ESRI India - Esri, the global market leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, offers the most powerful mapping and spatial analytics technology available. Since 1969, Esri has helped customers unlock the full potential of data to improve operational and business results. Today, Esri software is deployed in more than 350,000 organizations globally (more than 5,000 organizations in India) including the world’s largest cities, most national governments, and 75 percent of Fortune 500 companies. Esri engineers the most advanced solutions for digital transformation, the Internet of Things (IoT ), and location analytics to inform the most authoritative maps in the world. Visit us at https://www.esri.in.

Maxar Technologies is a provider of comprehensive space solutions and secure, precise, geospatial intelligence. We deliver disruptive value to government and commercial customers to help them monitor, understand and navigate our changing planet; deliver global broadband communications; and explore and advance the use of space. Our unique approach combines decades of deep mission understanding and a proven commercial and defense foundation to deploy solutions and deliver insights with unrivaled speed, scale and cost-effectiveness. Maxar’s 4,400 team members in over 20 global locations are inspired to harness the potential of space to help our customers create a better world. For more information, visit www.maxar.com.

Planet is the leading provider of global, daily satellite imagery and geospatial solutions. Planet is driven by a mission to image the world every day, and make change visible, accessible and actionable. Founded in 2010 by three NASA scientists, Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest earth observation fleet of imaging satellites, capturing and compiling data from over 3 million images per day. Planet provides mission-critical data, advanced insights, and software solutions to over 600 customers, comprised of the world’s leading agriculture, forestry, intelligence, education and finance companies and government agencies, enabling users to simply and effectively derive unique value from satellite imagery. Planet recently entered into a definitive merger agreement with dMY Technology Group, Inc. IV (NYSE:DMYQ), a special purpose acquisition company, to become a publicly-traded company later this year. To learn more visit www.planet.com and follow us on Twitter at @planet.

ISpA was created on directions of the Hon’ble Prime Minister to be the premier Space Industry Association which acts as an independent and “single-window” agency to be the collective voice of the Space industry. While performing an all-encompassing role for all activities covering the entire Space Domain, ISpA has been actively working with Government for enabling the opening up of the space sector to both start-ups and the private sector. It undertakes policy advocacy and engages with all stakeholders in the Indian space domain, including the government and its agencies, to make India self-reliant and technologically advanced to enable India to become a leading player in the global space arena. A special focus of ISpA includes interfacing with Defence and Strategic Domain organizations to understand their needs, sensitize them about emerging technology and work towards developing Dual-Use Technology which meets both Defence as well as Commercial requirements.

Defence Geoinformatics Research Establishment (DGRE) is the only establishment of its kind in DRDO to provide cutting edge terrain intelligent solutions to the Armed Forces. DGRE has its headquarters at Chandigarh and is a new establishment formed with merger of two premier DRDO labs viz. Snow & Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE) Chandigarh and Defence Terrain Research Laboratory (DTRL) Delhi. DGRE K under the administrative control of Armament & Combat Engineering Cluster of DRDO and has been raised on 15 Nov 2020.

The vision of the new establishment DGRE is "To be a leader in the development of critical technologies for enhancing combat effectiveness with a focus on terrain & avalanches". The role and charter of the establishment is mapping, forecasting, monitoring, control and mitigation of landslides and avalanches in Indian Himalayas.

Defence Geoinformatics Research Establishment (DGRE) has a mandate to ensure safe mobility of troops in inhospitable terrains and also to focus on military potential of various types of terrains based on modern techniques of terrain evaluation.

SatCom Industry Association (SIA-India) is a not-for-profit body created to represent the interests of the satellite communication ecosystem in India.

As a vibrant body, SIA-India represents satellite operators, satellite systems, launch vehicles, ground and terminal equipment manufacturers and suppliers, satellite-based IOT/M2M solution providers, space startups, innovation hubs, academic institutions, law firms and provides interface with Government, Regulators, Policymakers and domestic & international standards’ bodies.

As 'Thought Leaders' for the satellite communications ecosystem, we aim to present the industry’s interest at the highest Government levels for policy-making, regulatory and licensing matters.

Military Survey is the nodal agency with regard to dealing with geospatial technology and its applications for defence sector. Military Survey is required to meet mapping requirements of the Army, Navy and the Air Force. It also provides maps to the Para Military Forces, Central Armed Police Forces and Police units on demand from the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Survey of India, The National Survey and Mapping Organisation of the country under the Department of Science & Technology, is the oldest scientific department of The Government of India. It was set up in 1767 and has evolved rich traditions over the years. In its assigned role as the nation's Principal Mapping Agency, Survey of India bears a special responsibility to ensure that the country's domain is explored and mapped suitably, provide base maps for expeditious and integrated development and ensure that all resources contribute with their full measure to the progress, prosperity and security of our country now and for generations to come.