The IEEE Kerala Section GRSS Chapter Student Branch and the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) are jointly organizing a collaborative event titled “SIRIUS 2027: SAR – Innovation, Research, Insights & Utilization for Society”, featuring a NISAR Data Processing and Applications Workshop and GeoPitch Challenge, from 4–8 January 2027 at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram. The five-day programme aims to equip participants with practical skills in NISAR data processing and applications through expert lectures by ISRO scientists and domain experts, hands-on training, skill-based learning and interactive discussions. The GeoPitch Challenge will provide selected participants with an opportunity to develop and present innovative real-world solutions using NISAR data. The programme is open to undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD students, researchers, faculty members and industry professionals.