0830 - 0900
Arrival of Delegates and Networking Coffee
CXO Summit (By Invitation Only)
Theme: Role of Indian Space and Geospatial Industry in Evolving World Order
01 December 2025 Audi 1, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, India
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Introductory Note
The global geopolitical landscape is evolving at an extraordinary pace, reshaping economic priorities, governance frameworks, and technological pathways. Within this shifting context, the space and geospatial industry stand at a defining crossroads, driving humanity’s transition into an Autonomous Age shaped by intelligence, automation, and precision. Simultaneously, new geopolitical realignments are steering nations toward digital sovereignty, localisation, and self-reliant growth.
India’s space and geospatial ecosystem is progressing rapidly, fueled by strong political will, policy reforms, and technological advancement. The convergence of scientific excellence, entrepreneurial dynamism, global partnerships, and indigenous manufacturing is building a resilient, future-ready industry, one poised to serve national imperatives while contributing meaningfully to global progress.
With the intent to foster cohesive dialogue and strategic collaboration, the CXO Summit will bring together senior executives, policymakers, and industry leaders to deliberate on the Role of Indian Space and Geospatial Industry in the Evolving World Order. The discussions will explore emerging business models, strategic partnerships, and innovations that can reinforce India’s leadership, sovereignty, and competitiveness in a rapidly transforming global landscape.
Program Agenda
Monday, 1st December
0900 - 0910
Welcome Remarks
Sanjay Kumar
Chief Executive Officer
Geospatial World
0910 - 0930
Keynote Address
Ananyaa Narain
Vice President - Consulting
Geospatial World
0930 - 1015
Panel 1: Evolving Role of Space and Geospatial Industry in Economy and Society
Session Highlight
The space and geospatial industry is rapidly transforming economies and societies by powering digital infrastructure, driving innovation, and enabling data-driven decision-making. From precision agriculture to urban planning, resilient infrastructure to green energy, disaster management to public safety, local governance to natural resource management, these technologies are redefining governance and business efficiency. As India advances toward a trillion-dollar digital economy, space and geospatial industry is contributing significantly across various sectors of economy and improving the quality of living.
Moderator
Ananyaa Narain
Vice President - Consulting
Geospatial World
Srikant Sastri
Chairman
Geospatial Data Promotion and Development Committee, Government of India
Amb Tanmaya Lal
Agendra Kumar
Managing Director
Esri India
Sreeramam G V
Chief Executive Officer
NeoGeoinfo Technologies
Devleena Bhattacharjee
Founder & Chief Operating Officer
ClimaCrew
1015 - 1100
Panel 2: Sovereign Space and Geospatial Infrastructure: Bane or Boon for Industry Growth
Session Highlight
Sovereign space and geospatial infrastructure are central to national security, data independence, and digital governance. However, questions arise-does growing state control accelerate innovation and industry growth, or constrain private enterprises in expanding its business globally? As India is surrounded by adverse neighbourhood and caught up in middle of global power politics, and has the responsibility to provide good governance, security, and well-being of almost 1.5 billion people, its quest for strengthening sovereign infrastructure and self-reliance is not only critical from security point of view but also in terms of productivity, efficiency, and scalability. Session would facilitate discussions to assess and analyse the advantages and disadvantages of growing focus on sovereign assets and its implications as a catalyst or constraint for industry competitiveness, innovation, and long-term sustainability.
Moderator
Sanjay Kumar
Chief Executive Officer
Geospatial World
Rakesh Verma
Co-Founder & Managing Director
MapmyIndia
Sanjay Nekkanti
Chief Executive Officer
Dhruva Space
Abhay Swarup Mittal
Chief Executive Officer
Skymap Global
Dr Rajeev Jaiswal
OSD to Chairman
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Government of India
Pranit Mehta
Co-Founder
GalaxEye
Sunil Indurti
Director
Azista
1100 - 1130
Tea & Coffee Break
1130 - 1215
Panel 3: Technology Innovations and Product Development through Strategic Governance and Entrepreneurial Resilience
Session Highlight
Technology innovations and product development are increasingly shaped by the synergy between strategic governance and entrepreneurial resilience. While policy frameworks enable direction, scale, and accountability, agile entrepreneurs drive creativity, risk-taking, and market relevance. This panel discussion will explore how the right balance between governance and entrepreneurial spirit can accelerate innovation, foster sustainable business ecosystems, and strengthen India's leadership in the global technology landscape.
Moderator
Sanjay Kumar
Chief Executive Officer
Geospatial World
VSS Kiran
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Garudalytics
Sajid Mukhtar
Chairman & Managing Director
Roter Group
Neel Mehta
Co-Founder & Director
Asteria
Tanveer Ahmed
Co Founder & Chief Technical Officer
Digantara
Atanu Sinha
Chief Executive Officer
Garuda UAV
1215 - 1300
Panel 4: Spatial Computing and Digital Twins: Expanding Space and Geospatial Industry Value Chain
Session Highlight
Spatial computing and digital twins are revolutionizing how we visualize, simulate, and interact with the physical world-creating new opportunities across infrastructure, energy, mobility, and urban systems. By bridging real and virtual environments, they are expanding the value chain of the space and geospatial industry. The discussion will revolve around how these technologies are driving innovation, efficiency, and cross-sector integration to unlock new dimensions of economic and societal value.
Moderator
Titas Roy
Industry Manager - Infrastructure
Geospatial World
Akshay Loya
Chief Executive Officer
GISKernel
Col Pankaj Fotedar, VSM
Chief Executive Officer
Geokno
Sajid Malik
Chairman & Managing Director
Genesys International
Dr Pari Y
Associate Vice President & Head of GeoSpatial Technologies
LTIMindtree
1300 - 1400
Networking Lunch
1400 - 1430
Panel 5: Space Infrastructure as a Service for Enterprise Geospatial Applications
Session Highlight
Space Infrastructure as a Service (SIaaS) is redefining access to satellite data, analytics, and cloud-based processing, empowering enterprises to build scalable geospatial applications without heavy capital investments. Space Infrastructure that includes GNSS and EO constellations deliver continuous positioning information and satellite imageries having several thematic layers, provides location based services and on imageries to deliver enterprise geospatial applications across government, businesses, and citizen services.
Moderator
Oaishik Bhattacharya
Associate Director - GKI
Geospatial World
Dr Prakash Chauhan
Director
National Remote Sensing Centre, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space, Government of India
Krishanu Acharya
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Suhora
Prateep Basu
Chief Executive Officer
SatSure
Ankit Bhateja
Founder & Director
Xovian Aerospace
1430 - 1500
Panel 6: Export of Geospatial Solutions and Services in Evolving World Order
Session Highlight
Export of geospatial solutions and services has been integral part of Indian geospatial industry. In fact, it may not be in appropriate to say that exports has been playing an enabling role in shaping the industry. As surveying and mapping was strictly restricted profession until 2020, Indian companies didn't have an opportunity to flourish domestically. Today, exports constitute big portion of Indian geospatial industry. However, technology innovations and trade practices have been challenging the growth patterns, wherein on the one hand, industry has to upskill itself to move up the value chain in AI and Autonomous age, and on the other hand, industry has to invest in localisation of its capabilities, making it difficult for staying competitive and qualitative at same time.
Moderator
Akanksha Tyagi
Senior Director - EMEA
Geospatial World
Rajesh Alla
Chairman & Managing Director
IIC Technologies
Ramesh AnanthaKrishnan
Chief Executive Officer
DSM Soft
Sumit Roy
Chief Business Officer
Pixel Softech
Rajanikanth Muppalla
Head Geospatial Strategy & Go to Market
Tech Mahindra
1500 - 1545
Panel 7: Scope and Business Models of Public-Private Partnership
Session Highlight
Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are emerging as powerful enablers of innovation, efficiency, and scale in technology-driven sectors. By combining public vision with private enterprise agility, PPPs unlock new opportunities for infrastructure, data services, and capacity building. This open discussion will explore evolving PPP models, shared risks and rewards, and the frameworks needed to build sustainable, high-impact collaborations that drive national and industry growth.
Moderator
Vaishali Dixit
Vice President - Americas
Geospatial World
S.K. Sinha
Additional Surveyor General
Survey of India
Asit Saha
Director General Geological Survey of India
Government of India
Dr Chandra Prakash Singh
Deputy Director - Technical Directorate
IN-SPACe, Department of Space, Government of India
Biswaketan Kundu
Vice President and Business Unit Head - GIS
Reliance Jio Platforms
Lt Gen Anil Bhatt PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM
Director General
Indian Space Association (ISpA)
Lt Gen Anil Kumar Bhatt, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM was the Military Secretary of the Indian Army. Prior to this, he served as the 47th Commander. Prior to this he was the Director General of Military operations for one year including during the Doklam crisis in 2017. During his tenure as Corps Commander maximum terrorists were neutralized in comparison to the last one decade.
1545 - 1630
Panel 8: Role of Government in Industry Development: Advancing Towards Vikshit Bharat
Session Highlight
In the emerging world order, governments play a pivotal role in shaping industry growth through visionary policies, digital infrastructure, and strategic investments. By fostering innovation, ensuring data governance, and enabling public-private collaboration, governments are redefining competitiveness and resilience. This panel will discuss how proactive governance can catalyze industry transformation, balance regulation with innovation, and position nations as leaders in the global economic landscape.
Moderator
Sanjay Kumar
Chief Executive Officer
Geospatial World
Lt Gen Girish Kumar, VSM (Retd)
Advisor
Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India & Vice Chairman, DRIISHYA, Government of Haryana
Alok Prem Nagar
Joint Secretary
Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India
Kunal Satyarthi
Joint Secretary
Department of Land Records Government of India
Dr Sultan Singh
Director & Chief Scientist
Haryana Space Applications Centre (HARSAC)
Smit Shah
President
Drone Federation India (DFI)
Anil Prakash
Director General
SIA India