WGIC Horizons Newsletter July 2023

JULY 2023

FROM THE LEADERSHIP DESK

We are stronger when we work together and collaborate: Bryn Fosburgh

Bryn Fosburgh, WGIC’s in-coming President, unveils his vision for the industry body, WGIC’s role in advancing the geospatial ecosystem, and its ability to assist current and potential members in entering specific geographies or exploring new solutions. Bryn underscores the indispensable value of unity, collaboration, and diversity within the industry in this exclusive interview.

INTERVIEW

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FROM THE COMMITTEES

WGIC P&IE Committee drives geodata for global climate awareness: Robert Hoddenbach

Leading WGIC’s most populous committee, Robert Hoddenbach, Chair of WGIC’s Partnership and Industry Engagement (P&IE) Committee talks about the committee’s crucial role in fostering knowledge exchange, advocacy efforts, and the significance of forging strategic partnerships with countries and societies.

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WGIC DEI Trailblazer Awards 2023

WGIC opens the nominations for DEI Trailblazer Awards 2023 to recognize and celebrate outstanding professionals and companies leaders promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the geospatial community.

NOMINATE YOUR DEI TRAILBLAZER

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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Geospatial at the center of innovation continuum in power utilities

Geospatial plays a crucial role in the utility sector as more than 90% of utility enterprises have a context of location associated. Here’s a well-rounded take on how the private geospatial sector is navigating the new business reality by bringing leading-edge innovation to their products and services.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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EVENTS AND OUTREACH

WGIC’s virtual session at WSIS Forum 2023

WGIC organized a virtual session during ITU’s WSIS 2023 Forum, where industry experts shared their insights on the importance of the data obtained from earth observation and geospatial technology in addressing climate change and achieving the UN SDGs.

READ THE FULL BLOG

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WGIC REPORTS

Mapping WGIC research with IGIF pathways

Find out how WGIC’s policy advocacy funded by the private sector is in complete alignment with the policy, legal, innovation and financial pathways enumerated by the UN-GGIM’s Integrated Geospatial Information Framework (IGIF).

DOWNLOAD THE REPORT

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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