P.V.Rajasekhar is a graduate in Civil Engineering from University of Calicut, Kerala, India; and a post graduate in Business Administration from Bangalore University, Karnataka, India and in Geoinformation Management from the International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), Enschede, Netherlands.

He presently works for Survey of India as Additional Surveyor General of Eastern Zone, Kolkata, North Eastern Zone, Shillong and Southern Zone, Bangalore. During his career in Survey of India spanning over 30 years, he has designed, developed and executed large projects in all fields of geo-informatics. He has also been the Project Director of national projects such as Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) Project, National Hydrology (NHP) Project.

Served as an officiating Director for the Department of Survey and Mapping under National Land Commission of Bhutan. Currently working as Superintendent Survey Engineer in the same department. Dedicated and highly skilled surveying professional with over a decade of experience in various aspects of geospatial data collection, analysis, and land administration. Proven expertise in cadastral surveys, geodetic control, topographical mapping, and GIS technologies. Strong leadership and project management skills, with a track record of successful contributions to nationwide surveying projects and capacity building initiatives. Committed to continuous professional development and innovation in the field of surveying and mapping.

Jaya Saxena obtained her graduation in Electronics and master degree in Computer Science from Government Engineering College, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, in year 2000.

She is awarded Doctor of Philosophy in Deep Learning domain.

She is working as scientist in the National Remote Sensing Centre, ISRO for around 22 years in various core groups.

At present, she is Scientist 'F' and Head, Student Project Interface Division at Training, Education and Outreach Group, NRSC, Hyderabad.

She is on board of many internal and external working groups, committees and has contributed immensely in many important projects.

To her credit she has around 30 publications in various national and international journals / conferences and book chapters.

She has also contributed technical papers in Hindi on various forums.

Sameer Deshkar is serving as Associate Professor at the Department of Architecture and Planning, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur. An Architect and Environmental Planner by qualification, he is also leading the IRDR International Center of Excellence in Resilient Communities & Settlements as Executive Director. His recent projects have been focusing on mainstreaming community resilience into development planning, Food-Energy-Water Security, disaster risk resilience of urban & rural regions, smart & sustainable rural development in India. He is leading the joint international initiative on Regional Circular Ecological Sphere (RCES) in South Asian cities together with Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES), Govt of Japan and START International, USA. He is a recipient of prestigious fellowships for research by Govt. of Japan, Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructures (CDRI) & Integrated Research on Disaster Risk (IRDR), a joint programme of UNDRR & International Science Council (ISC). He has to his credit papers published in reputed peer reviewed journals and book chapters mainly focusing on disaster risk resilience.

N V Kumar is currently working as Associate Vice President - Business Development at IIC Technologies Private Limited. With Master of Technology in Remote Sensing & Geographical Information Systems, he has a rich experience of over 20 years in offering geospatial solutions and services in the fields of GIS, Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry and Surveying. He plays a techno-commercial role in most of the key projects and has been managing a number of government projects in India as well as in the middle east.

Abstract: High resolution Aerial photography is the faster, accurate and reliable data for land surveys in large areas. The current topic focusses on High resolution Aerial Photography for effective Land resurvey and property ownership establishment. A case study was chosen on Andhra Pradesh Land Records Saswatha Bhu Hakku Bhu Raksha Scheme in 20,000 Sq.km. in AP, to support the current title. The crucial project activities include Aerial Photography acquisition using aircraft and optical camera, data processing and generating Ortho Rectified Images with 5cm GSD for Large Scale Mapping in agricultural and habitation areas.

Chirag Sharma, founder of Drone Destination, is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in entrepreneurship and business development. He holds an MBA from ISB Hyderabad and a Computer Science & Mathematics degree from the University of California. He has 12 + years of professional and entrepreneurial experience spanning across US, UAE and India, and developed a few successful Aviation business verticals offering Air Charter Services, Flight Support, Training and Charter Brokerage Platform.

Abstract: Drone Technology is contributing significantly in meeting Sustainable Development Goals established by the United Nations. Drones along with associated GIS technologies are adding significant value-add in protecting, restoring and promoting sustainable use of terrestrial eco-systems with extensive usage in Land Resource & Management, Forestry to halt bio-diversity loss, and to reverse land degradation by combating desertification.

Abhas Supakar is a highly experienced System Architect currently serving as the Head of Application Development and Sr. Vice President (Tech) at SPARC Pvt. Ltd. in Odisha.

He has 27 years of experience and holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Cyber Law, an MBA in Information Technology, and other qualifications in remote sensing and system management. Abhas specializes in GIS applications, including ArcView, ArcGIS, ArcObjects, and Web GIS Engines, and is proficient in programming languages like Visual Basic and JavaScript. His expertise includes project management, system architecture design, and successful execution of GIS projects in various sectors, showcasing his exceptional skills and leadership capabilities.

A Senior Sales professional with over 20 years of experience in Strategic Sales Management, Business Development and Channel Development, with a successful track record in Software sales especially in developing new and emerging markets in Asia Pacific covering Design, AEC, Infrastructure markets. He is passionate about building high performing sales teams and have been recognised for the same through many awards based on the exceptional performance delivered year on year.

Dr. Aswani K Munnangi, a Ph.D. holder in Geoinformatics from IIT Kanpur, is a professional with specialization in land administration, land consolidation, land records and GIS. He leverages cutting-edge technology, including IT, AI, Blockchain and GIS, to streamline land consolidation and records management. Currently at NISG, he's involved in designing system architecture and data models to modernize land record management, focusing on transparency and efficiency in land transactions. His contributions in land domain are evident from his publications in international journals, working papers, policy briefs, project reports, and presentations at global conferences. As a passionate enthusiast, he's deeply committed to all facets of 'land,' from policy and design to technology and its wider social impact.

Seasoned Geospatial Professional with over 21 year of domain working experience in Geospatial Industry. I have worn many hats in my career as in Industry Head , Direct Sale, Alliance Management, Project Management, Solution Architect , Technical Support and Pre sales Support !

Specialised into Geospatial Solution in Forestry, Land Management , Watershed

Partha is the Presales Head of Planet for India and South Asian countries. He provides technical expertise in driving business opportunities. He has 16 years of experience in multispectral, hyperspectral remote sensing, SAR interferometry, geo-analytics and drone with various global organizations like ESRI, PCI Geomatics before joining Planet. He is an alumni of International Space University and has several publications in national and international journals and conferences.

Pradeep Pandurangi is Senior Product Manager at ideaForge. He is leading the Enterprise Solutions at ideaForge with a focus on building seamless & integrated mapping workflows.

He has masters in Aerospace Engineering and over the last few years he has deep dived into the world of GIS and Geospatial technology. He is looking to grow partnerships at ideaForge, so please reach out in case you are interested in exploring drone-based mapping further.

Accomplished civil servant with 33 years of experience in the Indian Administrative Services (Karnataka Cadre). Previous positions held include Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Land Revenue Administration, Commerce & Industries Department.

Strong competencies in enhancing ease of doing business for industries; reduction of compliance burdens; use of technology in governance (including geospatial technology and digitisation of property records); disaster management; strategic partnership with stakeholders for project & policy implementation (including political executive, industry leaders and international agencies).

Pooja Chandran is an environmental lawyer and a legal researcher at the Foundation for Ecological Security. Her research and practice explore the themes of biocultural rights, legal pluralism, environmental conflicts, and social accountability.

Mohd Moniruzzaman was born in 1966. He is a Bangladeshi. He joined Bangladesh Civil Service in Administration Cadre at 1993. Since then, he served in different posts at field administrations like Assistant Commissioner & Magistrate, Assistant Commissioner of Land, Thana/ Upozila Executive Officer. He also served as Senior Assistant Secretary and Deputy Secretary in different ministries. Presently he is in the position of Deputy Director of Survey in the Department of Land Records and Survey, which are the Apex Organization of Cadastral Survey in Bangladesh. He has professional expertise in Land Administration and land surveys. He is also worked as a professional Procurement Specialist in different Organizations. He is the Alumni of different professional Organizations around the world.

As the co-founder of FloData Analytics, I've had the privilege of collaborating with over 200 clients across 23 countries. My journey has taken me through diverse sectors such as logistics, political campaigning, and waste management. Through it all, my aim has been to position FloData at the forefront of innovative geospatial solutions, ensuring we deliver impactful results on a global scale.

Srikanth reddy dongla bio : As a seasoned Data Scientist at FloData Analytics, I specialize in utilizing AI, ML, and DL technologies to develop innovative and transformative solutions, particularly in the realm of GIS, driving impactful data-driven decisions, automation and advancements.