Welcome to this week’s edition of the International Geospatial Digest, where we highlight significant developments in Earth observation, mapping, and space technology from around the globe. Maps Reveal Greenland’s Critical Role as Arctic Temperatures Rise […]
A Call to Shape GeoIgnite 2026 GeoIgnite 2026 is Canada’s national forum for geospatial leadership. For the last 7 years, it has convened senior leaders from government, industry, academia, and standards organizations to address the […]
The Canadian Hydrographic Conference 2026 will take place from April 27 to 30, 2026 in Montréal, bringing together Canada’s hydrographic community at a time of growing global demand for accurate and authoritative marine geospatial data. […]
For decades, the conversation around conservation in Canada has been dominated by a “fortress” model—federal and provincial parks managed by central agencies. However, a landmark study released on January 6, 2026, by researchers at Concordia […]
In an era where data drives decisions—from climate resilience to urban planning—having a reliable “digital twin” of our country is essential. Whether you are a professional GIS analyst mapping infrastructure, a researcher studying environmental shifts, […]
Canada’s space sector entered 2025 without a new national strategy or a single defining announcement. It ends the year in a different place nonetheless. Across budgets, international commitments, Earth Observation investments, and industry assessments, space […]
PhotoSat Launches Regional Hyperspectral Targeting Tool for Mineral Exploration NordSpace’s Atlantic Spaceport Clears Environmental Review, Moves Toward Canada’s First Orbital Launch Site 3D Mapping Pilot Shows How Indoor GIS Could Improve Safety in Edmonton’s LRT […]
First launched in 2019, GeoIgnite quickly established itself as Canada’s national geospatial leadership conference. Now entering its 7th annual edition, GeoIgnite is a forum focused not just on technology, but on leadership, policy, and the […]