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.

01/08/2025

🌍 One Map, One Humanity, One Planet | Geospatial World Forum 2025 🌐

Discover how geospatial technology is transforming our world through unity and shared vision!

Join us for an inspiring plenary panel from , moderated by Mark Reichardt, Senior Consultant at Geospatial World. Listen as leaders from the United Nations, private sector, and global geospatial community explore the power of a unified geospatial platform driving collaboration across 8 billion people and 194 countries.

This visionary panel dives deep into the “One Map” initiative and the “One UN Geospatial Situation Room”, showing how advanced mapping and data integration enable faster disaster responses, smarter sustainable development, and stronger global cooperation.

🎤 Featured Speakers:

- Bernardo Mariano Junior, ASG - Chief Information Technology Officer, UN Office for Information and Communication Technology (UN OICT)

- Alexandre Caldas, Chief - Early Warning and Data Analytics Branch, UN Environment Programme

- Paul Holthus, Founding President and Chief Executive Officer, World Ocean Council

- Greg Scott, Executive Director, SDG Data Alliance, PVBLIC Foundation

- Anup Jindal, CEO, RMSI

- Lorant Czaran, Scientific Affairs Officer, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)

- Rolando Ocampo, Director of the Economic Commission, Latin America and the Caribbean (Eclac) Statistics Division

31/07/2025

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration and ISRO - Indian Space Research Organisation have successfully launched the NISAR satellite from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, India, marking a groundbreaking milestone in Earth observation and international collaboration.

The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite employs advanced dual radar technology to deliver detailed 3D views of Earth’s surface, enabling better monitoring of natural disasters, tracking ecosystem changes, and enhancing our understanding of climate impacts.

Watch the video to learn 5 key things you should know about this historic mission!

25/07/2025

Discover how spatial computing is revolutionizing data integration—from satellites to sub-surface sensors—in this compelling panel discussion held at Geospatial World Forum 2025. Featuring experts from national mapping agencies, geospatial giants, and leading tech innovators, the session dives into user-centric data integration, exploring how users are driving the need to harmonize satellite, drone, terrestrial, and ocean-based datasets.

The panel delves into the rise of national digital twins, discussing the role of public-private partnerships, the tension between open data and premium models, and strategies to scale local digital twin initiatives. Key concerns around geospatial sovereignty are also addressed, including data ownership, AI transparency, satellite control, and localization imperatives. Finally, the discussion outlines a future roadmap centered on collaboration, skill development, and reducing redundancy between public and private sector efforts.

Moderator:
Sanjay Kumar, CEO, Geospatial World

Speakers:
• Nick Bolton, CEO, Ordnance Survey - UK
• Paul Becker, President, BKG - Germany
• HE Mohammad Al Sayel, President, GEOSA - Saudi Arabia
• Srikant Sastri, Chairman, i3g Advisory Network and GDPDC - India
• Milena Lerario, CEO, e-GEOS spa - Italy
• Dato' Lsr Hazri Bin Hassan, Director General, Jabatan Ukur dan Pemetaan Malaysia JUPEM - Malaysia
• Siva Ravada, VP, Oracle - USA
• Holger Luedorf, Managing Director, Global Partnerships - Geo, Google - USA
• Francisco Vilhena da Cunha, CEO, GEOSAT - Portugal
• Magnus Olson, Chief Data Officer, Data Program - Spain

24/07/2025

In this dynamic keynote from Geospatial World Forum 2025 in Madrid, Spain, Claire Milverton, CEO of 1Spatial, explores how automation and accurate data are driving the future of AI-enabled digital twins. From underground utility networks to smart city planning, she highlights the crucial role of real-time data, geospatial integration, and AI-powered validation in solving real-world infrastructure challenges.

Using real-life examples—from tackling "fatbergs" in London’s sewers to creating a unified map of the UK’s underground assets—Claire shows how geospatial automation is reducing road closures, minimizing infrastructure risk, and boosting collaboration between utility providers. She also introduces One Street Works, a revolutionary platform that automates roadwork permits and digital coordination using authoritative geospatial data.

23/07/2025

In this keynote from Geospatial World Forum 2025 in Madrid, Spain, Seng Chuan Tan, President of World Federation of Engineering Organizations, emphasizes the urgent need for resilient and sustainable infrastructure. He highlights how geospatial technology and digital twins are transforming infrastructure planning by enabling smarter, data-driven decisions through GIS, AI, real-time analytics, and edge computing.

Tan calls for governments, industries, and academia to collaborate in embedding these technologies into policy, platforms, and education. With $93 trillion in global infrastructure investment expected by 2040, the time to act is now—to build not only smarter infrastructure, but a smarter, more sustainable world.

22/07/2025

In this keynote address at Geospatial World Forum 2025, Srikant Sastri, Chairman of Geospatial Data Promotion & Development Committee, Government of India, outlines India’s ambitious vision to transform its geospatial ecosystem—from outdated infrastructure to a future-ready Geospatial Knowledge Infrastructure (GKI).

Discover how India is rolling out a National Geospatial Mission, establishing a data-sharing platform, and enabling public-private innovation through a National Geospatial Data Registry. The address highlights the strategic shift from fragmented efforts to a mission-driven, citizen-centric, economically impactful geospatial infrastructure.

17/07/2025

At the Geospatial World Forum 2025, H.E. Mohammad Al Sayel, President of GEOSA (General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information), Saudi Arabia, outlines the bold strides Saudi Arabia is making in shaping the future of geospatial ecosystems. From AI-driven mapping to regional leadership, this keynote explores Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, national geospatial infrastructure, partnerships with global bodies like the World Bank and OGC, and the launch of the Geospatial Academy to empower youth and women in the field.

Learn how Saudi Arabia is creating a resilient, interconnected, and AI-powered geospatial future.

16/07/2025

Discover how Germany’s national-scale digital twin—built with 10 cm horizontal resolution—is revolutionizing climate response, airspace safety, and insurance risk assessment. In this keynote by Paul Becker, President of the Federal Agency for Cartography and Geodesy (), Germany, at the Geospatial World Forum 2025, learn how the digital twin is being used to monitor forest carbon storage, assess storm and fire damage, and manage aerodrome obstacle risks.
Despite technical and licensing challenges, the digital twin is emerging as a powerful tool for decision-makers in government, industry, and environmental planning.

15/07/2025

Nick Bolton, CEO of Ordnance Survey, shares how spatial computing is transforming national mapping agencies in this keynote at Geospatial World Forum 2025. He explains the shift from traditional cartography to data-driven ecosystems powered by AI, machine learning, and multi-source integration.

Nick highlights the national map’s evolving role as a digital foundation for applications like autonomous systems, precision agriculture, and public services. He emphasizes that true value lies in applying geospatial data to solve real-world problems—making mapping central to the future of smart, connected nations.





11/07/2025

At Geospatial World Forum 2025, Carmen M Aguilera, Market Development Officer for Transport at EUSPA - EU Agency for the Space Programme, brings a space-first perspective to the evolving geospatial landscape. Representing the EU Space Programme, she explores how services like Galileo, EGNOS, and Copernicus are delivering massive economic and societal value across Europe and beyond.

From autonomous vessels and CO₂-efficient maritime routing, to urban heat mapping, smart city planning, and drone safety assessments, EU space services are foundational to tomorrow’s geospatial applications. She also highlights the estimated €4.6 trillion in cumulative GNSS and EO revenue opportunities in the coming decade, revealing a vast frontier for entrepreneurs, technologists, and policymakers.

10/07/2025

“𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦-𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘴” — A bold geospatial transformation is underway in India.

At Geospatial World Forum (GWF) 2025 in Madrid, Kunal Satyarthi, Joint Secretary, Department of Land Resources MoRD, GoI, (DOLR), Government of India, spotlighted the country’s ambitious journey to modernize land governance. From SVAMITVA and Digital India Land Records

Modernization to NAKSHA, India, is tackling deep-rooted challenges—non-cadastral, fragmented records—and turning them into opportunities with drones, GNSS, LiDAR, AI, and digital mapping.

The goal? A unified, transparent, and citizen-accessible land management ecosystem that supports long-term resilience and urban innovation.

View the video to listen to the full keynote and explore the future of land governance in India.

09/07/2025

At GWF 2025, Geert De Coensel, CEO of Merkator shares the inspiring journey of how a young geospatial company is transforming infrastructure, connectivity, and sustainability across Europe and beyond. With operations spanning Belgium, Spain, France, the UAE, and more, Merkator Group combines software, data, and services to power smart infrastructure through products like Marlin Digital Twin, Eaglebe, and Belmap.

Greet emphasizes how replacing copper with fiber not only increases internet speed but significantly reduces energy consumption—showing how geospatial intelligence directly supports ESG goals. “Every location has a story. We bring it to life.” This keynote showcases how geodata, when merged with purpose and people, becomes a tool for lasting global impact.

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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.