(The following topics include but are not limited to)
Topic 1: Intelligent Algorithms
Artificial Intelligence Algorithm
natural language processing
fuzzy logic
Computer Vision and Image Understanding
Signal and image processing
Speech and Natural Language Processing
Computational Learning Theory
Information Retrieval and Fusion
Hybrid intelligent system
Intelligent System Architecture
knowledge representation 
Knowledge-based system
Mechatronics integration
Multimedia and Cognitive Informatics
Parallel processing of artificial neural networks
pattern recognition
Ubiquitous computing and environmental intelligence
Soft Computing Theory and Applications
Software and hardware architecture
automatic programming 
machine learning
Auto-Control
Data Mining and Machine Learning Tools
Robotics
Artificial Intelligence Tools and Applications
Recent trends and developments
Topic 2: Global Positioning Algorithm
High performance computing
data structure
Advanced numerical algorithms
Random algorithm
Quantum computing
Parallel and distributed algorithms
Graphic drawing and graphic algorithms
Deep learning algorithms
Big data search algorithms and systems
AI assisted positioning
Position perception
Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality
Geospatial Data Model
Monitoring and modeling of human motion
Positioning, Navigation, and Tracking Methods
Multipath Component Analysis and Tracking
Passive and active RFID, radar, and device free systems
(Visual) Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM)
satellite navigation
Topic Three: Remote Sensing Surveying and Mapping
Hyperspectral image processing
Optical remote sensing
Microwave remote sensing
Remote sensing of atmospheric environment
Remote Sensing Information Engineering
image processing techniques 
Remote sensing data fusion
Remote sensing data quality
Remote sensing mode analysis
Surveying and Mapping
Map making
Smart Ocean and Digital Earth
surveying and mapping technique
Research and development of surveying instruments