# Conference on Spatial Information Theory (COSIT)

- Dates: 22 September 2026 to 25 September 2026
- Location: The Hospitium, York, UK, York, United Kingdom
- Organiser: Copyright COSIT
- Industry: Data & Analytics

## About

The 17th Conference on Spatial Information Theory (COSIT 2026) is a biennial international conference focused on theoretical aspects of space and spatial information. It explores how space is experienced, represented, and communicated by humans, agents, and machines. The event is intended for researchers and professionals in spatial information science and related fields.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.cosit2026.uk/)
- [Registration](https://store.leeds.ac.uk/conferences-and-events/environment/geography/cosit26-cosit-conference-2026)
- [Agenda](https://www.cosit2026.uk/laura.html)

## Topics

- Science & Research

## Speakers

- Krzysztof Janowicz, Professor, University of Vienna
- Laura Alessandretti, Associate Professor, Technical University of Denmark
- Hugo Spiers, Professor, University College London (UCL)

## Where to stay

- **The Queen's Hotel**: 150 m from the venue, Queen Staith Road, York, YO1 6DH
- **Judges Court Hotel**: 180 m from the venue, Coney Street, York, YO1 9ND
- **Radisson York**: 180 m from the venue, North Street, York, YO1 6JF
- **Hilton York**: 200 m from the venue, 4 stars, 1 Tower Street, York, YO1 9WD
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/lbayohn-hilton-york/)
  - Phone: +44 1904 648111
- **Travelodge York Central Micklegate**: 210 m from the venue, Micklegate, York, YO1 6JG
  - [Hotel website](https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/422/York-Central-Micklegate-hotel)
- **Hocus Pocus Hotel**: 280 m from the venue, 2 Patrick Pool, York, YO1 8BB
  - [Hotel website](https://hocuspocusyork.com/)
- **Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly**: 360 m from the venue, 46-50 Piccadilly, York, YO1 9NX
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/qqyrkhx-hampton-york-piccadilly/)
  - Phone: +44 1904 946288
- **Watergate Inn**: 380 m from the venue, 24 Walmgate, York, YO1 9TJ
  - [Hotel website](https://www.thewatergateinn.co.uk/)

## What people are saying

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