Geospatially Enabled Future Cities

The need to build newer connected future cities is being realized globally along with upgrading mega cities with the philosophy of Smart Cities and Geodesign. The programme will comprise of various presentations discussing the need and implementation strategies to construct the future cities. It will bring in the expertise and best practices from around the region and take stock of the current implementation strategies of these Future Cities.

Geospatial and Utilities

The utility industry is using geospatial technology extensively in its functioning. The technology is extremely valuable as it ensures the provision of right data to the right person at the right time. Besides, it also ensures integration of asset and work force information for disclosure to the mobile field workers. Utility organisations can also improve customer service by implementing GIS. The session on Geospatial and Utilities will highlight how utility organisations across the Middle East are using geospatial technology to enhance their functioning.

Environment & Natural Resource Management

More than ever before in history, the need to manage, preserve and restore our environment and natural resources has started to be felt by decision makers around the world. Especially in the Middle East, which depends heavily on its natural resources, the need is to use these resources judiciously for the benefit of our future generations. Natural resource managers, including biologists, environmental regulators, foresters, planners and farmers, all depend on the analytical capabilities of geospatial technology to help them make crucial decisions.