Geospatial World

Geospatial World An integral part of the geospatial ecosystem, Geospatial World will continue to work as a knowledge organization, advancing knowledge for sustainability.

Geospatial World is an open, diverse, inclusive, collaborative, and humane organization that has pursued thought leadership, policy advocacy, technology evangelism for the past 24 years. Following its mission of “Making a Difference through Geospatial Knowledge in the World Economy and Society”, Geospatial World is an open, diverse, inclusive, collaborative and humane organization that has pursued thought leadership, policy advocacy, technology evangelism for the past 24 years.

24/06/2025

At Geospatial World Forum 2025 in Madrid, Prateep Basu, Founder & CEO of SatSure delivered a powerful keynote on how geospatial intelligence is driving real-world impact.

From enabling instant access to credit for millions of farmers in India to building deep learning-powered observation models, SatSure is transforming Earth observation into a force for economic inclusion.

Learn how geospatial AI, spatial computing, and agentic AI are converging to simplify workflows, spark innovation, and make geospatial solutions accessible across sectors.

Don’t miss this inspiring story of innovation and impact.

16/06/2025

| From Microsoft to Amazon to TomTom — Michael Harrell, SVP of Maps Engineering at TomTom, brings a visionary perspective on the future of mapping.

Why Open Data is the Future of Mapping?

In this exclusive Geospatial World Forum (GWF) 2025 conversation, Michael Harrell reflects on his journey and shares how open data, AI, and real-time sensor fusion are helping reimagine the way we map our world. From smarter cities to self-driving cars, he discusses how collaboration and innovation are essential to building the geospatial future together.

Watch the full interview to know more!

13/06/2025

Discover how advanced positioning technology is transforming industries and reshaping the future in this compelling keynote by Olivier Casabianca, VP of Positioning Services at Trimble.

Speaking at the Geospatial World Forum 2025 in Madrid, Olivier outlines Trimble’s end-to-end ecosystem of hardware, software, and services, designed to deliver accurate, reliable, and intelligent GNSS solutions. From autonomous vehicles and ADAS-certified precision engines to smart cities and fully autonomous agricultural machinery, Trimble’s innovations are setting new standards across sectors.

He also highlights the role of AI in refining GNSS models of the ionosphere and troposphere, and how vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication is enabling safer, more connected urban mobility. “We are not merely observing the world—we are positioning its future with every precise data point.”
| Trimble Inc. | Trimble Geospatial and Civil Construction

12/06/2025

Experience the visionary keynote by Dean Angelides, Corporate Director, International at Esri, delivered at the Geospatial World Forum 2025 in Madrid, Spain.

Addressing the global geospatial community, Dean explores how GIS and Geospatial Knowledge Infrastructure (GKI) are revolutionizing nations, industries, and decision-making systems. From environmental protection and national defense to agriculture, urban planning, and real-time disaster response, he illustrates how geography and spatial intelligence empower meaningful progress.

Highlighting the expanding role of across sectors, the rise of integrated geospatial systems, and the transformative potential of AI, spatial analytics, and immersive technologies, Dean calls on the community to innovate with purpose, foster synergy, and shape a more resilient future.

11/06/2025

Discover how Lorenzo Garcia Asensio, Director General of the National Geographic Institute of Spain (Instituto Geográfico Nacional de España y CNIG), welcomed the global geospatial community and set the vision for GWF 2025 in his opening address at the Geospatial World Forum 2025 in Madrid.

In this keynote, Lorenzo sets the tone for a future-driven forum focused on spatial computing, digital twin enterprises, and geospatial sustainability. He highlights the transformative power of technologies like augmented reality, mixed reality, and AI in shaping public services, strategies, and international collaboration.

From real-world applications of immersive geospatial tools to the importance of pan-European cooperation, he underscores the vital role of innovation, resilience, and shared progress in addressing today’s global challenges.

23/05/2025

"Welcome to the future." With those words, Sanjay Kumar, Founder & CEO of Geospatial World, opened the 16th edition of the Geospatial World Forum (GWF), held on April 22–25, 2025, in Madrid, Spain.

In this powerful keynote, he explores how spatial computing, digital twins, and AI are reshaping nations — from enabling real-time human-machine interaction to redefining digital sovereignty, national geospatial strategies, and the very fabric of global competitiveness.

📊 Key insights include:
The geospatial economy’s trajectory: $600B → $1.2T by 2030.
Top 10 countries in GKI Readiness Index 2025.
The role of digital infrastructure, AI sovereignty & policy alignment.
GKI Tactical Readiness Index in a world of increasing global risk.

18/03/2025

How can geospatial technology transform land rights for marginalized communities? How do participatory mapping, GIS tools, and digital literacy empower local stakeholders to secure their land and resources?

We explored these critical questions in our latest has GW Prime Live session with Amy Coughenour Betancourt, President & CEO of Cadasta Foundation.

In this insightful conversation, Amy shares how participatory mapping builds trust within communities and ensures inclusive engagement, allowing all voices to be heard in the land documentation process. She highlights the pivotal role geospatial technology plays in securing customary land tenure in Uganda, helping communities formalize their land rights with greater accuracy and efficiency.

Amy also discusses how GIS tools are being used to track deforestation and support indigenous communities in the Peruvian Amazon as they work to protect their territories and biodiversity. Additionally, she offers lessons learned from deploying AI and ML in land rights initiatives, noting both the opportunities and challenges they present.

Throughout the discussion, she emphasizes the importance of community data ownership and building digital literacy to ensure that technological advancements lead to sustainable, locally driven impact.

13/02/2025

An engaging fireside chat, moderated by Ananyaa Narain, Vice President of Consulting at Geospatial World, featured key insights from Patrick Cozzi, Chief Platform Officer at Bentley Systems, and Tom Kurke, Vice President of Ecosystem & Ventures at Bentley iTwin Ventures.

The discussion explored how their strategic partnership is driving innovation in the geospatial and infrastructure sectors. From integrating Google Maps and leveraging 3D Tiles to enabling open standards and interoperability, this collaboration is transforming how infrastructure assets are designed, built, and managed.

Key Takeaways:
• The strategic vision behind the Bentley-Cesium partnership and its impact on geospatial workflows.
• Real-world use cases, from asset analytics to contextual infrastructure design.
• The role of open standards and collaborative ecosystems in shaping the future of geospatial technology.

This insightful conversation underscored the importance of innovation, integration, and industry-wide collaboration in advancing digital transformation across infrastructure and geospatial domains.

08/11/2024

In this segment of GW Prime Live, Myrna James will host a discussion featuring Nathan Patton, Product Marketing Manager for Field Systems at Trimble. They will delve into the newly launched Trimble Reality Capture platform service, designed to enhance data management, visualization, and collaboration for geospatial professionals. This innovative service integrates seamlessly with Trimble Connect, enabling users to efficiently share and manage large datasets in the cloud.

Watch this discussion to gain valuable insights into optimizing your workflows with this cutting-edge technology!

𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐳 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓! ⏳𝑶𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝟖 𝑫𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝑳𝒆𝒇𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒎 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑬𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒚 𝑩𝒊𝒓𝒅 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕!⏳With the U.S. g...
08/11/2024

𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐳 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓!

⏳𝑶𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝟖 𝑫𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝑳𝒆𝒇𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒎 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑬𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒚 𝑩𝒊𝒓𝒅 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕!⏳

With the U.S. geospatial market set to skyrocket from $133 billion in 2023 to $393 billion by 2030, this summit is your chance to stay ahead in an era of rapid growth and transformation.

⏩Be a part of the GeoBuiz summit from January 13-15, 2025, in Denver, Colorado, for three days packed with insightful discussions, unparalleled networking opportunities, and the latest in geospatial innovation!

⏩Under the theme “𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬: 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲,” the summit will showcase the entire geospatial value chain from Reality Capture to Digital Twin Enterprise.

Connect with 250+ industry leaders, 100+ expert speakers, and influencers from 10+ sectors to drive scalable solutions and shape the future of the geospatial industry.

⏩Don’t miss exclusive insights into strategic collaborations, AI innovations, and the latest digital twin and spatial computing developments.

𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘵 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘉𝘪𝘳𝘥 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵!

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐰: https://lnkd.in/gjMeBw-w

23/10/2024

Retail has transformed from traditional brick-and-mortar stores to a dynamic, tech-driven industry. With over $29 trillion in global sales, the industry is evolving faster than ever. So, what’s driving this transformation?

Geospatial and Location Intelligence are revolutionizing retail by optimizing store locations with GIS and indoor mapping, while AI and data analytics enable personalized shopping experiences.

Watch the video to get full insights on how geospatial and location technology are transforming the retail landscape!

16/10/2024

In a keynote address, Dr. Chandrika Kaushik, Director General - Production Coordination & Services Interaction, DRDO - Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India, highlights how space and geospatial technologies are playing a pivotal role in India's nation-building journey. From land management and water resources to infrastructure and defense, these technologies are driving significant economic impact and innovation across sectors.

Government initiatives like Make in India, Digital Land Records Modernization, and the National Geospatial Policy are setting the stage for India to become a global leader in space technology by 2047.

Watch the full keynote address to gain more insights.

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Geospatial World Forum 2019

Geospatial World Forum is a collaborative and interactive platform, which demonstrates collective and shared vision of the global geospatial community. It is an annual gathering of geospatial professionals and leaders representing the entire geospatial ecosystem. This comprises of public policies, national mapping agencies, private sector enterprises, multilateral and development organizations, scientific and academic institutions, and above all end users from government, businesses, and citizen services. With Geospatial Media and Communications as the primary driver, Geospatial World Forum is conceived, designed and managed by a partner network of about 50 organizations globally.