The conference is the largest GIS and RS Conference in the Pacific with over 300 attendees from far reaches of the globe. The conference provides the platform where three types of participants meet and interact : very different Pacific Island GIS&RS users from Government administrations, utilities and private companies; scientists from Pacific and outside universities as well as well-known research institutes, regional organisations and space agencies; companies of the GIS and RS market providing hardware, software, image data and services.

The conference spans four days with over 60 presentations. Day 4 will feature the discussion session and Day 5 is reserved for workshops carried out by various experts in their respective geospatial field. Every evening, participants meets during social functions which give opportunities for the three groups of participants to meet and exchange ideas.