From November 3rd to 7th, 2025, SuperMap experts from the company's headquarters delivered a comprehensive five-day, 26-hour professional GIS training program to the teaching staff, Ph.D. candidates, and master's students of the University of Life Sciences "King Mihai I" from Timișoara (USVT). The training, held at the Topography and Cadastre Laboratory of the Faculty of Agriculture, brought together 30 participants eager to deepen their understanding of geospatial technologies and practical GIS applications.
Led by experts from SuperMap Headquarter, the program provided a rich combination of theoretical knowledge, technical demonstrations, and hands-on practice sessions using SuperMap iDesktopX 11i (2024).
Day 1: Setting the Stage for Collaboration and Learning
The opening day began with a meeting between the SuperMap training team and the university's management to confirm the detailed schedule and objectives of the week-long training. Formal SuperMap educational licenses were deployed on 20 computers, ensuring a smooth learning experience for all participants. The trainers introduced the SuperMap software ecosystem, showcasing its cutting-edge 2D and 3D GIS capabilities, AI GIS functions, and industry applications.
During the live demonstrations, participants explored 3D scene visualization and analysis, gaining first-hand experience of SuperMap's powerful technology. The day concluded with a lively discussion that highlighted the participants' diverse backgrounds and interests—ranging from cartography and digitization to AI-driven GIS applications.
Day 2: Mastering Spatial Data Management
On the second day, the focus shifted to spatial data importing and processing. Using real data from Timișoara and the university campus, the trainees learned how to create databases, import and export vector data, handle coordinate systems, and manage projects effectively. By the end of the day, every participant had successfully created and customized their own map layouts.
Day 3: AI-Powered GIS Applications
The third day introduced participants to AI-based image analysis and feature extraction. After a brief review of previous topics, the trainers guided the class through geo-referencing scanned maps and importing Excel-based point data. The highlight of the day was the session on AI automatic extraction, during which trainees used built-in machine learning models to identify building roofs from satellite imagery of the university campus. Several participants produced remarkably accurate extraction results, demonstrating both their learning progress and the strength of SuperMap's AI GIS functionality.
Day 4: Advanced Spatial and 3D Analysis
Day four focused on advanced spatial, raster, and 3D analysis. Participants explored buffer, overlay, and network analyses, as well as raster surface and hydrology modeling. The trainers also introduced Geoprocessing Automation (GPA), enabling students to build their own automated workflows. In the afternoon, attention turned to 3D GIS, where attendees learned about terrain modeling, 3D data visualization, and analytical functions such as slope, flood, and shadow analysis. The session demonstrated how SuperMap technology bridges traditional GIS with next-generation 3D geospatial intelligence.
Day 5: Closing Ceremony and Future Prospects
The final day featured a certificate award ceremony recognizing the trainees' achievements, followed by a discussion session with Professors from the University, focusing on how SuperMap software could be further utilized in ongoing research and teaching projects.
This five-day training not only enhanced the participants' technical skills in GIS and spatial analysis, but also strengthened the collaboration between SuperMap and USVT in advancing geospatial education and innovation. The enthusiasm and active participation of the trainees reflected their strong interest in applying GIS technologies to agriculture, environmental monitoring, and spatial planning.
SuperMap looks forward to continuing its partnership with the University of Life Sciences “King Mihai I” from Timișoara, empowering more students and researchers with world-class GIS knowledge and tools to address real-world challenges through spatial intelligence.
