This discussion explores India’s defence transformation with a focus on the growing role of space and geospatial technologies in shaping modern military capabilities. These technologies have evolved from supporting tools to becoming central pillars of intelligence, operations, and decision-making across the defence ecosystem. It highlights the key shift over the past decade, including improved integration across agencies, stronger governance and coordination mechanisms, and a move toward more structured, programme-based planning and procurement approaches.

The conversation also examines broader ecosystem enablers such as industry capability development, indigenisation, policy direction, capital prioritisation, and international collaboration, which are collectively strengthening India’s defence space and geospatial landscape. Overall, it reflects India’s long-term trajectory toward strategic autonomy, where space and geospatial technologies are becoming foundational to enhancing preparedness, operational effectiveness, and resilience.

In Discussion: Samarth Hans, Director-Projects, GW Consulting, Geospatial World, Manik Anandh, Former Head – Aerospace Systems Division, Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence

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In an exchange with Dhananjay Deshmukh, Chief Technology Officer, Tech Mahindra Business Process Services, we delve into how Tech Mahindra is integrating geospatial with AI, enabling autonomous systems, and building platforms that transform data into intelligence across industries.

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Australasian Space Innovation Institute’s (ASII), Founding CEO and Managing Director, Professor Andy Koronios discusses Australia’s recently unveiled the National Digital Twin for Agriculture, projects undertaken by SmartSat Cooperative Research, satellite constellation and data deluge, and the vision for ASII.

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In conversation with Will Mortenson, Executive Director, Overture Maps Foundation, on the need for greater interoperability, location data and the crucial context behind it, efficiency provided by the Global Entity Reference System, Overture’s AI and machine learning foray.

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In this interview, Siva Ravada, Vice President of Development at Oracle, discusses why enterprise AI must be built on trusted, proprietary data foundations. He explains how Oracle integrates geospatial intelligence across its AI database, data lakehouse, and enterprise applications, enabling organizations to combine spatial, graph, vector, and enterprise data for more reliable decision-making.

The conversation explores how AI agents, natural language interfaces, and integrated data infrastructure are simplifying complex geospatial workflows and making spatial analytics accessible to enterprise users.

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Want free satellite images of anywhere on Earth? In this video, we reveal the 5 best platforms to download high-quality satellite images for GIS, research, mapping, and remote sensing projects — absolutely free! #SatelliteImages #GIS #RemoteSensing #QGIS #Bhuvan #NASA #Copernicus #GeospatialWorld #EarthObservation #FreeGISData

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This panel at GeoBuiz Summit 2026 explores the growing need for sovereign, secure, and resilient geospatial infrastructure in a rapidly evolving global environment.

Experts examine policy gaps, governance challenges, trusted data ecosystems, and the balance between public oversight and commercial innovation — highlighting how mission-critical geospatial systems must remain reliable, interoperable, and future-ready in the age of AI and complex global risks.

Watch the full panel to gain deeper insights.

Moderator: Ronda Schrenk, CEO, United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF)

Speakers:

• Romel Nicholas, Chairman, ERA Government Affairs
• Jesse Kallman, Founder and CEO, Danti
• Brian Collins, Executive Director, Earth Fire Alliance
• Sean P. Batir, Global Head of Mission Innovation, National Security Division, Amazon Web Services

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This panel at GeoBuiz Summit 2026 explores how AI, automation, and digital twins are transforming utilities and network management — from infrastructure monitoring and predictive maintenance to data governance and operational decision-making.

Industry experts share real-world insights on leveraging geospatial data, integrating advanced analytics, and overcoming challenges such as data silos, workforce adaptation, and scaling digital innovation.

Watch the full discussion to discover how utilities are moving toward smarter, more resilient, and data-driven operations.

Moderator: Jeremiah Karpowicz, Content Director, Transmission & Distribution, Clarion Events

Speakers:

• Souvik Bhattacharya, Geospatial Services and Strategic Partnerships Leader Americas, Cyient
• Paul Braun, Senior Vice President – Geospatial Sales, NV5
• John Nolte, Director, Enterprise IT, Denver Water

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This plenary panel at GeoBuiz Summit 2026 examines how artificial intelligence, automation, and digital twins are converging to transform the AEC industry from project-based delivery to continuous, data-driven infrastructure management. The discussion focuses on how physics-based simulation, high-fidelity reality capture, and AI-powered analytics are enabling predictive planning, operational intelligence, and lifecycle optimization across design, construction, and asset operations.

Moderated by Ananyaa Narain, Vice President – Consulting, Geospatial World, the session brings together technology and infrastructure leaders shaping this transition.

Sean Young, Director, AECO, Geospatial, and AI Solutions Industry Marketing, Nvidia highlights AI software ecosystems and digital twin platforms that enable photorealistic simulation, synthetic data generation, and intelligent automation.

Trip Bonds, Vice President – Sales & Marketing, Dynamic Map Platform North America, explores how high-definition mapping and connected mobility systems are linking infrastructure, robotics, and industrial operations.

Patrick Cozzi, Chief Platform Officer of Bentley Systems discusses integrated digital twin ecosystems that connect geospatial context with engineering workflows and real-time asset performance.

The panel underscores that the future of AEC will depend not only on advanced technology, but also on open standards, interoperable data, and trusted operational frameworks — positioning digital twins and AI as the core decision architecture for next-generation infrastructure.

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In this insightful panel at GeoBuiz Summit 2026, industry leaders explore how location intelligence is powering next-generation retail strategies — from digital twins and site selection to last-mile delivery, real-time customer insights, and enterprise decision-making. The discussion highlights how trusted location data, AI-driven analytics, and platform integration are reshaping logistics, fulfillment, and customer experience in an increasingly dynamic retail environment.

The conversation covers how retailers are using geospatial intelligence to optimize store networks, improve logistics performance, maintain customer trust in data usage, and gain competitive advantage through predictive insights.

Watch the full panel to understand how geospatial technology is becoming the foundation of next-generation retail and e-commerce innovation.

Moderator: Vaishali Dixit, Vice President – Americas, Geospatial World

Speakers:

• Bryan Chandler, Managing Director & Senior Vice President Technology and Innovation, The Shopping Center Group
• Srinath Ravulaparthy, Senior Director, Geospatial Science, Cotality
• Dean Capobianco, CEO, Geoscape

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