Powering the Geospatial Industry Forward at Geo Week 2023
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
Advancing the geospatial ecosystem
From The Council
‘Internships are more like dating’
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
WGIC Leads the Way in Advocating for DEI in Geospatial Sector
March 6, 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.
Celebrating 2022 Accomplishments and Mapping the Way Forward: A Message from WGIC Leadership
February 16, 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 Join Forces to Amplify Climate Action in Cities
February 14, 2023
WGIC and GCoM kick off joint efforts to address the geospatial needs of cities with respect to climate action at COP27.
WGIC at Geo Week 2023 – Activities and Engagements
February 2, 2023
WGIC will actively participate in Geo Week 2023 as a strategic partner exhibiting at the event, organizing industry-relevant sessions and a meeting of WGIC members.
WGIC brings the collective voice of global geospatial industry to the Conference of Parties (COP): Barbara Ryan
December 21, 2022
In this interview, the World Geospatial Industry Council’s Executive Director, Barbara Ryan, shared the details of WGIC’s participation in this year’s Conference of Parties (COP27). She highlighted the role of WGIC and its members in addressing the climate action at the two key venues, the Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND) and Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM), and elaborated on the key outcomes from both events.
New WGIC Geospatial Ecosystem Report Shows UN-GGIM IGIF Alignment
November 10, 2022
WGIC’s Geospatial Ecosystem Report shows the alignment of its policy advocacy funded by the private sector with the UN-GGIM IGIF strategic pathways (Policy and Legal, Innovation, and Financial).
WGIC Announces Inaugural DEI Trailblazer Awards, Esri India and Clinton Johnson Receive Honors
November 4, 2022
The World Geospatial Industry Council (WGIC) announced the winners of the WGIC DEI Trailblazer 2022 Awards during INTERGEO 2022 in Essen, Germany. In this inaugural edition of the awards, Esri India won the WGIC DEI Trailblazer – Corporate Impact Award, and Clinton Johnson, Racial Equity and Social Justice Solutions Lead, Esri, won WGIC DEI Trailblazer – Individual Champion Award.
When we started the DEI conversation within WGIC, members unanimously agreed about the lack of diversity, equity, and inclusion: Albert Momo
October 7, 2022
Albert Momo, the World Geospatial Industry Council’s (WGIC) DEI Committee Chair and Vice President & Executive Director of Trimble’s Emerging Markets and Funded Projects, joins Matt Sprague and co-host Lisa Ruggeri from Trimble to share his thoughts about the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices in geospatial and construction industry.
WGIC Trailblazer Awards to Recognize DEI leadership – Award Nominations Now Open
July 1, 2022
The first edition of WGIC Trailblazer Awards will celebrate exemplary leadership in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the geospatial ecosystem.
WGIC Selects The Hague Humanity Hub as its Home Base
May 9, 2022
WGIC shifts its headquarters to The Hague Humanity Hub to support and strengthen The Hague ecosystem and connect with diverse actors working to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
World Geospatial Industry Council releases a Report on Spatial Digital Twins – Trends and Opportunities
April 5, 2022
This report has involved research, global market scans, engagement with Subject Matter Experts, and an articulation of the value delivered by the Geospatial Industry to drive applications, adoption, and benefits from Digital Twins.
White paper on “Geo-data for risk management in a changing Arctic” for the Arctic Observing Summit 2022
March 10, 2022
Please take some time to refer to this invited white paper, titled “Geo-data for risk management in a changing Arctic,” which will be presented at the Arctic Observing Summit 2022 (AOS 2022).
Six Leading Blacks in Geospatial
February 26, 2022
As part of Black History Month in 2022 – WGIC’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee honors six Black Leaders who have made significant contributions to the geospatial sector.
WGIC’s Barbara Ryan calls for hyper-partnering at GKI Summit
February 24, 2022
During the 2nd GKI Summit, WGIC’s Executive Director Barbara Ryan discussed the position of the geospatial industry in the context of the Geospatial Knowledge Infrastructure (GKI).
Register for AI for Good Summit. Last-minute!
February 18, 2022
Secure your seat for ITU’s AI For Good Summit. On Tuesday February 22nd, WGIC’s Executive Director Barbara Ryan will be featured.
What’s the scope of EO capabilities from space?
February 14, 2022
In their joint report ‘GHG Monitoring from Space’, the Group on Earth Observations (GEO), Climate TRACE
and the World Geospatial Industry Council (WGIC) show the current scope of Earth Observation capabilities from space.
What are the benefits of a WGIC Membership for commercial geospatial companies?
January 24, 2022
Want to join WGIC? Here are the key benefits of a WGIC Membership for commercial geospatial companies and startups.
WGIC organizes a PPPs Workshop in India collaborating with AGI India
December 31, 2021
This workshop brought the concept of PPP business models before the Indian geospatial leaders from both the Public and Private sector.