PELAKITA.ID – Makassar, South Sulawesi, will host The 46th Asian Conference on Remote Sensing (ACRS 2025) from October 27 to 31, 2025, at The Rinra Hotel Makassar.
This event is recognized as the largest annual scientific conference in Asia in the field of remote sensing, geospatial studies, and Earth observation technologies.
This year’s theme, “Harnessing Remote Sensing for Global Sustainability and Innovation,” reflects the conference’s commitment to promoting science, technology, and innovation in support of sustainable development.
Organized by the Indonesian Society for Remote Sensing (MAPIN/ISRS) under the auspices of the Asian Association on Remote Sensing (AARS), ACRS 2025 highlights Indonesia’s growing role in advancing geospatial science in the Asia-Pacific region. AARS, established in 1981, has been a central platform for collaboration among remote sensing institutions across Asia and the Pacific.
The Makassar edition marks Indonesia’s third time hosting ACRS, following Jakarta in 1987 and Bali in 2013, positioning the country once again as a hub for scientific exchange and international cooperation.
The conference will welcome more than 300 participants from 17 countries, featuring leading scientists and institutional heads from around the world. Among them is Prof. Christian Heipke, representing the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS) — the world’s foremost organization in the fields of photogrammetry, cartography, and geospatial information systems.
His participation underscores the global dimension of ACRS 2025 and the importance of integrating remote sensing research within the international scientific community.
Also attending is Dr. Saibun Tjuatja, President of the IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (GRSS), an international association dedicated to advancing the theory, concepts, and applications of remote sensing technology.
His presence is expected to strengthen cooperation between Asia’s research institutions and global scientific networks, particularly in developing data-driven solutions for environmental and societal challenges.
In addition, Prof. Kohei Cho, Secretary-General of the Asian Association on Remote Sensing (AARS) and a prominent remote sensing expert from Japan, will participate along with representatives from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) — Japan’s national space agency known for its long-standing support for regional collaboration in remote sensing and Earth observation initiatives.
Their involvement reaffirms the importance of scientific diplomacy and cross-border partnership in leveraging space technology for sustainable development.
Dr. Ilham Alimuddin, Chair of the ACRS 2025 Organizing Committee, stated that the conference will feature six parallel technical sessions, plenary discussions, a technology exhibition, poster presentations, and a field trip to the Maros-Pangkep Geopark, which has been designated as a UNESCO Global Geopark.
According to him, ACRS 2025 aims not only to exchange scientific insights but also to showcase Indonesia’s rich natural and cultural heritage as a living laboratory for geospatial innovation.
The event is strongly supported by Hasanuddin University (Unhas) — particularly through the active involvement of its Faculty of Vocational Studies — along with local government bodies and several national ministries.
The ACRS 2025 technology exhibition will also be partially open to the public, offering an opportunity for students, researchers, and professionals to explore the latest innovations in geospatial and Earth observation technologies.
For more information, visit http://acrs2025.mapin.or.id
Editorial Team