Workshop on

Accelerating India's Geospatial and Space Sector: Market Outlook, Policy Impact, and Pathways to Global Leadership

4th December 2024 | 1830 - 2030 hrs.
 HICC, Hyderabad
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Workshop Overview

India is advancing toward a USD 30 trillion economy by 2047, driven in part by geospatial and space technologies that play pivotal roles across sectors like agriculture, infrastructure, logistics, urban planning, and Defense. Aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s "Viksit Bharat" vision, the government aims to expand its global space economy share from 2% to 10% by 2030, targeting 15% by 2047. Further, India’s geospatial market is expected to reach INR one lakh crore by 2030, propelled by a collaborative ecosystem comprising industry leaders, academic institutions, end-users, and NGOs. These stakeholders collectively drive innovation and ensure that India’s geospatial advances align with national and global priorities, including climate resilience and sustainable development.

Recent policies, including the National Geospatial Policy 2022 and Indian Space Policy 2023, are creating frameworks that encourage private sector participation, democratize access to high-resolution data, and set visions such as a National Digital Twin and sub-surface infrastructure mapping. These policies foster an innovation-driven environment, positioning India as a competitive force in the global geospatial ecosystem. This workshop will examine the industry’s role in promoting smarter governance, efficient resource allocation, and informed decision-making. Through discussions, we will explore the effects of current policies and the imperative to shift from a government-led market to a collaborative, commercially viable one. Key recommendations will be outlined to establish India’s geospatial and space ecosystem as a global innovation leader.

Workshop Objectives

Analyze the Role of Geospatial and Space Technology in advancing smarter governance, efficient resource allocation, and informed decision-making.

Discuss Policy Impact and Drive Implementation to transition the industry from a government-driven model to one of collaborative and commercially viable growth.

Deliberation on the Position of India’s Geospatial and Space Ecosystem as a Global Innovation Hub by outlining key recommendations for an industrial development strategy.

Target Audience

Geospatial and Space Industry
Investors and venture capitalists
Private user organizations
Academia and Research Organizations
Government stakeholders

Agenda

1830 - 1840 Introduction and Welcome
1840 - 1900 Key Insights on the Indian Geospatial Market
Ananyaa Narain

Ananyaa Narain

Vice President - Consulting
Geospatial World

1900 - 1920 Theme 1: India's Geospatial and Space Market Outlook - Growth Drivers and Differentiators

Session Highlight

  • What are the primary growth drivers for India's geospatial and space market over the next decade?
  • How can India leverage its cost-effective space capabilities as a competitive differentiator globally?
  • Which emerging technologies are likely to have the most significant impact on the geospatial and space sectors?
  • What improvements in geospatial services do users (such as urban planners, agriculture experts, etc.) most urgently need to increase their efficiency and decision-making capabilities?
  • How can government initiatives better support domestic geospatial and space technology companies to accelerate growth and global competitiveness?
1920 - 1940 Theme 2: Geospatial and Space Policy Impact and Building a Collaborative, Commercially Viable Industry

Session Highlight

  • What recent policy reforms (such as the National Geospatial Policy and Geospatial Data Guidelines) have positively impacted the geospatial and space sectors, and what measurable changes have these policies brought so far?
  • What further steps are needed to effectively implement current policies, ensuring they reach intended stakeholders and foster industry growth?
  • How can public-private partnerships be strengthened to create a more collaborative ecosystem?
  • How can policymakers balance the need for data security with the demand for open access to geospatial data to stimulate innovation?
1940 - 2000 Theme 3: Positioning India as a Global Geospatial and Space Innovation Hub with Industrial Development Strategy

Session Highlight

  • What are the key factors and recommendations to drive growth in India's geospatial and space industry, particularly in achieving global competitiveness?
  • What are the critical imperatives for an effective industrial development strategy in this sector?
  • What roles should the government, industry leaders, and end-users play in collaboratively expanding the geospatial and space industry?
  • How can India prioritize investments in research, talent, and infrastructure to establish itself as a global innovation hub?
  • What strategic partnerships, both domestic and international, are essential to accelerate India's industry growth and innovation capacity?
2000 - 2030 Concluding Remarks & Networking

For more details, contact

Shivangi Sharma
Shivangi Sharma

Marketing Manager
Geospatial World
sharmashivangi@geospatialworld.net

Ankur Vyas
Ankur Vyas

Senior Consultant
Geospatial World
ankurvyas@geospatialworld.net