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 27 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.

Geospatial World expresses heartfelt appreciation to the Hon’ble Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lt. General KT Parnaik (...
23/09/2025

Geospatial World expresses heartfelt appreciation to the Hon’ble Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lt. General KT Parnaik (Retd.), for facilitating and hosting the GeoSmart India-2025 Thematic Vision presentation.

We thank Chief Minister Shri Pema Khandu and the state leadership for participating in this interactive meeting, offering us an opportunity to connect and engage to demonstrate the value of geospatial and space technologies. We appreciate your valuable insights and highlighting key priorities for Arunachal Pradesh.

We're committed to working with the state government to explore and exploit the opportunities that these technologies offer for the state's development.

19/09/2025

At AEC Forum 2025, Satish MV, Executive Committee Member & Advisor to CMD, Larsen & Toubro, explores how digital technologies are redefining construction and infrastructure worldwide.

From automated generative design at Navi Mumbai Airport to common data environments that eliminate version chaos, L&T has embraced BIM at every dimension—3D, 4D, 5D, 6D, and 7D. These innovations enable budget certainty, time optimization, safety-by-design, sustainability planning, and real-time facility management.

Beyond BIM, L&T leverages geospatial technology for mega EPC projects, AI for contract analysis and cost estimation, and digital twins for smart operations. Satish MV shows how construction is no longer about pouring concrete—it’s about integrating intelligence, data, and digital foresight into every structure.

16/09/2025

At AEC Forum 2025, Amit Prothi, Director General of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), explains why disaster resilience is more urgent than ever in 2025.

As an international initiative led by India, is driving global efforts to build safer, sustainable, and disaster-ready infrastructure. With over 50 member countries and innovative projects worldwide, CDRI is showing how digitalization, AI, and cutting-edge technologies can transform the way we build, protect, and recover critical infrastructure.

Resilience is no longer optional—it’s essential for our future. 🌍

15/09/2025

At AEC Forum 2025, Eric DesRoche, Director of Infrastructure Business Strategy, AEC Design at Autodesk, shares powerful insights into the global shifts shaping the AEC industry.

From India’s rapid rise in transportation and water infrastructure to the role of BIM in digital project delivery, he explains how outcome-based BIM and AI are redefining design, construction, and operations.

Discover how data-driven collaboration, skilled workforce development, and digital transformation are enabling the industry to meet growing global demands more efficiently and sustainably.

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| SPACETIDE at IAC 2025 in Sydney!We’re excited to share that our partner SPACETIDE Foundation will be participating i...
15/09/2025

| SPACETIDE at IAC 2025 in Sydney!

We’re excited to share that our partner SPACETIDE Foundation will be participating in the 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 (𝐈𝐀𝐂) 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, this September end in Sydney. They will be represented by:

Masayasu Ishida – President & CEO
Masashi Sato – Director & CSO
Daisuke A. – General Manager

If you’re attending IAC and would like to learn more about SPACETIDE’s activities or explore opportunities for collaboration, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Atarashi-san to arrange a meeting.

Space is more than ever a key element in the toolbox of Geospatial Intelligence, and understanding how the industry will shape new capabilities in the coming decade is essential. Come and learn more about the APAC space ecosystem with SPACETIDE at IAC 2025 Sydney!

12/09/2025

At AEC Forum 2025, Maj. Gen. Sameer Srivastava, AVSM, VSM, Additional Director General, Land Works and Environment, Indian Army, shares how the Army is reimagining infrastructure for the future.

With initiatives like net-zero cantonments, geothermal systems, , , and digital twins, the Army is transforming military infrastructure into a force multiplier for national security and resilience.

Watch this exclusive address from to understand how technology, sustainability, and strategic planning are shaping the Indian Army’s infrastructure of tomorrow.

09/09/2025

At the AEC Forum 2025, Srikant Sastri, Chairperson of the Geospatial Data Promotion & Development Committee, Govt of India, shared powerful insights on how Digital Twin technology is transforming India’s infrastructure landscape.

From solving real challenges like urban flooding, traffic mismanagement, and property tax gaps, to reducing infrastructure cost overruns, digital twins are proving to be both important and urgent for the nation.

08/09/2025

In his opening remarks at , Sanjay Kumar, Founder & CEO of Geospatial World, emphasized the urgent need for resilient & sustainable infrastructure.

🌍 Geospatial tech, BIM & Digital Twins are key to transforming infrastructure in the 2020s.

📊 70% of Infrastructure by 2050 is yet to be built.

📢 He also called for a National Digital Twin Policy for India.

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.

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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.