Sponsors & Partners

Strategic Sponsors

Esri

Esri, the global leader in GIS software and location intelligence, helps customers unlock the full potential of data to improve operational and business results. Esri software is deployed in more than 350,000 organizations globally and in over 200,000 institutions in the Americas, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, nonprofits, and universities. Esri has regional offices, international distributors, and partners providing local support in over 100 countries on six continents. Esri engineers the most innovative solutions for digital transformation, the Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced analytics.

Federal Geographic Information Center (FGIC)

The Federal Geographic Information Center was founded based on the United Arab Emirates Federal Law No. (5) of 2019 and is considered the official reference in the United Arab Emirates with regards to organizing and governing the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) sector. The Centers' main functions include implementing strategic plans, frameworks, policies, and standards which include managing, unifying, spreading, and protecting the secrecy and origin of geospatial information in cooperation with stakeholders within the United Arab Emirates and internationally.

GEOSA

Embarking on a visionary journey, the General Authority for Surveying and Geospatial Information (GEOSA) leads the charge in shaping the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's geospatial landscape. Renowned for its expertise in geodetic, topographic, and hydrographic surveys, alongside the adept management of the National Tide Gauge Network, GEOSA stands as a beacon of excellence in the field. At the core of GEOSA's transformative efforts is the National Geospatial Centre (NGC), serving as the epicentre for governing geospatial data across the Kingdom. The NGC meticulously disseminates this invaluable information through the National Geoportal Platform, emerging as the driving force behind the Kingdom's remarkable geospatial technology implementation and adoption. With a pivotal role in promoting the integrated use of geospatial information and technology, GEOSA's mission aligns seamlessly with the Kingdom's vision. With its ground-breaking initiatives and transformative approach, GEOSA stands as a testament to innovation and progress, propelling the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia towards a future defined by excellence in geospatial technology.

Platinum Sponsors

AI InfraSolutions

AI-InfraSolutions is on a mission to make geo-intelligence accessible to all -empowering professionals worldwide to improve outdoor spaces, making them safer and more sustainable. By collecting large-scale reality data and enriching it with advanced AI, the company delivers seamless workflows that turn complexity into clarity. In collaboration with international partners, AI-InfraSolutions is now building a global network of local pioneers - a movement united under its nextgeneration platform, Spatiall.

SatSure

SatSure is one of the world's leading Earth Observation (EO) data ecosystems, delivering analytics-ready products with contextual, industry-specific solutions. Leveraging advances in satellite remote sensing, machine learning, and AI, SatSure builds products that help enterprises with decision intelligence. From sourcing EO data to developing tailored solutions, SatSure's offerings address challenges across BFSI, Agriculture, Aviation, Infrastructure, Utilities, and Natural Resources (Water, Forestry). KaleidEO, SatSure's upstream counterpart, captures high-resolution imagery using its fleet of high-resolution multispectral EO payloads. With its own satellites, KaleidEO will offer 1-meter daily data at global coverage, enhancing the ability to deliver precise, actionable intelligence across industries.

Strategic Partners

Department of Science & Technology (DST)

Department of Science & Technology (DST) was established in May 1971, with the objective of promoting new areas of Science & Technology and to play the role of a nodal department for organising, coordinating and promoting S&T activities in the country.

DST works with the vision to continuously shape a seamless science, technology and innovation ecosystem, which is cutting-edge, collaborative, inclusive, relevant and aligned to our national aspirations and priorities and build a vision for a Viksit Bharat by 2047. Within the mandates of DST is the creation of S&T infrastructure and manpower, support to basic science research along with S&T led innovation and startups, technology development and seed the cutting-edge, futuristic areas of S&T, by devising suitable programs, schemes and technology missions to address socio-economic challenges and create opportunities to empower its stakeholders.

IN-SPACe

IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre) is an autonomous organisation under India's Department of Space, created to support and guide private companies in the space sector. It acts as a single-window agency that helps businesses, startups, and industries participate in space activities such as building satellites, launch vehicles, and offering space-based services. IN-SPACe also enables access to ISRO's facilities and infrastructure while ensuring regulatory oversight. By encouraging collaboration between government and industry, IN-SPACe is helping grow India's private space ecosystem and strengthen the country's position in the global space economy.

Ministery of Netherlands

Netherlands Space Agency

The Netherlands Space Agency (NLSA) serves as the national government's space agency, providing strategic direction for the country's space ambitions by aligning policy, innovation, and real-world applications. The agency coordinates the implementation of national space policy, advises on emerging policy developments, and represents the Netherlands in international space collaborations. It also supports businesses and research institutions in strengthening their global competitiveness and fostering innovation that addresses national and global challenges. By translating complex technological developments into clear decisions and actionable guidance, NLSA promotes collaboration and synergy among stakeholders, positioning the Netherlands as a reliable partner in international space initiatives.

Country Partner

State of Qatar

The State of Qatar is an independent and sovereign state in the Middle East. It joined the United Nations in 1971. It has witnessed a broad economic, social and cultural renaissance that included education, health, sports, culture, media and infrastructure, and achieved a huge leap in economy and energy since 1995. It is an Islamic state whose laws and customs comply with Islamic law. His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani has assumed power in the state since 2013.

Corporate Sponsors

Merkator

Merkator is a leading Geospatial Asset Management software & services provider for accelerating digital transformation and digital network twin. The proven Merkator's high-end product suites and services provide comprehensive solutions for Cities & Local Governments, Water Authorities, Telecom and Smart Grid Operators around the globe. Merkator customers count on us every day to better design & operate their network infrastructure and to ensure safer streets.

Oracle

Oracle is the world's most complete, open, and integrated business software and cloud services company. With over 400,000 customers-including 100 of the Fortune 100-in more than 145 countries around the globe, Oracle is the only vendor able to offer a complete and integrated technology stack. For geospatial solutions, Oracle offers a wide range of Spatial analytical and AI/ML capabilities based on OGC, ISO, and other relevant standards in the database and cloud platforms. Numerous 3rd party tools, components, and solutions, as well as Oracle's enterprise applications, are using these technologies both on-premises and in the Oracle Cloud.

Geospatial Agency Partners

Badan Informasi Geospasial

Geospatial Information Agency of Republic of Indonesia (Badan Informasi Geospasial (BIG) RI), previously known as Badan Koordinasi Survei dan Pemetaan Nasional (Bakosurtanal), is a Non-Ministerial Government Institution of the Government of Indonesia responsible for carrying out government duties in the field of geospatial information. BIG operates under and reports directly to the President of the Republic of Indonesia. The institution is led by a Chairman, with Muh Aris Marfai currently serving in this position since January 27, 2021, succeeding Hasanuddin Z. Abidin, as appointed by Presidential Decree No. 122/TPA of 2016. In carrying out its duties and functions, BIG is coordinated by the Minister of National Development Planning.

CGIS | Ministry of Municipality

Established in 1989 following a user needs study, the Centre for GIS (CGIS) was created as the foundation for a nationwide GIS in Qatar. Reporting to the Ministry of Municipality under an Emiri Decree, CGIS leads national geospatial coordination. It develops and maintains Qatar's topographic database and geodetic network, manages GIS infrastructure and GISnet, and sets national GIS and GPS standards. Through its divisions-Planning & Projects, Mapping & Archives, Topographic Survey, and Systems Services-CGIS eliminates data redundancy, enhances inter-agency collaboration, supports informed decision-making, ensures policy consistency, and provides GIS e-services and technical support to government entities.

Ordnance Survey

Ordnance Survey (OS) is Great Britain's National Mapping Service, delivering trusted location intelligence to help people explore and shape the world. We create, maintain, and distribute detailed geospatial data, managing over 600 million features in the National Geographic Database. Our expertise supports climate resilience, healthier living, and better access to public services, enabling informed decision-making across society. With over 230 years of innovation since 1791, OS continues to reimagine geospatial solutions on a global scale. Guided by visionary directors and core values, we strive to build a modern, sustainable, and connected Britain.

USGS

The USGS is a science organization that provides impartial information on the health of our ecosystems and environment, the natural hazards that threaten us, the natural resources we rely on, the impacts of climate and land-use change, and the core science systems that help us provide timely, relevant, and useable information.

Associate Sponsors

Cognizant

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization's unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world.

GEOSAT

GEOSAT is a leading European Earth Observation (EO) company, owning and operating advanced satellites that deliver Very High-Resolution (VHR) imagery and geospatial analytics. GEOSAT offers near-real-time solutions tailored to the needs of individuals, businesses, and institutions, enabling informed decision-making with precise and actionable data. Its services support a wide range of applications, from disaster management and environmental monitoring to urban planning and security operations.

Google

Google, founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, stands as a global technology giant headquartered in Mountain View, California. Initially renowned for its powerful search engine, Google has evolved into a multifaceted company under the umbrella of Alphabet Inc. Led by CEO Sundar Pichai, the company offers a diverse array of products and services, including online advertising, software solutions like Gmail and Google Drive, the Android operating system, and a range of hardware products. Google's mission is to organize and make the world's information universally accessible. Known for innovation and a vibrant corporate culture, Google continues to shape the digital landscape.

Overture Maps Foundation

Founded in 2022 by Amazon Web Services (AWS), Meta, Microsoft, and TomTom, Overture Maps Foundation builds a foundational base layer of open map data to facilitate data exchange across the global geospatial ecosystem. With more than 40 contributing companies spanning a wide swath of industries, public sector stakeholders, and mapping and geospatial communities, Overture provides the shared infrastructure and standards that enable organizations to focus on developing innovative map applications with greater efficiency.

Synspective

Synspective provides one-stop solutions using satellite observation data to steadily move the world forward. Applying the results of the ImPACT program (led by the Government of Japan, Cabinet Office), Synspective is building a constellation of 30 high-frequency, high-resolution SAR satellites to provide data and solutions to government and commercial outfits.

Tech Mahindra

Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM) offers technology consulting and digital solutions to global enterprises across industries, enabling transformative scale at unparalleled speed. With 150,000+ professionals across 90+ countries helping 1100+ clients, Tech Mahindra provides a full spectrum of services including consulting, information technology, enterprise applications, business process services, engineering services, network services, customer experience & design, AI & analytics, and cloud & infrastructure services. It is the first Indian company in the world to have been awarded the Sustainable Markets Initiative's Terra Carta Seal, which recognizes global companies that are actively leading the charge to create a climate and nature-positive future. Tech Mahindra is part of the Mahindra Group, founded in 1945, one of the largest and most admired multinational federation of companies. For more information on how TechM can partner with you to meet your Scale at SpeedTM imperatives.

TomTom

Billions of data points. Millions of sources. Thousands of communities.
We are the mapmaker bringing it all together to build the world's smartest map. We provide location data and technology to drivers, carmakers, businesses and developers. Our application-ready maps, routing, real-time traffic, APIs and SDKs empower the dreamers and doers to move our world forward.
Headquartered in Amsterdam with 3,600 employees around the globe, TomTom has been shaping the future of mobility for over 30 years.

Co-Sponsors

Aetosky

Aetosky builds intelligence systems that integrate data from multiple sources, including satellite imagery, sensors, and operational systems, and turn it into actionable outcomes using advanced AI.

The company enables governments and organizations to deploy AI models, fuse intelligence across systems, and support real-time decision-making. This enhances situational awareness and closes the loop between data, insight, and action across headquarters and field operations.

Built for mission-critical environments, Aetosky delivers end-to-end, sovereign systems deployable on-premise or within national infrastructure.

Carto

CARTO is the leading cloud-native spatial analysis platform. Unlike other GIS systems, CARTO eliminates data fragmentation and technical bottlenecks by letting you build and deploy everything from AI Agents and geospatial workflows to interactive maps directly within your data warehouse. CARTO breaks down the silos between technical and business teams, making spatial analysis accessible to everyone - from technical specialists like data analysts, GIS analysts & developers, to business analysts and decision-makers. This makes Location Intelligence more accessible, scalable, and governable, helping companies turn their data into business value for use cases like optimizing network planning, assessing risk, and identifying growth opportunities.

DSM Soft

DSM Soft, founded in the year 1991 is currently a leading provider of products and services in the Geospatial, Telematics, Engineering and Publishing domains for private and public sector organizations globally. DSM Soft has offices in Chennai and Trichy and employs over 600 people. Since its inception, DSM SOFT has been focusing on delivering high quality services within budget and on time. This has helped the company earn a good reputation and forge long term relationships with its customers. The company has grown both organically and by acquisitions. DSM SOFT has production centers in Chennai and Tiruchirappalli. Backed by professional management, an efficient team of specialists, best business and employee-friendly HR practices, DSM SOFT has a solid track record of delivering value added services to its clients. In addition to working directly with end customers, DSM also works through business partners in several regions of the world who have strong technical expertise and access to the local markets. DSM Soft's technical expertise and world class production capabilities complement the partner's. With changing market needs and technologies, DSM is committed to policies of investments and innovation within the company, to refine and enhance the services offered to clients. DSM's production facility is based on a process driven approach further enhanced by technology enablers and high levels of automation. This has helped create a highly scalable yet lean production flow line.

Eastern Province Municipality

The Eastern Province Municipality operates under the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing, established in 1975, to drive urban development and municipal excellence across Saudi Arabia's Eastern region. It is responsible for city planning, infrastructure development, environmental management, and public services. Guided by a vision to enhance quality of life, the Municipality focuses on efficient resource utilization, digital transformation, and stakeholder engagement. It prioritizes transparency, innovation, and community participation while delivering high-quality municipal services, fostering sustainable urban growth, and ensuring well-integrated, livable communities for present and future generations.

Fugro

Fugro is the world's leading Geo-data specialist. Through our map, model and monitor solutions, we provide project-critical insights into the built and natural environment, helping clients understand environmental change and the dynamics of climate and nature related risks. We deliver solutions that support the energy transition, large-scale infrastructure development, and improved climate and ecosystem resilience. By integrating advanced technologies such as lidar, drones and satellite imagery, we create highly accurate, dynamic digital twins of physical assets and environments. These real-time, interactive platforms enable monitoring, analysis, and informed decision-making, helping clients optimise operations, enhance safety, and make environmentally responsible choices. Fugro operates across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, with headquarters in Nootdorp, the Netherlands.

Geonovum

Geonovum is the executive committee for the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) in the Netherlands, established in 2007. It plays a central role in developing and implementing standards that enable efficient access to spatial data within the public sector. As a strategic partner in platforms like Nationaalgeoregister.nl and PDOK.nl, Geonovum supports data providers in publishing geospatial datasets and services. The organization leads testbeds, builds networks, and fosters innovation in spatial data usage. Supported by Dutch ministries and agencies, Geonovum combines a core team of experts with a broad network of partners, operating under an independent board and advisory council.

IIC Technologies

IIC Technologies is a global geospatial solutions provider driven by a deep passion for geography and earth sciences. The company specializes in acquiring, analyzing, and delivering geospatial data through advanced sensors, cutting-edge technologies, and innovative visualization techniques. With a strong focus on quality, collaboration, and timely delivery, IIC Technologies works closely with clients and communities to create meaningful, data-driven insights. Its team fosters continuous learning and intellectual curiosity, ensuring excellence across projects. Committed to sustainability and integrity, the company aims to be a trusted partner for geospatial expertise and strategic decision-making worldwide.

JSAN

JSAN is a global technology company providing IT, geospatial, and engineering services across the UK, Europe, and the USA. We are known for our professional, service-driven approach and for delivering better, faster, and more cost-effective solutions. Our clients see us as a long-term partner that supports their business goals.

Magnasoft

Magnasoft delivers spatial intelligence that embeds and integrates directly into the enterprise and government systems where the most consequential decisions are made, drawing on its deep domain experience over 25 years and powered by GeoAI, agentic AI, and operational AI that continuously reasons, acts, and improves. MTerra for land administration intelligence. MTwin for infrastructure digital twins. MGreen for sustainability and decarbonisation. MFiber for fiber network planning. MTower for telecom asset intelligence. Built on proprietary and best-in-class technology, deployable wherever governments and enterprises need to turn spatial complexity into clarity.

NeoGeoinfo Technologies

NeoGeoinfo Technologies (NeoGeoinfo), formerly known as Geoinfosys Technologies is into delivering "field to finish" Geospatial solutions to customers. NeoGeoInfo actively invests to deploy the best technique and resources - suitable sensors, platform and satellite images in the market, to acquire geospatial data. Unleashing the power of technology and quality practices, NeoGeoInfo uses sophisticated tools to view, process and manage data from multiple sources for more insights. NeoGeo brings the data to life by providing custom visualizations, software products and cloud-based applications to transform complex data relationships into meaningful and actionable information. Rated among the Top 10 organizations (in India) for the last 3 consecutive years, NeoGeoInfo truly helps the customers to Navigate Geospatial World Confidently.

NSSTC

NSSTC aligns with the UAE's space vision, aiming to pioneer innovation in the sector. It plays a vital role in advancing space initiatives, bridging gaps within the industry for long-term innovation. NSSTC contributes to national innovation goals, introducing creative elements to enhance innovation. The center's strategic focus includes forging partnerships, developing innovative business strategies, and supporting space-tech entrepreneurs. Through integrated marketing, NSSTC aims to amplify its impact globally. Welcome to NSSTC, where innovation has no limits.

SkyServe

SkyServe the only Indian space-tech firm to have worked with NASA (JPL) and various space agencies delivers near-real-time satellite analytics that compress critical decision cycles from weeks to days across agriculture, infrastructure, energy, and supply chain sectors. Processing satellite imagery with AI-powered insights.

Space42

Space42 is a UAE-based, AI-powered SpaceTech company delivering integrated satellite communications, geospatial intelligence, and artificial intelligence solutions to customers worldwide. Formed through the strategic merger of Bayanat and Yahsat, the company operates through two core business units-Space Services and Smart Solutions-addressing a wide range of commercial, government, and industrial use cases. With operations spanning more than 150 countries and services reaching over 80% of the global population, Space42 is redefining the SpaceTech landscape. Its AI-driven innovations enable smarter decision-making, technological advancement, and a more connected, sustainable future from space.

Vexcel Data Program

For over 30 years, Vexcel has been the industry leader in the photogrammetric and remote sensing space, building market-leading UltraCam sensors and providing a comprehensive library of cloud-based geospatial data. The Vexcel Data Program is the largest aerial imagery program in the world, collecting high-resolution imagery and geospatial data in 40+ countries. Its dedicated fleet of fixed-wing aircraft captures imagery in the U.S., UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and across Western Europe. Vexcel's unique technology stack results in consistency across its aerial collection programs. Its comprehensive aerial data library helps customers streamline remote assessment, innovate common workflows, and enhance decision-making with confidence. More at: vexceldata.com

Woolpert

Woolpert is a global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial (AEG) services, with over a century of experience driving innovation and delivering impact. We fuse deep technical expertise with a forward-thinking mindset to solve complex challenges across the public, private, and government sectors. Woolpert is proud to be a certified Great Place to Work, a Top 50 Design Firm by Engineering News Record and a Global Top 100 Geospatial company. As the fastest-growing global AEG firm, Woolpert operates from more than 75 offices across five continents-building smarter, more resilient communities around the world.

Institutional Partners

EAASI

EAASI (European Association of Aerial Surveying Industries) is the only platform for regular contact and knowledge exchange within the Aerial Survey Industry in Europe. EAASI represents the industry members in front of other relevant associations and governmental agencies. We work together to promote the use of Aerial Survey data under high standards, quality, sustainability, safety and ethical business. More than 40 companies have joined EAASI (not-for-profit association) since it was founded in 2019, representing more than 80% of the Aerial Survey companies in Europe.

EARSC

EARSC, the European Association of Remote Sensing Companies, is a membership-based, not for profit organisation which coordinates and promotes the activities of European companies engaged in delivering Earth observation-derived geo-information services. EARSC represents this sector in its broadest sense, creating a network between industry, decision makers and users and covering the full EO value chain from data acquisition through processing, fusion, analysis to final geo-information products & services.

Eurogeographics

EuroGeographics is an independent international not-for-profit organisation representing Europe's National Mapping, Cadastral and Land Registration Authorities. We believe in a society empowered by the use of trusted geospatial services from these official national sources. Our strength lies in our extensive membership and we are proud to represent around 90% of the official bodies responsible for geodetic surveying, topographic mapping, cadastral surveys and land registration in geographical Europe. We deliver benefits for each regardless of the geographical, technical, political, organisational, linguistic and business parameters in which they work. EuroGeographics supports the public good by representing our members' interests, maintaining networks that help our members improve their capabilities and role, and by facilitating access to and use of our members' geospatial data and services. By providing a single point of contact, we enable government, business and citizens to benefit from their collective expertise, products and services.

EUROGI

EUROGI is an umbrella organisation operating in the European Geographic Information domain since 1994. Its membership base from 20 countries comprises national GI associations, industry and professional organisations and enterprises. EUROGI's vision is 'Location based information and technologies enabling the European digital society'. To fulfil this vision EUROGI will Facilitate value creation from location-based Information for a sustainable, prosperous and cohesive Europe, achieve this by working with its members and other stakeholders, in order to drive innovation and to support policy development, represent users and providers of location-based information and technologies from the European public, academic and private sector.

European Space Policy Institute

The European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) is the European think-tank for space. Founded in 2003, ESPI is a not-for-profit association based in Vienna, the world capital of space diplomacy. The mission of the Institute is to provide decision-makers with an informed view on mid- to long-term issues relevant to Europe's space activities. To this end, ESPI relies on a multinational team with interdisciplinary expertise to monitor major developments and trends in the global space sector and to conduct independent research and analysis on outstanding issues for European space policy. The Institute is governed by a General Assembly of member organizations and supported by an Advisory Council of independent high-level experts.

Geo-Informatie Nederland (GIN)

Geo-Informatie Nederland (GIN) is the professional association representing geo-information specialists in the Netherlands. Established in 2003, it promotes knowledge development and the effective use of geo-information across sectors. As an independent and committed network, GIN connects professionals from government, business, and education within the "golden triangle" framework. The association serves as a meeting place and knowledge hub, organizing conferences, symposia, and publishing a professional journal. Through thematic and regional groups, including Geo-Ambassadors, GIN strengthens collaboration and sector visibility. With strong national and international partnerships, GIN continues to foster innovation and contribute to a safe, sustainable, and livable environment.

Geobusiness Nederland

For over a decade, GeoBusiness Netherlands has served as a dynamic platform fostering collaboration among its members, companies, government bodies, civil society, industry associations, and academic and scientific institutions. Members of the association benefit from a robust network in the geo-information and technology sector, facilitating knowledge exchange, innovation partnerships, and business opportunities. The association provides a strong advocacy voice and access to Dutch and international companies, policymakers, and governments. Daily operations are managed by a professional agency, while strategic direction is guided by a board representing diverse sectors. Members can actively participate through Committees or Special Interest Groups (SIGs).

GWCC

Geospatial World Chamber of Commerce (GWCC), headquartered and registered in India, is a non-profit global organization. GWCC is promoted by 'Geospatial World' with a vision to promote trade and commerce globally in 'Geospatial and Space domains' as we all know that Geospatial knowledge serves as foundational infrastructure for sustainable socio-economic development and the same provides big boost to international trade and commerce. GWCC strives to facilitate dialogues on open trade and commerce at national, bilateral, regional, and multilateral levels and advocates towards developing level playing fields, and ease of doing business practices for commercial companies at global levels with an aim towards facilitating growth of trade and commerce of Indian geospatial industry and space industries with primary partner countries of India in the context of evolving geo-political world order.

ISPRS

The International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS) is an international non-governmental organization that enhances international cooperation between the worldwide organizations with interests in the photogrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information sciences. Originally named International Society for Photogrammetry (ISP), it was established in 1910, and is the oldest international umbrella organization in its field, which may be summarized as addressing "information from imagery". ISPRS achieves its aims by: Advancing knowledge in the areas of interest of ISPRS by encouraging and facilitating research and development, scientific networking and inter-disciplinary activities. Facilitating education and training with particular emphasis in less-developed countries. Enhancing public recognition of the contributions of the photogrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information sciences for the benefit of humankind and the sustainability of the environment.

ITC University of Twente

The Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) at the University of Twente is a globally recognized center of excellence in geospatial sciences. Renowned for its education and research in geo-information science and earth observation, ITC serves as a leading international knowledge hub fostering collaboration across disciplines and borders. Its work emphasizes both fundamental and applied, problem-solving research aimed at addressing complex global challenges. These challenges include ensuring secure access to food, water, energy, health, land, and housing, where spatial information and geospatial technologies play a critical role in enabling sustainable and informed decision-making worldwide.

Novaspace

Novaspace is a global space consulting and market intelligence leader, formed through the merger of Euroconsult and SpaceTec Partners. With over 40-year legacy of expertise in guiding public and private entities in strategic decision-making, Novaspace offers end-to-end consulting services, from project strategy definition to implementation, providing data-led perspectives on critical issues. Novaspace presents an expanded portfolio of services, featuring combined expertise in management and technology consulting, top-tier executive summits, and market intelligence. Trusted by 1,200 clients in over 60 countries, with offices strategically located in Brussels, London, Montreal, Munich, Paris, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, Toulouse, and Washington D.C.

UN Geospatial Network

The UN Geospatial Network is a coalition of entities within the United Nations System that engage in geospatial information management. The Network's mission is to strengthen the coordination and coherence of geospatial information management within the United Nations system, including its overarching trends, technology, practices, data, needs, capacity building, and partnerships, ultimately to promote synergies and enable the United Nations system to "Deliver as One." The Network is represented by the senior-most professionals working in the field of geospatial information management, led by a Chair, two Vice-Chairs and a Steering Group.

Development Partner

SDG Data Alliance

The SDG Data Alliance is an open, community-driven, multi-stakeholder partnership that brings together the private sector, foundations, UN organizations, and local and national governments. It was established to enable developing nations to leverage geographic information systems (GIS) technologies and capabilities to accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals. The Alliance supports the creation and strengthening of geospatial Country-level Action Plans and SDG Data Hubs across developing countries. Grounded in collaboration, its work fosters a just, inclusive, and enabling environment that bridges the geospatial digital divide, reduces inequalities in access to geospatial data and technologies, and supports evidence-based decision-making essential for achieving all SDGs.

Co-Host

Kadaster

Kadaster is a non-departmental public body, operating under the political responsibility of the Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations. The Netherlands' Cadastre, Land Registry and Mapping Agency - in short Kadaster - collects and registers administrative and spatial data on property and the rights involved. This also goes for ships, aircraft and telecom networks. In doing so, Kadaster protects legal certainty. They are also responsible for national mapping and maintenance of the national reference coordinate system. Furthermore, they are an advisory body for land-use issues and national spatial data infrastructures. Kadaster information is available predominantly through online web services, including information on energy labels of houses and underground cables and pipelines. Main customer groups are civil-law notaries, local authorities, businesses, financial institutions and private individuals. Kadaster maintains the Key Registers Cadastre and Topography.

Program Partners

buildingSMART International

buildingSMART International is a vendor-neutral, not-for-profit industry body leading the development of open standards that facilitate seamless digital information exchange throughout the built asset industry. Its mission is proactively engaging industry stakeholders in developing open standards for the planning, design, procurement, construction, and operation of buildings and infrastructure worldwide.

By offering an international network alongside technical and process support, buildingSMART fosters collaboration to create consensus-based open standards. Its diverse membership spans the entire built environment, working together under the organization's leadership.

buildingSMART also collaborates with other international standards bodies such as ISO, the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN), and the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC). Its core Industry Foundation Class (IFC) standard achieved ISO approval in 2012.

Digital Twin Consortium

DTC executes on the promise of digital twins and associated technologies by working closely with our members to accelerate the market. They do this by fostering development, raising awareness, increasing adoption, and improving the interoperability of digital engineering projects propelled by digital twins.

DTC helps organizations innovate throughout the digital engineering lifecycle, driving the development of more operationally efficient and sustainable products and processes. This leads to more optimized operations, enhanced decision making, and improved product performance. DTC is open to any business, organization or entity with an interest in digital twins.

DMI Ecosysteem

GATE Institute

GATE Institute provides innovation excellence into four strategic application themes - Future Cities, Intelligent Government, Smart Industry and Digital Health. Value is created in these themes through developing research excellence mainly in topics relevant to the three technology areas - Data Insight, Data Analytics and Data Management - and on a cross cutting area - Engineering and development. GATE aims to provide excellent research and go beyond state-of-the-art in particular focus research areas: Semantic Technologies, Real-Time Data Analytics, Explainable AI, Digital Twin, Big Data engineering methodologies and Quality Assurance. The goal of GATE is to act as a globally competitive ecosystem for conducting basic and applied research and innovation in the Big Data areas with high social impact, by translating the scientific knowledge into new governmental, scientific, industrial and societal applications. Through excellence in Big Data research, innovation and education GATE will answer the recent surge in Big Data in Bulgaria and Western Balkans. GATE aims to play a strategic role in expanding the impact of network of EU Big Data CoEs. GATE ambition is to become a driver of a data marketplace and to grow into a regional AI DIH.

Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership

The Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership is a Horizon Europe co-funded partnership. It constitutes a network of over 70 partner institutions from more than 30 countries and the European Commission, representing an unprecedented effort to pool research and innovation investments and align national programmes at a pan-European scale, from a sea-basin (Mediterranean, Black Sea, Baltic and North Sea) and Atlantic Ocean dimension.

United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG)

At UCLG, we believe that urban transformation must be driven by care. By partnering with the Geospatial World Forum, we aim to bridge the vision of local and regional governments with the tools that can help us shape how we plan, build, and manage our territories. The AEC Summit offers an opportunity to show that innovation only reaches its full potential when it strengthens local autonomy, advances climate resilience, and places our communities at the centre.

WWF-Netherlands

WWF Netherlands (Wereld Natuur Fonds) is the Dutch affiliate of the global World Wide Fund for Nature network. It works to halt biodiversity loss and accelerate the transition toward a climate-resilient, nature-positive economy. WWF Netherlands focuses on ecosystem restoration, sustainable finance, climate adaptation, freshwater management, and deforestation-free supply chains. Through science-based advocacy, corporate partnerships, and policy engagement, it collaborates with governments, financial institutions, and businesses to align economic systems with environmental sustainability. By integrating conservation priorities with market mechanisms and international climate frameworks, WWF Netherlands advances scalable solutions that balance ecological integrity with long-term socio-economic resilience.

Indoor Map Partner

Pointr

Pointr is a global leader in indoor location technology, using advanced machine learning to deliver scalable, high-performance positioning solutions. Its Pointr Maps platform enables digital mapping, navigation, tracking, geofencing, and location-based analytics. The company holds ISO 27001 and ISO 27017 certifications and is approved by organizations including Cisco, Microsoft, Siemens, Extreme Networks, CBRE, ISS, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Its clients include UCHealth and Washington Reagan National Airport. Pointr operates in thousands of venues, supporting over two million daily sessions and 25 million users worldwide.

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Geospatial World

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 27 years. An integral part of the geospatial ecosystem, Geospatial World will continue to work as a knowledge organization, advancing knowledge for sustainability