GEOSPATIAL WORLD FORUM

Partners

Strategic Sponsor

Trimble

Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in businesses and government significantly more productive. Solutions are focused on applications requiring position or location-including surveying, construction, agriculture, fleet and asset management, public safety and mapping. In addition to utilizing positioning technologies, such as GPS, lasers and optics, Trimble solutions may include software content specific to the needs of the user. Wireless technologies are utilized to deliver the solution to the user and to ensure a tight coupling of the field and the back office. Founded in 1978, Trimble is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif.

Corporate Sponsor

Topcon

TOPCON, an innovative and global market leading company, develops and manufactures precise positioning products and software solutions for surveying and civil engineering, earthworks and road construction, construction site management, mobile asset mapping, precision agriculture and GIS data capturing. TOPCON's product portfolio exists of high precision GNSS receivers, robotic and imaging total stations, laser scanners, mobile mapping systems and machine control systems supported by handheld controllers, desktop / field and management software, telematics and accessories. Besides the sales, support and service of positioning products and solutions TOPCON is active in eye care and OEM business.

Associate Sponsor

DigitalGlobe

DigitalGlobe is a leading provider of commercial high-resolution earth observation and advanced geospatial solutions that help decision makers better understand our changing planet in order to save lives, resources and time. Sourced from the world's leading constellation, our imagery solutions deliver unmatched coverage and capacity to meet our customers' most demanding mission requirements. Each day customers in defense and intelligence, public safety, civil agencies, map making and analysis, environmental monitoring, oil and gas exploration, infrastructure management, navigation technology, and providers of location-based services depend on DigitalGlobe data, information, technology and expertise to gain actionable insight.

Hexagon

Hexagon (Nordic exchange: HEXA B and Swiss exchange: HEXN) is a leading global provider of design, measurement and visualisation technologies. Our customers design, measure and position objects, and process and present data, to stay one step ahead of a changing world. Hexagon’s technologies increase productivity, enhance quality and allow for faster, better operational decisions, saving time, money and resources. Hexagon has over 12 000 employees in more than 40 countries and net sales of about 2 200 MEUR. Our products are used in a broad range of industries including surveying, power and energy, aerospace and defence, safety and security, construction and manufacturing.

Co-Sponsors

Esri

Esri® helps organizations to map and model our world. Esris GIS technology enables them to effectively analyze and manage their geographic information and make better decisions. They are supported by an experienced staff and an extensive network of business partners and international distributors. Every year, Esri reinvests more than 20 percent of its revenues in R&D to ensure users have the best tools possible to accomplish their missions. A comprehensive suite of training options helps them fully leverage their GIS. Esris main software product, ArcGIS, provides a platform for the use of GIS at all levels of an enterprise, can be used from server to smart phones and is cloud enabled.

Oracle

Oracle is the world's most complete, open, and integrated business software and hardware systems company. With more than 370,000 customers-including 100 of the Fortune 100-in more than 145 countries around the globe, Oracle is the only vendor able to offer a complete technology stack in which every layer is engineered to work together as a single system. Oracle's industry-leading products give customers unmatched benefits including unbreakable security, high availability, scalability, energy efficiency, powerful performance, and low total cost of ownership. For geospatial solutions Oracle offers a wide range of 2D and 3D Spatial capabilities in database and middleware, which are based on OGC and ISO standards. These functionalities are used by numerous 3rd party tools, components and solutions as well as by Oracle's enterprise applications and are operated most efficiently on Oracle Exadata and Exalogic hardware.

Strategic Partners

The Joint Research Centre

The Joint Research Centre is the scientific and technical arm of the European Commission. It is providing the scientific advice and technical know-how to support a wide range of EU policies. Its status as a Commission service, which guarantees independence from private or national interests, is crucial for pursuing its mission. The mission of the JRC is to provide customer-driven scientific and technical support for the conception, development, implementation and monitoring of EU policies. As a service of the European Commission, the JRC functions as a reference centre of science and technology for the Union. Close to the policy-making process, it serves the common interest of the Member States, while being independent of special interests, whether private or national.

Unitar / Unosat

UNOSAT is a technology-intensive programme delivering imagery analysis and satellite solutions to relief and development organisations within and outside the UN system to help make a difference in critical areas such as humanitarian relief, human security, strategic territorial and development planning. UNOSAT develops applied research solutions keeping in sight the needs of the beneficiaries at the end of the process.

UNECE

The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) was set up in 1947 by ECOSOC. It is one of five regional commissions of the United Nations. UNECE's major aim is to promote pan-European economic integration. To do so, it brings together 56 countries located in the European Union, non-EU Western and Eastern Europe, South-East Europe and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and North America. All these countries dialogue and cooperate under the aegis of UNECE on economic and sectoral issues. However, all interested United Nations member States may participate in the work of UNECE. Over 70 international professional organizations and other non-governmental organizations take part in UNECE activities

Cadastre, Land Registry and Mapping Agency, The Netherlands

The Netherlands' Cadastre, Land Registry and Mapping Agency harbours many years of expertise regarding land registration, mapping, land use and corresponding IT setup. As the international context of land administration continues to grow, the scope of Kadaster’s activities abroad continues to widen.

Supporting Organisations

AGI

The AGI represents the interests of the UK's geographic information (GI) industry; a wide-ranging group of public and private sector organisations, suppliers of GI software, hardware, data and services, consultants, academics and interested individuals. The AGI pursues its aim to maximise the use of GI through a wide range of activities including lobbying, specialist meetings, seminars, and a dynamic website, all supported by an annual conference and trade exhibition. Additionally, special interest groups (SIGs) provide services of particular relevance to members in specific sectors, as well as regional branches of the AGI in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

OGC

The Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) is an international industry consortium of 426 companies, government agencies and universities participating in a consensus process to develop publicly available interface standards. OGC® Standards support interoperable solutions that "geo-enable" the Web, wireless and location-based services and mainstream IT. The standards empower technology developers to make complex spatial information and services accessible and useful with all kinds of applications.

ICA

ICA is an organization formed of national member organizations, to provide a forum for issues and techniques in cartography. The International Cartographic Association is the world authoritative body for cartography, the discipline dealing with the conception, production, dissemination and study of maps.

URISA

URISA - The Association for GIS Professionals - is a leading provider of learning and knowledge for the GIS community. URISA connects great ideas and great people to inspire leadership and achievement. It strives to provide exceptional educational experiences, a vibrant and connected community, and the essential resources required for a successful career. URISA is a multidisciplinary association where professionals from all parts of the spatial data community come together to share concerns and ideas.

Partners

Association of Geographic Information Laboratories for Europe (AGILE)

The Association of Geographic Information Laboratories for Europe (AGILE) was established in 1998 to promote academic teaching and research on GIS at the European level and to ensure the continuation of the networking activities that have emerged as a result of the EGIS Conferences and the European Science Foundation GISDATA Scientific Programmes. AGILE seeks to ensure that the views of the geographic information teaching and research community are fully represented in the discussions that take place on future European research agendas. AGILE also provides a permanent scientific forum where geographic information researchers can meet and exchange ideas and experiences at the European level. The activities of AGILE are managed by an eight person council elected by its members. Its main tasks are to develop an organisational structure to realise the goals of AGILE, to further develop with the help of the members a European research agenda, to instigate and stimulate initiatives and to organise a yearly GI-conference.

ISPRS

The International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing is a non-governmental organisation devoted to the development of international cooperation for the advancement of photogrammetry and remote sensing and their applications. The society's scientific interests include photogrammetry, remote sensing, spatial information systems and related disciplines, as well as applications in cartography, geodesy, surveying, natural, Earth and engineering sciences, and environmental monitoring and protection. Further applications include industrial design and manufacturing, architecture and monument preservation, medicine and others.

Thomson Reuters

Used by 1,600 government entities in more than 46 countries around the globe, Thomson Reuters Aumentum, is a fully integrated land and revenue management solution, supports governments with property registration, cadastre, valuation, and revenue collection. It is a unique combination of technology and experience that helps to optimize revenue generation, support sustainable growth and improve services to the public.

EUROGEO

EUROGEO is a European, non-governmental, non-profit organisation. It is the European scientific and educational society which was founded in 1979 which networks geographers from all walks of life and organisations who are interested in the theory methods and practice of Geography. The principal aims of EUROGEO are to advance the status of geography by:

organising events and activities for members
producing publications for members
supporting geographers in their jobs and careers
identifying and promoting good practise
lobbying at European and national level
giving advice on geography
making recommendations to decision makers

EuroSDR - A European Spatial Data Research Network

organising events and activities for members
producing publications for members
supporting geographers in their jobs and careers
identifying and promoting good practise
lobbying at European and national level
giving advice on geography
making recommendations to decision makers

AP-Swiss

The role of the IAP Swiss Platform is to:

Increase awareness amongst economic actors about the potential added-value of space technologies;
Stimulate the emergence of new ideas and services;
Help create international partnerships so as to generate a global customer base needed for services to be sustainable;
Be an 'honest broker' between ESA and Swiss stakeholders (e.g., ‘spacetech’ companies, solution/service providers, customers, user communities).

AP-Swiss helps companies to target new services, identify Swiss, European and international partners and obtain funding from ESA for awareness, feasibility and demonstration activities, up to market validation.

Copernicus Masters

The Copernicus Masters competition is awarding prizes to innovative solutions for business and society based on Earth observation data. Along with cash prizes, the winners will receive technical support in realising their ideas, access to satellite data, and start-up support from a prize pool worth a total of more than EUR 300,000. In 2014, for the first time, the Copernicus Masters is carried out on a worldwide basis. Geared primarily toward start-ups and other companies, researchers, and students, the competition will require entrants to submit their applications from 15 April to 13 July 2014 at www.copernicus-masters.com.

UNIGIS International

The UNIGIS International Association is the world's premier distance education initiative engaged in designing, developing and delivering high quality education in Geographical Information Science and Systems (GISc). As a global network of higher education institutions UNIGIS is dedicated to enhance the competence of GIS professionals worldwide. The main goal of UNIGIS programmes is targeted to equip students with profound and extensive knowledge, exert insights, profound skills, and to train students in scientific research; to establish an attitude of lifelong learning; and to orientate them towards further career development. The study programmes are focussed on life-long learning, supporting part-time study by in-service professionals as well as everybody pursuing a career in Geoinformatics through continuing education.

Media Partner

3sNews

3sNews is the first Chinese 3S media, providing the primary information on 3S industry, smart city, location-based service, popular technology and etc, aiming to facilitate the users with easier access to the information and improve the reading experience.

Cities Today

Cities Today is the global magazine on sustainable urban development, connecting local governments with public and private sector solutions. With an expert editorial advisory board comprising the World Bank, UN-Habitat, UNEP, and city associations ICLEI, C40, Eurocities, UCLG ASPAC, UCLG Africa and FLACMA, the publication highlights the challenges facing city leaders and local governments in mobility, finance, smart technology, health care, energy efficiency, water, sanitation, security and housing.

Co-Organiser

Group on Earth Observations

The Group on Earth Observations is coordinating efforts to build a Global Earth Observation System of Systems, or GEOSS. GEO was launched in response to calls for action by the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development and by the G8 (Group of Eight) leading industrialized countries. These high-level meetings recognized that international collaboration is essential for exploiting the growing potential of Earth observations to support decision making in an increasingly complex and environmentally stressed world. GEO is a voluntary partnership of governments and international organizations. It provides a framework within which these partners can develop new projects and coordinate their strategies and investments.

Organiser

Geospatial Media and Communications (formerly GIS Development)

Geospatial Media and Communication (formerly GIS Development) works towards raising the profile and expanding the horizons of the geospatial industry through creating awareness, connecting industry communities, policy advocacy, and business development initiatives.