The countdown has begun for 16th edition of the Geospatial World Forum co-hosted by CNIG (National Center for Geographic Information), scheduled to take place from April 22-25 in the globally connected city of Spain, Madrid.
Over the years, the Geospatial World Forum has evolved into a premier, collaborative and interactive platform, that demonstrates the collective and shared vision of the global geospatial community. GWF is an annual gathering of geospatial professionals and leaders representing the entire ecosystem of public policies, national mapping agencies, private sector enterprises, multilateral and development organizations, scientific and academic institutions, and large end-users from government businesses and citizen services.
With over 1200+ delegates from 100+ countries, representing 750+ organizations and with a line-up of 500+ speakers, the exhibition, featuring over 75+ exhibitors, serves as a unique platform for showcasing innovative technologies and innovations in the geospatial domain, making it a one-of-a-kind conference.
Commenting on this collaboration, Emilio López, CNIG director stated, “We are honoured to co-host the Geospatial World Forum 2025. This partnership reflects our commitment to leveraging geographic information as a catalyst for sustainable development. We look forward to engaging with global experts to forge innovative pathways and drive impactful change.”
Over the span of four days, the conference will feature, pre-events like the India-Europe Geospatial & Space Business Summit, a roundtable discussion on public-private partnerships followed by parallel tracks covering various sectors such as AEC, ESG, Utilities & Telecommunications, Banking, Financial Services & Insurance, Retail & Commerce, Geospatial Knowledge Infrastructure, Hydrospatial Infrastructure and Blue Economy, providing a comprehensive overview and showcase of the latest advancements in Geospatial Technology.
Eminent figures such as Lorenzo Garcia Asensio, Director General, CNIG, Dean Angelides Corporate Director, International, Esri, USA, Olivier Casabianca, Vice President – Positioning Services, Trimble, USA; Ambassador Dinesh Patnaik, Spain, Srikant Sastri, Chairman, Geospatial Data Promotion & Development Committee (GDPDC), India; Amy Rose, CTO, Overture Maps Foundation, USA; Prateep Basu, CEO & Co-founder, SatSure, India; Siva Ravada, Sr Vice President, Oracle, USA; Geert De Coensel, CEO, Merkator, Belgium; Winnie Shiu, Vice President, FIG, Hong Kong SAR; Motoyuki Arai, Founder and CEO, Synspective, Japan; Sanjay Nekkanti, Founder & CEO, Dhruva Space, India; Anup Jindal, CEO, RMSI, India; Dhananjay Deshmukh, Vice President, Tech Mahindra BPS, India; Juan Tomas Hernani, CEO, Satlantis, Spain; Marcos Martinez, Secretary General, EAASI, Spain; Nadine Alameh, Executive Director, Taylor Geospatial Institute, USA; Seng-Chuan Tan, President-Elect, WFEO, Singapore; Lena Halounova, President, ISPRS, Czechia; and many more, promises to deliver insightful opinions and expertise on how geospatial technologies drive economic growth, sustainability, and resilience. Topics include spatial computing, digital twins, open data, space sustainability, and industry collaboration to structure and maximize the value of spatial data for governments, enterprises, and society.
Discover a wide range of dynamic programs tailored to diverse sectors such as AEC, ESG, Utility and Network, Agriculture, Business Intelligence, Geospatial Knowledge Infrastructure, Hydrospatial Infrastructure and Blue Economy, Downstream Space. Engage deeply with Technical Sessions covering topics including PNT and GNSS, HD Mapping, LiDAR, UAVs, and Data Science.
Engage in a series of enriching Side Events designed to enhance participants’ experience and foster deeper engagement across the geospatial ecosystem.
Key highlights include:
– India-Europe Space and Geospatial Business Summit, focused on strengthening India-Europe cooperation, promoting ease of doing business, and fostering long-term commercial partnerships.
– One. Map. One. Humanity, unique initiative emphasizing the power of geospatial data in uniting humanity.
– GeoBuiz Europe Summit, a dynamic platform for European business leaders to engage, collaborate, and drive growth across geospatial, space, engineering, and IT sectors, with active participation from public policy and mapping agencies.
– Specialized Workshops hosted by leading organizations and our sponsors, including Esri, Overture, and SatSure, offering deep dives into cutting-edge geospatial technologies.
– CNIG Seminar, engaging experts and thought leaders on critical issues shaping the geospatial industry.
– Executive Round Table on Scope and Business Models of Public Private Partnership
Check out the program schedule for more information.
These Side Events are poised to complement the main Forum, providing a well-rounded platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and collaboration.
Alongside the conference, the Geospatial World Forum is hosting an exhibition which will also feature country pavilions representing the Spain, USA, UK, India and others. Participating exhibitors such as GEOSA, CNIG, GMV, Esri, Trimble, Tech Mahindra, Overture Maps Foundation, Google and more are eager to present their technologies and take a leading role in a specialized platform for collaborative engagement to promote the advancement of geospatial technologies. To know about detailed offerings of exhibitors, click here.
“As we approach the event, we are inspired by the collective commitment of the global geospatial community. This platform is a true reflection of collaboration, innovation, and shared purpose. With distinguished speakers, carefully curated programs, and active participation from industry leaders, policymakers, and practitioners, we aim to foster meaningful dialogue and partnerships. We look forward to welcoming delegates from around the world and working closely with our sponsors and partners to make this event impactful. Our focus remains on creating opportunities to Learn, Network, and Collaborate, driving the geospatial industry toward a sustainable and inclusive future.”
— Sanjay Kumar, Chief Executive Officer, Geospatial World
Join us from 22- 25 April 2025, in Madrid Marriott Auditorium, Madrid, Spain as we collectively explore the present and future of geospatial technology.
For additional details about the Geospatial World Forum 2025, including registration and sponsorship opportunities, please visit, https://geospatialworld.net/gwf/2025/index.php
