Recent advancements in geospatial and AI technologies are driving transformative changes across industries. These emerging trends, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and innovation, are unlocking new possibilities for addressing global challenges. Some of these […]
At GeoIgnite 2025, Maxim Fortin, Senior Engineer Advisor at Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), delivered a standout session on Canada’s evolving approach to flood hazard mapping. Representing the team behind the Flood Hazard Identification and Mapping […]
The Canadian Hydrospatial Network isn’t just a technical upgrade — it’s a reimagining of how Canada models, manages, and mobilizes its water data. In her GeoIgnite 2025 presentation, Colleen Fuss, Physical Science Specialist (Geomatics) and […]
At GeoIgnite 2025, Louis Maltais of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) delivered a compelling presentation on Canada’s transition to the S-100 standard – a major step toward modernizing marine navigation. Blending technical insight with candid […]
GeoAI is to use artificial intelligence (AI) in conjunction with geospatial data to address geographically oriented problems. The combination of GeoAI and marine is not as widespread as in other sectors. Though promising for environmental […]
As the national conversation around artificial intelligence, Earth observation, and national security continues to evolve, a high-profile panel at GeoIgnite 2025 brought together three of Canada’s leading voices in the geospatial domain to debate how […]
At GeoIgnite 2025, Peter Rabley, CEO of the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC), took us through a lively, thought-provoking talk exploring the collision between artificial intelligence (AI) and the geospatial industry and oscillating between dystopian warnings […]
In this keynote address for GeoIgnite 2025 in Ottawa, Alexander Verbeek reflected on the escalating climate emergency and the transformative role of geospatial innovation. Drawing on recent examples from Canada, the Netherlands, and global collaborations, […]