
Open source to advance geospatial for multiple sectors
Innovation advances more rapidly and with greater public trust when the core technology is based on a shared intellectual commons, says Robert Cheetham, President and CEO, Azavea. In which all

Innovation advances more rapidly and with greater public trust when the core technology is based on a shared intellectual commons, says Robert Cheetham, President and CEO, Azavea. In which all

Amsterdam, Netherlands | April–May 2026 — Geospatial World honored the 50 Rising Stars 2026 contributing in the geospatial and space industry — one of the industry’s most coveted recognitions for

Prof. Dr. Paul Becker is honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Geospatial World Leadership Awards 2026, held on 29th April 2026 at the Geospatial World Forum in Amsterdam.

Ingrid Vanden Berghe is honored as the Geospatial Ambassador of the Year at the Geospatial World Leadership Awards 2026, held on 29th April 2026 at the Geospatial World Forum in

Dan Smoot, CEO and Board Director of Vantor, is honoured as the Business Leader of the Year at the Geospatial World Leadership Awards 2026, held on 29th April 2026 at

Amsterdam, Netherlands | April–May 2026 — Geospatial World honored the 50 Rising Stars 2026 contributing in the geospatial and space industry — one of the industry’s most coveted recognitions for

Prof. Dr. Paul Becker is honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Geospatial World Leadership Awards 2026, held on 29th April 2026 at the Geospatial World Forum in Amsterdam.

Ingrid Vanden Berghe is honored as the Geospatial Ambassador of the Year at the Geospatial World Leadership Awards 2026, held on 29th April 2026 at the Geospatial World Forum in

Dan Smoot, CEO and Board Director of Vantor, is honoured as the Business Leader of the Year at the Geospatial World Leadership Awards 2026, held on 29th April 2026 at

Ordnance Survey, UK has been named National Geospatial Agency of the Year at the Geospatial World Leadership Awards 2026, presented on 29th April 2026 at the Geospatial World Forum in

France’s National Space Strategy 2025–2040, coordinated by SGDSN (Secretariat-General for National Defence and Security), is honoured as the National Space Strategy of the Year at the Geospatial World Leadership Awards

India’s Department of Science & Technology (DST) and IN-SPACe are honoured with the Integrated Sovereign Space and Geospatial Infrastructure Award at the Geospatial World Leadership Awards 2026, held on 29th

Google is recognized as the Partnership Company of the Year at the Geospatial World Leadership Awards 2026, held on 29th April 2026 at the Geospatial World Forum in Amsterdam. Google’s

Vexcel Imaging Wins Business Model Transformation of the Year at the Geospatial World Leadership Awards 2026, held on 29th April 2026 at the Geospatial World Forum in Amsterdam. From aerial

Accenture Global is proudly honoured as the System Integration Company of the Year at the Geospatial World Leadership Awards 2026, held on 29th April 2026 at the Geospatial World Forum

On 29th April 2026, at the Geospatial World Forum 2026 in Amsterdam, Geospatial World proudly inducted Corinne Vigreux and Harold Goddijn — co-founders of TomTom — into the Geospatial Hall

NV5 Global is honored as the Solution Company of the Year at the Geospatial World Leadership Awards 2026, held on 29th April 2026 at the Geospatial World Forum in Amsterdam.

OroraTech GmbH is recognized as the Startup of the Year at the Geospatial World Leadership Awards 2026, held on 29th April 2026 at the Geospatial World Forum in Amsterdam. Harnessing

In conversation with, Mike Gilbert, Vice President, Product Management, TomTom discusses the evolution of maps into living spatial intelligence systems, the future of autonomous driving, AI-powered mapping, open geospatial collaboration,

Amsterdam, Netherlands | April–May 2026 — Geospatial World today announced the winners of the prestigious Geospatial World Leadership Awards 2026, recognizing outstanding individuals, organizations, and initiatives that are shaping the

Amsterdam, Netherlands | April 27 – May 1, 2026 — Geospatial World announced the induction of Corinne Vigreux and Harold Goddijn into the prestigious Geospatial World Hall of Fame during

This discussion explores India’s defence transformation with a focus on the growing role of space and geospatial technologies in shaping modern military capabilities. These technologies have evolved from supporting tools

In an exchange with Dhananjay Deshmukh, Chief Technology Officer, Tech Mahindra Business Process Services, we delve into how Tech Mahindra is integrating geospatial with AI, enabling autonomous systems, and building

Australasian Space Innovation Institute’s (ASII), Founding CEO and Managing Director, Professor Andy Koronios discusses Australia’s recently unveiled the National Digital Twin for Agriculture, projects undertaken by SmartSat Cooperative Research, satellite

In conversation with Will Mortenson, Executive Director, Overture Maps Foundation, on the need for greater interoperability, location data and the crucial context behind it, efficiency provided by the Global Entity

In this interview, Siva Ravada, Vice President of Development at Oracle, discusses why enterprise AI must be built on trusted, proprietary data foundations. He explains how Oracle integrates geospatial intelligence
Want free satellite images of anywhere on Earth? In this video, we reveal the 5 best platforms to download high-quality satellite images for GIS, research, mapping, and remote sensing projects

This panel at GeoBuiz Summit 2026 explores the growing need for sovereign, secure, and resilient geospatial infrastructure in a rapidly evolving global environment. Experts examine policy gaps, governance challenges, trusted

This panel at GeoBuiz Summit 2026 explores how AI, automation, and digital twins are transforming utilities and network management — from infrastructure monitoring and predictive maintenance to data governance and

This plenary panel at GeoBuiz Summit 2026 examines how artificial intelligence, automation, and digital twins are converging to transform the AEC industry from project-based delivery to continuous, data-driven infrastructure management.

In this insightful panel at GeoBuiz Summit 2026, industry leaders explore how location intelligence is powering next-generation retail strategies — from digital twins and site selection to last-mile delivery, real-time

In this insightful panel discussion at GeoBuiz Summit 2026, industry and public sector leaders explore how geospatial platforms are enabling real-time decision-making, AI integration, data interoperability, and enterprise-scale operations. The

In this expert panel from GeoBuiz Summit 2026, industry leaders explore the urgent need for resilient Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) systems as GPS disruptions, spoofing, and jamming incidents continue

In this panel from GeoBuiz Summit 2026, global leaders from government agencies, satellite companies, and geospatial technology providers explore how space-based sensing is evolving into foundational infrastructure for enterprises and

In this keynote at GeoBuiz Summit 2026, Patrick Cozzi, Chief Platform Officer of Bentley Systems, shares strategic insights on how artificial intelligence, digital twins, and open geospatial platforms are transforming

In this insightful conversation at GeoBuiz Summit 2026, Sanjay Kumar, the CEO of Geospatial World speaks with Dan Smoot, CEO of Vantor about the evolving future of geospatial intelligence and

The Australasian Space Innovation Institute (ASII), an independent, not-for-profit organisation translating world-class research into space-enabled solutions, has launched a $15 million National Digital Twin for Australian Agriculture to establish a capability for coordinated decision-making

This insightful conversation from the GeoBuiz Summit 2026 features Sanjay Kumar, CEO, Geospatial World in discussion with Will Mortenson, Executive Director of the Overture Maps Foundation, exploring how open, standardized

In this insightful panel discussion moderated by Ananyaa Narain, Vice President – Consulting, Geospatial World, industry leaders explore how cloud platforms, data services, governance, interoperability, and trust are shaping the

In this exclusive interview, Simon Navin, Head of Geospatial Services at Ordnance Survey, shares how advanced location data is transforming decision-making across climate resilience, energy efficiency, and infrastructure planning. The

In this GeoBuiz Summit 2026 keynote, Erik Jorgensen, Chairman & CEO of Vexcel Imaging, unveils an early preview of Real-World AI as a Service and explores how geospatial data, foundation

In this insightful panel from GeoBuiz Summit 2026, industry leaders explore how digital twins, satellite connectivity, and spatial computing are reshaping infrastructure, asset management, and enterprise decision-making. Experts from Autodesk,
The global AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction) industry enters 2026 with renewed confidence and structural transformation. After a period of volatility, the sector is stabilizing—projected to reach a market size

In a conversation with Devleena Bhattacharjee, Founder & COO, ClimaCrew about securing a strategic investment, scaling the seaweed across India, and using satellite and oceonographic datasets for social adoption for

At GeoBuiz Summit 2026, Brian McClendon, CTO at Niantic Spatial, joins Sanjay Kumar, CEO, Geospatial World, for an in-depth conversation on the future of spatial computing and world-scale geospatial intelligence.

In this Keynote Address at GeoBuiz Summit 2026, Damian Spangrud, Director – Solutions at Esri, explores how spatial computing, digital twins, and AI are reshaping enterprises and transforming the role

At GeoBuiz Summit 2026, global technology leaders, geospatial experts, and investors came together to examine how deep tech is transforming spatial analytics and geospatial intelligence. This panel discussion focuses on

In this Opening Address at GeoBuiz Summit 2026, Sanjay Kumar, CEO of Geospatial World, sets the strategic context for the global geospatial industry and its evolution from buzz to business.

Fuel Poverty in the UK has become a significant issue as households struggle to afford adequate warmth and energy services, primarily due to a combination of low incomes, high energy

The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology of the Sultanate of Oman (MTCIT) and Novaspace announce the second Edition of the Middle East Space Conference (MESC), taking place from January 26 to 28,

In Conversation with Kannan Thiruvadi, Regional Executive, South Asia, Bentley Systems As India accelerates toward its ambitious targets under PM Gati Shakti, the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP), and Viksit Bharat

Rocket Lab, a US-based launch services and space systems company, has announced an expansion of its partnership with Japanese SAR provider Synspective. The 10-satellite launch extension comes a year and

As challenges such as accelerating urbanization, traffic congestion and data privacy continue to rise, so too does the need for more innovative transportation solutions. TomTom, a leader in location technology,

In conversation with Mr. Eric DesRoche, Director, Infrastructure Business Strategy, AEC Design, Autodesk, where he talks about the adoption of Digital Twin and its role in critical infrastructure, major opportunities

This plenary panel from AEC Forum 2025, moderated by Ananyaa Narain (Vice President – Consulting, Geospatial World), explored how the integration of geospatial, BIM, and digital twin technologies is transforming
A modern control room has been set up in the office of Commissioner of Police at Chennai, India to aid police in tracking criminals. The Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu (ELCOT) in coordination with HCL Technologies has set up the project…
Siemens and Bentley Systems will develop the first petrochemical digital twin in Indonesia for Chandra Asri, the country’s largest integrated petrochemical complex. With over 27 year footprint, the latter is
Bentley Systems announced that registration is now open for the SmartGeometry 2011 Conference, during April 1-2, 2011, in Copenhagen, Denmark. The conference is focused on computational and parametric design….
Sivan Design announces December 1, 2008 as the official launch date for Civil Simulate the powerful 3D interactive simulation tool.