Over the past decades, IRSA has continued to strengthen its role as an international forum for researchers, practitioners, and organizations working in remote sensing and related disciplines. Through its regular congresses, the association has provided a platform for scientific exchange, collaboration, and the dissemination of new knowledge, while adapting to technological developments and emerging global challenges.

The history of IRSA is reflected both in its congresses, which have brought together the international community at different locations around the world, and in the succession of presidents who have guided the association’s activities and strategic development. Each congress has marked an important milestone in the growth of the organization, while each president has contributed to maintaining and expanding IRSA’s scientific and professional impact.

The following overview presents the most recent IRSA congresses and the presidents who have served the association during this period. Together, they illustrate the continuity of leadership and the sustained commitment of the IRSA community to advancing remote sensing research and international cooperation.

Recent IRSA Congresses

2022 Cairns (postponed)
2016 Toronto
2012 Lisbon
2008 Goyang
2004 Trondheim
2000 Rio di Janeiro
1996 Bucharest
1992 Pennsylvania
1988 Bologna
1984 Manilla

Recent IRSA Presidents