WGIC’s Blog section covers all the key developments from our members, innovative applications of geospatial technologies for global challenges, and more…
Join WGIC in Berlin from October 10 to 12 for a glimpse into the future of geospatial technology, the Metaverse, urban innovation, ocean business, and engaging discussions on diversity and inclusion.
Dive into the epicenter of global geospatial cooperation and resilience! From high-level dialogues to cutting-edge collaborations, discover how WGIC actively participated in UN-GGIM 2023, forging global collaborations and shaping disaster risk reduction through its body of knowledge and membership contributions.
Gain insights on WGIC’s collaborative efforts with UN entities and government through the perspective of Zaffar Sadiq Mohamed-Ghouse, WGIC’s UN Engagement Lead and Director of Advisory and Innovation at Woolpert.
Explore the dynamic partnership between the geospatial industry and academia through the eyes of Siva Ravada, Vice President of Development at Oracle and Chair of WGIC’s Industry-Academia Committee. Gain valuable insights into the committee’s work to prepare the future geospatial workforce to capitalize on the opportunities.
Geospatial experts, including WGIC members, came together at the ITU AI for Good workshop and discussed the challenges and opportunities in geospatial AI/ML, emphasizing the critical role of partnering with academia.
Geospatial plays a crucial role in the utility sector as more than 90% of utility enterprises have a context of location associated. Here’s a well-rounded take on how the private geospatial sector is navigating the new business reality by bringing leading-edge innovation to their products and services.
Robert Hoddenbach, Global Director – Land Asset Integrity at Fugro and Chair of WGIC’s Partnership and Industry Engagement (P&IE) Committee, shares valuable insights into WGIC’s focus on climate change, geospatial solutions, and impactful partnerships.
WGIC’s new President and Senior Vice President at Trimble, Bryn Fosburgh, aims to leverage its position as a global industry body to drive positive change, foster collaboration, and promote the value of geospatial technology in creating a more sustainable and interconnected world.
Industry experts claim that earth observations and geospatial technologies can help us tackle climate change and achieve the UN SDGs.
UN-GGIM IGIF pathways and WGIC research complement each other to unlock the full potential of geospatial data for inclusive development.
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.
WGIC seized every opportunity to expand the contours and value proposition of the private geospatial sector at GeoBuiz 2023.
Jayant Sharma, Senior Director of Product Management at Oracle and recently appointed Chair of WGIC’s Policy Development and Advocacy Committee, shares valuable insights into the criticality of the committee’s work and its 2023 plans.
With leading industry sessions, an exhibit, quarterly board meeting, and networking, WGIC brought momentum to the geospatial industry at Geo Week 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
Explore the latest insights and best practices for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the geospatial industry from WGIC’s DEI session at Geo Week 2023.
Catch up on valuable takeaways on driving positive impact for the environment and the Built World through PPPs shared during the WGIC and MAPPS session at Geo Week 2023.
WGIC’s President Ken Mooyman and Executive Director Barbara Ryan showcase the major achievements of WGIC in the passing year and outline the plans for its future growth in 2023.
WGIC and GCoM kick off joint efforts to address the geospatial needs of cities with respect to climate action at COP27.
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.