Research and identify emerging trends in the intersection of cartography and the Internet, such as 3D cartography, semantic issues in cartography and spatial data, participatory mapping and co-creation, new education methods related to the Internet, web 3, data science, Big Data, machine learning, artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, Linked Open Data, and the Internet of Things.
Develop short- and medium-term research goals that address critical challenges related to maps and the Internet, such as advancing Internet mapping technologies, perception and interpretation of web maps, including 3D views, interconnection of web cartography with non-cartographic web tools and technologies, or exploring transnational and multicultural perspectives of Internet maps.
Facilitate educational activities related to maps on the Internet, including developing training materials, organizing workshops, webinars, and seminars, and fostering collaboration with relevant educational institutions.
Disseminate research findings and relevant documents through various channels, including scientific journals (with a preference for Open Access journals), the official website of the commission, and social media.
Organize or co-organize various events, such as ICC sessions, workshops, hackathons, mapathons, and international conferences, to promote networking and knowledge-sharing among professionals in the field, with the option to hold virtual events to accommodate a more significant number of participants.
Actively promote the activities of the commission and the ICA in general to increase participation and engagement, focusing on addressing the issue of low involvement in the Commission on Maps and the Internet.
Foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing with other ICA commissions, such as the Commission on Education and Training, the Commission on Cartographic Heritage into the Digital, the Commission on Location-Based Services, the Commission on Open Source Geospatial Technologies, the Commission on Ubiquitous Mapping, and the Commission on Use, User, and Usability Issues, to facilitate cross-commission research and information exchange; to consider closer interconnection with ICA commissions mentioned above.
