Eric Loubier, Director General of the Canada Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation, has worked for the Government of Canada for the last 20 years as a project manager, program manager and Director at the executive level.

He previously worked as Director of the Science Policy and Partnership Division of the Science and Technology Branch of Agriculture and AgriFood Canada (AAFC).

Prior to joining the public service, Eric worked for a consulting firm in the field of land management as well as a sub-contractor for the Canadian Space Agency.

Eric has significant experience in providing corporate leadership in planning, developing, and implementing complex national geomatics and earth observation programs and strategies. He holds a bachelor in Geography (B. Sc) and a master's degree in public administration (MPA).

Eng. Ali AlAwaji is an accomplished Executive Director for Geospatial Governance at GEOSA, Saudi Arabia, specializing in integrating geospatial data and advanced technologies to advance resilient infrastructure and digital twins while developing and maintaining geospatial governance frameworks, policies, and standards.