2026 Annual Academic Conference of China-Kazakhstan Joint Laboratory for Remote Sensing Technology and Applications and the 1st Central Asia-China Symposium on Remote Sensing Technology and Applications

The China–Kazakhstan Joint Laboratory of Remote Sensing Technology and Application (RST&A) was officially inaugurated on March 27, 2024. Jointly established by the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, the laboratory serves as an important platform for China–Kazakhstan scientific and technological cooperation under the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative. The laboratory focuses on remote sensing technology and geographic information systems, with key research directions including ecological and environmental monitoring in Central Asia, climate change adaptation, and agricultural resource management. It is committed to providing scientific and technological support for regional sustainable development and improving people’s livelihoods. To further promote academic exchange and scientific cooperation in remote sensing between China and Central Asian countries, the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Al-Farabi Kazakh National University will jointly host the “2026 Annual Academic Conference of the China–Kazakhstan Joint Laboratory of Remote Sensing Technology and Applications and the I Central Asia -China Symposium on Remote Sensing Technology and Applications,” to be held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, from June 26 to 29, 2026.

I. Conference Theme

Remote Sensing Empowering Sustainable Development in Central Asia — Ecological and Environmental Monitoring in Arid Regions and Collaborative Innovation

Ⅱ. Conference Format

The agenda includes invited keynote speeches, thematic presentations in parallel sessions, special symposia and technical training, poster sessions, and field excursions.

Ⅲ. Date and Venue

Date: June 26–29, 2026

Venue: Almaty, Kazakhstan

Organization

Hosted by:

Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)

Al-Farabi Kazakh National University

Organized by:

China-Kazakhstan Joint Laboratory for Remote Sensing Technology and Application

Research Center for Ecology and Environment of Central Asia (Almaty), Chinese Academy of Sciences

IV. Organizing Committee

Chairs:

Aliya S. Aktymbayeva

Jilili Abuduwaili

Members (in alphabetical order):

Abdyzhapar Salamat, Chen Jin, Du Peijun, Duan Hongtao, Gao Lianru, Galymzhan Saparov, Gulayozov Majid, Li Zhi, Li Junli, Li Yaoming, Margulan K. Ibraimov, Su Hongjun, Tan Kun

Secretariat:

Alim Samat, Dana Shapkarova, Qiao Jianfang

V. Participants

We warmly welcome researchers, engineers, graduate students, and administrative personnel from China, Central Asia, and other countries who work in the fields of Remote Sensing and GIS, Ecology and Environment, Agricultural Resource Management, and GeoAI (Geospatial Artificial Intelligence) to attend the conference and submit papers for exchange.

VI. Registration

Please complete the Registration Form (Attachment 1) and email it to the designated contact persons by March 31, 2026.

VII. Contact Information

China Side:

Contact: Dong Tong

Email: dongtong@ms.xjb.ac.cn

Tel: +86-18146402177

Kazakhstan Side:

Contact: Sanim Bissenbayeva

Email: bysenbaeva.sanym1@kaznu.kz

Tel: 8 (727) 377-33-30

VIII. Additional Information

The working languages of the conference will be Chinese, English, and Russian. Detailed information regarding the specific venue, abstract submission, registration fees, transportation, and accommodation will be released in subsequent announcements (e.g., the Second Circular). We look forward to the active participation of experts and scholars!

Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Al-Farabi Kazakh National University

China-Kazakhstan Joint Laboratory for Remote Sensing Technology and Application

January 5, 2026

Attachment 1: Registration Form