Innovative, Sustainable and Resilient Futures — exploring geography's role in shaping India's path to 100 years of independence.
As India prepares for its centenary of independence in 2047, the Department of Geography at Savitribai Phule Pune University organises this landmark international conference — deliberating upon the critical role of geography in shaping India's developmental path.
The conference brings together academicians, social scientists, researchers, policymakers, and industry experts from across the world to explore geospatial technologies, climate science, resource management, and more.
Hosted at SPPU — ranked 566th globally (QS 2026) and 56th nationally (NIRF 2025) — and anchored by the Institute of Indian Geographers (IIG), this event will be a landmark convergence of spatial thinking and national development.
GeoAI, Digital Twins, Drone Technologies, and High-Performance Spatial Computing driving India's technological leap.
From conservation to regeneration — circular economy, blue economy, and regenerative sustainability beyond green.
Landscape and human-scape capacities for resilience, disaster risk reduction, and inclusive spatial development.
All session access, meals, conference kit, and participation certificate. Accommodation at ₹500 / $6 per person per day on first-come basis.
| Type | Early Bird (till 10 Sep 2026) | Late/Spot (after 10 Sep 2026) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India (₹) | SAARC (₹) | Foreign ($) | India (₹) | SAARC (₹) | Foreign ($) | |
| Delegate | 4,800 | 6,300 | $100 | 5,300 | 7,300 | $125 |
| Student (below 30) | 3,800 | 5,300 | $90 | 4,300 | 5,800 | $115 |
| Accompanying | 3,500 | 5,000 | $85 | 4,000 | 5,500 | $110 |
IIG HQ Fee: ₹250 — compulsory for all participants.
Membership details: iigeo.org/Membership.html
MS Word, A4 size, Times New Roman 12pt, 1.15 line spacing. Maximum 400 words. Title max 30 words (English only).
Title → Author(s) → Affiliation(s) → Corresponding email → Abstract body (justified) → Up to 4 keywords. No special symbols, formulas, or references.
First-time users: prepare a passport photo (JPG, ≤150 KB). Complete the registration form selecting participant type and delegate category.
Pay online via Debit/Credit card, Net Banking, or UPI. Upload abstract in MS Word or PDF. First-time users need passport photo (JPG ≤150 KB). Student category: below 30 years, full-time enrolled.
Participant (submitted abstract): Presentation / authorship certificate — max 2 certificates regardless of number of abstracts.
Attendee (no abstract): Attendance certificate only, even if listed as co-author.
The IIG, established in 1979, is headquartered at SPPU and has 1,200+ life, annual, institutional members and journal subscribers across India and abroad.
Distinguished geographers, researchers, and academics from across India guiding the scientific programme of GeoVision 2047.
Have questions about registration, abstract submission, accommodation, or any other aspect of the conference? Our team is ready to help.