Advocating for the responsible use of geospatial data, WGIC’s Data Committee builds awareness on a range of pressing issues from data frameworks to GeoAI, with a firm belief that turning data into trusted, actionable insights is key to realizing the full potential of geospatial technology. Read on to know more.
Here’s how WGIC expands member companies’ marketing reach by amplifying member voices and industry dialogue through a structured and value-driven digital engagement and communications program.
Reiterating that geospatial is the connective tissue for investments across digital public infrastructure, climate resilience, and energy transition planning, Aaron Addison, WGIC Executive Director, reveals that WGIC member companies are at the forefront of new public sector opportunities, cross-border investment programs, and large-scale digital transformation initiatives. Read on.
AI is here to stay, and not becoming AI-native could exclude companies and organisations from future growth and success, says Alain de Taeye, Vice Chair of Patron Board, WGIC. Alain sees AI as a major accelerator—not a replacement—for human expertise and advocates for combining advanced algorithms with domain knowledge to deliver solutions that are both innovative and reliable. Read on to know more.
A WGIC perspective on what the industry’s AI transition now demands: trusted data, explainable workflows, disciplined governance, and real operational value.
What does a Christmas Eve broadcast from 1968 have to do with geography, geospatial data, and AI? Recounting a transformative memory from his student days, Jack Dangermond, WGIC Patron Board Chair and President, Esri, reveals how the iconic “Earthrise” moment laid the groundwork for the modern systems-of-systems now enabling global collaboration and holistic problem-solving.
WGIC took an active part in Geo Week 2026 through a series of engagements that brought members, partners, and the wider geospatial community together around innovation, automation, and workforce development.
The WGIC Project Funding & Sustainability Committee endeavors to strengthen the global geospatial investment landscape through financial innovation, responsible growth, and targeted industry outreach.
From data overload to decision advantage: why traceable, trustworthy geospatial intelligence is becoming critical infrastructure for governments and enterprises.
Reliance Jio, a pan-India telecom operator, deployed a national-scale 3D GIS system built on Esri’s ArcGIS platform to support the rollout of its AirFiber service across India. The geospatial foundation enabled building-level feasibility analysis, precise network planning, and rapid deployment at scale.
