The 2026 International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS) will take place 9-14 August 2026 in Washington DC, District of Columbia, USA. The flagship conference of the IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (GRSS) is aimed at providing a platform for sharing knowledge and experience on recent developments and advancements in geoscience and remote sensing technologies, particularly in the context of earth observation, disaster monitoring and risk assessment.