The Geospatial World Leadership Awards 2025 celebrated visionary leaders, exceptional innovations, and transformative contributions to the geospatial industry. Hosted at the Geospatial World Forum, the awards recognized outstanding achievements in various categories, from industry leadership to technological innovation, shaping the future of the geospatial ecosystem.
The evening was a remarkable testament to the power of geospatial intelligence, as we honored individuals, organizations, and projects that are revolutionizing industries, empowering communities, and driving global change.
Award Recipients:
- Solution Company of the Year: e-GEOS
Recognized for its leadership in leveraging Earth Observation, digital technologies, and geospatial workflows to make a significant impact in sectors such as precision agriculture, maritime surveillance, environmental monitoring, and disaster management. - National Geospatial Agency of the Year: General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information (GEOSA), Saudi Arabia
Honored for its transformative role in advancing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, strengthening geodetic infrastructure, national geospatial governance, and forging global partnerships. - Enabling Public Policy: Singapore Land Authority and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
Awarded for their collaborative leadership in co-developing the Singapore Geospatial Master Plan 2024–2033, setting a global benchmark for policy-driven geospatial innovation. - Research, Science & Technology Institution of the Year: IPUMS, University of Minnesota
Recognized for democratizing access to global population data and advancing geospatial research, empowering studies in public health, migration, economic development, and urban planning. - Tech Innovation for Public Good: Noémie Grémaux, Geomatics Project Manager at IGN France
Recognized for her leadership in using geospatial technology to benefit communities, particularly through projects like EuroGlobalMap and Open Maps for Europe 2 (OME2). - Geospatial Ambassador of the Year: Paloma Merodio Gómez, Vice President of INEGI, Mexico
Honored for her advocacy for geospatial data’s role in national development and global cooperation, particularly through her work with the United Nations Integrated Geospatial Information Framework (IGIF). - Business Leader of the Year: Rob Painter, CEO of Trimble Inc.
Recognized for his visionary leadership in shaping the future of geospatial technology, integrating hardware and software solutions across industries and setting new benchmarks in digital transformation. - Lifetime Achievement Award: Rakesh Verma, Founder and Chairman of MapMyIndia
Awarded for his transformative leadership in pioneering India’s digital mapping industry and his contributions to education and social good.
A Night of Recognition and Inspiration
The Geospatial World Leadership Awards 2025 proudly celebrated the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations that are shaping the future of the geospatial industry. This prestigious event highlighted the immense value of geospatial technology, from driving national development goals to leveraging cutting-edge innovations. The awardees exemplified the transformative power of geospatial data in addressing some of the world’s most complex challenges.
As the geospatial sector continues to evolve, the 2025 awards underscored its pivotal role in fostering innovation, collaboration, and sustainability across various industries. These leaders and organizations are not just advancing technology—they are pioneering solutions that will drive global progress for years to come. The event was a true reflection of the dynamic growth of the geospatial industry and its essential contributions to the world.
About Geospatial World Forum
The Geospatial World Forum is an annual event that brings together industry leaders, innovators, and experts to explore the transformative role of geospatial technologies. The forum serves as a platform for sharing insights, discussing trends, and fostering collaboration across the global geospatial community.
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