Map World Forum

Convergence of different technologies is becoming commonplace with the ever-growing interoperability between different technological platforms. The most significant example of convergence is seen in the geospatial industry wherein advances in software development has started a chain reaction in the field of mapping, charting, graphic and photographic arts. This has resulted in acquisition of superb satellite imagery, refined digital maps, high-altitude and orbital data collection, and extensive data analysis techniques, many of which were unavailable some years ago. Geospatial Industry, considered to be an enabler for the many vertical application segments, provides an immense opportunity for lateral convergence with other co-existing technologies and also facilitates vertical fusion through the application domain technology. This plenary session would explore the upcoming developments that would further aid convergence in the geospatial industry, making things easier not just for the professionals but the geospatial industry as a whole.