Background

Digital Earth makes use of various forms of digital technologies to understand and model physical and human spaces, and plays a crucial role in sustainable development. Since launched by the United Nations in 2015, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) become a universal call to action to protect the planet and improve the lives and prospects of everyone in the world. How to utilize advanced digital technologies to achieve SDGs becomes increasingly important. Under this context, the International Society for Digital Earth and the Aerospace Information Research Institute Chinese Academy of Sciences will host “The 1st Youth Innovation Forum on Digital Earth” on August 21-23, 2023 in Beijing, China. The theme of the Forum is “Digital Earth in Support of Global Sustainable Development”. The Forum welcomes young researchers, scholar and graduate students in the field of Digital Earth and related disciplines to participate and present their cutting-edge research outcomes.

Theme

Digital Earth in Support of Global Sustainable Development

Date & Location

Date: August 21-23, 2023
Location: Beijing Friendship Hotel in Beijing, China

Notices

  • Document No.1 of ISDE_YSIN (English)
  • Document No.1 of ISDE_YSIN (Chinese)
  • Document No.2 of ISDE_YSIN (English)
  • Document No.2 of ISDE_YSIN (Chinese)
  • Description_of_Reserving_Conference_Rooms_at_the_Friendship_Hotel (English)
  • Description_of_Reserving_Conference_Rooms_at_the_Friendship_Hotel (Chinese)
  • Conference Manual

    • Hosters

    • International Society for Digital Earth
    • International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals
    • Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences

    Organizers

    • International Society for Digital Earth - Young Scientist Innovation Network
    • Nanjing Normal University

    Main Topics

    The main conference topics will include but are not limited to:
    • Modeling of Geographic World in Open Web Environment
    • Cooperation in Intergrating of Geo-analysis Models
    • Spatio-Temporal Modelling and Integration
    • Interoperability, Reusability, and Integrated Systems
    • Information Technology for Sharing and Integrating Geo-analysis Models
    • Visualization of Geographical Data and Interaction of Geo-analysis Models
    • Tools and Methods of Participatory Modelling
    • Geographic Modeling as a Key Component in VGE

    Committees

    Academic Committee

    • Chair:

      Prof. Huadong Guo, International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals
      Prof. Alessandro Annoni, International Society for Digital Earth

    • Members:

      Prof. Temenoujka Bandrova, University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy
      Prof. Arzu Çöltekin, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
      Prof. Carlos Antonio da Silva Junior, State University of Mato Grosso
      Prof. Cheryl Desha, Griffith University
      Prof. Eugene Eremchenko, Lomonosov Moscow State University
      Prof. Hiromichi Fukui, Chubu University
      Prof. Gregory Giuliani, University of Geneva
      Prof. Michael F. Goodchild, Arizona State University
      Prof. Changchun Huang, Principal Investigator at Masaryk University
      Prof. Milan Konecny, Masaryk University
      Prof. Kamal Labbassi, Chouaib Doukkali University
      Prof. Hui Lin, Jiangxi Normal University
      Dr. Joan Masó, Centre for Ecological Research and Forestry Applications, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
      Dr. Paolo Mazzetti, Institute of Atmospheric Pollution Research (National Research Council of Italy)
      Prof. Graciela Metternicht, Western Sydney University
      Dr. Zaffar Sadiq Mohamed-Ghouse, Woolpert, Australia
      Dr. Stefano Nativi, National Research Council of Italy
      Prof. Luis Perez-Mora, Griffith University
      Prof. Faramarz Samavati, Professor of Computer Science, University of Calgary
      Dr. Sven Schade, Joint Research Centre, European Commission
      Dr. Richard Gordon Simpson, Meta Moto, Australia
      Prof. Josef Strobl, Paris Lodron University Salzburg
      Prof. Mario Hernandez Valdes, International Society for Digital Earth
      Prof. Cuizhen (Susan) Wang, University of South Carolina
      Prof. Linwang Yuan, Nanjing Normal University

    • Forum Chair:

      Prof. Changlin Wang, International Society for Digital Earth

    Organizing Committee

    • Chair

      Prof. Min Chen, Nanjing Normal University, China

    • Members:

      Dr. Linlin Guan, Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences
      Ms. Min Li, International Society for Digital Earth
      Dr. Jian Lin, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
      Ms. Jingna Liu, Aerospace Information Research Institute, Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences
      Dr. Zhen Liu, Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences
      Ms. Ya Tian, Jiangxi Normal University
      Mr. Zifeng Yuan, Nanjing Normal University
      Mr. Renyu Chen, Nanjing Normal University

    Forum Language

    English is the presenting language of the forum.

    Forum Topics

    We welcome topics in Digital Earth and Sustainable Development and also encourage papers on new and emerging themes including but not limited to:

    • Sustainable Development Goals Interaction Study
    • Sustainable Development Process Monitoring
    • Climate Change and Health
    • Building Green and Resilient Cities (SDG 11)
    • Clean Energy: The Transition to Low Carbon Energy
    • Building Sustainable Food Systems (SDG 2)
    • Sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems
    • Sustainable Development and “One Health”
    • Integrated Water Resources Management (SDG 6)
    • Regional Sustainable Development and Policy Guidance
    • Global partnerships for sustainable development

    Keynote Speakers

    Dr. László Bertalan
    Department of Physical Geography and Geoinformatics, University of Debrecen, Hungary
    E-mail:  bertalan@science.unideb.hu
    Webpage:  https://sites.google.com/view/laszlobertalangeo

    Dr. Bin Chen
    Faculty of Architecture, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
    Email:  binley.chen@hku.hk
    Webpage:  https://fuselab.hku.hk/

    Dr. Prajal Pradhan
    Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Germany
    Phone:  +49 331 288 2046
    Webpage:  www.pik-potsdam.de/members/pradhan

    Dr. Martin Sudmanns
    Department of Geoinformatics, University of Salzburg, Austria
    E-mail:  martin.sudmanns@plus.ac.at

    Dr. Huaiyu Tian
    The Global Change and Public Health Research Center, Beijing Normal University, China
    E-mail:  tianhuaiyu@bnu.edu.cn

    Dr. Yongguang Zhang
    The International Institute for Earth System Sciences, Nanjing University, China
    E-mail:  yongguang_zhang@nju.edu.cn
    Webpage:   https://ecors.nju.edu.cn/

    Continuously updating……

    Overall Schedule

  • The 1st Youth Innovation Forum on Digital Earth

    • Date Time Content Venue
    Aug 21 09:00-21:00 Registration Building 4
    Aug 22 07:30-08:30 Registration Friendship Palace, Juxian Ballroom
    08:30-08:45 Openning Ceremony Friendship Palace, Juxian Ballroom
    08:45-12:25 Keynotes Friendship Palace, Juxian Ballroom
    12:25-14:00 Lunch Buffet Friendship Palace, First Floor Restaurant
    14:00-17:45 Parallel Sessions Friendship Palace, Meeting Room 3, 5, 7, 9
    18:00-20:00 Welcoming Banquet Friendship Palace, Juxian Ballroom
    Aug 23 08:30-11:45 Parallel Sessions Friendship Palace, Meeting Room 3, 5, 7, 9
    11:45-14:00 Lunch Buffet Friendship Palace, First Floor Restaurant
    14:00-15:40 Parallel Sessions Friendship Palace, Meeting Room 3, 5, 7, 9
    15:40-16:10 Awards Announcement & Closing Ceremony Friendship Palace, Meeting Room 5

    Important Dates

    • Abstract due: 15 July, 2023.  11 August, 2023
    • Abstract acceptance notice: 18 July, 2023.  14 August, 2023.
    • Registration starts on: 27 June, 2023.
    • Registration ends on: 21 August, 2023.

    Sessions

    Conveners Session titles
    Session 1  Study on the Interaction among Sustainable Development Goals
    Dr. Junze Zhang Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, CAS
    Prof. Min Cao Nanjing Normal University
    Session 2  Big Earth Data in Promote of Marine and Coastal Sustainable Development (SDG 14)
    Dr. Mingming Jia Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, CAS
    Prof. Hongsheng Zhang The University of Hong Kong
    Session 3  Spatial Technologies Facilitate the Conservation and Sustainable Development of Natural and Cultural Heritage (SDG11 &SDG15)
    Dr. Lei Luo International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals
    Dr. Jinhu Bian Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment, CAS
    Session 4  Intelligent Monitoring and Evaluation of Agricultural Land Systems
    Dr. Lijun Zuo Aerospace Information Research Institute, CAS
    Dr. Qiangyi Yu Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning, CAAS
    Prof. Baodong Xu Huazhong Agricultural University
    Session 5  Regional Sustainable Development and Sustainability Transitions
    Prof. Shuangshuang Tang Nanjing Normal University
    Prof. Xiaohui Hu Nanjing Normal University
    Prof. Xiyan Mao Nanjing University
    Session 6  Regional Sustainable Development and Strategies
    Prof. Yali Liu Beijing Forestry University
    Dr. Xutong Wu Beijing Normal University
    Session 7  Geospatial Big Data Analytics and AI for Public Health
    Prof. Wei Luo National University of Singapore
    Dr. Ling Yin Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced technology, CAS
    Session 8  Big Earth Data in Support of Sustainable Urban Development
    Dr. Zhongchang Sun International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals
    Dr. Zhonghao Zhang Shanghai Normal Univerisity
    Session 9  Advancements and Challenges in One Health Studies leveraging Big Earth Data
    Dr. Jinwei Dong Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, CAS
    Dr. Cunrui Huang Tsinghua University
    Session 10  Key Technologies and Paths for Achieving the Global SDG7 Affordable and Clean Energy Goal
    Dr. Mingquan Wu Aerospace Information Research Institute, CAS
    Dr. Rui Zhu Institute of High Performance Computing, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore
    Session 11  Novel Monitoring Methods in Remote Sensing of Surface Water
    Prof. László Bertalan University of Debrecen, Hungary
    Dr. Junsheng Li Aerospace Information Research Institute, CAS
    Session 12  Climate Change and Environmental Public Health
    Prof. Ming Luo Sun Yat-Sen University


    Abstract Solicitation

      1. To present your research, authors can either submit an ABSTRACT or a full PAPER through the online submission system:  http://isde_ysin2023.digitalearth-isde.org/
      2. The length of an abstract is 200 to 300 words in English.
      3. The abstract submission deadline: 11 August, 2023

    Excellent Paper Award

      To apply for the Excellent Paper Award (EPA), authors must submit a full-length research PAPER (5000-8000 words) through the online submission system:   http://isde_ysin2023.digitalearth-isde.org/

    • The paper being submitted for EPA evaluation must not have been published.
    • EPA applicants must orally present their papers in the forum.
    • A candidate should be a graduate student, or a young scholar less than 45 ages.
    • The winners of EPA will be announced in the closing ceremony.

    Young Scientist Award

      The Young Scientist Innovation Network (YSIN) Young Scientist Awards are established by the International Society for Digital Earth (ISDE) to recognize and honor outstanding young scientists who are proactive and passionate in the field of Digital Earth and who develop crucial concepts and innovative technologies to affect our society and environment.


      Each year, 2-3 award-winners will be selected by the awards committee through the competitive and rigorous evaluating procedure. The rules and criteria for the selection include, but are not limited to, the following:

    • Outstanding accomplishments of young individuals
    • Actively serving and contributing to the field of Digital Earth in particular and the scientific community in general
    • Age <= 45 & Member of YSIN-ISDE

      • Applicants should submit his/her detailed CV and Statement of Application (which outlines his/her accomplishments and contributions) to ISDE_YSIN@163.com before 11 August, 2023. The winners of the Young Scientist Award will be announced in the closing ceremony.

    Registration Fees

    Type US$ / RMB￥
    Student $150 / ￥1000
    ISDE-YSIN member $240 / ￥1600
    Non ISDE-YSIN member $280 / ￥1800

    Payment Methods

  • Electronic Funds Transfer(EFT)

    • Account Name: The International Society for Digital Earth(ISDE)   (账户名称：国际数字地球协会)

    Account opening bank:  INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BANK OF CHINA(ICBC), Beijing North Beach Sub-branch   (开户行：中国工商银行北京北沙滩支行)

    Account Number:  0200244509200015729  （账号：0200244509200015729）

  • Credit Card

    • Payment by credit card on the day of registration (rates refer to the standard after June 21)

    Electronic invoices are available.

    1. Attendees should pay the registration fee according to the Registration-Registration Fee.

    (*)2. If paying through EFP, be sure to note conference information (ISDE_YSIN), your name, phone number and affiliation when paying registration fee, otherwise it will not be possible to verify your participation information

    Visa Reminder

    Residents of most countries require a visa to enter the People's Republic of China. Please check the details of your visa application with the Chinese Embassy or Consulate General or the China Visa Application Center (CVASC) in your place of residence as early as possible. For some visa applications, the process may take some time to complete, depending on your country of origin and certain visa restrictions. Therefore, it is recommended that you apply at least one month prior to your departure for China.

    Generally, a tourist visa (L visa) is sufficient to allow you to attend the conference. If you apply for a tourist visa, you do not need to present a letter of invitation from the conference organizer. However, if a business visa (F visa) is required, you may need a letter of invitation.

    Generally, a tourist visa (L visa) is sufficient to allow you to attend the conference. If you apply for a tourist visa, you do not need to present a letter of invitation from the conference organizer. However, if a business visa (F visa) is required, you may need a letter of invitation.

    ISDE_YSIN2023 can issue you an invitation letter with signature and official seal for your visa application. If required, please login to your account to complete the conference registration and then send us a screenshot of your personal information page.

    If you are having difficulty obtaining a visa and need an official invitation letter from an authorized entity, please contact us by email at ISDE_YSIN@163.com and submit the following required information:

  • A scanned copy of the photo page of the passport;
  • A letter confirming registration for ISDE_YSIN2023 forum;
  • A scanned copy of a work or student ID card;
  • Address and phone/mobile number.

    • Note:

    According to the relevant regulations, the local organizer cannot provide an invitation letter for the accompanying person to the conference. We recommend that accompanying persons apply for a tourist visa, which will be much easier and require less paperwork.


    Caution:
    1. Please provide your above documents at one time. Multiple submissions may render the application invalid.
    2. You should ensure that all information provided is true and correct.
    3. In the visa invitation letter, we can only guarantee your stay in Beijing for the duration of the conference.
    4. General visa information should be obtained zfrom your local Chinese Embassy or Consulate. In order to facilitate travel between China and foreign countries, new adjustments to the Chinese visa will be made as of 12:00 noon on March 14, 2023 as follows:
  • Entrants may enter China with a valid visa issued before March 28, 2020.
  • You can apply for all categories of China visas, including tourist visas (L visas). For specific visa applications and inquiries, please contact the China Visa Application Service Center https://www.visaforchina.org/ directly in your area.

    • Guidance on outbreak prevention and control measures for travelers to China: Based on the current status of the COVID-19 outbreak and to facilitate people-to-people communication, effective March 1, 2023 (local time), air passengers from 17 countries flying directly to China may submit Rapid Antigen Test (RAT, including RAT Home Test Kit) results in lieu of PCR testing. These 17 countries are Russia, New Zealand, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, South Africa, Hungary, Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, Cambodia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, South Africa and Switzerland. To avoid travel delays and disruptions, we advise all travelers to carefully read and follow the instructions in the guidelines published on the official website of the Chinese Embassy in your country.


    Hotel Information

  • Beijing Friendship Hotel

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    The 1st Youth Innovation Forum on Digital Earth will be held at the Beijing-Friendship-Hotel. Beijing-Friendship-Hotel was built in 1954, and from the beginning of its construction. Over the years, Friendship Hotel has not only continued the reception of foreign experts, but also shouldered the service and guarantee tasks of various political and foreign affairs activities.

    Guest rooms of Beijing-Friendship-Hotel are divided into three accommodation buildings, namely, Jingbin Building, Yingbin Building and Yibin Building, with more than 700 standard rooms, business rooms and luxury suites of different grades and specifications. The rooms range in size from 18 square meters to 70 square meters and are designed in either a simple and bright style, suitable for business travel, or a light and extravagant atmosphere, highlighting the richness of history and revealing traditional national characteristics and sentiments in details.

    Beijing-Friendship-Hotel is also equipped with the infrastructure and conditions to undertake various domestic and foreign conferences and business negotiations. A variety of types of rooms and meeting rooms and multi-functional halls provide more choices for guests to hold meetings and convention activities of various scales.

  • Route To Hotel


    •   From Airport

    ✧ Beijing Capital International Airport

  • Taxi: About RMB 100, The cost is subject to change depending on actual traffic conditions.

    • Taxi Locations:
    T1: Outside Gate 1 on the F1;
    T2: outside Gates 5 to 9 on F1;
    T3: Please refer to the signs inside the terminal building.

  • Airport Shuttle: RMB 24

    • Pick-up point: Capital Airport T2. Take the airport bus Princess Tomb line, after 9 stops, arrive at Friendship Hotel.

  • Metro:

    • 1) Airport Express (get off at Sanyuanqiao) – Subway 10 (get off at Haidian Huangzhuang) - Subway 4 (get off at Renmin University)

    2) Airport Express (get off at Dongzhimen) – Subway 2 (get off at Xizhimen) - Subway 4 (get off at Renmin University)


    ✧ Beijing Daxing International Airport

  • Taxi: About RMB 200, The cost is subject to change depending on actual traffic conditions.

    • Taxi pick-up point: 1st floor of the terminal

  • Airport Shuttle: RMB 24

    • Take the airport bus Zhongguancun line, after 5 stops, walk about 200m to the Friendship Hotel.

  • Metro:

    • 1) Daxing International Airport Line(get off at Caoqiao) - Subway 19 (get off at Ping'anli) - Subway 4 (get off at Renmin University)

    2) Daxing International Airport Line(get off at Caoqiao) - Subway 10 (get off at Jiao Men West) - Subway 4 (get off at Renmin University)


      From Railway Station

    ✧ Beijing Railway Station
    1) Subway 2 (get off at Xuanwumen) - Subway 4 (get off at Renmin University)
    2) Subway 2 (get off at Xizhimen) – Subway 13 (get off at Dazhongsi) - Bus No. 921 (get off at Sitongqiaoxi)

    ✧ Beijing WEST Railway Station
    1) Subway 9 (get off at Guojiatushuguan) - Subway 4 (get off at Renmin University)
    2)  Subway 9 (get off at Guojiatushuguan) - Bus No. 320 (get off at Chinese academy of agricultural sciences)

    ✧ Beijing South Railway Station
    1) Subway 4 (get off at Renmin University)
    2) Bus No. 300 (get off at Hepingdongqiao)

  • Neighboring hotels

    • All Seasons Hotel (Beijing Zhongguancun Renmin University Branch, Beijing Renmin University Subway Station Branch)

    Contact: 010-82656868

    All Seasons Hotels was established in 2010 and is part of the Huazhu Group, China's leading mid-range hotel brand. It now covers 31 provincial-level administrative regions in China, with more than 1,100 hotels in operation. All Seasons creates quality experiences through family and friend services, and enhancing the quality of life on the go for 400 million middle-class people.


    Qingyue Hotel (Beijing Zhongguancun University of Technology)

    Contact: 010-88551658

    The hotel is a medium to high-end business hotel with a combination of dining and accommodation, and is also equipped with a modern intelligent guest control voice system, bringing you a comfortable experience with innovative technology.The overall design of the hotel is youthful and stylish, and is equipped with a nutritious breakfast buffet with Fujian Putian specialities.

    About ISDE Young Scientist Innovation Network

    The International Society for Digital Earth (ISDE) is a non-governmental organization to disseminate the vision of Digital Earth and the mission of benefiting society by promoting the development and realization of Digital Earth. The International Society for Digital Earth - Young Scientist Innovation Network (ISDE-YSIN) aims to empower young scientists in the field of Digital Earth, promote the development of crucial concepts and innovative technologies of Digital Earth, and contribute to the global sustainable development by using digital technologies.


    ISDE Membership Application

    The concept of ISDE-YSIN is open to everyone in a no-exclusive manner, cultural diversity, gender equality, and a good balanced worldwide representation is encouraged. Any person wishing to join the Network shall submit an application form and a CV to the ISDE-YSIN Secretariat (ISDE_YSIN@163.com) with copy to the ISDE Secretariat (membership@radi.ac.cn). Please find the ISDE-YSIN Application Form below.

  • ISDE-YSIN Application Form

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