Amplifying impact with
geospatial intelligence
geospatial intelligence
Optimize future business planning with geospatial data
As geospatial technology continues to reshape industries and address global challenges, the need for collaboration and knowledge sharing has never been more critical. From urban planning, tourism and climate change to natural resource management and disaster response, geospatial data provides invaluable insights and supports informed decision-making.
The GeoWorld Summit is a dedicated forum that brought together governments, cross-industry technologists, business leaders, researchers, academics and more from around the world to discuss and explore the latest geospatial technology and data advancements.
20+ industry-leading experts, many spoke in the region for the first time
8 hours of collaborative and creative conversations
6 hours of exclusive networking opportunities
20+ industry-leading experts, many spoke in the region for the first time
8 hours of collaborative and creative conversations
6 hours of exclusive networking opportunities
Key themes for 2024
In addressing challenges from across the globe, the community of speakers and delegates centered their discussions on key themes to inspire change.
Urban
development
Urban
development
Transportation
planning
Transportation
planning
Climate change
mitigation
Climate change
mitigation
Disaster
management
Disaster
management
Border
security
Border
security
National
mapping
National
mapping
Geospatial data
science
Geospatial data
science
Key themes for 2024
In addressing challenges from across the globe, the community of speakers and delegates will center their discussions on key themes to inspire change.
Thank you to our esteemed speakers
H.E. Dr. Eng. Mohammed Yahya Al Sayel
President
General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information
Eng Mohammad Almabrook
Executive Director for International Cooperation and Partnership
General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information
Eng. Asim AlGhamdi
Secretary General
United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management Committee of Experts for Arab States
Eng. Anwaar Alshimmari
Executive Director
Geospatial Governance Sector Federal Geographic Information Center
Eng. Maitha Ali Al Nuaimi
Director - GIS Center department
Dubai Municipality
Dr. Jassim Al Awadhi
Digital Transformation Principal
Independent Expert
Adel Al
Tamimi
Director Digital Products & Solution Management
DEWA
Aaron Noel
Addison
Executive Director
World Geospatial Industry Council
Prof Saini
Yang
Executive Director
Integrated Research on Disaster Risk
Quentin
Hicks
Director, Middle East, India & Central Asia
what3words
Prof. Huadong
Guo
Director General
International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals
Alison
Watson
Founder & CEO
Class of Your Own
Dr Hosni
Ghedira
Director of Research Engagement
Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI)
Eng. Marwa Farouk ElKabbany
Principal Geospatial Consultant
Ordnance Survey
Gaurav Jaisinghania
Associate director
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
Dr. Marwan Alzaylaie
Senior Manager Geotechnical Engineering
Dubai Development Authority
Eng. Ayman Mohammed
Marketing Specialist - GIS Center
Dubai Municipality
Selim
Edde
Associate Director, GIS
ROSHN Group
Eng. Hussein
Abdulmuttalib
Principal GIS Specialist, GISCD
Dubai Municipality
Aleksandra
Pakula
Strategy and Innovation Development- Cognitive Cities
NEOM
Dr Ahmad
Al Bitar
Senior Researcher
CESBIO CNRS
Dr Menghestab
Haile
CEO
GeoSAS
Dr Tarig
Ali
Professor
American University of Sharjah
John
Taylor
Chief Operating Officer
SITECH Gulf Global Positioning Systems LLC
Dr Suliman
Gargoum
Cofounder and Advisor
Reflektar
Dr Rita Leal
Sousa
Associate Professor
NYU Abu Dhabi
Agenda highlights
A compact program designed to inspire you and drive real change. The urgent issues to be covered:
- Environmental monitoring
- Maritime & coastal protection
- Geohazards
- Infrastructure & transport planning
- AI-powered geospatial insights
A glimpse at the 2024 edition
Teaming up with partners for impact
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November 2025
Dubai World Trade Centre
Note: Visitors under age 21 will not be permitted.
