About
The rapid rise of foundation models and generative AI has brought unprecedented changes to how we understand and model geographic spaces. As these powerful systems increasingly shape real-world applications, we face critical questions about spatial representation bias and fairness. While AI ethics has become a central discussion globally, there is still a pressing need to explore these challenges specifically through the lens of geography and spatial sciences.
This workshop invites researchers and practitioners to dive into the intersection of geospatial intelligence and foundation models. We aim to build an active community dedicated to responsible GeoAI and better geographic alignment in AI systems to ensure future technologies effectively and ethically represent our world.
Topics include but are not limited to:
Ethics of GeoAI
- Geo-diversity
- Representation bias, Fairness, and Brittleness
- Geo-alignment of AI systems
GeoAI and Foundation Models (FM)
- (Geospatial) foundation models and Multi-modal models
- Spatial representation learning
- Explicit versus implicit geo-knowledge in FM
- Neurosymbolic approaches to improve representation
Evaluation and Governance
- (Agentic) GeoAI benchmarks
- Topological reasoning in LLM and text-to-image models
- Transparency and accountability of GeoFM
- Reproducibility and validation of GenAI and GeoAI research
Geographical Principles and Theories
- Alignment between GIScience concepts and AI representations
- Place-based reasoning versus abstract spatial reasoning
Case Studies and Experiments
- GenAI and GeoAI in participatory planning
- Impact of GenAI on tourism and Point of Interest recommenders
Submission Guidelines
Paper Format and Length
Submissions must be formatted using the standard CEURART template. We welcome short papers of 4 to 6 pages. Please include full author information since anonymization is not required for this workshop.
Publication and Outcomes
An online proceeding of the selected papers will be published as a joint proceedings volume. Discussions from the workshop will be documented, organized, and shared as a whitepaper by all interested participants.
How to Submit
All manuscripts should be submitted as PDF files via the EasyChair submission system.
Important Dates
Workshop Program
The detailed schedule will be announced shortly.
Welcome and introduction to the workshop goals
Featuring accepted papers
Demonstrations of novel GeoAI ethics methods and tools
Interactive breakout sessions and agenda setting
Organizing Committee
Programme Committee
To be completed.