WGIC’s Horizons blog covers all the key developments from our members, innovative applications of geospatial technologies for global challenges, and more…
From the council
Panelists highlight the importance of making geospatial data broadly and openly available, particularly as taxpayers often fund its collection
WGIC Secretariat
May 4, 2023
Industry experts claim that earth observations and geospatial technologies can help us tackle climate change and achieve the UN SDGs.
Co-creating an enabling ecosystem – Mapping WGIC Research with IGIF Pathways
WGIC Secretariat
April 17, 2023
UN-GGIM IGIF pathways and WGIC research complement each other to unlock the full potential of geospatial data for inclusive development.
“Geospatial and location technologies are at the focal point of technology transformation”
WGIC Secretariat
April 12, 2023
ITU’s Reinhard Scholl and Andrea Manara emphasize the value geospatial brings to imminent challenges of the planet, even as WGIC and ITU’s AI for Good collaboration makes substantial progress.
Industry insights
Panelists highlight the importance of making geospatial data broadly and openly available, particularly as taxpayers often fund its collection
WGIC Secretariat
May 4, 2023
Industry experts claim that earth observations and geospatial technologies can help us tackle climate change and achieve the UN SDGs.
Co-creating an enabling ecosystem – Mapping WGIC Research with IGIF Pathways
WGIC Secretariat
April 17, 2023
UN-GGIM IGIF pathways and WGIC research complement each other to unlock the full potential of geospatial data for inclusive development.
Powering the Geospatial Industry Forward at Geo Week 2023
WGIC Secretariat
March 12, 2023
With leading industry sessions, an exhibit, quarterly board meeting, and networking, WGIC brought momentum to the geospatial industry at Geo Week 2023
‘Internships are more like dating’
WGIC Secretariat
March 8, 2023
WGIC and academia uncover the power of collaborative strategies to make geospatial workforce future-ready during “Geospatial Education and Market Needs” session at Geo Week 2023
Member corner
Satellite Vu’s Early Access Program – £81M commitment to access ‘the world’s thermometer’
WGIC Secretariat
February 9, 2023
Highlighting the need for thermal imaging satellite technology, WGIC Member Satellite Vu secured £81M commitment to access’ the world’s thermometer through its Early Access Programme.
Leica BLK ARC wins CES Innovation Award
WGIC Secretariat
January 24, 2022
Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, has been named a CES 2022 Innovation Awards Winner.
SI Analytics on joining the WGIC
WGIC Secretariat
December 24, 2021
In its first year as a WGIC Member, SI Analytics has been actively following the proceedings, but, being a newcomer, ‘from a safe distance’. CEO and Founder Mr Taegyun Jeon shares his thoughts.
Space and remote sensing news from Esri
WGIC Secretariat
December 9, 2021
The latest news on Skytec selecting Esri technology to power their precision conservation management application, and Orbital Insight’s Integration with the ArcGIS platform to streamline satellite and sensor imagery analysis.
Recent Press Release
Partner Perspective
“Geospatial and location technologies are at the focal point of technology transformation”
WGIC Secretariat
April 12, 2023
ITU’s Reinhard Scholl and Andrea Manara emphasize the value geospatial brings to imminent challenges of the planet, even as WGIC and ITU’s AI for Good collaboration makes substantial progress.
Geo Week features sold-out exhibit floor and 2,500+ registrants
WGIC Secretariat
February 8, 2023
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All Systems Launched – Geo Week 2023 Announces Five Strategic Event Partnerships
WGIC Secretariat
December 13, 2022
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Engineering plays a key role in economic, social, and environmental dimensions of UNSDGs: Prof GONG Ke
WGIC Secretariat
July 29, 2022
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SGDs Geospatial Roadmap – Simplifying geospatial adoption for SDGs to non-geospatial stakeholders.
WGIC Secretariat
April 11, 2022
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