Arup Joins GeoIgnite 2026 as Supporting Sponsor

Arup has joined GeoIgnite 2026 as a Supporting Sponsor and will contribute to the conference program through both a presentation and a hosted panel discussion. Their participation brings a critical perspective from the engineering and built environment sectors, where geospatial data, digital modelling, and infrastructure delivery are increasingly converging.

Engineering and Geospatial Integration in the Built Environment

A global engineering and consulting firm with a strong presence across Canada, Arup works at the intersection of infrastructure, cities, transportation, and environmental systems. The firm is advancing the integration of geospatial data, Building Information Modelling (BIM), and digital twin technologies to support the full lifecycle of infrastructure, from planning and design through to operations and optimization.

Aligning with GeoIgnite 2026 Themes

This aligns closely with the core themes of GeoIgnite 2026, particularly the growing importance of digital infrastructure, data integration, and AI-enabled decision-making. Arup has been involved in shaping the future of infrastructure through work on digital twin roadmaps and data-driven approaches that improve efficiency, resilience, and long-term performance across major projects.

Digital twins, in particular, are emerging as a foundational capability for modern infrastructure, enabling real-time integration between physical assets and data systems, and supporting more informed decision-making across complex environments. This reflects a broader shift toward treating infrastructure as a continuous, data-driven system rather than a series of discrete projects.

GeoIgnite 2026 in Ottawa

GeoIgnite 2026 will take place May 11–13 at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre in Ottawa, bringing together leaders from government, industry, defence, and academia to address Canada’s evolving geospatial and digital infrastructure priorities.

Building National Capability Through Geospatial Leadership

As Canada scales investment in infrastructure, defence, and climate resilience, the ability to integrate geospatial intelligence into planning and delivery is becoming a national capability. Organizations like Arup play a key role in operationalizing this shift, connecting spatial data, engineering workflows, and digital systems to real-world outcomes across the built environment.

“GeoIgnite brings together a wide range of perspectives shaping the future of geospatial in Canada,” said Jonathan Murphy, Founder and CEO of GoGeomatics Canada. “Arup’s experience integrating geospatial data into infrastructure and city-building projects adds an important dimension to the discussions taking place at the conference.”

About GeoIgnite

GeoIgnite is Canada’s national geospatial leadership conference, convening leaders from across sectors to explore the technologies, standards, and partnerships shaping the future of the geospatial ecosystem.

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