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2025 has been another eventful year with many activities and events organised, delivered, and attended by FIG Council, Commissions, Networks and others within and around FIG. A large thanks to all members of FIG who make all this work of FIG possible. Now looking forward to 2026 we ask if you are up for the challenge to discover the big five...
Another wish is that you will enjoy the December FIG Article of the Month as much as we have. Dive into this nice and true story delivered by Ripro Company. Finally we wish that you will read on and discover the news we have collected to you in this last Newsletter edition of this year...
Please note the FIG Office will be closed from 22 December to 5 January.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE FIG CONGRESS
DRAFT TECHNICAL PROGRAMME IS PUBLISHED
The draft technical programme is available - packed with sessions covering topcs of all ten FIG Commissions, task forces, networks as well as sessions with partners.
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Have a look at the technical programme |
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Programme in PDF |
Four exciting Plenary sessions await you with the topics:
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Strategic Leadership - that advocates sustainable policies that implement resilient actions |
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Climate Action in the built and ocean environments progressing collaborative pathways |
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Digital Connectivity Innovating in geography, data, and tech futures |
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Partnership and Knowledge Leading for an inclusive agenda with shared purpose |
Why attend:
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Learn and share globally – with participation from around 80-90 countries |
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Network across silos, cultures, generations, sectors and professional roles – with sessions and representation from the broad range of experts |
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Make an impact on careers, organizations and communities |
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Enjoy undisturbed on-site time to focus, concentrate, and collaborate |
Does your company want extra exposure?
The exhibition is filling up. You can however still secure your space in the exhibition. For more exposure and visibility check the sponsorship opportunities
More information on the Congress: www.fig.net/fig2026
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NEWS FROM FIG
Invitation to Presidents Meeting
FIG Member Association Presidents and FIG Representatives have received an invitation by FIG President Diane Dumashie to attend one of the three online Presidents Meetings held on 10 and 11 February 2026. The invitation incl link to register has been sent to the association and presidents directly. If you have not received the invitation please contact Louise Friis-Hansen at FIG office.
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Building Geospatial Foundations in the Africa RegionFIG at UN-GGIM: Africa and AfricaGIS 2025.
Representatives of national geospatial and mapping authorities and
national statistical agencies in Africa, gathered in person for the
11th meeting of the Regional Committee of United Nations Global
Geospatial Information Management for Africa (UN-GGIM: Africa).
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Colourful celebration at first-ever FIG event held in Brazil on LADM/3D LABrazil is known for its warmth, creativity, and
hospitality, and the first-ever FIG event in Brazil was no
exception. At the FIG Joint Land Administration Conference 2025 in
Florianópolis, there was live music between sessions, bright lights,
colour, and a lot of energy.
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Building Caribbean Excellence: Strengthening Our Built EnvironmentThe 12th Caribbean Valuation & Construction
Conference, convened by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
(RICS) and the International Property Tax Institute (IPTI), was
proudly hosted by the Institute of Surveyors St Lucia Inc. (ISSLI).
Held in Saint Lucia, this years prestigious event positions the
island’s role as a hub for professional dialogue, innovation, and
leadership in the built environment.
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ARTICLE OF THE MONTH
The article of the month in December 2025: "Hello, do you know what I am or where I am? I am a survey marker "KUI" and you find me and my friends in many places around you." This is how the story starts for this article of the month. Please join us once again for a very different and unusual Article of the Month. A manga-style graphic comic that we hope you will enjoy as much as we do. Little Critter's 5000 miles Adventure 2 . Read the article
NEWS FROM COMMISSIONS
FIG Commission 7 Newsletter: Quarter 4 2025 Newsletter
FUTURE EVENTS
2026
2-3 March 2026: London, United Kingdom - and online
5th International Land Management Conference 2026.
Conference website
Call for abstracts (PDF) - deadline 1 January 2026
Call for registration (PDF)
13-15 May 2026: Zagreb, Croatia
8th Croatian Congress on Cadastre: Cadastre – Support to Land Management.
Organisers: FIG member The Croatian Geodetic Society in cooperation with the
International Federation of Surveyors (FIG) - Commission 7 'Cadastre and
Land Management'.
More information
24-29 May 2026: Cape Town, South Africa
FIG Congress 2026
Conference days: 25-28 May
Pre-events: 23-24 May
FIG General Assembly: 24 and 29 May 2026
18-19 August, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
18th South East Asia Survey Congress, organised by Association of Authorised
Land Surveyors Malaysia (PEJUTA). Supported by FIG.
The Congress aims to provide a platform for sharing knowledge, best
practices and innovations to support sustainable development and effective
land administration.
Save the dates
FIG Congress 2026, Cape Town, South Africa: 24-29 May 2026 -
www.fig.net/fig2026
FIG Working Week 2027, Stavanger, Norway: 23-27 May 2027 -
www.fig.net/fig2027
FIG Working Week 2028, Paris, France - Celebrating FIG 150th Anniversary
24-28 June 2028 www.fig.net/fig2028
FIG Working Week 2029, Halifax, Canada
Kind regards,
Ms. Louise Friis-Hansen
Director
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International Federation of Surveyors
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FIG Congress 2026 Cape Town, South Africa Web site: www.fig.net/fig2026 |
FIG Working Week 2028, 24-28 June 2028, Paris, France - Celebrating FIG 150th Anniversary
FIG Working Week 2029, Halifax, Canada
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