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State of the Map Nigeria Conference Venue - Akwa Ibom

17th – 20th November 2026 • University of Uyo, Nigeria

State of the Map Nigeria 2026

Open Geospatial Innovation for Climate Action and Community Resilience

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Tuesday

17

Workshops & Opening

Wednesday

18

Paper Tracks & Expo

Thursday

19

Mapathon & Tracks

Friday

20

AGA & Closing

17th – 20th November 2026 • University of Uyo

Conference Venue

University of Uyo, Ikpa Road, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

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Focus Areas

GeoAI

Artificial Intelligence, ML & Spatial Data Science

Citizen Science

Participatory Mapping & Local Knowledge

Open Mapping

OpenStreetMap, QGIS & Open-Source GIS

Climate Action

Disaster Risk Reduction & Resilience

Conference Programme Structure

01

Training Workshop Sessions

Practical • Hands-on • Beginner to Advanced • Bring Your Laptop
•OpenStreetMap, Open Mapping & QGIS
•GeoAI, Artificial Intelligence & Spatial Data Science
•Earth Observation, Google Earth Engine & Digital Earth Africa
•Citizen Science, Mobile GIS, UAV & Climate/Disaster Mapping
02

Conference Presentation Tracks

5 Thematic Tracks for Academic Research & Practical Innovation
•Geospatial Innovation & Open Mapping
•GeoAI, Artificial Intelligence & Spatial Data Science
•Climate Action, Disaster Risk Reduction & Community Resilience
•Citizen Science, Community Mapping & Humanitarian Action
•Geospatial Applications, Education, Innovation & SDGs
03

Mapathon Sessions

Collaborative Community Mapping
•OpenStreetMap Collaborative Mapping
•Humanitarian & Crisis Mapping
•Citizen Science & Community Mapping
•Disaster Response & Vulnerability Assessments
04

Geospatial Exhibition

Showcasing Technologies, Research & Innovations
•Geospatial Technologies & Research Innovations
•Startups & Commercial GIS Products
•UAV Technologies & Earth Observation Applications
•Community & Youth Mapping Projects
05

Annual General Assembly (AGA)

Leadership, Community Engagement & Strategic Discussions
•OpenStreetMap Nigeria Community Engagement
•Annual Reporting & Milestone Review
•Ecosystem Leadership & Strategic Discussions
•Networking & Recognition of Outstanding Contributors
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Call for Papers

Submit Your Academic Research & Practical Presentations

Submissions are open for General / Practical Presentations (abstract ≤ 250 words) and Academic / Research Studies (extended abstract 800–1,200 words). Accepted papers will be peer-reviewed for publication in the Conference Book of Proceedings.

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Distinguished Guests & Thought Leaders

Keynote Speakers

Leading scholars, practitioners, and advocates shaping the future of open geospatial innovation, GeoAI, citizen science, and climate resilience.

Professor Robert Etim Ekpenyong
Lead Keynote Speaker

Professor Robert Etim Ekpenyong

Department of Geography & Natural Resources Management, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State

Keynote Presentation

“Open Geospatial Innovation for Climate Action and Community Resilience: The Role of Geography, Technology and Communities.”

Dr. Ibrahimaa Cisse
Keynote Speaker

Dr. Ibrahimaa Cisse

Regional Director, Open Mapping Hub West & North Africa — Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT)

Keynote Presentation

“Citizen Science, Community Mapping & Humanitarian Action”

Dr. Caroline Nickerson
Keynote Speaker

Dr. Caroline Nickerson

Executive Director & Co-Founder, Florida Community Innovation • NASA EMERGE Initiative • CitSci.org

Keynote Presentation

“From Citizens to Scientists: Harnessing Citizen Science and Community Data for Climate Action and Resilience”

Dr. AA Usman
Keynote Speaker

Dr. AA Usman

Founder/CEO RESLARC Group • Founder & Executive Chairman, Geospatial Intelligence Foundation of Nigeria (GIFON)

Keynote Presentation

“From Geospatial Information to Spatial Intelligence: Democratizing Decision Making in the Digital Age”

Prof. Rebecca Boger
Keynote Speaker

Prof. Rebecca Boger

Professor, Brooklyn College, CUNY • Vice President & Co-Founder, Next Generation Global Collaborative

Keynote Presentation

“Geospatial Technologies, Urban Sustainability & Citizen Science Education”

Practical Masterclasses & Labs

Workshop Trainers

Expert instructors leading practical capacity development sessions and technical masterclasses.

Samson Feranmi Ayodele
Workshop Trainer

Samson Feranmi Ayodele

Geospatial Analyst & Climate Data Specialist

Workshop Masterclass

“Use of Climate Data: From Downloading to Data Embellishment”

MAP TOGETHER • INNOVATE TOGETHER • BUILD RESILIENT COMMUNITIES TOGETHER.