views and experiences and the training of younger scientists, opening new perspectives for research development and investments in the sector.
Under this year’s theme “Acting for Sustainability and Resilience”, we anticipate to stimulate enlightening debates for opening science and innovation towards the creation of innovative solutions for the benefit of societies.

The Scientific Program of this IGARSS, will give emphasis on sustainable development in accordance with the goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda, including lectures and presentations by distinguished scientists on specialized topics on Remote Sensing, while delegates will have the opportunity to discuss with Greek scientists and be aware of the scientific achievements of the Greek centers of research, education, business & industrial development. A large number of scientific publications will be presented and forums will be organized in which scientists, representatives of the industrial sector and start-up companies, as well as students from all over the world will meet in order to be informed about the latest research and technological advancements in the field of space and its applications.
IGARSS 2024 will be hosted by the National Observatory of Athens - Operational Unit “BEYOND Centre of Earth Observation Research and Satellite Remote Sensing” of Institute for Astronomy, Astrophysics, Space Applications and Remote Sensing, with the support of the National Technical University of Athens and the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas.

Aθens, one of the world’s oldest cities, the birthplace of democracy, arts, science and philosophy of western civilization is waiting for you, for an exciting journey through time. Home of Plato, Socrates and Pericles, under the shadow of Parthenon, Aθens, reflects its enlightening history and culture combined with the perfect Mediterranean climate and the legendary Greek sunlight. An exciting mix of glorious culture with an astonishing natural urban beauty will keep you mesmerized.

“Enlightened science reflected from the Acropolis of Aθens” is our motivation and we look forward to welcoming you all, for a memorable IGARSS 2024, where we will join forces to develop resilient solutions ensuring a sustainable and inclusive future for all in a world of continuous and overlapping disruption.