Overview
The World Geospatial Industry Council is an association of companies representing the entire ecosystem of geospatial industry. WGIC endeavors to:
- Enhance the role of the geospatial industry and strengthen its contribution in global economy and society.
- Facilitate exchange of knowledge within the geospatial industry and co-creation of larger business opportunities for the geospatial industry.
- Represent business interest, share perspectives of the geospatial industry and undertake policy advocacy and dialogue with public authorities, multilateral agencies and other relevant bodies.
Genesis


Purpose
WGIC is envisioned as a high-level forum for advancement of geospatial industry globally and deepen its contribution to the world economy and society by focusing on the following overarching themes: Stakeholders and focus areas
Governance
WGIC will have a multi-tier governance structure with representation of leaders from the geospatial industry.
Patrons

Founder & President
Esri

Member of Management Board
TomTom
Patrons

Founder & Executive Chairman
Cyient Ltd

Vice President Innovyze
Autodesk

President
Maxar Technologies

President, GSI
Hexagon AB

Senior Vice President
RIEGL International

Founder & CEO
Rolta Ltd

Chairman & Managing Director
IIC Technologies Ltd

Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer
Planet Labs Inc.

Sr. VP Digital Cities
Bentley Systems

Executive Chairman, Board of Directors
Trimble

Vice President of Development
Oracle Corporation
Advisory Council

EVP
Hexagon Geosystems

President – Utilities and Geospatial BU
Cyient Europe Ltd.

Senior Vice President
RIEGL International
Members

Director of European Business Development
GHGSat, Canada

Senior Director - European Affairs
Planet Labs Inc.

VP Global Industry Business Development
Maxar Technologies

Vice President – Maps
TomTom

Executive Director
AAM Pty Ltd

Corporate Director, International Operations
Esri

Senior Vice President
RIEGL International

Sr. Director, Product Management
Oracle

President – Utilities and Geospatial BU
Cyient Europe Ltd.

Executive Vice President
Hexagon Geosystems

Senior Vice President
Trimble

CEO - Geospatial Media and Communications

President – Canada, UK and Middle East
Rolta

Managing & Operations Director
IIC Technologies Europe

Senior Director, Infrastructure Business Strategy & Marketing
Autodesk

CEO
Terra Analytics