Conference Preface

Abstract

The 4th Conference on Geographic Information Systems and Smart Cities is an international conference covering research and development in the field of GIS technologies for environmental planning, including remote sensing, satellite image processing, sustainable development and smart city applications. The conference was held in Baghdad - Iraq, on February 6-8, 2023. This conference was organized by the National Security Adviser and in cooperation with the University of Baghdad, Private University of Uruk and Private College of Al-Hikma University.More than 184 abstracts were submitted and after initial review 94 papers were submitted. Through a peer review process, more than 40 papers have been accepted for publication in IOP Earth and Environmental Sciences.The conference aimed to involve academics and professionals to review points of view, through theoretical analyses or realistic practical studies that promote dialogue and exchange of ideas with decision makers.The conference presented a number of sessions under its auspices, providing a brief overview of the latest issues and practical experience in environmental and geographical planning and sustainable development technologies for smart cities. -Related fields:• Theme 1: Geospatial Information and National Security• Theme 2: Smart Cities & Sustainable Urban Development• Theme 3: Remote sensing and satellite image interpretation• Theme 4: Environmental Monitoring and Climate ChangeThe Organizing Committee thanks all reviewers for their time and effort in reviewing the papers. The published papers have gone through the refinement process to accommodate discussion during the conference as well as comments from the reviewers who directed any necessary improvements. Also, it would like to thank all the members who participated and organizers in any way in the conference and especially the sponsors:• National Security Adviser• Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research• University of Baghdad (College of Science, College of Engineering)• Al-Hikma University College• Uruk UniversityWe also extend our thanks to the organizers who managed the conference sessions:List of Conference Sessions Managers, Conference Committees are available in this Pdf.