Congress Program
GEO³ Conference 2025 Program
GEO³ Conference 2025
International Scientific Conference of the Institute of National Geography
Geography in the Age of Global Transformation:
Spatial Inequalities, Sustainability, and Territorial Development
Skopje
Hybrid Event
In-Person: University of Skopje
Virtual: Google Meet Platform
Skopje, 27 December 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. Central European Time (GMT +02:00)
International Scientific Conference
GEO³ Conference 2025
Dear colleagues,
It is our great honor and pleasure to welcome you to the International Scientific Conference of the Institute of National Geography – GEO³ Conference 2025, held under the theme “Geography in the Age of Global Transformation: Spatial Inequalities, Sustainability, and Territorial Development.”
The GEO³ Conference is organized by the Institute of National Geography, in cooperation with the University of Skopje, with the aim of fostering high-level academic dialogue on contemporary geographical challenges shaped by profound economic, social, environmental, and territorial transformations. The conference is conceived as a scholarly platform dedicated to advancing geographical science as a foundational discipline for understanding spatial inequalities, regional development trajectories, and sustainable territorial organization at national, regional, and global scales.
In an era marked by climate change, demographic transitions, spatial polarization, and the digital transformation of spatial data, geographical knowledge and spatial analysis play a decisive role in informing evidence-based policy, territorial governance, and sustainable development strategies. The GEO³ Conference seeks to bring together academics, researchers, PhD students, and practitioners to exchange theoretical insights, empirical findings, and applied methodologies that address these complex spatial processes.
We are confident that the GEO³ Conference 2025 will provide a stimulating environment for scientific exchange, critical reflection, and interdisciplinary collaboration, contributing to the advancement of geographical knowledge and professional competencies within the international academic community.
We sincerely thank you for your participation and contribution to the GEO³ Conference 2025.
With respect,
Organizing Committee
GEO³ Conference 2025
Institute of National Geography
Program – December 27th
GEO³ Conference 2025
International Scientific Conference Program
Time | Activity
09:30 – 10:00
Registration
10:00 – 10:15
Opening Ceremony and Welcome Address
10:15 – 11:30
Plenary Session – Keynote Addresses
11:30 – 11:45
Break
11:45 – 13:30
Parallel Scientific Sessions
- GEO-DEV – Geography, Development and Sustainability
- GEO-TERR – Geography, Territorial Development and Planning
- GEO-SPACE – Geography, Spatial Inequalities and Transformation
13:30 – 14:00
Break
14:00 – 15:30
Parallel Scientific Sessions (continued)
- Future Challenges in Geographical Science
- Applied Geography and Spatial Governance
- Methodological and Conceptual Advances in Spatial Analysis
15:30 – 15:45
Break
15:45 – 16:00
Final Discussion and Closing Remarks
Plenary Session
Keynote Addresses
Virtual participation link:
Google Meet Platform
(link to be distributed to registered participants)
Plenary Speakers
(Blagoj Conev, PhD., Professor)
Scientific Sessions
GEO-DEV Session
Geography, Development and Sustainability
Regional and local development, sustainable development pathways, demographic change, urban and rural transformation, environmental sustainability, climate resilience, and sustainability of territorial systems.
GEO-TERR Session
Geography, Territorial Development and Planning
Territorial governance, regional and spatial planning, infrastructure development, accessibility, spatial organization of economic activities, cross-border cooperation, and institutional frameworks for territorial development.
GEO-SPACE Session
Geography, Spatial Inequalities and Transformation
Spatial inequalities, center–periphery dynamics, regional disparities, urbanization processes, metropolitan dominance, socio-economic polarization, and conceptual and methodological advances in spatial analysis.
Future Challenges in Geographical Science
Emerging spatial challenges related to climate change, demographic transitions, digitalization of spatial data, geospatial technologies, and the evolving role of geography in public policy and governance.
Conference Information
- Official language: English
- Presentation duration: 8 minutes per presentation, followed by discussion
- Conference format: Hybrid (in-person and online)
- Conference program: Distributed electronically three days prior to the conference
Important Dates
- Abstract submission deadline: 15 September 2025
- Abstract length: 300–400 words (including references)
- Review process: Double-blind peer review by two anonymous reviewers
- Notification of acceptance: After completion of review process
Acceptance of an abstract does not guarantee acceptance of the full paper. Authors of accepted abstracts will receive detailed guidelines for full paper submission. All full papers will be reviewed by at least two anonymous referees.
Publication Opportunities
Selected high-quality papers presented at the GEO³ Conference 2025 will be considered for publication in peer-reviewed conference proceedings or in a thematic issue of an academic journal, subject to an additional review process.
Who Should Attend
- Academics and researchers in geography and related disciplines
- PhD students and early career researchers
- Representatives of universities and research institutes
- Policy analysts, planners, and public sector professionals
- Experts in regional development and sustainability studies
Contact Information
For additional information, please contact the Organizing Committee:
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GEO³ Conference 2025
International Scientific Conference of the Institute of National Geography
University of Skopje
Контакт
Бул. Партизански одреди, бр.99, Скопје, Македонија
+389 02 3093209