Users and scientists interested in the generation and use of geospatial information in northern environments will have the opportunity to share their knowledge and experience. Through a series of scientific and technical sessions, IPY GeoNorth 2007 will demonstrate that geospatial information is an essential tool to support earth sciences studies and to facilitate sound decision making on a wide range of developmental initiatives.

IPY GeoNorth 2007 has the support of the International Polar Year (IPY) Committee and other international organizations such as ISPRS (International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing), the OGC (Open GIS Consortium) and ISO/TC 211 (the ISO Technical Committee 211 - Geographic information / Geomatics).