One of Agemasie’s most prominent accomplishments is the successful leadership and implementation of the Bishoftu City Digital Addressing System. This innovative project introduced a revolutionary concept to the country by assigning unique digital identities to buildings, roads, and utilities. Beyond conventional addressing, the system includes advanced functionalities, notably navigation services. The Bishoftu City Digital Addressing System stands as Ethiopia’s first, revolutionizing addressing with precision and efficiency previously unavailable. Agemasie’s aspiration is to push the boundaries in the geospatial industry, exploring new frontiers in digital mapping and location-based technologies.

Alana Baker is a Senior Consultant at ESRI Canada who has closely collaborated with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Department of National Defence to advance the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for National Security. As a technical GIS expert, she has distinguished herself by providing exceptional geospatial engineering, software, and systems integration support for defense and public safety. In her consulting engagements, Alana has offered guidance to the Canadian Army, support teams, and the NATO community on Geospatial Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance capabilities.

Notably, Alana and her team received the Director General's award for excellence for creating a geospatial software tool that meets NATO standards. These advancements have played a crucial role in fostering collaboration among NATO forces. More recently, Alana was recognized as an “Emerging Leader” by Women in Defence & Security (WIDS) for her contributions to the RCMP and DND.

Allan Mbabani has accumulated over 7 years of experience in data collection, data analysis, and data visualization. He has dedicated his expertise to working with refugees and host communities in Uganda, aiming to reduce the data gap that limits proper service delivery. Known for his open-mindedness to new ideas and technology, Allan Mbabani has effectively utilized tools such as OpenDataKit, OpenMapKit, and Kobotoolbox for data collection. For data visualization and dashboard development, he is proficient in QGIS, ArcGIS, Umap, Tableau, Google Data Studio, and Carto.

In terms of data analytics, Allan Mbabani has employed Microsoft Excel, OpenRefine, Global Mapper, and JOSM. He has collaborated with NGOs and the Government on projects related to disaster preparedness and response, actively engaging in training and data collection initiatives. His support to international NGOs includes designing questionnaires, coding them for use in the ODK Collect mobile application, setting up servers, and creating manuals to facilitate data collection.

Additionally, Allan Mbabani runs a time-series of map-making, where a map is created every day based on topics published in local newspapers. These maps are shared on social media, contributing to information dissemination to the public.

As an Earth scientist at the NASA/USAID SERVIR Science Coordination Office in Huntsville, Alabama, Amanda leads a diverse and global team of research and coordination staff supporting the SERVIR Southeast Asia hub. Specializing in land-atmosphere dynamics and applied satellite remote sensing, she employs geospatial analysis and informatics to co-develop tools and services addressing societal benefits in this region.

Amanda's research initiatives with NASA encompass a range of topics, from severe weather to air quality modeling and land use/land cover change. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in atmospheric science, her work contributes to several of NASA's key science missions. Over the past decade, Amanda has been a central member of various NASA program offices, bringing an ambitious vision to capacity building in Earth Observation for the Southeast Asia region.

Her roles span from managing high-level government official visits to conducting hands-on computer training activities in scientific programming, GIS, and Google Earth Engine. Amanda has demonstrated adaptability and is recognized as a rising star within the federal science and research community.

Andria Rosado, who has recently transitioned from Belize's Coastal Zone Management Authority & Institute to Belize's Ministry of Blue Economy, certainly embodies the definition of a "rising star" in geospatial science in Belize. She oversaw Belize's Coastal & Marine Data Center, ascending from an intern to a Data Analyst and eventually holding the post of GIS/Data Manager. In her last role, she managed the second-largest holdings of public geospatial data in Belize at an agency responsible for overseeing the country's substantial coastal zone.

Throughout her career, Andria made significant contributions to national projects, including the Marine Conservation and Climate Adaptation Project (MCCAP), Climate-Smarting Marine Protected Areas and Coastal Management in the Mesoamerican Reef Region (Smart Coasts Project), the utilization of Artificial Intelligence for the update of the National Marine Habitat Map in 2021, spatial assessment of total mangrove cover for Belize in 2019, and the development of the Belize Interim Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plan for the period 2020-2025.

Behnam Atazadeh is an Australian Research Council (ARC) Early Career Fellow at the Centre for Spatial Data Infrastructures and Land Administration (CSDILA), Department of Infrastructure Engineering at the University of Melbourne. Serving as a research team leader in 3D land administration, he specializes in various technical aspects, including modeling, capturing, validating, integrating, visualizing, querying, and analyzing land and infrastructure data.

In particular, Behnam is dedicated to developing new 3D underground digital and intelligent solutions, which represent a fundamental shift from current 2D underground plans. His work offers the opportunity to transform underground 2D land and infrastructure information into 3D digital environments. Beyond this, Behnam has contributed to the modernization of land administration systems in different jurisdictions. Notable projects include the ARC linkage project "3D Property Ownership Map Base for Smart Urban Land Administration," conducted in collaboration with government agencies and industry partners such as Land Use Victoria, Intergovernmental Committee on Surveying and Mapping (ICSM), City of Melbourne, ePlan project for the Victorian government, 3D cadastre project for the Malaysian government, and SmartLand project for the Indonesian government.

Benson is a passionate Geomatic engineer whose experience has been vast in integrating skills to address current environmental challenges. Benson has been involved in and has led research and lectured in various areas. Some of the tasks attributed to him include lecturing and developing Earth Observation (EO) tools to support different applications, such as a spatial-temporal C++ tool for mapping crops, a Quality Index Insurance Certification tool, the luna R package, and contributions to developing the Climate Security Observatory with R backend scripts.

In his current role as the data scientist and East Africa (EA) lead for Climate Security (CS) at the Alliance of Bioversity & CIAT, Benson is leading fundraising efforts and conducting research (with over 20 research publications) to identify the outcomes of Climate Security in the East Africa region. He has successfully integrated CS, based on CSO evidence, for the first time in Kenya’s National Climate Change Action Plan III. Additionally, Benson contributed to influencing the dialogue on Climate Security during a high-level ministerial panel at the inaugural Africa Climate Summit 2023 through a policy brief that was circulated in the side event.

At the age of just 28, Bernhard Rannegger emerges as a transformative leader in climate tech and geospatial analytics. Based in Zurich and originally from Austria, he serves as the Head of Sustainability Solutions at Swiss Re. Bernhard has played a pivotal role in addressing global environmental challenges, establishing his name as synonymous with innovation in sustainability and climate change mitigation. Leading elite teams at Swiss Re, he is the mastermind behind the groundbreaking Sustainability Compass - a digital analytics platform that quantifies physical climate risks, such as floods and wildfires. The platform also addresses long-term risks related to biodiversity and ecosystem degradation.

Major corporations, including Siemens, Petronas, and Holcim, rely on the Sustainability Compass to safeguard people, assets, and the environment. This platform is shaping climate adaptation strategies across sectors, driving multi-billion Euro growth plans, and streamlining regulatory disclosures. More than just a risk assessment tool, it's a game-changer that influences billion-dollar investment strategies and sets industry standards.

Beyond his professional achievements, Bernhard's passion for extreme sports, such as skydiving and wingsuit flying, mirrors his audacity in the professional realm. His work transcends traditional roles, positioning him as a key player in building a more resilient and sustainable future.

Dr. Bin Chen leads the Future Urbanity & Sustainable Environment (FUSE) Lab at the University of Hong Kong. His team's innovative work, harnessing geospatial big data, data-model fusion, and advanced interdisciplinary methods, has been highly recognized for exploring the dynamic interplay among environmental changes, human activities, and public health. Dr. Chen's research has earned features on prestigious platforms, including NASA Landsat Science, AGU Eos Research Spotlight, CCTV, and HKRT TV Programs.

As a rising figure in geospatial academia, Dr. Chen has published over 70 SCI papers in high-profile journals such as Nature, Science, PNAS, Nature Communications, Science Advances, National Science Review, Science Bulletin, Remote Sensing of Environment, and more. He serves as an Associate Editor for Remote Sensing in Ecology and Conservation.

Dr. Chen's scholarly excellence has been acknowledged with numerous esteemed accolades, including the International Society for Digital Earth Young Scientist Award, GIS New Talents, Global Young Scientist Award, China New Talents in Science and Technology-Shining Potential Award, AAG Early Career Award in Remote Sensing, HKU-100 Scholar Award, ISPRS Best Young Author Award, and the Li Xiaowen Remote Sensing Excellent Youth Award, among others.

Brenda has accumulated 17 years of experience specializing in the development of specific Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and their utilization with georeferenced statistical information at the INEGI. She played a pivotal role in leading the development of the MxSIG institutional platform, a significant accomplishment allowing the creation of Geomatics Solutions for the Web. The software within this platform is a combination of the best open-source or free geographic software and in-house developed software, released under free or open-source software licenses.

Brenda's efforts in this development have facilitated the technological transfer of MxSIG to several countries in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. She also spearheaded the development of web applications under the MxSIG platform, focusing on the publication of geographic and georeferenced statistical information generated by INEGI. In this capacity, Brenda incorporated User Research and Design Thinking methodologies, resulting in applications such as the online Digital Map of Mexico, The System for the Consultation of Census Information 2020, The Gender Atlas, and the Analytical Viewer for COVID-19.

Additionally, Brenda took the lead in developing web applications under the MxSIG platform for the publication and consultation of the Statistical and Geospatial Framework for the Americas (MEGA) in collaboration with UN-GGIM: Americas.

Briana is a geographer specializing in data content, storytelling, and visualization. With eight years of experience in the geospatial industry, she has undertaken various roles, ranging from GIS analyst to product manager. Currently, she serves as the Director of Content & Product Marketing at Ecopia AI. In this capacity, Briana defines the go-to-market strategy for Ecopia's AI-powered mapping products, developing thought leadership and technical content to communicate the value of GIS within the global community.

Briana's distinctive blend of geospatial analysis and writing skills enables her to craft compelling content that highlights the potential of geospatial technology for critical applications in climate resilience, business planning, humanitarian operations, and social justice. Beyond her professional roles, she has volunteered her geospatial expertise with the United Nations Humanitarian Data Exchange and has contributed to the development of GIS training manuals for Catholic Relief Services' humanitarian efforts in Madagascar.

Throughout her career, Briana has held full-time positions at Esri, Precisely, and SafeGraph. She has contributed to mapping projects featured in various press outlets, including Bloomberg, Geospatial World, and GIM. Additionally, she has provided consulting services for various geospatial companies and delivered guest lectures for university GIS programs. Briana holds a master's degree in GIS from Penn State University and a bachelor's degree in Geography from Villanova University.

Cheng-Kai Wang is a proficient Geo-ICT software developer with a strong passion for leveraging state-of-the-art geospatial technologies. Collaborating closely with domain experts, he creates digital solutions aimed at addressing some of the most pressing issues of our era, including the journey towards a net-zero society, the transition to a sustainable energy system, and climate adaptation.

While pursuing his MSc in Geomatics at the Delft University of Technology, Cheng-Kai skillfully connected his geospatial expertise with the domain of urban building energy modeling. He demonstrated a pragmatic data-driven approach to significantly improve energy modeling results at the urban scale. The overall methodology is adaptable to different urban settings and can provide crucial insights to accelerate energy transition in the built environment.

In his current role, Cheng-Kai plays a pivotal role in incubating several geospatial web applications currently being utilized in various real-world projects in the fields of energy transition and climate adaptation. Notably, one digital solution has contributed to over 30 Dutch heat transition projects and facilitated more than 70 feasibility quick scans for district heating systems. These tailor-made geospatial applications have not only streamlined project execution but also created positive impacts on our built environment.

Okolie Chukwuma is highly published with over 80 scientific publications in journals, conference proceedings, and book chapters in the fields of geospatial information science, remote sensing, geodesy, environmental modeling, artificial intelligence, and other related fields. He earned a Commonwealth split-site scholarship to the Geospatial Engineering research group at Newcastle University in the UK. Additionally, Okolie has been actively involved in the activities of the Young Surveyors Network (FIG YSN) Nigeria, where he has played significant roles. His contributions to international forums and associations have made him uniquely resourceful, leading to his appointment as the only African on the board of the International Society for Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing Student Consortium (ISPRS-SC) during the 2022 to 2026 administration.

Currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Cape Town, South Africa, Okolie's research focuses on enhancing digital elevation models (DEMs) using explainable tree-based ensemble machine learning. He holds a prominent position among the top 20 authors at the University of Lagos, as per the SciVal author ranking from 2018 to beyond 2023.

Clifford Okembo is the founder of Clifford Geo-Consult Limited, where he serves as the Chief Consultant for GIS, Remote Sensing, and Land Administration. Previously, he held the position of CEO at Esri Eastern Africa, amassing over a decade of experience in providing and developing solutions for various industries based on the ArcGIS platform and other partner solutions.

Currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Twente, Clifford focuses on Land Administration modeling and systems. He holds an MSc GIS degree from Redlands University in California, USA, and an undergraduate degree in Geography from Moi University, Kenya. Clifford has extensive experience working in the Eastern Africa region, collaborating with organizations to modernize operations, resulting in increased efficiency and Return on Investment using Geospatial technology.

Clifford represented Esri Eastern Africa in Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) forums, Technical Standards Committees at the Kenya Bureau of Standards for GIS and e-Learning, and played a leadership role in technical engagements for both pre and post-sale. Additionally, he is the founder of the Geospatial Society of Kenya (GeoSK) and serves on the Boards of Management for three schools in Kenya. Known for his values of teamwork, collaboration, and partnership across age, gender, tribe, and race, Clifford is a critical thinker who values informed decision-making in all his dealings.

Dileep Udayanan, an Executive Director at SAKURA, has played a crucial role in initiating and successfully completing UAV, Bathymetry, and GPRS mapping projects. Dileep holds a B.E. in Geoinformatics (2022) from the College of Engineering-Guindy, Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

His ongoing projects include a World Bank-funded initiative for the Water Resources Department, focusing on the modeling of bathymetry, UAV, and geophysical data. Additionally, he has been involved in an Integrated Storm Water management study at the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras for six months. In 2022, Dileep provided UAV training for scientists from the Ministry of Defence.

Among his notable achievements is the execution of mapping and modeling for the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Flood Committee Project, covering Integrated Storm Water Drainage (475 km long) in collaboration with IIT-Madras. He has also conducted a UAV mapping Pilot Study to assess unauthorized and deviated constructions in a dense urban area, created a cadastral information system through UAV mapping, and completed 3D volume estimation of a garbage dump using UAV mapping.

Dileep has contributed to the discovery of archaeological structures using UAV-based Thermal and MSS data and facilitated drone operations for local government authorities during the Covid-19 lockdown in Chennai. Leveraging his Techno-commercial skills, he has successfully secured projects worth 20M INR (250,750 USD) for the company.

As a Geoinformatics Engineer and Entrepreneur, Dileep has developed skills in Marketing, Project Development, Team and Finance Management, UAV Mapping, GIS analysis, Data modeling, and Python programming.

Founder and Lead of the Energy Access Explorer (EAE), Dimitris spearheads WRI's geospatial approach to achieving universal access to energy services. His focus lies in the development and application of open-source, dynamic, geospatial platforms, and analytical tools. These tools support governments, private companies, donors, and other development-oriented institutions in identifying high-priority areas where access to energy should be expanded, ensuring simultaneous socio-economic development.

Dimitris has made a significant impact, as seen in the Powering Healthcare Roadmap for the Governments of Zambia and Uganda, the development of County Energy Plans in Kenya, and spatial analytics informing the $0.5 billion Africa Mini Grid and Energizing Agriculture programs in Nigeria. He has also played a crucial role in informing the design of off-grid electrification of woredas in Ethiopia and the creation of cross-sectoral EAE working groups that enable an integrated and inclusive approach to planning.

In terms of progress, the Energy Access Explorer covers countries with 32% of the total unserved population globally. Originally prototyped for three countries, it is now being developed for 23 geographies. Dimitris has fostered close partnerships with over 200 stakeholders and users, with more than 16,000 users, of which 46% are women. The initiative has received over 15 million USD in-kind contributions.

Prior to his role with EAE, Dimitris founded and led the development of the innovative Open Source Spatial Electrification Toolkit (OnSSET), which is currently utilized by numerous governments for electrification planning.

Feye is a fervent advocate for geospatial open data and open-source technologies, actively volunteering in the geospatial community in the Philippines and beyond. She is particularly dedicated to building government and youth capacity for disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) through the use of GIS.

Since 2013, Feye has been instrumental in promoting the use of FOSS4G tools, such as OpenStreetMap, QGIS, and mobile platforms, through various training and knowledge-sharing workshops. These efforts have impacted over 2,000 participants of all ages from different government and non-governmental sectors. Notably, she is one of the first few GIS women in the Philippines advocating for open mapping and empowering women and young leaders in the community. To date, Feye has played a key role in establishing 12 Youthmappers chapters in Asia.

Her work with the National Operational Assessment of Hazards (NOAH) Center in the Philippines showcases her leadership in developing geospatial tools crucial for local government units in preparing and responding to hazardous events.

Doyi Kim is one of the rare female AI Research Scientists pioneering the field of disaster management with satellite imagery and AI. She utilizes deep learning techniques, including video prediction and generation models (e.g., RNN, GAN, Diffusion, etc.), with weather observation datasets to enhance the nowcasting skills of heavy precipitation events. AI algorithms play a pivotal role in rapidly processing vast amounts of data, leading to quicker weather predictions. The capability to analyze extensive datasets in real-time empowers meteorologists and forecasters to deliver timely and accurate information to individuals, businesses, and governments.

Doyi Kim achieved first prize at the GeoNet challenge held at ICCV23 for her work on domain adaptation and robust learning across geographies in computer vision. Additionally, she and her research team received a special prize at the Weather4cast challenge held at NeurIPS22 for their outstanding results in rainfall prediction.

Guilherme Iablonovski is a geospatial data specialist at the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN). He is passionate about creating public goods that utilize data science and data engineering to address gaps and challenges related to urban and land-use planning. At SDSN, he conceptualizes and develops geospatial indicators for more timely and comprehensive ways of measuring progress on the UN SDGs.

In 2022-2023, he developed indicators for measuring urban accessibility (SDG11) and rural access to roads (SDG9), which were published in the Sustainable Development Report co-authored with Prof. Jeffrey Sachs. This work received major media coverage in Nature Sustainability (US), Associated Press (US), Nikkei (JP), El País (ES), among others. In October 2023, Guilherme was invited to present the work he developed in collaboration with WGGI experts (the UN Geospatial Information working group) to the Inter-agency and Expert Group on SDG Indicators in Copenhagen.

Guilherme holds an MSc in Urban and Environmental Planning from the Ecole d'Urbanisme de Paris, where his research focused on urban metabolism, sustainability, and the science of cities. He resides in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

Iacopo, at Enel X, is an Innovation Manager within the Business-to-Government and Smart City Unit. Utilizing institutional geospatial open data sources, he contributes to delivering urban indicators for 7901 Italian municipalities via the Open Data Programme. This initiative guides Public Administrations in adopting sustainable urban actions. Some of the indicators include the CO2 City Index, estimating anthropogenic CO2 emissions at 1km² resolution across 10 different sectors; the Circular City Index, measuring circularity in terms of environment, energy, waste, digitalization, and mobility; and the 15 Minutes City Index, quantifying urban proximity and accessibility.

While at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT Senseable City Lab), Iacopo conceived and currently leads a research activity aimed at quantifying hyper-local air pollution disparities based on individual socio-economic status in the US. This groundbreaking research utilizes high-resolution geospatial data, including IoT-retrieved PM2.5 pollution and GPS human mobility data. The goal is to inform urban decision-makers to reduce air pollution exposure disparities and engage with overburdened communities.

Iacopo has received several international prizes and grants, including The Spatial Data Scientist of the Year 2021 by Carto, Network of Resources Sponsorship by the European Space Agency, and the 1st prize GreeMta competition by the Bruno Kessler Foundation.

Isabel Donner has demonstrated her commitment to advancing the geospatial industry. Her achievements exemplify dedication, innovation, and leadership. In the "Arctic Passion" project, she has impressively assessed the socio-economic and environmental impact of diverse data sources in the Arctic region. This demonstrates her dedication to utilizing geospatial information for research and the planet's betterment. As a scrum master in a geoweb project, her leadership has driven the creation of a web-based tool, enhancing weather and climate estimations for meteorologists. This showcases her fusion of technical expertise and management acumen. Her impact reverberates throughout the geospatial industry. Her work on the "Arctic Passion" project spotlights the vital role of geospatial technology in comprehending global challenges. Moreover, her efforts in meteorological tools underscore geospatial data's potential in refining weather predictions.

Jessica, a Brazilian geographer with an MSc in Volcanology, specializes in using Remote Sensing to study thermal anomalies in the Azores, Portugal. She is an integral part of the Remote Sensing team for the Marine Coastal Ecosystems Biodiversity and Services in a Changing World (MaCoBioS) project. Funded by the EU, this initiative aims to develop comprehensive and effective management and conservation strategies for European marine coastal ecosystems in the face of climate change. Currently, Jessica is enhancing her programming expertise by attending the Web Application Development course at the University of the Azores.

Beyond her academic pursuits, Jessica's endeavors in science communication are truly commendable. She adeptly applies geospatial data and leverages cloud computing, utilizing free data and platforms, to swiftly disseminate findings on various natural hazards such as eruptions, thermal anomalies, landslides, and more. Her efforts provide invaluable, near-real-time insights to the geospatial community on the efficient processing of satellite imagery for effective management.

Joshua's track record of academic research and dedication to engineering excellence at the University of Colorado and esteemed aerospace companies has contributed to his current role as Director of Space at a groundbreaking space startup. However, it is his empathy, clear communication style, and ability to quickly connect the dots across large complex projects that make him an effective and beloved leader.

Currently, as Director of Space at EOI Space, Joshua is responsible for the overall success of the satellite system, from design through manufacturing and launch. His relentless curiosity and team-based approach to challenges have led to innovative solutions that will ultimately make commercial operation in Very Low Earth Orbit safe and efficient, opening the door for new benefits and applications across the geospatial industry.

Kumbirai has been a pioneer in GIS integration to support philanthropic works, humanitarian aid, climate-smart agriculture, and disaster response through Higherlife Foundation. Notable achievements include developing the first Geoportal for Zimbabwe in 2022, which is actively used for accessing, sharing, storing, creating, and building data-driven applications. Kumbirai, as one of the IAF Young members, was awarded the opportunity to present their solutions at the Global Space Conference on Climate Change, specifically focusing on the detection of illegal mining activities through Earth Observation.

Furthermore, Kumbirai has authored a children's book on GIS and published their first academic research at the remarkable age of 22. Demonstrating leadership skills, they led a team in building the first Ground Satellite Station in Zimbabwe at a university.

Lacey Wean serves as the Director of Carahsoft's Geospatial Business, leading a team of 30 members in advising geospatial technology vendors on their marketing, sales, and go-to-market strategies. As a founding member of Carahsoft's geospatial team since 2012, she has played a pivotal role in expanding the geospatial vertical. Over the last 11 years, Lacey has witnessed remarkable growth in the vertical, evolving from one vendor with approximately $2.5M in bookings in 2012 to 60 vendors generating over $50M in annual revenue today.

In her role, Lacey connects world-class geospatial technology companies with public sector agencies across federal, state, and local governments that require geospatial solutions. She serves as a valuable resource for government partners, sharing newsletters on best practices, breaking industry news, and the latest geospatial solutions with IT leaders across agencies. Actively participating in the geospatial community, Lacey attends conferences such as GEOINT to understand government goals and pain points. She believes that fostering open communication and collaboration between industry and government can drive further geospatial adoption, identify new opportunities for vendors, and deliver mission-critical technology to government.

Antarctica stands as the last bastion of an ancient world, too harsh for human exploitation. However, due to global warming, it is on the verge of transformation, posing a significant impact on humanity. Scientists are actively working to comprehend Antarctica's influence on our ecosystem, food chains, and climate. This understanding equips decision-makers with the knowledge needed to take preventive action before island-states and coastal communities face destruction.

Louise Ireland, who leads the planning, implementation, and management of geospatial information systems at the British Antarctic Survey's (BAS) Mapping and Geographic Information Centre, stands at the forefront of these efforts. Her team's utilization of geospatial technologies plays a crucial role in facilitating science and operations across BAS. Throughout her career, Louise has engaged in various aspects of geospatial work, including photogrammetry, airborne survey, remote sensing, and even spending time in Antarctica itself.

Louise's leadership in the UK was acknowledged, where she contributes to understanding the rapid increase in ice melt. More significantly, she’s recognized by her global leadership role as the co-chief officer of the Standing Committee on Antarctic Geographic Information. In this capacity, she leads representatives from 36 nations in consolidating the best available open Antarctica geospatial data, accessible to everyone. At a time when Antarctica's significance has never been greater for humanity, Louise Ireland plays a crucial role in providing the knowledge that underpins our collective future./p>

Lyndsey joined USGIF as a full-time staff member in the summer of 2023, following the completion of a USGIF internship. As an intern, she assisted with the program planning of USGIF's events and coordinated the activities of USGIF Working Groups. Most notably, she ensured that the groups dedicated to machine learning and artificial intelligence, as well as tradecraft and professional development, were well-prepared, organized, and informed each month. At the 2023 GEOINT Symposium, she singlehandedly managed the complex breakout sessions for all ten USGIF Working Groups, ensuring engaging opportunities for the GEOINT community to demonstrate thought leadership in each of these myriad fields.

In her current role, she administers USGIF programs that include collegiate program accreditations, the Foundation's scholarship program, and creating opportunities to expand the educational value of USGIF membership and accelerate innovation in GEOINT tradecraft. While interning with USGIF, she also simultaneously pursued a Master's degree in Geographic and Cartographic Sciences from George Mason University. During her studies, she researched the changing regional housing dynamics in Northern Virginia and presented her work at the 2023 International Cartographic Conference in South Africa in August.

Mantas has founded a company that aims to make aerial mapping more affordable. AISPECO's business idea is to productize the integration by creating a geospatial platform where you can plug and play any sensor, resulting in precise and time-synchronized output. Five out of six AISPECO's clients are new to this business, with most coming from drone or ground survey backgrounds. All of them have mentioned that the ability to grow sensors as they grow their business, along with the ability to not own aircraft, has significantly reduced barriers to entry.

Maria Gabriela has a notable academic and professional profile, evident from her various achievements:

• Author of 7 published scientific articles in indexed journals such as Latindex, Springer, IEEE. A comprehensive list of her publications can be found on her Google Scholar profile.
• Nominated for the "Best Paper Awards" in the Data Science section at the 11th Ecuadorian Conference on Information and Communication Technologies. The nominated article is titled "Big Data Architecture for Air Pollution Spatial Visualization: Quito, Ecuador."
• First Geographer in Ecuador to pursue a master's degree related to Big Data and Business Intelligence, combining it with Geography.
• Holds the distinction for academic merit "Suma Cum Laude" in the master's degree in Information Systems Business Intelligence and Big Data Analytics mention from Escuela Politecnica Nacional, Ecuador.
• Scholarship holder at the Geomatics applied to the environment Diploma from the Mario Gulich Institute, Cordoba-Argentina.
• Recognized as the Best Graduate of the Geographical and Environmental Engineering degree at Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE, Ecuador.

Maria Gabriela's groundbreaking work at Telefonica Ecuador and Telefonica Hispam has contributed to improved decision-making through innovative maps that integrate variables from different business areas, a concept previously unprecedented within the company.

Maria is an accomplished cartographer and GIS expert dedicated to harnessing geospatial tools for impactful policy support on both national and international scales. With a diverse career that spans roles at the European Commission, the United Nations, and a Dutch local government, Maria has tackled critical policy challenges such as climate change, energy transition, and pollution reduction.

One notable achievement in Maria's career is her leadership in developing the "Energy and Industry Geography Lab", an innovative geospatial energy GIS infrastructure for European policy analysis. This infrastructure is accessible to the public, showcasing her commitment to transparency and accessibility in policy-related geospatial initiatives.

Currently, Maria serves as a spatial analyst for the local government of Noord Holland in the Netherlands. In this role, she utilizes geospatial analysis to drive pollution reduction and energy transition efforts, contributing to sustainable and environmentally friendly policies at the local level.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Maria actively participates in national and international geospatial networks. She became a member of Women in Geospatial in 2021 and currently serves as a mentor in the network's mentorship program, demonstrating her commitment to fostering growth and diversity in the geospatial field. Maria also plays a role in the Dutch Geoinformation society's event commission, organizing diverse activities and facilitating collaboration among national geospatial experts.

In addition, Maria advocates for open-source GIS as a member of the Dutch QGIS association. Her active engagement extends to social media platforms such as Twitter, Mastodon, and Instagram, where she contributes to and engages with the GIS community. Maria's multifaceted involvement showcases her dedication to advancing geospatial knowledge, fostering collaboration, and advocating for open and accessible geospatial technologies.

Mehul Mandalia is the Co-founder and Head of Platform Solutions at Moving Walls Group. The company provides enterprise software for planning, buying, selling, and measuring all forms of location-based out-of-home (OOH) media. With close to a decade of experience in the now-blossoming OOH ad tech ecosystem, Mehul is responsible for building partnerships with third-party advertising platforms and industry associations to promote the adoption of new technologies.

During his tenure, the company has expanded from its Singapore headquarters to establish a presence across Southeast Asia, India, Japan, the Middle East and Africa, and Latin America. Moving Walls utilizes location data to introduce accountability and automation to all forms of outdoor advertising. The company's technology is instrumental in empowering more than 500 media owners and over 500,000 media sites.

Mehul's contributions were recently acknowledged when he was highly commended for the Rising Star award by the World Out-of-Home Organization during their Global Congress held in Lisbon. His leadership and efforts have played a pivotal role in the growth and success of Moving Walls in the dynamic and evolving OOH advertising landscape.

Milena has spent her entire life residing in the Brazilian Amazon, dedicating the last 15 years to the comprehensive exploration of natural and technological disasters through the application of geospatial technologies. Her expertise encompasses the utilization of satellite imagery for flood analysis, GIS for the integration of environmental and social data, and the recent adoption of Voluntary Geographic Mapping through the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap to contribute to disaster response and prevention management initiatives.

Her commitment to disaster risk reduction (DRR) in the Amazon region has been evident since her graduation in geology, and in her current role as a federal university professor, she imparts her knowledge to train a new generation of professionals in DRR within the context of climate change. Milena's impact has extended further with the establishment of Geodesastres, a research and extension group focused on disasters and geotechnologies in the Amazon, officially registered with the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development.

Milena strongly believes in the transformative power of geospatial information and its indispensable role in reducing disaster damage and fostering positive change in the Amazon. Her aspiration is to continue leveraging spatial data to contribute to the betterment of the region and to empower the Civil Defense of the state of Pará through the generation of valuable products by students and researchers.

Mohammed Faizan currently serves as a Geospatial Engineer at LTIMINDTREE in Chennai since July 2022. He earned his undergraduate B.E in Geo-Informatics from the Institute of Remote Sensing, College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University, Chennai in 2022. His notable achievements include a strong passion for research in the Geospatial Technology domain, resulting in contributions to 15+ research publications during his undergraduate studies. Additionally, he has presented 7+ Research Papers in National & International Conferences.

Faizan is also the author of two books, 'Handbook of Geoinformatics' and 'Handbook of GIS Application.' Published in 2020, these books have garnered over 30,000+ reads, making a significant impact in the geospatial industry. He holds the esteemed title of a Five-time National and International Mapathon Champion conducted by ISRO, IITB, GISE, with a focus on utilizing free open-source mapping software. Faizan has successfully delivered over 30+ Geospatial Projects during his undergraduate journey, showcasing his unwavering commitment and enthusiasm for the geospatial field.

His interview and research work on GIS-based Flood Management have been prominently featured in the third-largest newspaper in India, the Times of India. Faizan discussed key insights and implications of Geospatial Technology in Real-time flood monitoring and warning systems.

Muongeni has made notable contributions in various domains, demonstrating her commitment and expertise:

• Contributed to the 1st Net Positive Impact on Biodiversity project by Anglo-American, utilizing Artificial intelligence and eDNA.
• Achieved recognition as a Top 5 winner in Africa in the Climate Action for Climate Change GIS challenge 2022, hosted by African Surveyors Connect.
• Selected as one of the Judge's Panel winners in 2023 in the Tech Impacts category - Tech4Wildlife Photo Challenge 2023 by Wildlabs Community Network.
• Chosen as the only female representative in Africa in the NASA Space Apps collective.
• Secured the 2nd position out of 6 innovative teams in the Climate Pitch Hackathon 2023.

Muongeni aspires to bridge the gender gap in space/geospatial studies, addressing the prevalent fear among women due to the perception of the field as male-dominated. To achieve this, she actively participates in various initiatives:

• Part of the organizing team for the 7th African Space Generation Workshop.
• Member of the programs team organizing Our Giant Leap Hackathon 2023.
• Local lead for NASA Space Apps Challenge 2023.
• Organizing events and projects with Youthmappers.

One of Dr. Peter Boucher's earliest memories is "seeing and smelling an algae bloom in Hong Kong harbor." This profound encounter with the collision of human and Earth systems is just one of many that shaped his career. Currently, Peter is in the trenches of the most important transition in the history of Earth monitoring from space, working with NASA to pass the torch of essential climate data records from the decades-long mission of the MODIS instruments to the VIIRS instruments. Peter is a lead author of the upcoming MODIS to VIIRS Continuity paper, which unites 10 years of preparatory work by 35 of the world's top geospatial scientists and will be the touchstone for the 3.9 million unique users who rely on MODIS for applications ranging from early detection of wildfires to forecasting agricultural yield. Peter's geospatial ecosystem research in Africa with Harvard University led to both a cover feature in Methods in Ecology and Evolution and a role with a successful start-up. Peter also worked with the NASA science team for the GEDI instrument (Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation), designing full-waveform lidar algorithms for the experimental instrument, which won a spot on the International Space Station.

Rahma is a GIS Specialist at Oman Electricity Transmission Company, a prominent Gulf transmission grid company. Graduating from Sultan Qaboos University with a bachelor's degree in Geography and a GPA of 3.12/4.00, Rahma is dedicated to leveraging geospatial data and solutions as a driving force toward achieving the company's vision of developing smart solutions. In this role, Rahma is responsible for establishing and maintaining geospatial data models for nationwide transmission power networks.

Contributing significantly to the Oman National Spatial Data Infrastructure (ONSDI) project, Rahma played a key role in modeling the national geospatial database, including the development of data dictionaries and metadata. Beyond geospatial data management, Rahma has implemented GIS solutions to enhance business processes and support well-informed decision-making.

A notable achievement includes leading the migration to ArcGIS Pro, optimizing its functionality to streamline company processes. Rahma also spearheaded the implementation of ArcGIS web solutions, creating a dynamic dashboard for end-users at Oman Electricity Transmission Company. This dashboard serves as a valuable tool for exploring, reporting, and measuring electric assets across the power transmission network, contributing to organizational expansion assessments.

In the capacity of GIS Specialist, Rahma has actively worked to make GIS functions more operation-oriented by integrating geospatial workflows with electrical asset maintenance processes and the Electrical Asset Online Condition Monitoring System (OLCM). Since April 2023, Rahma has assumed the Acting role of the head of the GIS department, contributing to the development of a Five-Year strategic plan with a focus on mobile solutions, process automation, and workforce management within the GIS domain.

Rigoberto Alejandro Moreno Vazquez, an expert in topographic engineering and geomatics, boasts an impressive academic background with degrees as a Design and Construction Technician, Topographic Engineer, Master in Water and Energy Engineering, Master in Geomatics and Geoinformation Engineering, and a Doctorate in Development. His research focuses on teaching methods and applications of geomatics, backed by extensive experience and participation in international programs.

Globally recognized as a speaker in topography, geodesy, and geomatics, Rigoberto has conducted seminars across Latin America and the Caribbean, in addition to making contributions to specialized publications. Actively involved in various professional associations, including UN-GGIM:ANA, APPAT, FIG, GRSS, and IEEE, Rigoberto has earned the distinction of being a Senior Member. With over 22 years of experience, he has been part of diverse projects within the public and private sectors.

Currently serving as the Technical Secretary in the Innovation Committee of the Transmission and Transformation Projects Coordination at Mexico's Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), Rigoberto also holds teaching positions at the University of Guadalajara and the University of the Pacific in Paraguay. His commitment to innovation, technological advancement, and best practices in the field sets him apart. Rigoberto is consistently dedicated to pursuing improvement while addressing current challenges in engineering.

Roselyne played a vital role as the focal person and GIS specialist in the design of the National Electrification Plan of Rwanda (NEP) (2018-2024). The plan utilized location intelligence (GIS) in combination with The Reference Electrification Model to identify households and productive uses of electricity, as well as to determine the appropriate technology for electrifying any given area. The plan has enabled the country to make direct investments based on priority areas.

Since the dissemination of NEP, the country has increased the number of electrified households from 795,262 in 2017 to 2,111,638 households in 2023. Currently, she is a member of the WHO AFRO GIS Centre team that utilizes GIS technologies to enhance the health and well-being of people through collective investment and effective application of Geographic Information Systems and mobile technological solutions. This aims to provide timely, corroborated, and reliable data and geospatial information products to support polio certification efforts, health emergencies, and other public health initiatives.

Zhu was a Postdoc at MIT Senseable City Lab. He developed deep learning-oriented GIS and Remote Sensing models to address challenges in developing a Sustainable Solar City, which has three distinctive innovations: revealed dynamic effects of the urban thermal environment on the changes in photovoltaic conversion efficiency; for the first time, developed a global solar radiation distribution model on 3D urban surfaces; proposed PV planning optimizations that can maximize electricity generation and minimize urban-surface usage.

Zhu published 60 SCI papers (e.g., Nature Reviews Earth & Environment and Nature Communications), served as the PI/Co-I for several large grants, Associate Editor for SNCS, and Editor for Big Earth Data and The Innovation (IF: 32). Zhu is on the Board of Directors for the International Association of Chinese Professionals in GIS. These achievements have led to many awards (The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors Outstanding PhD Dissertation Award, 2021 Smart 50 Awards, and Top 10 Most Valuable Remote Sensing Datasets Award) and interviews (Singapore TV, MIT News, and Lianhe Zaobao). Showing significant impacts on both academia and industry, Zhu has been invited by the Ministry of National Development Singapore to give a keynote speech at the Urban Solutions and Sustainability R&D Congress 2023.

Sahar's dedication has translated into significant accomplishments, including a recent project addressing flood challenges in Pakistan, utilizing cutting-edge technology and spatial analysis techniques. Sahar's work on a flood monitoring and warning system received recognition from the Pakistan Engineering Council, highlighting the potential of geospatial solutions. Additionally, Sahar serves as a senior researcher in the DepWiSeN project, funded by the British Council and the Higher Education Commission Pakistan, aimed at combatting deforestation and climate change through wireless sensor networks.

Looking ahead, Sahar's aspirations are firmly grounded in a commitment to educate future generations in this field. She extends her impact beyond individual achievements by actively participating in knowledge sharing, mentorship, and collaborative industry projects. Organizing annual GIS events at Lahore College for Women University is a testament to Sahar's dedication to fostering creativity and inclusivity. As an academician and researcher, she aims to inspire others, guiding them toward innovative geospatial solutions.

Dr. Goel has been instrumental in the development of various novel geospatial technologies and their transfer to the industry. He developed a groundbreaking 'Motion correction technology' that enabled laser scanning of moving objects. This technology stands as the only one of its kind globally, capable of generating precise 3D models of moving objects over long distances. The same technology has been successfully transferred to DRDO and is currently in use.

Additionally, Dr. Goel has pioneered a 'Cooperative localization system for a swarm of drones,' providing these drones with the capability to localize in challenging GNSS-denied environments. In recognition of his work on motion correction technology, Dr. Goel was honored with the Young Geospatial Scientist Award in 2018.

Notably, during his master's program, Dr. Goel and his team developed India's first mobile mapping system in 2011, earning them the Best Paper Award from the Indian Society of Remote Sensing. Dr. Goel has received multiple best paper awards, including the prestigious ION GNSS+ award.

Sam Dinning has demonstrated remarkable drive and leadership throughout her four years in the geospatial industry, contributing to communities in Arizona, Texas, and Colorado. Recently, Sam assumed the role of Senior GIS Analyst at Pima County, AZ, within the Development Services Department. In this capacity, she is actively involved in creating interactive maps, dashboards, and storymaps to support the county's comprehensive plan update scheduled for 2025.

Beyond her regular duties, Sam is currently in her second year as a member of URISA's Vanguard Cabinet for Young Professionals, actively participating in mentoring, conference planning, and outreach efforts. She also volunteers her time with the Arizona Geographic Information Council, a local GIS group, where she assists in organizing their annual conference.

A significant accomplishment in 2023 was Sam's election to the role of vice president of Women in GIS. Through WiGIS, Sam plays a crucial role in fostering a vibrant community of empowered women, coordinating professional development and networking events, facilitating social activities, and building the organization's infrastructure. Additionally, Sam successfully earned her Master's Degree in Applied Geospatial Sciences from Northern Arizona University in 2022.

Shridhar, a cryosphere geospatial technologist, has been utilizing Earth observation technology to monitor environmental changes in polar regions since 2009. From 2018 to 2023, he resided in Svalbard and contributed to the development of a remote sensing service for building a regional observing system (SIOS) in partnership with 29 research institutions from 10 countries. Shridhar played a pivotal role in establishing connections between the geospatial industry and the Arctic science community.

Initiatives such as the SIOS-Planet cooperation highlight the potential of high-resolution satellite data in reducing the environmental impact of scientific research in the Arctic. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he led Earth observation activities to support Arctic scientists in filling gaps in in-situ data that arose due to travel restrictions. Shridhar coordinated airborne remote sensing campaigns in 2020-21, making Svalbard one of the most hyperspectral data-rich regions on the planet.

From 2019 to 2023, Shridhar organized tailored training courses, webinars, and online conferences for cryosphere scientists, engaging more than 2,000 attendees in total. He has participated in Antarctic and Arctic expeditions for calibrating and validating satellite products to enhance our understanding of Earth's polar regions. Shridhar has authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles and delivered over 100 conference presentations, all focused on Earth observation in the cryosphere.

Sisi leads the research team at the Spatial Sciences Institute, University of Southern California, and the Spatial Data Lab affiliated with the Centre of Geographic Analysis, Harvard University. Her aim is to quantify human behaviors and investigate human-environmental interactions using machine and deep learning techniques based on spatiotemporal big data. Her research on digital health geography monitors and tracks the public's real-time mental signals to COVID-19 during the pandemic in the US, Australia, Japan, and 218 countries globally.

Her research contributes a novel approach to capture the 'silent voice' of the majority from social media platforms and a tri-environmental conceptual framework to investigate how the three (i.e., social, built, and natural) environments collectively affect human health outcomes. Her research has far-reaching implications for place-based health planning and the prevention of future public health crises. It supports international authorities such as WHO and UN, and governments in different countries with decision-making. She also promotes open and citizen sciences by converting her research work into a repeatable, replicable, and reproducible (RRR) workflow that can be readily implemented by end users without a coding background. For education, she has empowered over 1500 multicultural students in Australia, the US, China, and Japan through the geospatial courses she developed.

As the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of GlobalTrust, Steve Spittle has made remarkable strides in revolutionizing the geospatial industry. With visionary leadership, he played a pivotal role in establishing GlobalTrust as a leading authority in environmental impact assessment and sustainability. His most significant achievement lies in the creation of an innovative geospatial tool designed to gauge the environmental impacts of businesses. This groundbreaking tool not only facilitates precise measurement of environmental footprints but also empowers businesses to make informed decisions, fostering more sustainable practices.

Steve Spittle's contributions have been instrumental in redefining how organizations assess and mitigate their environmental impacts. By integrating geospatial technology and sustainability, they have advanced GlobalTrust's mission of creating a greener, more environmentally responsible business landscape. Through his expertise and innovation, Steve Spittle has revolutionized the geospatial industry and paved the way for a more sustainable and eco-conscious business world.

Zagabe Thierry is a dynamic Photogrammetrist at the National Land Authority with a remarkable career spanning diverse fields within the geospatial industry. Armed with a Master's degree in Geo Information Science and Technology and a Bachelor's degree in Surveying and Geomatics Engineering, Thierry's professional journey is equally impressive. He has excelled as the Coordinator of the GIS expert team at Beijing Forever Technology, demonstrating leadership and project management skills. His stint as a GIS expert at EXMAUDC in Uganda for feasibility studies showcases his dedication to real-world problem-solving through geospatial insights.

Notably, Thierry has embarked on entrepreneurship, founding 'High Mapping and Building Construction,' a company that aligns geospatial expertise with the construction sector. His enduring aspiration is to leverage geospatial innovation to address complex challenges. Furthermore, Thierry is actively contributing to Large Scale Mapping and Urban Mobility Improvement initiatives, particularly supporting infrastructure and services in the City of Kigali. His work in this area underscores his commitment to driving positive urban mobility and improving the quality of life for residents in the city.

Dr. Trang VoPham is a highly accomplished and passionate cancer researcher who uses geospatial methods to investigate environmental risk factors and their impacts on health. She is an Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at the world-renowned Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. Dr. VoPham received a PhD in Epidemiology from the University of Pittsburgh, an MS in GIS from the University of Southern California, and completed a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Cancer Epidemiology at Harvard. She has been awarded over $1 million in research funding to develop and link geospatial exposure models of environmental risk factors (e.g., air pollution and light exposure) with large-scale cohorts to study their effects on cancer risk.

Dr. VoPham has published over 50 papers and presented over 30 invited talks at preeminent institutions, including the American Cancer Society. In 2021, she was honored with the highly competitive Emerging Scholar in Health and Medical Geography Award from the American Association of Geographers. In 2023, she was the Invited Leader for the Geospatial Methods Workshop at the American Association for Cancer Research Meeting, the world's largest cancer conference. As her collaborator, I know that she will continue to make valuable contributions that meaningfully advance the application of geospatial science in research on cancer and the environment.

Victoria Persson is a geospatial professional with an exceptional commitment to driving forward initiatives that unlock the value of data for the benefit of all. She was offered the role of EuroGeographics' Project Manager & Data Access and Integration after impressing during an internship, where she demonstrated attention to detail, diplomacy, and an in-depth understanding of national dataset production. Her previous experience of using authoritative information for environmental analysis provides vital insight for delivering data activities that meet user requirements.

In addition to leading multinational distributed production teams and coordinating the production, licensing, and user management of pan-European datasets, Victoria is also responsible for Open Maps for Europe 2 (OME2), co-funded by the European Union. Furthermore, she oversaw the successful completion of the award-winning original Open Maps For Europe project, having hit the ground running to draft the final report submitted to the Commission.

Victoria holds a Master's Degree in Geographical Information Science. While studying, she founded an online community to improve communication between GIS students—an example of proactive problem-solving.

Vincent works at the Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation, with an academic background encompassing an MSc in Geographical Information Science. He is a registered Surveyor. Vincent's transformative impact has been most conspicuous in his pivotal role in the deployment of state-wide Aerial mapping, LIS, GIS solutions across five Nigerian states. A trailblazer in his own right, he introduced the utilization of Open-source GIS tools and imparted his knowledge to fellow team members.

Vincent's ambitions are deeply rooted in his passion for leveraging geospatial technology for the betterment of society. He is a co-founder of the Geospatial Nigeria Forum (GNF), a platform dedicated to redefining the landscape of Geospatial Technology in Africa. Vincent currently serves as the National Public Relations Secretary of the Geoinformation Society of Nigeria (GEOSON). He developed an online interactive GIS dashboard to visualize and track reported cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria and was invited to join the AfriGEO COVID-19 Working Group, where he represented Nigeria. His illustrious career has garnered him awards and recognitions from renowned organizations like the Young Surveyors Network, GEOSON, and GNF.

In the domain of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Zainab Akhter shines as a paragon of dedication and excellence. Her remarkable contributions have been pivotal in various significant endeavors, especially in background research, literature evaluation, and GIS data collection. Notably, her exceptional work within the 'FloodGuard' project in Bangladesh showcases her expertise.

Zainab's invaluable contribution to the project is evident through her meticulous collection and analysis of GIS data, shaping innovative approaches for flood prediction and waterbody forecasting. Her commitment and knowledge have significantly improved the project's outcomes, advancing GIS techniques for disaster management.

Furthermore, Zainab's achievements highlighted in the ISPRS document underscore her exceptional skills and noteworthy contributions to the field. Her depth of knowledge, evident in the research findings and innovative approaches discussed, reflects her remarkable competence and commitment to advancing GIS research.

Her contributions have significantly enriched GIS research and have made a considerable impact on the mentioned initiatives.