Earth Observation (EO) technologies are transforming how we monitor our planet. From climate resilience and environmental protection to resource management and industrial sustainability, EO data is providing governments, industry, and researchers with powerful insights to address global and local challenges.

At the GoGeomatics Expo 2025, taking place November 3-5 in Calgary, the Earth Observation program will showcase the latest EO innovations, projects, and applications from Canadian and international experts.

Why It Matters

The Earth Observation program at GoGeomatics Expo 2025 underscores the critical role of satellite data in tackling today’s global challenges. From AI and agriculture to oceans, heritage, and new space ecosystems, EO is not just about monitoring change — it’s about enabling informed action for a more resilient and sustainable future.

This program provides a forum to explore how satellite data and geospatial intelligence are being harnessed for the public good — supporting climate resilience, advancing sustainability, and strengthening Canada’s leadership in space and geospatial science.

Program Highlights

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

• 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM
  Sucking our Planet through a Straw
  Will Cadell, Spargeo CEO, will examine the unique role of EO at a time of geopolitical, economic, and environmental stress.
• 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
  Aerial Photography: 100 Years of History in Calgary
  Camal Dharamdial, Engineer with City of Calgary, will reflect on a century of aerial imaging in Calgary and how these records have shaped the evolution of geospatial practice.
• 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
  Geospatial AI at Scale: The Promise of Foundation Models
  James Banting, Sparkgeo’s VP, Research and Strategic Projects, will showcase how geospatial foundation models are emerging as a powerful new tool for transforming how we analyze and understand the Earth.
• 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
  Opening the Archive – Planet Data for All
  Cassidy Rankine, Government Account Executive, Planet, will focus on the Open Planet Canada project and the company’s education/research/non-profit programs.

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

• 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
  Earth Observation Panel: New Space, Supply Chains, and Vertical Integration
  Panel discussion: EO New Space is reaching adolescence. This panel will discuss the shift from exploration to maturity in the last 15 years of sensors, satellite buses, and supply chains.
• 1:15 PM – 1:45 PM
  From Space to Strategy: Leveraging Remote Sensing and ML for Pollinator-Safe, Climate-Ready Agriculture
  Dr. Liliana Pérez, Full Professor at the Université de Montréal and Director of the Laboratory of Environmental Geosimulation (LEDGE), will present new research that connects Earth observation, machine learning, and pollinator health to the future of agriculture in Quebec.
• 2:45 PM – 3:15 PM
  Operational Earth Observation for the Sustainability and Security of Our Oceans
  John Bowers, Head of New Business, Geointelligence at MDA, will explore how operational EO data is being applied to safeguard marine environments and advance ocean sustainability.

About GoGeomatics Expo 2025

The GoGeomatics Expo 2025 is Canada’s premier national geospatial event, taking place November 3-5 in Calgary, Alberta. Organized in partnership with industry, government, and academia, the Expo is a showcase for the latest geospatial technologies, services, and innovations. It provides a platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and building partnerships that strengthen Canada’s geospatial sector.

Learn more at www.gogeomaticsexpo.com

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