USGIF Joins GeoIgnite 2025 as Association Sponsor

Ottawa, ON: GoGeomatics is pleased to welcome the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) as an Association Sponsor for GeoIgnite 2025, Canada’s geospatial leadership conference. As a leading organization in the field of geospatial intelligence (GEOINT), USGIF’s involvement underscores the growing importance of GEOINT in addressing global security, resilience, and public service challenges.

GEOINT is a prominent theme at GeoIgnite 2025, with a dedicated program focused on Advancing Geospatial Intelligence for Security, Resilience, and Public Services. This program will explore the evolving role of geospatial intelligence in addressing critical global challenges.

As part of this partnership, Gary Dunow, Executive Vice President of USGIF, will present a session titled “How Should Nations Respond to the Current Duopoly in the Commercial Remote Sensing Market?” The session will delve into the findings of the 2024 report, Gold Rush: Commercial Remote Sensing Rankings, highlighting the duopoly between the United States and China. Dunow will also discuss the importance of sovereign capabilities, public-private partnerships, and multinational cooperation in Earth observation, addressing the challenges and opportunities facing nations as space capabilities expand globally.

“I am looking forward to participating in GeoIgnite 2025. The event promises to be a great platform for sharing insights and discussing how nations can strengthen their capabilities and collaborate for mutual benefit in Earth Observation technologies,” said Gary Dunow, Executive Vice President of USGIF.

“We are at a pivotal moment in the commercial remote sensing industry. As nations invest in Earth Observation technologies, it is essential to understand the implications of the duopoly between the U.S. and China. At GeoIgnite, we will explore how nations can respond strategically to remain competitive and secure, fostering partnerships and advancing sovereign capabilities in this rapidly evolving space.”

“We are excited to welcome USGIF as an Association Sponsor for GeoIgnite 2025,” said Jonathan Murphy, CEO and Founder of GoGeomatics. “With their extensive expertise in GEOINT and the geospatial intelligence community, USGIF’s participation will bring invaluable insights to the conference, particularly in the crucial discussions surrounding security, resilience, and public services.”

About USGIF

The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) is a non-profit organization that serves the geospatial intelligence community by promoting the advancement of GEOINT tradecraft, education, and partnerships. Through its initiatives, USGIF plays a key role in fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors in the fields of defense, intelligence, and commercial space-based technologies. For more information: https://usgif.org/

About GeoIgnite

GeoIgnite is Canada’s premier geospatial leadership conference, bringing together leaders from the geospatial, Earth Observation, and geospatial intelligence sectors. It serves as a platform for thought leadership, collaboration, and innovation, focusing on how geospatial technologies are shaping the future of industries ranging from security and defense to infrastructure development and environmental sustainability. GeoIgnite 2025 will feature cutting-edge sessions, panel discussions, and networking opportunities for professionals from around the world. For more information about GeoIgnite 2025, please visit https://geoignite.ca/