Overview

One of the most distinctive and strategic components of LAGIRS 2025 was the GeoTech4Frontiers Track, coordinated by Rafael Lemos Paes, Pierre Duquesne and Ulisses Guimarães. Conceived as a dedicated space for dialogue beyond traditional academic boundaries, the initiative established a structured and continuous exchange between academia, government, and industry.

Across its sessions, GeoTech4Frontiers addressed critical themes at the intersection of geotechnologies and territorial governance, including land and maritime borders, environmental surveillance, geospatial intelligence, agricultural monitoring, forest protection, and strategic resource management.

By bringing together representatives from national security institutions, space agencies, federal police, research centers, technology parks, and international scientific organizations, the track fostered a rare convergence of scientific, operational, and policy-oriented perspectives. More than a technical program, it positioned geospatial technologies as key instruments for sustainable development, regional integration, and national sovereignty.

GeoTech Session 1 – Cities, Land Borders, and Geotechnologies & Remote Sensing Contributions
Focused on the role of geotechnologies in urban environments and land border regions, highlighting applications in territorial monitoring and decision-making.

Student Talks
A dedicated space for emerging researchers to present ideas and experiences, strengthening the role of student communities within the geospatial ecosystem.

GeoTech Session 2 – AgriTech, Forest, Security & Defense along Land Borders
Addressed surveillance, reconnaissance, and monitoring challenges in agricultural and forested regions, with emphasis on border areas.

Young Professionals Talks
Highlighted early-career professionals working at the interface of research, innovation, and operational applications.

Innovative Women in Action Talks
Showcased leading women in geospatial sciences, reinforcing diversity, inclusion, and gender equity within the field.

GeoTech Session 3 – Maritime Borders and Rivers
Explored challenges related to maritime boundaries and river systems, including economic relevance, environmental monitoring, and security.

All GeoTech4Frontiers sessions were recorded and made available as part of the LAGIRS 2025 digital programme:

• GeoTech Session 1 – Cities & Land Borders
• Student Talks
• GeoTech Session 2 – AgriTech, Forest & Security
• Young Professionals Talks
• Innovative Women in Action Talks
• GeoTech Session 3 – Maritime Borders & Rivers

• Geotechnologies for border monitoring and territorial governance
• Integration of remote sensing in security and defense applications
• Environmental monitoring in agriculture, forests, and wetlands
• Geospatial intelligence and decision-support systems
• Strategic role of Earth Observation in public policy and sovereignty
• Innovation ecosystems linking research, government, and industry

GeoTech4Frontiers brought together a diverse network of institutions, including:

• National security and defense organizations
• Space agencies and international research centers
• Federal and regional government institutions
• Technology parks and innovation hubs
• Academic and scientific organizations

This institutional diversity reinforced the track’s role as a platform for bridging scientific knowledge and real-world applications.

By integrating technical sessions, institutional participation, and real-world applications, GeoTech4Frontiers contributed to positioning LAGIRS 2025 not only as a scientific conference, but as a platform for strategic dialogue on the use of geotechnologies in addressing complex territorial and environmental challenges.