Innovation advances more rapidly and with greater public trust when the core technology is based on a shared intellectual commons, says Robert Cheetham, President and CEO, Azavea. In which all
Every year on October 13, the United Nations marks the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, a date the General Assembly fixed in 2009 after first setting aside a day
New Delhi, 28th September 2026 — Geospatial World has become the first Observer Member of EuroGeographics, marking an important step in strengthening international collaboration between Europe’s National Mapping, Cadastral and Land
In conversation with Dr Abhay Swarup Mittal, Founder and CEO of Aetosky group of companies on the founding story of Aetosky, building sovereign intelligence capabilities, using AI in the era
Infrastructure was once defined by scale. How high we could build, how quickly we could deliver, and how far we could connect. Today, the focus has shifted from what we
Every year on October 13, the United Nations marks the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, a date the General Assembly fixed in 2009 after first setting aside a day
New Delhi, 28th September 2026 — Geospatial World has become the first Observer Member of EuroGeographics, marking an important step in strengthening international collaboration between Europe’s National Mapping, Cadastral and Land
In conversation with Dr Abhay Swarup Mittal, Founder and CEO of Aetosky group of companies on the founding story of Aetosky, building sovereign intelligence capabilities, using AI in the era
Infrastructure was once defined by scale. How high we could build, how quickly we could deliver, and how far we could connect. Today, the focus has shifted from what we
How should nations redefine geospatial and space sovereignty in an era of increasing dependence on global platforms, foreign satellite constellations, and international data infrastructures? Nations must shift their definition of
Even though the conversations on climate change have muted due to the geopolitical situation, trade disruptions, greater defence and intelligence spending, and shift in key policies, the negative effects of
Plenary Session 5: High-Definition Mapping and Visual Positioning Systems: NextGen Geospatial Platforms for Business Enterprises and Location Intelligence | GWF 2026 This plenary session from Geospatial World Forum 2026 brings
Plenary Session 4 | Geospatial World Forum 2026 | Amsterdam, April 28 – May 1 This plenary session Moderate by Vaishali Dixit, VP – Americas, Geospatial World, brings together leaders
Plenary Session 3 | Geospatial World Forum 2026 | Amsterdam, April 28 – May 1 This plenary panel from Geospatial World Forum 2026 brings together leaders from telecom, geospatial, and
Plenary Session 2 | Geospatial World Forum 2026 | Amsterdam, April 28 – May 1 Moderated by Ananyaa Narain, VP – Consulting, Geospatial World, this plenary session brings together a
The inaugural session of the Indo Pacific GeoIntelligence Forum 2026 commenced with a welcome address by Lt Gen AKS Chandele, PVSM, AVSM, PhD (Retd) President – Defence Geospatial World, who
At Geospatial World Forum 2026, Mzwanele Nyhontso, Minister of Land Reforms & Rural Development, Republic of South Africa, delivers a keynote on geospatial sovereignty, spatial justice, governance, and sustainable development
At Geospatial World Forum 2026, Damian Spangrud, Managing Director of Esri, explores how geography, GIS, digital twins, and AI are reshaping the future of governments, industries, and society. In this
In this powerful opening address at Geospatial World Forum 2026, Aarti Holla Maini, Director of UNOOSA (United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs), makes the case that geospatial capability is
Amid rapidly evolving geopolitical dynamics and emerging security challenges across the Indo-Pacific, the Indo-Pacific GeoIntelligence Forum 2026 (IPGF 2026) will convene senior defence leadership, strategic policymakers, intelligence agencies, and technology
In this keynote address at the Geospatial World Forum 2026 in Amsterdam, Dr Khalifa Al Romaithi Chairman of UAE’s Federal Geographic Information Center (FGIC) delivers a compelling case for sovereign
In this opening keynote at the Geospatial World Forum 2026 in Amsterdam, Cora Smelik — Member of the Executive Board of Kadaster — delivers a thought-provoking opening address on digital
At Geospatial World Forum 2026, Sanjay Kumar, CEO of Geospatial World, highlighted how the geospatial industry is entering a defining decade of transformation, driven by sovereign infrastructure, AI, autonomy, and
Amsterdam, Netherlands | April–May 2026 — Geospatial World honored the 50 Rising Stars 2026 contributing in the geospatial and space industry — one of the industry’s most coveted recognitions for
Prof. Dr. Paul Becker is honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Geospatial World Leadership Awards 2026, held on 29th April 2026 at the Geospatial World Forum in Amsterdam.
Ingrid Vanden Berghe is honored as the Geospatial Ambassador of the Year at the Geospatial World Leadership Awards 2026, held on 29th April 2026 at the Geospatial World Forum in
Dan Smoot, CEO and Board Director of Vantor, is honoured as the Business Leader of the Year at the Geospatial World Leadership Awards 2026, held on 29th April 2026 at
Ordnance Survey, UK has been named National Geospatial Agency of the Year at the Geospatial World Leadership Awards 2026, presented on 29th April 2026 at the Geospatial World Forum in
France’s National Space Strategy 2025–2040, coordinated by SGDSN (Secretariat-General for National Defence and Security), is honoured as the National Space Strategy of the Year at the Geospatial World Leadership Awards
India’s Department of Science & Technology (DST) and IN-SPACe are honoured with the Integrated Sovereign Space and Geospatial Infrastructure Award at the Geospatial World Leadership Awards 2026, held on 29th
Google is recognized as the Partnership Company of the Year at the Geospatial World Leadership Awards 2026, held on 29th April 2026 at the Geospatial World Forum in Amsterdam. Google’s
Vexcel Imaging Wins Business Model Transformation of the Year at the Geospatial World Leadership Awards 2026, held on 29th April 2026 at the Geospatial World Forum in Amsterdam. From aerial
Accenture Global is proudly honoured as the System Integration Company of the Year at the Geospatial World Leadership Awards 2026, held on 29th April 2026 at the Geospatial World Forum
On 29th April 2026, at the Geospatial World Forum 2026 in Amsterdam, Geospatial World proudly inducted Corinne Vigreux and Harold Goddijn — co-founders of TomTom — into the Geospatial Hall
NV5 Global is honored as the Solution Company of the Year at the Geospatial World Leadership Awards 2026, held on 29th April 2026 at the Geospatial World Forum in Amsterdam.
OroraTech GmbH is recognized as the Startup of the Year at the Geospatial World Leadership Awards 2026, held on 29th April 2026 at the Geospatial World Forum in Amsterdam. Harnessing
In conversation with, Mike Gilbert, Vice President, Product Management, TomTom discusses the evolution of maps into living spatial intelligence systems, the future of autonomous driving, AI-powered mapping, open geospatial collaboration,
Amsterdam, Netherlands | April–May 2026 — Geospatial World today announced the winners of the prestigious Geospatial World Leadership Awards 2026, recognizing outstanding individuals, organizations, and initiatives that are shaping the
Amsterdam, Netherlands | April 27 – May 1, 2026 — Geospatial World announced the induction of Corinne Vigreux and Harold Goddijn into the prestigious Geospatial World Hall of Fame during
This discussion explores India’s defence transformation with a focus on the growing role of space and geospatial technologies in shaping modern military capabilities. These technologies have evolved from supporting tools
In an exchange with Dhananjay Deshmukh, Chief Technology Officer, Tech Mahindra Business Process Services, we delve into how Tech Mahindra is integrating geospatial with AI, enabling autonomous systems, and building
Australasian Space Innovation Institute’s (ASII), Founding CEO and Managing Director, Professor Andy Koronios discusses Australia’s recently unveiled the National Digital Twin for Agriculture, projects undertaken by SmartSat Cooperative Research, satellite
In conversation with Will Mortenson, Executive Director, Overture Maps Foundation, on the need for greater interoperability, location data and the crucial context behind it, efficiency provided by the Global Entity
In this interview, Siva Ravada, Vice President of Development at Oracle, discusses why enterprise AI must be built on trusted, proprietary data foundations. He explains how Oracle integrates geospatial intelligence
Want free satellite images of anywhere on Earth? In this video, we reveal the 5 best platforms to download high-quality satellite images for GIS, research, mapping, and remote sensing projects
This panel at GeoBuiz Summit 2026 explores the growing need for sovereign, secure, and resilient geospatial infrastructure in a rapidly evolving global environment. Experts examine policy gaps, governance challenges, trusted
This panel at GeoBuiz Summit 2026 explores how AI, automation, and digital twins are transforming utilities and network management — from infrastructure monitoring and predictive maintenance to data governance and
This plenary panel at GeoBuiz Summit 2026 examines how artificial intelligence, automation, and digital twins are converging to transform the AEC industry from project-based delivery to continuous, data-driven infrastructure management.
In this insightful panel at GeoBuiz Summit 2026, industry leaders explore how location intelligence is powering next-generation retail strategies — from digital twins and site selection to last-mile delivery, real-time
In this insightful panel discussion at GeoBuiz Summit 2026, industry and public sector leaders explore how geospatial platforms are enabling real-time decision-making, AI integration, data interoperability, and enterprise-scale operations. The
In this expert panel from GeoBuiz Summit 2026, industry leaders explore the urgent need for resilient Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) systems as GPS disruptions, spoofing, and jamming incidents continue
In this panel from GeoBuiz Summit 2026, global leaders from government agencies, satellite companies, and geospatial technology providers explore how space-based sensing is evolving into foundational infrastructure for enterprises and
In this keynote at GeoBuiz Summit 2026, Patrick Cozzi, Chief Platform Officer of Bentley Systems, shares strategic insights on how artificial intelligence, digital twins, and open geospatial platforms are transforming
In this insightful conversation at GeoBuiz Summit 2026, Sanjay Kumar, the CEO of Geospatial World speaks with Dan Smoot, CEO of Vantor about the evolving future of geospatial intelligence and
The Australasian Space Innovation Institute (ASII), an independent, not-for-profit organisation translating world-class research into space-enabled solutions, has launched a $15 million National Digital Twin for Australian Agriculture to establish a capability for coordinated decision-making
The new R&S RTS radar test system from Rohde & Schwarz simulates driving scenarios for testing radar based advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and radar sensors used in autonomously driving
About 80,000 houses and 52 wards in the eThekwini district of Durban in South Africa that did not have residential addresses will soon have street names. The eThekwini municipality’s GIS department is working on this project.
US: To demonstrate innovative new approaches for studying our changing planet, NASA is launching a suite of six next-generation, earth observing small satellite missions this month. These small satellites range
Precision Terrain Surveys Ltd (PTS) (Edenbridge, England) announced a new Airborne Laser Scanning (LiDAR) acquisition service to supply detailed elevation mapping data, with a sensor operated from its twin engine
