1st theme: Management of natural and water resources, desertification & climate change

• Natural resource management
• Soil and plant sciences
• Water resources management / water scarcity / water harvesting
• Natural Hazards
• Drought, desertification and desert - desert development
• Marine and air pollution
• Industrial pollution and mining industries / phosphate - cement, etc...
• Climate change, mitigation and adaptation mechanisms
• Environmental fields
• Local and international laws and legislations in the field of environment and natural resource management

2nd theme: Agricultural & Food Security

• Agricultural fields
• Plant and animal genetic resources
• Agricultural techniques
• Climate change, mitigation and adaptation
• Food and Sustainability
• Food security and sovereignty
• Agricultural intensification
• Animal Production
• Forage and pastoral patterns
• Rural settlement

3rd theme: Smart Cities, Urban Planning & Sustainable Development

• City planning and smart cities
• Green cities
• Urban development
• Transport networks
• Wired and wireless networks
• Coastal strip management
• Archeology and Tourism
• Management of cities and industrial centers

4th theme: Geology, Earth Sciences & Environment

• Environmental Geology
• Petroleum Geology
• Geology and Mineral Resources
• Engineering Geology
• Structural Geology
• Geology and Civil Engineering
• Exploration Geophysics
• Mining Geology
• Economic Geology
• Marine Geology
• Physical Geology
• Geological Consulting

5th theme: Energy, Renewable Energies & Energy Transition

• Oil and gas
• Geology and earth science
• Solar energy
• Wind power/ wind energy
• Hot water energy
• Waste valuation
• Energy transformation
• Industry and mining industries

6th theme: Security and Defense

• GIS applications in security
• Geomatics in decision making
• Remote sensing (space)
• Remote sensing (aerial)
• GPS system
• Web mapping/ paper maps
• Civil defense
• Tourists safety and security
• Crime mapping

7th theme: Health, Education and Social Services

• Applications in health and epidemic control
• Schooling and education
• Virtual and distance education
• Immigration and emigration
• Migration and displacement / asylum and humanitarian work
• Poverty alleviation and social assistance

8th theme: Technical Topics / Digital geography , GIS , RS and Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (GeoAI)

• Digital geography and geographic artificial intelligence applications
• Geographical artificial intelligence
• Advances in digital geography
• Advanced mapping and digital modeling
• Geographic simulation applications
• Geographic information systems
• Management and analysis of digital spatial data
• Using digital spatial data for decision-making
• Geographic big and meta data
• Electronic capture of spatial data
• Geographic data storage
• Geographic data manipulation, and analysis
• Principles and concepts of digital geography
• Fundamental skills in GIS
• Governmental, industrial, and economical applications
• Municipal services, health, and retailing
• Geospatial technologies in natural and social sciences

9th theme: Open Software for Geomatics, Geospatial Science & Artificial Intelligence

• Open source remote sensing
• Open source GIS
• Open source web maps
• Open source mobile applications
• Open data and analytics
• Big data
• Open source software
• Open software
• Geographical Artificial Intelligence Software

Honorary Scientific Council

• Professor HRH Princess Mishael Al Saud - Professor of Applied Geomorphology, Honorary President of the Tunisian Association for Digital Geographic Information
• Professor Ronald Francis Abler, former President of the International Union of Geographical & former President of the American Association of Geographers
• Professor El-Sayed Sayed El-Husseini - Former president of the Egyptian Geographical Society
• Professor Sarkis Fadous - President of the Arab Union for Surveying - Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the Lebanese Canadian University
• Professor Georg Gartner former President of the International Cartographic Association

Organizational & Scientific Committee

• Chairman of GEO-TUNIS: Dr.Mohammed Ayari /President of the Euro-Arab Union of Geomatics - - President of the Tunisian Association for Digital Geographic Information
• Chairman of the Scientific Council - Professor Salwa Saidi - Coordinator of the Geomatics Departments at the Faculty of Science in Tunis

High Scientific Committee of the Forum

• Professor Jean Doumit - Head of the Department of Geography - Lebanese University
• Professor Mohamed Sirto – Morocco
• Dr. Najib Belhabib - President of the Higher School of Technology - Tunisia
• Prof. Alan Othman - France
• Professor Hussein Nechnish - Algeria
• Professor Philippe de Bois - Euro-Mediterranean Union for Scientific Research and Technological Innovation
• Prof. Haider Hajo Al-Senussi - Sudan
• Professor Abdul Saleh Fayyad - Head of the Department of Applied Geology, College of Science, University of Anbar - Iraq
• Professor Naima El-Issaoui - Morocco
• Professor Ruqayya Amin Al-Ani / Iraqi University - Iraq
• Dr. Mounir Arjdal - Morocco
• Prof. Omar Chermiti - Tunisia
• Professor Othman Sharkas - Palestine

Members of the Higher Scientific Committee

• Assistant Professor Dr. Noaman Bakari –Faculty of Science / University of Tunis El Manar – Tunisia
• Assistant Professor Dr. Abbas Fadel Obaid - Department of Geography / College of Arts / Dhi Qar University – Iraq
• Dr. Mohamed Hamdi - Canada
• Assistant Professor Dr. Samar Saqr - Lebanese University - Lebanon
• Dr. Miftah Al-Fatni - Al Asmarya University – Libya
• Dr. Sid Ahmed soufiane - Algerian Geographical Society - Algeria
• Dr. Saleh Zarayeb - University of Batna - Algeria
• Dr. Louisa Amrouche - Algeria
• Prof. Beya Tayashi - University of Tunis El Manar - Tunisia
• Professor Ali Abu Azoum - Head of the Arab Center for Desertification Studies - Libya
• Professor Tariq Al-Rashed - United States of America
• Assistant Professor Dr. George Abi Diwan - Lebanese University - Lebanon
• Prof. Brice Enslam - France
• Dr. Evgeny Kiselov - Russia
• Professor Mohamed Lama - Libya
• Dr. Amin Baraka - King Faisal University - Chad
• Eng. Muhammad Al-Barqawi - ACSAD
• Professor Abdelaziz Daoud - University of Sfax - Tunisia
• Dr. Seddik Noreen - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Dr. Fatma Taqtaq - Tunisia
• Dr. Asmaa Al Ketbi - President of the Emirates Geographical Society - United Arab Emirates
• Researcher - Ms. Mubaraka Al-Ghariani / Libyan Authority for Scientific Research - Libya
• Prof. Moufida Balq / Head of the Geography Department - Libyan Academy for Postgraduate Studies - Libya
• Researcher Dr. Tariq Muhammad Sulaiman Muhammad / Urban Planning and Geographic Information Systems Professor, Naif Arab University for Security Sciences - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Researcher Dr. Abdul Qadir Ali Abdul Qadir Arhim / Cyber Security Adviser to the Libyan National Security Council - Libya
• Dr. Al-Hadi Al-Mabrouk Abu Qurain / General Director of the Libyan Center for Climate Change Research - Libya
• Associate Professor Dr. Juma Arhouma Al-Jali / Postgraduate Studies Coordinator, Department of Geography, Faculty of Arts - University of Tobruk - Libya
• Researcher Eng. Ahmed SEFI / Sr. Consultant and Subject Matter Expert (SME): Geospatial Data, Technolo, and Applications for Defence and Security - Tunisia
• Researcher Eng. Dr. Mohamed Hamdy / PhD in Remote Sensing Physics / University of Sherbrooke - Quebec - Canada / PhD in Earth Sciences - University of Carthage - Tunisia
• Dr. Habibi Yahyaoui / Director of the Institute of Earth and Universe Sciences, University of Batna 2 - Algeria
• Researcher Prof. Dr. Noureddine Hamdi / Higher Institute of Water Sciences and Technologies of Gabes - University of Gabes - Tunisia
• Dr. Hamadou Noureddine / Department of Earth and Universe Height - Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences - University of Muhammad Al-Siddiq bin Yahya Jijel - Algeria

Members of the Organizing Committee

• Engineer Helmi Lamouchi
• Engineer Imad Belhachemi – Tunisia
• Mr. Mohamed Idris - Libya
• Dr. Mounir Arjdal – Morocco
• Mr. Abdel Baset Al Khadrawi - Tunisia
• Mr. Amin Ben Othman – Tunisia
• Mr. Ali Naji - Tunisia
• Ms. Dalila Aouani - Tunisia
• Ms. Chaima Dridi- Tunisia
• Ms. Hala Saiidi
• Ms. Manal Al-Salihi
• Mr. Mukhles Souissi
• Mr. Mohsen Belarabi
• Ms. Hanan Bou Allaggue

The organizing committee of The The 15th edition of the international congress - Geo Tunis which will be held in TUNISIA, from 22 to 26 May 2023 . is honored to inform participants, who wish to make a poster presentation, to send an abstract before 30-01-2023. If you would like to participate please follow the following steps:

• Send us a clarifying abstract in: French, Arabic or English
• Include the following information in the abstract: Name of the participant/ Title of the abstract/ Participant’s institution/abstract text/ key words/ abstracts shall not exceed 300 words/ the poster should not be presented previously in other conferences or magazines
• Poster size: A0. The researcher may choose the suitable size for the poster.

The invitation is open. Abstracts deadline: 30-03-2023; Poster presenters are invited to send us their CVs with photos along with posters if they wish to publish their works.

GEO-TUNIS - EXHIBITION 2023

GEO-TUNIS 2023 will host an exhibition that will include exhibits by leading technology providers, policy-makers, and users showcasing the innovations and upcoming trends in geospatial and allied industries. It will be where the largest geospatial companies, primary active regional industry, and many large-scale user organizations from across the globe will come together to showcase their products and services.

WHY EXHIBIT WITH US?

GEO-TUNIS exhibition 2023 is the place to be for face-to-face meeting with your top prospects. Key decision makers visit our exhibition, make the most of it! Why we’re the best platform to showcase your product: 900+ expected delegates/visitors from45+ countries Special SME/Institutional Corner at competitive rate Dedicated time for exhibition visit daily Product demo & training programs Technology sessions Networking receptions.

EXHIBITION RATE

900 EUROS per Exhibitor

• 2 entry badges
• Lunch and coffee break
• B to B space
• 45 minutes to organize a workshop or give presentations at the conference
• Participation in various events
• Certificates of participation and appreciation

Information for Sponsors

Geo Tunis is considered the most important scientific and technological platform in Tunisia, North Africa and the Arab world... Geo-Tunis is concerned with geomatics and geospatial technologies...etc.... GeoTunis is an open space for producers and users of GIS and geospace technologies Through the Libyan GIS Day in Geo-Tunis, it will provide an important opportunity for geospatial technology producers to market their products. Geotons welcomes you to its 15th session

DIAMOND Sponsorship: $10,000

Sponsor benefits:

• The logo on the main page of the conference and on the official invitations and the general programCompany information, brochures, or other materials distributed at any association event
• Five waived conference registration fees for sponsor’s representatives including accommodation
• Sponsor banner at the meeting locations
• One keynote/invited speech of a sponsor representative
• Conference awards in the name of the sponsor
• Exhibition booth

PLATINUM Sponsorship: $8,000

Sponsor benefits:

• The logo on the main page of the conference and on the official invitations and the general program
• Four waived conference registration fees for sponsor’s representatives including accommodation
• One keynote/invited speech of a sponsor representative
• Welcome address during cocktail party and dinner
• Conference awards in the name of the sponsor
• Exhibition booth

GOLD Sponsorship: $6,000

Sponsor benefits:

• The logo on the main page of the conference and on the official invitations and the general program
• Three waived waived conference registration fees for sponsor’s representatives including accommodation
• One keynote/invited speech of a sponsor representative
• Welcome address during cocktail party
• Exhibition booth

SILVER Sponsorship: $5,000

Sponsor benefits:

• The logo on the main page of the conference and on the official invitations and the general programCompany information, brochures, or other materials distributed to attendees
• Two waived conference registration fees for sponsor’s representatives including accommodation
• One keynote/invited speech of a sponsor representative
• Exhibition booth

BRONZE Sponsorship: $3,000

Sponsor benefits:

• The logo on the main page of the conference and on the official invitations and the general program
• One waived conference registration fees for sponsor’s representatives including accommodation
• One keynote/invited speech of a sponsor representative
• Exhibition booth

SUPPORTER Sponsorship: $1,500

Sponsor benefits:

• The logo on the main page of the conference and on the official invitations and the general program
• One waived conference registration fees for sponsor’s representatives
• Exhibition booth

For exhibition related queries please contact: geoconf2@gmail.com or atignassociation@gmail.com

	الجامعة الخاصة للتكنولوجيا و إدارة الاعمال SUPTECH
	المركز العربي الدنماركي للدراسات المستقبلية في كوبنهاكن / الدنمارك DACFS
	الاتحاد الاوروعربي للجيوماتيك UEA-GEO
	الاتحاد العربي للمساحة AUS GEO
	الجمعية الجغرافية الامارتية Emirates Geographical Society
	الاتحاد الدولي للجغرافيا International Geographical Union
	الرابطة الدولية للكارتوغرافيا ICA
	الجمعية الجغرافية الوطنية السودانية Sudanese National Geographic Society
Euro-Mediterranean Federation for Scientific Research and Technological Innovation	الفيدرالية الاورومتوسطية للبحث العلمي و التجديد التكنولوجي
Maghreb Organization GIS & Remote Sensing	المنظمة المغاربية لنظم المعلومات الجغرافية و الاستشعار عن بعد
	مجلة منشورات علوم جغرافية Geographical Sciences Publications MAG
	المنظمة الفرنسية للتبادل العلمي و الثقافي مع المغرب و الشرق الأوسط The French Organization for Scientific and Cultural Exchange with Magreb & the Middle East
	جمعية افريقيا 50 فرنسا Association Africa 50 / France
	جمعية أصدقاء افريقيا الفرنكوفونية Association of Friends of Francophone Africa
	مجموعة علوم المستقبل Future Science Group
	مجلة الندوة للدراسات القانونية Al Nadwa Journal for Legal Studies
	نقابة الطوبوغرافيين المجازين بلبنان OGTL

Open source GIS and Remote Sensing

المصادر المفتوحة لنظم المعلومات الجغرافية و الاستشعار عن بعد

QGIS is one of the most powerful open source GIS software packages available for free
GRASS GIS (Geographic Resources Analysis Support System)
GvSIG is an open source Geographic Information System application
SAGA GIS (System for Automated Geoscientific Analyses)
GeoDa is a free GIS software program primarily used to introduce new users to spatial data analysis
Diva GIS is a free computer program for mapping and geographic data analysis (a geographic information system (GIS))
E-foto is the digital photogrammetry specialist in the group of open source remote sensing software
OSSIM is a high-performance open source remote sensing software application
WhiteBox GAT (Geospatial Analysis Tools) has outstanding LIDAR tools! For an open source toolbox, it deserves much more attention than it currently gets
NASA World Wind

Registration Fee Includes

• Accommodation for 5 days, 4 nights, in a 5-stars hotel in Yasmine Hammamet with full pension coverage, morning breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Accommodation starts at two in the afternoon on May 22 and ends at midday on May 26, 2023
• Full access to all days of the Forum, including all scientific and technical sessions
• Participation in the opening and closing ceremonies
• Coffee Break
• Publications of the Conference
• Handling Document
• Scientific publishing of conference activities

Payment method

payment by bank transfer to the current account of the association or at sight during the conference registration day.

• Bank Name: ATTIJARI BANK
• Branch / Agency / Paris Street Tunis - AGENCE AVENUE PARIS TUNIS
• R.I.B Current account number: 04018104000419165651
• I.B.A.N: TN59 04018104000419165651
• Account Holder Name / ATIGN - GEOTUNIS
• Swift: BSTUTNTT

Payment method for participants from Tunisian institutions

payment by bank transfer to the current account of the association or at sight during the conference registration day.

• Bank Name: ATTIJARI BANK
• Branch / Agency / Paris Street Tunis - AGENCE AVENUE PARIS TUNIS
• R.I.B Current account number: 04018104000419165651
• I.B.A.N: TN59 04018104000419165651
• Account Holder Name / ATIGN - GEOTUNIS
• Swift: BSTUTNTT

The transfer link should be sent via fax or e-mail For further information, please contact the Organizing Committee at the following addresses: geoconf2@gmail.com/ atignassotiation@gmail.com Tel. / Fax: (00216)71 245 692

Within the activities of the 15th edition of GeoTunis, which will be held on May 22-26, 2023 in Tunisia, and in order to advance knowledge investment and constructive scientific partnership between Tunisia and Libya, based on the success of previous bilateral experiences in GeoTunis since 2014 and the importance of investment in the Cognitive and technological field , to further support the various efforts in building the capabilities and skills of the various stakeholders involved in the technology of geographic information systems and related sciences and technologies, Based on the aforementioned, the Tunisian Association of Digital Geographic Information and the Arjaa Libya Company for Geographic Information Systems will hold the Libya GIS Day and Remote Sensing in GeoTunis on May 24-25, 2023 in the city of Hammamet.

The invitation is open to participate and support the conference and enrich its contents. Greetings from the Preparatory Committee

Objectives of Libya GIS Day:

Advance investment and partnership through:

1. Promoting cooperation between private and public institutions and strengthening cooperative relations between Libyan institutions and international companies active in the field of geographic information systems technology and geospace.
2. Supporting planning domains by relying on digital technologies
3. Building a geographical database and establishing an infrastructure for spatial data
4. Establishing a comprehensive development using geospace technology and geographic information systems
5. Mainstreaming the use of remote sensing technology and geographic information systems in various priority sectors such as the following fields of application:
   • The security and military field, health and epidemic control,the field of energy and oil, smart cities, urban planning, management of natural and water resources, management of infrastructures, management of sewage systems, management of the environmental field and pollution, management of archaeological; religious monuments and pilgrimage, communication management, building atlases and geographic portals, The field of statistics, population census, election maps…

Scientific themes:

1. Applications of geographic information systems and remote sensing in the services sector
   • Health, hospitalization and epidemic control
   • Education and training
   • Communication and technology
   • Fiber-optic communication
   • Population census
   • Transportation and mobility
   • Tourism and Archeology
   • Social services
2. Applications of geographic information systems and remote sensing in the field of security and defense
   • Security of cities, individuals and facilities
   • Security / monitoring of land and sea borders
   • Smuggling and illegal immigration
   • Civil Defense
   • Reducing crime and combating terrorism
   • Drone interception technologies
3. Smart cities and sustainable urban planning
4. Environment and climate change
5. The agricultural field and the management of natural and water resources
6. Energy, renewable energy, industry and mining
7. Planning and municipal work
8. Coastline management

The general content of the Libyan day

• Scientific sessions / lectures and technical presentations
• Technical workshops
• Training workshops
• An exhibition for companies, research centers and ministries
• B2B business meetings

Targeted stakeholdersfrom the Libyan day

• Ministries and public and private institutions
• Companies and study offices
• Universities, institutes, research centers
• Students and undergraduates
• Municipalities and local and regional councils
• Workers in the service sector

Joint Preparatory Committee

Scientific Committee /

• Dr. Moftah Dkhil - Libyan Geographical Society
• Dr. Mohamed Ayari / Tunisian Association of Digital Geographic Information

The Preparatory Commission/

• Mr Mohamed Idris - Tripoli University - Libya
• Mrs Hala Saidi - Tunisia

Libyan Day presenting languages:

• Arabic
• English

Important dates

• The deadline for receiving business summaries: April 16, 2023
• The deadline for booking a suite: April 30, 2023
• The deadline for registration to attend: May 4, 2023

For further information about registration, visit registration tab