MDA Space Joins GeoIgnite 2026 as a Platinum Sponsor
MDA Space will participate in GeoIgnite 2026 through keynote presentations, leadership panels, and national discussions focused on Earth observation, satellite systems, SAR innovation, and geospatial infrastructure development.
MDA Space has joined GeoIgnite 2026 as a Platinum Sponsor, supporting Canada’s national geospatial leadership conference taking place May 11–13 at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre in Ottawa, Canada.
Organizations such as MDA Space play an increasingly important role in connecting satellite systems, Earth observation, positioning infrastructure, and operational geospatial intelligence across government, defence, environmental monitoring, and critical infrastructure environments.
MDA Space is a Canadian space technology company specializing in satellite systems, geointelligence, robotics, and space operations. The company’s work supports applications including maritime awareness, Arctic operations, infrastructure monitoring, environmental intelligence, and national capability development.
MDA Space in the GeoIgnite 2026 Program
Plenary Keynote
Wayne Hoyle — Plenary Presentation
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
3:15 PM • Ottawa Conference and Event Centre
Wayne Hoyle of MDA Space will deliver a plenary keynote presentation as part of the GeoIgnite 2026 leadership program.
Featured Keynote
SAR-Based Domain Awareness: Canadian Innovation with Global Reach
Gordon Staples
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 • 9:15 AM
Space & Earth Observation Program
The presentation will examine the evolution of Canadian synthetic aperture radar capabilities from RADARSAT-1 through RADARSAT-2, the RADARSAT Constellation Mission, and the forthcoming CHORUS dual-band constellation.
The session will also address near-real-time SAR data processing, analytics, operational monitoring, and the growing role of machine learning in Earth observation workflows.
Leadership Panel
Space Systems and the Foundations of National Geospatial Capability
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
2:30 PM • Ottawa Conference and Event Centre
Gordon Staples will participate alongside leaders from Canada’s space and geospatial sectors in a discussion examining how Earth observation systems, positioning infrastructure, and national geospatial capabilities support mapping, infrastructure, environmental monitoring, navigation, and public services.
The participation of MDA Space reflects the growing convergence between space infrastructure and geospatial operations. As governments and industries increasingly rely on satellite data, positioning systems, and real-time analytics, discussions around resilience, environmental monitoring, digital infrastructure, and operational awareness continue to shape the future of the geospatial ecosystem.
“GeoIgnite brings together organizations helping shape the future of Canada’s geospatial capability. MDA Space represents an important part of that ecosystem through its work in satellite systems, Earth observation, and national-scale geospatial infrastructure.”
GeoIgnite is Canada’s national geospatial leadership conference, bringing together leaders from government, industry, academia, Indigenous organizations, defence, and the broader geospatial ecosystem to examine the technologies, policies, and partnerships shaping the future of location intelligence and digital infrastructure.
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