The SIRGAS Biennial Symposium is a leading international forum that brings together geodesists, geophysicists, researchers, and professionals from across the Americas and beyond to discuss advances in geodetic reference systems and Earth observation.
🗓 Frequency & Duration
Held every two years, the Symposium spans four days of scientific exchange, featuring oral presentations, technical sessions, and discussions focused on both theoretical developments and practical applications.
📍 Host City
The next edition will take place in Montevideo, Uruguay, offering a unique setting that combines scientific excellence with regional collaboration.
🔬 Main Thematic Axes
- Applications of the SIRGAS Reference Framework
Practical and scientific uses of SIRGAS in positioning, mapping, geodynamics, and geospatial infrastructure. - SIRGAS Contributions to Earth System Modelling
The role of SIRGAS in understanding Earth dynamics, including tectonics, sea level, and climate-related processes. - Development and Maintenance of the SIRGAS Reference Framework
Advances in GNSS networks, reference frames, standards, and long-term sustainability. - Modelling the Earth’s Gravity Field
Gravity field determination, geoid modelling, and their applications in science and engineering.
🌎 Why Attend?
The Symposium fosters regional integration, knowledge exchange, and capacity building, strengthening SIRGAS as the geodetic reference for the Americas.
🔗 More information and updates will be available soon on https://sirgas.ipgh.org/
