17th – 20th November 2026 • University of Uyo
Conference Programme & Schedule
4-day schedule spanning hands-on workshops, 5 thematic presentation tracks, collaborative mapathons, geospatial exhibitions, and the Annual General Assembly.
Arrivals, Opening Ceremony & Training Workshops
Hands-on, practical capacity development sessions across GIS, GeoAI, Earth Observation, and UAV technologies. Bring your laptop!
Registration, Accreditation & Welcome Networking
GeneralBadge pick-up, workshop kits distribution, and early morning networking with community members and sponsors.
Official Opening Ceremony & Presidential Keynote
PlenaryWelcome addresses by Unique Mappers Network, University of Uyo dignitaries, government stakeholders, and Lead Keynote Address by Prof. Robert Etim Ekpenyong on 'Open Geospatial Innovation for Climate Action and Community Resilience: The Role of Geography, Technology and Communities'.
Tea Break & Group Photograph
BreakParallel Training Workshop Sessions (Part 1)
WorkshopPractical, hands-on masterclasses (Beginner to Advanced):
Lunch Break & Exhibition Networking
BreakParallel Training Workshop Sessions (Part 2 — Deep Dive & Practical Labs)
WorkshopContinuation of practical labs, hands-on coding, dataset building, and troubleshooting with expert facilitators.