Tuesday, 22nd April
Auditorium
1500 - 1545
GWF Opening Plenary Watch Recording
Sanjay Kumar
Chief Executive Officer
Geospatial World
India
Lorenzo Garcia Asensio
Director General
National Geographic Institute
Spain
Dean Angelides
Corporate Director - International
Esri
USA
1545 - 1645
Plenary Session 1: Geospatial Industry: Accelerating Value Impact in Economy and Society
Session Highlight
- Exploring the role of geospatial technologies as the connective layer between the physical and digital worlds in the 4th Industrial Age.
- How spatial computing and digital twins are transforming the way we measure, model, monitor, and manage real-world assets.
- Understanding the impact of Geospatial Knowledge Infrastructure (GKI) on productivity, transparency, and governance across core industries.
- Showcasing innovations across the space and geospatial ecosystem driving cross-sectoral collaboration and sustainable development.
- Discussing the value of the 'where' dimension in enhancing decision-making across economic, societal, and environmental landscapes.
Watch Recording
Prateep Basu
Co- Founder & Chief Executive Officer
SatSure
India
Olivier Casabianca
Vice President - Positioning Services
Trimble
USA
Geert De Coensel
Chief Executive Officer
Merkator
Belgium
Kunal Satyarthi
Joint Secretary
Department of Land Resources
India
Carmen M Aguilera
Market Development Officer for Transport
European Union Agency for Space Program
Czech Republic
1645 - 1800
Plenary Session 2: One Map. One Humanity. One Planet
Session Highlight
- Scope and Feasibility of developing One Map Platform
- Technology architecture and tools that may help develop one map platform
- Integration of data available in UN entities, non-profit organisations, public domain, and voluntary contributions of private sector
- Possible contributions of each stakeholders towards One Map Platform
- Outcome and value proposition of One Map Platform for sustainability, resilience, and greater good.
Watch Recording
Moderator
Mark Reichardt
Senior Consultant
Geospatial World
USA
Recorded Message
Bernardo Mariano Junior
ASG - Chief Information Technology Officer
UN Office for Information and Communication Technology
USA
Alexandre Caldas
Chief - Early Warning and Data Analytics Branch
United Nations Environment Programme
Kenya
Paul Holthus
Founding President and Chief Executive Officer
World Ocean Council
USA
Greg Scott
Executive Director, SDG Data Alliance
PVBLIC Foundation
USA
Anup Jindal
Chief Executive Officer
RMSI
India
Lorant Czaran
Scientific Affairs Officer
UNOOSA
Austria
Rolando Ocampo
Director of the Economic Commission
Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) Statistics Division
Chile
Wednesday, 23rd April
Auditorium
0900 - 1115
Plenary Session 3: Spatial Computing and Digital Twins: Advancing Role of Mapping in National and Global Economy
Session Highlight
- Spatial Computing: Enabling Integration and Harmonisation of Aeriel, Earth Observation, Terrestrial Sensors: Enabling (Near) Realtime Digital Twins
- National Geospatial Platforms: Empowering National Digital Twins through Collaborative Partnership of Industry and Government Agencies
- Threats and Opportunities in terms of evolving programs of Sovereign AI, Space and Geospatial Infrastructure
Watch Recording
Moderator
Sanjay Kumar
Chief Executive Officer
Geospatial World
India
In Conversation
Ananyaa Narain
VP - Consultancy
Geospatial World
India
Keynote
Nick Bolton
Chief Executive Officer
Ordnance Survey
UK
Keynote
Paul Becker
President
Federal Agency for Cartography and Geodesy (BKG)
Germany
Keynote
HE Mohammad Al Sayel
President
GEOSA
Saudi Arabia
Keynote
Srikant Sastri
Chairman
i3g Advisory Network and Geospatial Data Promotion & Development Committee (GDPDC)
India
Milena Lerario
Chief Executive Officer
e-GEOS
Italy
Dato' Lsr Hazri Bin Hassan
Director General
Department of Survey and Mapping (JUPEM)
Malaysia
Siva Ravada
Vice President
Oracle
USA
Holger Luedorf
Managing Director, Global Partnerships - Geo
Google
USA
Francisco Vilhena da Cunha
Chief Executive Officer
GEOSAT
Portugal
Magnus Olson
Chief Data Officer
Vexcel Data Program
Spain
Eng. Manaf Ahmed Al Sada
Director
Center for GIS
Qatar
1215 - 1315
Plenary Session 4: Space Sustainability: Nervous System for NextGeneration Geospatial Industry Ecosystem
Session Highlight
- Innovations in Space Industry and its growing relevance for World Economy
- Space Infrastructure as a Nervous System of geospatial industry ecosystem
- EO as a Service for national mapping and geospatial enterprise platforms
- Challenges and threats towards space sustainability and potential alternatives
- Integration and convergence of space and geospatial industry to enhance its combined value for economy and society
Watch Recording
Moderator
Vaishali Dixit
Vice President- Americas
Geospatial World
India
Guenther Landgraf
Head of Digital Platforms
European Space Agency
Italy
Motoyuki Arai
Chief Executive Officer
Synspective
Japan
Sanjay Nekkanti
Chief Executive Officer
Dhruva Space
India
Marta Massimiani
European Business Director
Satlantis
Spain
1315 - 1400
Plenary Session 5: Spatial Computing and Geospatial Platforms: Powering Business Enterprises
Session Highlight
- Overview Spatial Computing and Geospatial Platforms: Powering Business Enterprises
- Harmonisation and Integration of Geospatial Content, IOT Sensors, and Business Workflows into Geospatial Platforms
- Utility and Value Proposition and RoI of Geospatial Platforms, Spatial Analytics, and Convergence with Business Process Modelling
- Opportunities for Strengthening Collaborative Partnerships between Geospatial Industry and Business Enterprises
Watch Recording
Moderator
Swati Mittal
Director
Geospatial World
India
Andres Alonso
Senior Economist- Financial Innovation Division
Bank of Spain
Spain
Kanti Kopalle
VP, Intuitive Operations and Automation
Cognizant
The Netherlands
Michael Harrell
Senior Vice President- Engineering Maps
TomTom
Spain
Dr Sim Choon Cheak
Head of Plantation Research & Advisory
SD Guthrie Research Sdn Bhd
Malaysia
Dhananjay Deshmukh
CTO & Vice President
Tech Mahindra BPS
India
1515 - 1600
Plenary Session 6: Managing the Explosion of Spatial Data: How Open Data Can Help Structure Data for Government and Enterprises Watch Recording
Moderator
Marc Prioleau
Executive Director
Overture Maps Foundation
USA
Jan Erik Solem
Director - Maps
Meta
USA
Amy Rose
Chief Technology Officer
Overture Maps Foundation
USA
Michael Harrell
Senior Vice President- Engineering Maps
TomTom
Spain
Dmitry Kuzhanov
Group Product Manager
Uber
USA
1600 - 1700
Plenary Session 7: Accelerating Future Geospatial Ecosystem through Collaborative Efforts of Professional Societies
Session Highlight
- Role and Relevance of IT, Engineering, and Autonomy in Profession of Respective Disciplines
- Initiatives and Perspectives of Professional Societies towards Future Geospatial Ecosystem
- Opportunities and Challenges for Accelerating Collaboration between Professional Societies
- Benefits and Challenges of Collaborative Engagements between Professional Societies
- Path Forward for Professional Societies and their value in broader geospatial industry ecosystem
Watch Recording
Moderator
Lee Schwartz
Former Geographer
US Department of State
USA
Lena Halounova
President
International Society for Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing (ISPRS)
Czechia
Georg Gartner
President
International Cartographic Association
Austria
Winnie Shiu
Vice President
International Federation of Surveyors
Hong Kong
Ronda Schrenk
Chief Executive Officer
United States GeoIntelligence Foundation (USGIF)
USA
Marcos Martinez
Secretary General
EAASI
Spain
1700 - 1800
Plenary Session 8: Spatial Computing and Digital Twins: Advancing Resilient and Sustainable Infrastructure
Session Highlight
- Overview of Demand Forecast and Investments Infrastructure and Engineering Industry
- Spatial Computing and Digital Twins Supporting Digitalisation and Integration of Sustainability Parameters in Infrastructure and Engineering Industry
- Utility and Value Proposition of Geodetic Infrastructure, Spatial Analytics, and Convergence with Building Information Modelling
- Opportunities for Strengthening Collaborative Partnerships between Geospatial Industry and AEC community
Watch Recording
Moderator
Ananyaa Narain
VP - Consultancy
Geospatial World
India
Keynote Address
Seng-Chuan Tan
President
World Federation of Engineering Organizations
Singapore
Keynote Address
Claire Milverton
Chief Executive Officer
1Spatial
UK
David Tan
Assistant Chief Executive Officer
JTC Corporation
Singapore
Karel van Oordt Montalvo
Project Coordinator
Eurocities
Spain
Dan Isaacs
Chief Technology Officer
Digital Twin Consortium
USA
Thursday, 24th April
Dresden & Stuttgart
0930 - 1130
Plenary: Spatial Computing and Digital Twin Enterprise: Unlocking Digital Potential Across Infrastructure Lifecycle
Session Highlight
Talking Points:
- Need for integrated spatial computing and digital twins in transforming infrastructure planning, design, and management for greater efficiency and resilience.
- The role of digital twin enterprises in enabling real-time decision-making, predictive analytics, and lifecycle optimization across infrastructure sectors.
- Impact of geospatial intelligence, AI, and IoT integration in driving data-driven workflows, enhancing asset performance, and improving sustainability.
- Key challenges in cross-sector collaboration, data interoperability, and governance frameworks to maximize the benefits of digital twins.
- Policy frameworks and regulatory considerations for scaling digital twin adoption and ensuring secure, standardized implementation.
- Best practices and strategies for leveraging spatial computing to build intelligent, adaptive, and future-ready infrastructure ecosystems.
Moderator
John P Wilson
Professor and Founding Director Spatial Sciences
University of Southern California
USA
Keynote Address
Seng-Chuan Tan
President
World Federation of Engineering Organizations
Singapore
Keynote Address
Tang Hsiao Ling
Director, Urban Planning and Architecture
Jurong Town Corporation
Singapore
Amr Raafat
Chief Innovation Officer
Windover Construction
USA
Marc Kleemann
Business Relations Executive
con terra
Germany
Elliot Hartley
Managing Director
Garsdale Design Limited
UK
Chris Jackson
European Business Development Lead - AEC
Esri
UK
Dan Isaacs
Chief Technology Officer
Digital Twin Consortium
USA
Dr Mohamed Elhabiby
Chief Executive Officer
Micro Engineering Tech Inc
Canada
1130 - 1330
Networking Break followed by Lunch
1330 - 1500
Session 1: Seamless Technology Integration: Key to Modernisation of High-Speed Rail and Metro Networks
Session Highlight
Talking Points:
- Challenges in modernisation of high-speed rail and metro networks and possible technology-driven solutions to address them.
- Role of Digital Twins and BIM in enhancing design, construction, and maintenance, enabling improved asset visualization, predictive maintenance, and lifecycle cost optimization.
- Impact of AI, IoT, and geospatial technologies on rail operations, driving automation, improving safety measures, and enhancing real-time decision-making capabilities.
- Need for seamless data interoperability across multiple systems and stakeholders, ensuring efficient information flow and collaboration for better operational outcomes.
- Strengthening cybersecurity measures for critical rail infrastructure, addressing risks associated with increasing digitization and interconnected systems.
- Future of rail and metro networks with innovative technology adoption and cross-industry collaboration, shaping smarter, more resilient, and sustainable transit systems.
Moderator
Steve Brown
Head of Digital Twins
SWECO
Denmark
Mangal Dev
Head - Green Energy Mobility, South Asia
Hitachi Rail India
India
Dmitri Garbuzenko
BIM and AIM Coordinator
Rail Baltica
Estonia
Luca Sandigliano
Head of Bim
INTECSA
Spain
Dr Y Pari
Global Head Geospatial Technology
LTI Mindtree
India
1500 - 1600
Coffee Break & Visit to Exhibition
1600 - 1730
Session 2: Railway Asset Management: Maximizing Lifecycle Efficiency with Digital Technology Solutions
Session Highlight
Talking Points:
- Key challenges in railway asset management and how digital solutions can enhance asset efficiency, addressing issues like aging infrastructure, high maintenance costs, and operational inefficiencies.
- Transforming asset monitoring and reducing downtime through Digital Twins, BIM, and IoT-powered predictive maintenance, enabling proactive decision-making and extending asset lifespan.
- Real-world applications of AI and geospatial technologies in railway asset performance, showcasing how data-driven insights improve maintenance scheduling and resource allocation.
- Integrating diverse data sources for better asset visibility, planning, and lifecycle optimization, ensuring a more connected and efficient asset management framework.
- Cost-effective strategies for balancing maintenance investments while ensuring safety, reliability, and operational efficiency, helping rail operators maximize returns while maintaining high service standards.
Moderator
Abdelrahman AbouHadid
Senior Digital Delivery Manager
Diriyah Gate Development Authority
UAE
George Floros
Associate Director - Head of Digital Construction
Atkins Realis
UK
Shervin Yousefzadeh
Head of Construction
GS1 UK
UK
Vikrant Nashine
Global Delivery Head
Tech Mahindra
India
Akshay Loya
Chief Executive Officer
GISKernel Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
India
1330 - 1500
Session 1: Leveraging Digital Technologies for Sustainable design, Operations and Management of Ports
Session Highlight
Talking Points:
- Key challenges in port design, operations, and management, and how digital technologies can drive sustainability.
- Optimizing port infrastructure and resource utilization through Digital Twins, BIM, and geospatial technologies, enabling smarter planning, maintenance, and logistics management.
- Impact of AI, IoT, and automation in enhancing port operations, focusing on improving efficiency, reducing emissions, and advancing smart port initiatives.
- Integrating real-time data and predictive analytics for better port resilience and decision-making, ensuring adaptability to disruptions and long-term sustainability.
- Best practices for sustainable port management, including strategies for energy efficiency, environmental monitoring, and circular economy approaches to minimize ecological footprint.
Moderator
Eduard Loscos
President
Building Digital Twin Association
Spain
Dr Enrique Belda Esplugues
Director General
Port of Valencia
Spain
Mikel Borras Morrison
Innovation PMO Manager
IDP
Spain
Vanesa Mateo Perez
Director of Water
Government of Asturias
Spain
Alessandro Flamini
Head of Marketing and Sales
Europe e-GEOS
Italy
Peter Hellinckx
Professor
University of Antwerp
Belgium
1500 - 1600
Coffee Break & Visit to Exhibition
1600 - 1730
Session 2: Geospatial Innovations in Optimizing Water Networks and Management
Session Highlight
Talking Points:
- Challenges in water network management and the role of geospatial technologies in improving efficiency and resilience, addressing issues like water loss, aging infrastructure, climate impact,
etc.
- Optimizing water distribution, leak detection, stormwater and asset management through GIS, remote sensing, and digital twins, demonstrating their impact on proactive infrastructure management.
- Advancements in AI, IoT, and real-time data analytics for smarter water networks, enabling predictive maintenance, improved resource allocation, and sustainable water conservation.
- Integrating geospatial data with existing water management systems for seamless interoperability and performance, ensuring a holistic approach to network optimization.
- Best practices in sustainable water network management, focusing on climate resilience, demand forecasting, and reducing non-revenue water losses.
- Future directions for water infrastructure management, leveraging geospatial innovations and digital transformation to build smarter, more adaptive water systems.
Moderator
Dr D Vasudevan
Chief General Manager
Varanasi Smart City
India
Miranda McBride
Geospatial Services Program Manager
ReWa
USA
Sudesna Biswas
Head Hydrology, Transportation Infrastructure IC
Larsen and Toubro
India
Francisco Ortega Fernandez
Professor
University of Oviedo
Spain
Juber Ahmad
Chief Technology officer
Eau Labs Engineering Consultant
India
Friday, 25th April
Dresden & Stuttgart
0930 - 1030
Session 1: Resolving Highway Planning and Design Challenges Through Digital Innovation
Session Highlight
Talking Points:
- Critical challenges in highway planning and design and the role of digital innovations in overcoming them.
- The impact of BIM, GIS, and digital twins in enhancing project planning, feasibility studies, and design optimization, ensuring more efficient and data-driven decision-making.
- Harnessing AI, machine learning, and IoT for smarter highway development, improving route alignment, traffic flow analysis, and environmental sustainability.
- The benefits of real-time data integration and cloud-based collaboration in streamlining project execution and enhancing stakeholder coordination, reducing delays and inefficiencies.
- Best practices in digital survey techniques, including LiDAR and remote sensing, for accurate terrain modeling, infrastructure development, and improved project accuracy.
- A roadmap for accelerating digital adoption in highway planning, focusing on sustainability, resilience, and long-term cost efficiency in infrastructure projects.
Moderator
Titas Roy
Industry Manager - Infrastructure
Geospatial World
India
Andrew Williams
Chief Operating Officer
LandClan
Ireland
Martin Kriz
Senior Function Lead
Strabag
Austria
Lee Braybrooke
Key Accounts & Alliances Director
Trimble
UK
Ravindra Kumar
Chief Scientist
Central Road of Research Institute
India
1030 - 1130
Session 2: Digital Project Management: Revolutionizing Highway Construction Workflows
Session Highlight
Talking Points:
- Addressing inefficiencies in traditional highway construction workflows and how digital project management is reshaping the process
- The role of cloud-based platforms, real-time collaboration tools, and digital dashboards in streamlining communication and project coordination, ensuring transparency across stakeholders.
- Leveraging BIM, digital twins, and 4D/5D simulations for smarter project planning, scheduling, and cost management, enhancing efficiency and predictability.
- The impact of AI, IoT, and automated monitoring systems in optimizing resource allocation, mitigating risks, and improving quality assurance, leading to better project outcomes.
- Best practices for integrating digital project management solutions with existing construction management frameworks, ensuring smooth adoption and long-term success.
Moderator
Titas Roy
Industry Manager - Infrastructure
Geospatial World
India
Jose Cordovilla
Director of Infrastructure Advisory
Typsa
Spain
Antonio Muruais
Deputy Director General of Sustainability and Innovation
General Directorate of Roads of Mitma
Spain
Eva Ramirez
GNSS Expert and Space-related Project Manager
INECO
Spain
Beatriz Crespo
Transportation Digital Lead
AECOM
Spain
1130 - 1200
Networking Break
1200 - 1300
Session 3: Local to National: The Role of Digital Twins in Strategic Urban Planning and Development
Session Highlight
Talking Points:
- The role of digital twins in aligning local urban planning with sustainable development goals.
- Real-world applications of digital twins in city planning, infrastructure development, and policy formulation, showcasing measurable improvements in urban efficiency.
- Integrating real-time data, IoT, and AI-driven simulations to enhance urban resilience, sustainability, and disaster preparedness, making cities smarter and more adaptive.
- Strategies for fostering collaboration between municipal, regional, and national stakeholders through a unified digital twin framework, driving integrated urban growth.
- Leveraging geospatial intelligence and predictive analytics to support evidence-based smart city initiatives, ensuring efficient resource allocation and future-readiness.
- Scaling digital twin adoption from localized projects to nationwide urban transformation, creating a strategic roadmap for broader implementation and impact.
Moderator
Mila Koeva
Associate Professor
University of Twente
The Netherlands
Dr D Vasudevan
Chief General Manager
Varanasi Smart City
India
Karel van Oordt Montalvo
Project Coordinator
Eurocities
Spain
Dr Nora Reinecke
Head of the Connected Urban Twins Projekt
Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg
Germany
Dr Abhay Kimmatkar
Managing Director
CS Tech
India
1400 - 1500
Session 4: Role of Integrated Urban Digital Twins in Enhancing Infrastructure Resilience
Session Highlight
Talking Points:
- The role of digital twins in aligning local urban planning with sustainable development goals.
- Real-world applications of digital twins in city planning, infrastructure development, and policy formulation, showcasing measurable improvements in urban efficiency.
- Integrating real-time data, IoT, and AI-driven simulations to enhance urban resilience, sustainability, and disaster preparedness, making cities smarter and more adaptive.
- Strategies for fostering collaboration between municipal, regional, and national stakeholders through a unified digital twin framework, driving integrated urban growth.
- Leveraging geospatial intelligence and predictive analytics to support evidence-based smart city initiatives, ensuring efficient resource allocation and future-readiness.
- Scaling digital twin adoption from localized projects to nationwide urban transformation, creating a strategic roadmap for broader implementation and impact.
Moderator
Dessislava Petrova Antonova
Research Group Lead
Sofia University
Bulgaria
Claudius Lieven
Head of Urban Digital Twin Application Development
Ministry of Urban Development and Housing / Hamburg
Germany
Florian Huemer
Co-Founder
PropX
Austria
Steve Brown
Head of Digital Twins
SWECO
Denmark
Senthil Rajendran
Head Middle East Business Unit
RMSI
India
0930 - 1100
Session 1: Driving Sustainability in Airports and Terminal Building Design and Operations Through Digital Advancements
Session Highlight
Talking Points:
- Addressing sustainability challenges in airport and terminal design and exploring how digital technologies contribute to greener, more efficient infrastructure.
- Real-world applications of BIM, digital twins, and AI-driven simulations in enhancing energy efficiency, optimizing space utilization, and improving operational performance.
- The role of IoT, real-time monitoring, and smart building systems in minimizing environmental impact while enhancing passenger comfort and facility management.
- Leveraging spatial data and analytics for smarter airport operations, improving everything from airside management to passenger flow optimization.
- Real-world applications of GIS, digital twins, and AI-driven analytics, showcasing their impact on operational efficiency, safety, and decision-making in airports.
- The role of IoT, sensors, and real-time data integration in enhancing air traffic control, baggage handling, and overall terminal management.
Moderator
Manuel Rocamora
Advisory Committee Member
World Smart Cities Forum
Saudi Arabia
Kendall Wilson
Senior Manager, Digital Twin
Modon Real Estate
United Arab Emirates
Irina Khussainova
Head of Division - Chief Aviation Inspector
Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Cristina Sanchez Jimenez
BIM Manager & Digital Engineer
Bovis Construction
UK
Mariam Shai
Design Manager
CBL Holding
Saudi Arabia
1100 - 1200
Networking Break
1200 - 1300
Session 2: BIM and Digital Twin Convergence for Resilient Buildings and Campuses Infrastructure
Session Highlight
Talking Points:
- Enhancing resilience in building and campus infrastructure through the integration of BIM and digital twins.
- Real-world applications demonstrating how digital models improve design accuracy, construction efficiency, and facility management.
- The role of AI, IoT, and real-time monitoring in ensuring structural durability, energy efficiency, and occupant safety.
- Strategies for lifecycle management, predictive maintenance, and disaster preparedness using data-driven simulations.
- Best practices for integrating BIM and digital twins to drive sustainability, operational efficiency, and smart infrastructure development.
- A roadmap for accelerating the adoption of BIM and digital twins to future-proof buildings and campus environments.
Moderator
Hesham Gamal Gaffar
Digital Twin - AEC Development Manager
Esri Saudi Arabia
KSA
Darin Welch
Director of Digital Transformation Solutions
HNTB Corporation
USA
Gary Cowan
Head of Digital Construction/VDC
Kane Group
UK
Tareq Latayfeh
Regional Director
KEO
UAE
Selim Edde
Head of Design and Delivery Digital Services
Roshn
Saudi Arabia
1400 - 1500
Session 3: Digital Engineering Solutions for Resilient Infrastructure
Session Highlight
Talking Points:
- Leveraging digital engineering solutions, including seismic modeling and sub-surface infrastructure analysis, to enhance infrastructure resilience.
- Real-world applications of digital twins, BIM, and AI-driven simulations in improving risk assessment and disaster preparedness, ensuring proactive infrastructure planning.
- The role of seismic modeling and geospatial analytics in designing earthquake-resistant structures and underground networks, strengthening long-term resilience.
- Integrating digital tools with geotechnical investigations to optimize tunnelling, utilities, and transportation infrastructure, minimizing risks and improving efficiency.
- Best practices in predictive maintenance, real-time monitoring, and early warning systems, helping infrastructure managers mitigate potential failures before they occur.
- A forward-looking strategy for scaling digital engineering adoption, ensuring future-ready, disaster-resilient urban and sub-surface infrastructure development.
Dr Gareth Barker
Senior Geologist
Eiffage Kier Ferrovial BAM
UK
Christoph Strecha
Founder, Director of Board
Pix4D SA
Switzerland
Dr Skevi Perdikou
Chief Executive Officer
Geofem Ltd
Cyprus
Adrien Friesen
Product Manager Cities Planning & Design
ARUP
United Kingdom
Thursday, 24th April
Berlin
0930 - 1130
Session 1: Digital Agriculture Innovations and Advancements
Session Highlight
- Exploring digital technologies, and remote sensing technologies are revolutionizing precision agriculture, enabling data-driven decision-making, yield optimization, and sustainable resource management.
- Smart Irrigation & Soil Health Monitoring - Highlighting advancements in sensor-based irrigation systems, automated water management, and digital soil health assessment techniques to enhance sustainability and crop productivity.
Moderator
Mark Noort
Owner/Director
HCP International
The Netherlands
Keynote
Bobomurod Makhsudov
Head of Department
Ministry of Agriculture
Uzbekistan
Dietrich Heintz
Founder
Cropix
Switzerland
Dr Sim Choon Cheak
Head of Plantation Research & Advisory
SD Guthrie Research Sdn Bhd
Malaysia
Patricio Fitz Simon
Country Manager
BASF
Spain
Maxime Michel
Solutions Engineer
Kili technology
France
Phillip Ridley
Government Portfolio Lead
1Spatial
UK
1130 - 1330
Networking Break followed by Lunch
1330 - 1500
Session 2: Data-Driven Farming - Leveraging IoT, AI, Big Data and Geospatial Technologies
Session Highlight
Demonstrating how IoT sensors, AI-driven analytics, and Big Data empower farmers with real-time insights on soil health, water usage, weather patterns, and crop performance, enabling predictive decision-making and enhancing farm productivity.
Showcasing the role of satellite imagery, drones (UAVs), GIS mapping, and remote sensing in enabling precision agriculture, smarter land management, optimized resource allocation, and building resilience against climate variability.
Moderator
Jordan Steven Bates
Researcher
University of Liege
Belgium
Keynote
Geza Toth
Chief Executive Officer
CarbonSpaceTech
Switzerland
Dejan Jakovljevic
Chief Information Officer and Director
Digital FAO and Agro-informatics
Italy
Prateep Basu
Co- Founder & Chief Executive Officer
SatSure
India
Stelios Kotsopoulos
Chief Executive Officer
Neuralio AI
Greece
Dmitrii Budylskii
Chief Technology Officer
FlyPix AI
Germany
Vishal Lakhmani
Director- Data Migration and Business Intelligence
Cargill
India
Hajer Alabdouli
Payload Lead
NSSTC
UAE
1500 - 1600
Coffee Break & Visit to Exhibition
1600 - 1730
Session 3: Collaborative Innovation: Bridging Policy, Technology, Agri Finance and Farming Communities
Session Highlight
- Examining how adaptive policies, government incentives, and regulatory frameworks can foster technological adoption, financial inclusion, and sustainable agricultural practices.
- Exploring digital payment systems, blockchain for transparent transactions, and AI-driven financial tools that empower farmers with better credit access and risk management along with successful models where policymakers, technology providers, financial institutions, and farmer cooperatives collaborate to drive innovation and scalable solutions.
Moderator
Mark Noort
Owner/Director
HCP International
The Netherlands
Keynote
Dani Daas
Managing Partner
CBL Holding
Saudi Arabia
Dr Roberto Rodriguez Alvarez
Deputy Director General
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
Spain
Abedalrhman Habashneh
Founder
Decapolis
Saudi Arabia
Juan Suarez
Business Development Manager, Remote Sensing and GIS
GMV
Spain
Marge Cole
Strategic Initiatives Director
Taylor Geospatial Institute
USA
Nelson Bilber Rodrigues
Researcher
INESC TEC
Portugal
Fran Garcia Ruiz
Technical Coordinator
Centre d'Innovacio Digital Agroalimentari i Forestal de Catalunya
Spain
Friday, 25th April
Berlin
1000 - 1030
Opening Keynote
Keynote Address
Paul Holthus
Founding President and Chief Executive Officer
World Ocean Council
USA
1030 - 1130
Session 1: Smart Ocean Futures: Digital Innovation for Sustainable Blue Economies
Session Highlight
- Strengthening ocean governance through informed decision-making backed by science and data
- Collection and integration of real-time ocean data from diverse sources (sensors, satellites, etc.)
- Technology innovation (AI, high performance computing, robotics etc.) enabling digital representation of the Ocean
- Digital Twin of the Ocean - sensors, models, visualizations, and insights
- Digitalization supporting UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development
Moderator
Justine Blanford
Professor of Geohealth
University of Twente
The Netherlands
Burak Inan
Chairman
IC-ENC
Turkiye
Helen Aavisto
Founder
Maritime X
Estonia
Josep E. Pardo Pascual
Geo-Environmental Cartography and Remote Sensing Group, Cartographic Engineering
Geodesy and Photogrammetry Department, UPV
1130 - 1200
Networking Break
1200 - 1300
Session 2: Digital Representation of the Ocean - Enabling Collaborative Decision-making
Session Highlight
- Enhancing accessibility, compatibility, and usability of integrated hydrospatial data
- Evolving Role of Federal Hydrospatial Data Providers in the Digital Ocean Economy
- Strategic partnerships enabling technology innovation and integration for enhanced hydrospatial knowledge
- Evolving role of users across ocean sectors in hydrospatial data collection
Moderator
Hermen Westerbeeke
CCO
blueOASIS
Germany
Mark Cygan
Director - National Mapping Solutions
Esri
USA
Najat El Moutchou
International Development
The World Bank
Sweden
Dr Gopika Suresh
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) and Co-Founder Head of Products and Strategy
Marble Imaging
Germany
Manuel Rocamora
Advisory Committee Member
World Smart Cities Forum
Saudi Arabia
Jose Santiago
Researcher
Centro Tecnologico del Mar - CETMAR
Spain
Hassan Alyami
Survey Engineer
GEOSA
Saudi Arabia
1400 - 1500
Session 3: Integrated Hydrospatial Infrastructure for Next-Generation Hydrospatial Knowledge
Session Highlight
- Optimized navigation routes and ship speeds for efficient fuel usage and safety of marine life
- Monitoring and regulation of shipping emissions towards zero-emissions shipping
- Smart vessel and port integration for enhanced efficiency and safety
- Autonomous shipping for enhanced operational efficiency
- Support towards seabed mapping initiatives
Moderator
Marcos Martinez
Secretary General
EAASI
Spain
CFR Telmo Geraldes Dias
Coordinator - Technical-Scientific Data Management Centre
Portugese Hydrographic Institute
Portugal
Hermen Westerbeeke
CCO
blueOASIS
Germany
Emlyn Hagen
Director Defense and Intelligence, Europe
NV5 Geospatial
Germany
Michael Ashmore
Vice President of Product Management
Precisely
USA
Thursday, 24th April
Potsdam
0930 - 1130
Session 1: Smart Integrated Power Management Systems in Urban Infrastructure
Session Highlight
- Exploring how digital twin technology, AI-driven predictive analytics, and IoT-enabled smart grids can enhance energy efficiency, reduce wastage, and optimize power distribution in urban areas.
- Discussing strategies for incorporating solar, wind, and battery storage solutions into urban power systems while ensuring grid stability, demand-side management, and resilience against outages and peak load fluctuations.
Moderator
Swati Mittal
Director
Geospatial World
India
Haitham Harras
Chief Executive Officer
Penta b for GIS
Egypt
Dhruba Banerjee
GIS Head
Tata Power Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL)
India
Dr Tuncay Kucukpehlivan
General Manager
Basarsoft
Turkey
Muhammad Zeeshan Ahmed
Saudi Aramco
Saudi Arabia
Narendra Babu Vattem
Chief Executive Officer
iSpatial Technologies
USA
Shriya Vij
Associate Vice President- Startegy & Mergers and Acquisitions
SatSure
Amar Nayegandhi, CP, CMS, GISP
Global Head of Technology and Innovation: Geospatial Sector Leader
Woolpert
USA
1130 - 1330
Networking Break followed by Lunch
1330 - 1500
Session 2: Smart Metering, Grid Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity Management
Session Highlight
- Examining how next-gen smart meters enable real-time consumption tracking, dynamic pricing, and demand-side management to enhance energy efficiency and consumer engagement.
- Addressing the challenges of securing digital grid infrastructure from cyber threats, implementing robust encryption, AI-driven threat detection, and regulatory frameworks to ensure data integrity and resilience against cyberattacks.
Moderator
Venkata Rajanikanth Muppalla
Head - Geospatial strategy & Go-To-Market (GTM)
Tech Mahindra
India
Keynote
Ryan Ciesielski
Head of Geospatial
National Grid
UK
Panellist & Speaker
Lee Braybrooke
Key Accounts & Alliances Director
Trimble
UK
Panellist & Speaker
Ravi Shankar Gaddam
Solutions Architect
Itron Inc
Canada
Panellist & Speaker
Rafaela Tiengo
Project Manager
Spotlite
Portugal
Panellist
Ramakrishna Mulukutla
Practice Leader GIS/LBS
Cognizant
India
1500 - 1600
Coffee Break & Visit to Exhibition
1600 - 1730
Session 3: Sustainable Utility Management in the Circular Economy
Session Highlight
- Exploring the integration of EVs with smart grids, AI-driven charging infrastructure, and V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) technology to enhance energy efficiency, grid stability, and urban mobility.
- Discussing the role of geospatial analytics, IoT, and AI in optimizing EV charging station placement, reducing congestion, and enabling seamless multimodal transportation networks.
Moderator
Swati Mittal
Director
Geospatial World
India
Douglas Johnson- Poensgen
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Circulor
UK
Andrine Mendez
Founder & Chief Marketing Officer
GoPlugable EV Charging
Ireland
Seb Lessware
CTO
1Spatial
UK
Prasanta Saha
Head - Energy & Utilities (Portfolio) - Europe
HCLTech
Spain
Datuk Prof Sr Bernard Liew Chau Min
Director of Lands and Surveys
Sabah Lands and Surveys Department
Malaysia
Andrea Manara
Senior System Analyst/ ITU Focal Point for Geospatial Information Management
International Telecommunication Unit
Italy
Friday, 25th April
Potsdam
0930 - 1015
Session 1: Connected Networks & Digital Twin Integration for Smart Telecom Systems
Session Highlight
- Exploring how 5G, fiber-optic networks, and emerging technologies like 6G will drive ultra-reliable, low-latency communication for smart cities, autonomous systems, and industrial IoT applications.
- Securing Critical Telecommunications Infrastructure - Addressing cybersecurity challenges, network resilience strategies, and the role of AI in detecting and mitigating threats to ensure uninterrupted and secure connectivity.
Moderator
Swati Mittal
Director
Geospatial World
India
Andy Millard
Customer Advocate, Vexcel Data Program
Vexcel Imaging
UK
Ramakrishna Mulukutla
Practice Leader GIS/LBS
Cognizant
India
Dr Mohsen Miri
Director- Strategic Partnerships
Phase One
Germany
1015 - 1130
Session 2: Network Governance- Unleashing New Opportunities
Session Highlight
- Exploring regulatory models, spectrum management, and public-private partnerships to ensure equitable access, data sovereignty, and interoperability in next-gen network ecosystems.
- Discussing how advanced network governance strategies can drive innovation, enable new business models, and unlock revenue streams through edge computing, AI-driven services, and data-driven decision-making.
Moderator
Swati Mittal
Director
Geospatial World
India
Ankur Sharma
Co-Founder
Flock Energy
India
Carsten Roensdorf
Strategic Propositions Manager
Ordnance Survey
UK
Leonard Sands
Global Director, Land
Fugro
The Netherlands
Anthony Wilson
Sales Engineer
Tech Mahindra Altavec
Australia
1130 - 1200
Networking Break
1200 - 1300
Session 3: Way Forward
Thursday, 24th April
Dusseldorf
0930 - 1030
Session 1: Future-Proofing Enterprises: Aligning ESG Agendas with Global Impact
Session Highlight
Proceeding with ESG, the session will inspire attendees to view ESG as integral to long-term business success and societal progress. A noteworthy introduction with use cases and ESG Leadership. We will discuss:
- Understand key global ESG successes and challenges.
- Explore the critical urgency of managing climate and societal risks through ESG frameworks.
- Recognize the role of DE&I (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) as a driver of sustainable growth.
- Analyze the delicate balance between profitability and purpose in ESG strategies.
- Discover how satellite imagery and geospatial technology are revolutionizing ESG impact measurement.
Dr Cathrine Armour
Director of Data Initiatives
TNFD
UK
Dr Anabel Ternes
Chief Executive Officer
Sustain Plus
Germany
Daniel Carrasco
Head of EO Business Development
HISDESAT
Spain
1030 - 1130
Session 2: The Nature Imperative: Restoration and Management
Session Highlight
Addressing Nature risks, touching upon the segments of: technology involved, implementing bodies, projects and use cases and advancements in research that helps build the current knowledge and gravity towards nature conservation, restoration and management.
How complex is the environment, biodiversity and ecology web? Are we progressing towards mapping these with the right indices or Key Performance Indices?
- Current frameworks for Nature risks, and biodiversity risks.
- Focus on policies and initiatives for nature restoration in Europe and the USA.
- the intersection of sustainability and natural resource management.
- Geospatial technology and services in this sector enhancing management of nature and biodiversity
- A focus on mining, textile, agroforestry sectors and related product companies.
Moderator
Len Kne
Director, U-Spatial
University of Minnesota
USA
Peter Schwendner
Professor
Zurich University of Applied Sciences
Switzerland
Rodrigo del Potro
Business Development Director
Xcalibur Smart Mapping
Spain
Kristina Vucic
Geospatial Manager
Next Energy Capital
UK
1130 - 1330
Networking Break followed by Lunch
1330 - 1415
Session 3: Towards a Low Carbon and Climate Risk Future
Session Highlight
Carbon emissions remain a central challenge in the fight against climate change, with industries under increasing pressure to meet ambitious net-zero targets. This session will explore how businesses can develop ESG-aligned carbon reduction strategies while leveraging geospatial technology and satellite imagery for enhanced monitoring and decision-making. Companies that are well aligned with climate goals and carbon goals- what do they see for the future, what recommendations do they have?
- Empowering organizations to transition towards net-zero carbon economies.
- Developing resilience frameworks aligned with climate risk mitigation.
- Showcasing roles of carbon reduction strategies within the larger industries such as infrastructure.
- Highlighting efforts toward emissions reduction and low-carbon growth initiatives in line with global climate goals.
- What are the suggested improvements for geospatial sector and open data for carbon emission monitoring?
- Reducing Carbon and other GHGs from the atmosphere and the preservation of natural carbon sequestration capable land.
Moderator
John Kedar
Director
John Kedar Geospatial Initiatives Ltd
UK
Christophe Yvetot
UNIDO Representative to the EU, EIB, OACPS, Belgium and Luxembourg
Head of UNIDO Brussels Office
Belgium
Dr Gennadii Donchyts
Cloud Geographer
Google
The Netherlands
Abhiroop Bhatnagar
VP - Cloud Solutions
Aereo
India
1415 - 1500
Session 4: Covering Physical Risks
Session Highlight
How are companies covering their current risks? With this session have a better view of what geospatial data and solutions can offer - beyond identification, forecasting risk. The Fintech companies then facilitate financial risk accounting. To manage asset level risks, satellite imageries and geospatial technology are necessary.
- How are companies covering their current and potential risks?
- Identifying risks [Natural Hazards, Physical Assets Risk]
- The role of user companies in prioritization of risk specific operations and the requirements.
- Risk impact identification with remote sensing and geospatial technology and evaluating the finances from the impact to the businesses.
Josh Gilbert
Chief Executive Officer
Sust Global
UK
Iain MacInnes
Senior Director EMEA
Synspective
UK
Paolo Tibaldeschi
Senior Advisor
WWF
The Netherlands
1500 - 1600
Coffee Break & Visit to Exhibition
1600 - 1645
Session 5: Need of the Hour: Integration to Impact
Session Highlight
This session explores bridging ESG integration with tangible community and landscape impacts. By aligning sustainability initiatives with local needs, fostering resilience, and empowering corporates, this aims to enhance environmental protection and build enterprise value through targeted, location-driven actions.
- Closing the gaps between ESG integration and the effect on community and landscapes
- On ground impacts creating resiliency and uplifting cities and people through sustainability objectives and projects
- Location based setting up of focused programmes and initiatives by companies for environmental protection.
- Sustainability approach in the sectors: water, forest, soil, wildfires and so on.
- Identifying local partners to support CSR initiatives within business systems, integrating the right skill to increase enterprise value.
Keynote
Laia Romero
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Lobelia Earth
Spain
Dr Ismail
Geospatial Scientist-CASUS
HZDR
Germany
Dan Rushton
Content Marketing Manager
Picterra
Spain
Alberto Lucas
Senior Biodiversity Consultant
AECOM
Spain
Ada Perello
Communications Manager
EAASI
Spain
1645 - 1730
Session 6: Mapping opportunities for ESG
Session Highlight
- Circular Economy
- Supply Chain Management and Waste Management
- Spatial Computing and DTEs for Sustainability
- Implementing SDG's with Geospatial Data
- Geospatial Tools for sustainability
Keynote
Andrea Vena
Chief Climate and Sustainability Officer
ESA
France
Dick Ayres
Cofounder & Chief Strategy Officer
Litterati
Spain
Francesca Piatto
Project Officer
EARSC
France
Shaily Gandhi
Senior PostDoc, Geosocial AI Research Group
Geo-Social Analytics Lab, University of Salzburg
Austria
Thursday, 24th April
Frankfurt & Munich
0930 - 0945
Opening Remarks: Presentation of the Readiness Index 2025
Ananyaa Narain
VP - Consultancy
Geospatial World
India
0945 - 1130
Spatial Data Infrastructure to Geospatial Knowledge Infrastructure: Value Impact for Economy, Society, and Environment
Session Highlight
This session will explore the strategic evolution from Spatial Data Infrastructures (SDI) to Geospatial Knowledge Infrastructures (GKI) and their transformative impact on economic growth, societal resilience, and environmental sustainability. As the geospatial ecosystem transitions from data-sharing frameworks to intelligent driven infrastructures, GKI unlocks new value by integrating technologies like AI, big data, and advanced analytics to enhance decision making at scale. This session will explore how the evolution of geospatial data from a foundational resource to actionable knowledge fosters innovation, supports evidence-based decision-making, and creates value across various sectors. Panelists will showcase how collaboration between the public sector, private industry, and academia can unlock the full potential and tangible impact of geospatial information, driving sustainable development, informed spatial planning, and enhanced environmental stewardship. The session will address key questions
- How does GKI differ from SDI in terms of capabilities?
- What are the economic, social and environmental benefits of these transitions?
- What are the technological, governance and investment considerations for building a robust GKI?
Moderator
Srikant Sastri
Chairman
i3g Advisory Network and Geospatial Data Promotion & Development Committee (GDPDC)
India
Keynote
Arjan Spruijt
Program Manager Datadriven Urban Area Development
Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management
The Netherlands
Jill Saligoe-Simmel
Sr. Principal Product Manager
Esri
USA
Eng. Anwaar AlshimmarI
Executive Director
FGIC
UAE
Maroale Mimi Chauke
Director- National Spatial Information Framework
Spatial Planning and Land Use Management, National Department Land Reform and Rural Development
Sofia Nilo
Director
IDE - Chile
Chile
LSr Jamil Faisal Bin Yusof
Director of Survey
National Geospatial Database Division
Malaysia
1130 - 1330
Networking Break followed by Lunch
1330 - 1500
Session 2: Technology Innovation and Business Models of Transformation of National Mapping Agencies
Session Highlight
This session will explore how rapid technological innovation and innovative business models are reshaping the National Mapping Organizations. It will highlight the role of emerging technologies-such as artificial intelligence, big data, and automation-in modernizing mapping processes and institutional operations. Panelists will share strategies and best practices for navigating this transformation, focusing on the opportunities and challenges that arise as these organizations adapt to the digital era, ultimately enhancing their efficiency and relevance in the geospatial ecosystem. The session will address the following key questions -
- How can National Mapping Agencies leverage AI, cloud computing, and automation to enhance operational efficiency and geospatial service delivery?
- What business models can NMAs adopt to transition from government-funded agencies to financially sustainable, innovation-driven organizations?
- How can NMAs create strategic partnerships with the private sector and digital economy stakeholders to maximize the value of geospatial data?
Moderator
Nadine Alameh
Executive Director
Taylor Geospatial Institute
USA
Keynote
Siva Ravada
Vice President
Oracle
USA
Sumit Gera
Senior Director
Canada Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation - Natural Resources Canada
Canada
Kimberly Mantey
Director, National Geospatial Technical Operations Center
USGS
USA
Haico Van der Vegt
Regional Manager - Land Registry
Cadaster
The Netherlands
Guo Jun Tan
Deputy Director, Geospatial Data Science & Analytics
Singapore Land Authority
Singapore
Luis Gerardo Esparza Rios
General Director- Geography and Environmental
INEGI
Mexico
1500 - 1600
Coffee Break & Visit to Exhibition
1600 - 1730
Session 3: National Geospatial Platform: Fundamental Data Themes to 3D Digital Twins
Session Highlight
As nations transition from static geospatial databases to dynamic, real-time digital ecosystems, National Geospatial Platforms (NGPs) play a pivotal role in integrating fundamental geospatial data themes with advanced 3D digital twin technologies. This session will explore the evolution of National Geospatial Platforms, from managing fundamental geospatial data to creating dynamic 3D Digital Twins. Panelists will discuss how the integration of technologies like AI, remote sensing, and 3D modeling allows for the creation of detailed digital representations of the physical environment. Real-world use cases will be shared, showcasing how these platforms are used in areas such as urban planning, infrastructure management, and emergency response to improve decision-making and foster more sustainable, resilient, and intelligent territories. This session will address the following key questions -
- How can National Geospatial Platforms integrate fundamental geospatial data themes with 3D digital twin technologies to drive real-time decision-making?
- What is the policy, governance, and interoperability challenges in building a scalable and sustainable National Geospatial Platform?
- How can governments and businesses leverage 3D digital twins to optimize infrastructure development, smart cities, and environmental sustainability?
Moderator
Rolando Ocampo
Director of the Economic Commission
Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) Statistics Division
Chile
Keynote
Georg Gartner
President
International Cartographic Association
Austria
Melanie Hutchinson
International Lead Geospatial
UK Government Digital Service
UK
Borja Rodriguez Cuenca
Directorate-General for Water
Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge
Spain
Eric Bayers
General Counsellor
National Geographic Institute
Belgium
Nejc Dougan
CTO
Flai
Slovenia
Puan Doria Tai
Deputy Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Sabah
Malaysia
Magnus Olson
Chief Data Officer
Vexcel Data Program
Spain
Friday, 25th April
Frankfurt & Munich
0930 - 1130
Session 4: Cross Industry Collaboration: Augmenting Socio-Economic Value of National Mapping
Session Highlight
As National Mapping Agencies evolve beyond traditional cartography roles, their role in enabling cross-industry collaboration becomes critical for unlocking socio-economic value. This session will delve into how cross-industry collaboration with sectors such as finance, agriculture, energy, infrastructure can amplify the socio-economic benefits of national mapping. As geospatial data becomes increasingly integrated across these sectors, it opens new possibilities for improving efficiency, optimizing services, and fostering innovation. Panelists will highlight success stories of collaboration between the public sector, academia, and industry, illustrating how these partnerships are advancing economic and social development through smarter, data-driven solutions. Key questions to be addressed -
- How can geospatial data and cross-industry collaboration drive economic competitiveness, job creation, and digital innovation?
- What role do NMAs play in enabling equitable access to geospatial insights for social development, public health, and disaster resilience?
- How can national geospatial assets be leveraged to address sustainability challenges, optimize infrastructure investments, and improve quality of life?
Moderator
Greg Scott
Executive Director, SDG Data Alliance
PVBLIC Foundation
USA
Keynote
Ananyaa Narain
VP - Consultancy
Geospatial World
India
Ahmad Aswadi Yusof
Senior Director, Geospatial and Data Management Division
Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission
Malaysia
Amy Rose
Chief Technology Officer
Overture Maps Foundation
USA
Erik Holmlund
Executive Director
Alberta Data Partnerships Ltd
Canada
Jeff Hamerlinck
Associate Director School of Computing
University of Wyoming
USA
Zaffar Sadiq Mohamed-Ghouse
Vice President and Director-Advisory & Innovation
Woolpert
Australia
Dave Urness
Senior Product Manager
Google
Canada
Garret Synnott
Senior Director
Cognizant
Ireland
1130 - 1200
Networking Break
1200 - 1300
Session 5: Geospatial Law and Policy: Enabling Frameworks for Data Governance, Privacy, and AI Integration
Session Highlight
As geospatial data becomes increasingly embedded in AI-driven decision-making, smart governance, and digital economies, the need for robust legal and policy frameworks has never been greater. This session will address the critical role of legal and regulatory frameworks in the responsible use of geospatial information, with a particular focus on emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI). Key topics will include data governance, privacy, security, intellectual property, ethical considerations in geospatial applications, and accountability in automated decision-making processes. Speakers will share insights on how laws and policies can balance technological innovation with security and the protection of individual rights, promoting the legal, ethical and equitable use of geospatial information to maximize its socio-economic and environmental value.
Moderator & Keynote
Kevin Pomfret
Partner
Williams Mullen
USA
Gerhard Deiters
Partner
BHO Legal
Germany
Wejdan Asiri
Head of Regulation & policy Department - The Executive Department of Legal Affairs and Policy
GEOSA
Saudi Arabia
Efren Diaz
Head of the Department of Technology and Geospatial Law
Mas y Calvet Law Firm
Spain
1400 - 1500
Session 6. Recommendations & Way Forward
Session Highlight
This session will synthesize key insights and conclusions from previous discussions, highlighting concrete strategies and actions to strengthen the transition from Spatial Data Infrastructures to Geospatial Knowledge Infrastructure. Recommendations will be presented to maximize the economic, social, and environmental impact of the sector, as well as approaches for adopting innovative technologies, evolving national mapping agencies, fostering cross-industry collaboration, and developing regulatory frameworks that support data governance and AI integration.
Moderator
Gabriela Garcia Seco
Associate Director GKI
Geospatial World
India
Srikant Sastri
Chairman
i3g Advisory Network and Geospatial Data Promotion & Development Committee (GDPDC)
India
Nadine Alameh
Executive Director
Taylor Geospatial Institute
USA
Rolando Ocampo
Director of the Economic Commission
Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) Statistics Division
Chile
Greg Scott
Executive Director, SDG Data Alliance
PVBLIC Foundation
USA
Kevin Pomfret
Partner
Williams Mullen
USA
