The India-Europe Space and Geospatial Business Summit aims to foster strategic dialogue between government and industry leaders from both regions, with a focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation, enabling a favorable business environment, and advancing long-term, sustainable partnerships in the space and geospatial sectors.
Held against the backdrop of growing collaboration under the India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC), the Summit builds upon shared priorities such as digital infrastructure, clean technologies, resilient supply chains, and innovation-driven growth. Space and geospatial technologies have emerged as key pillars in this relationship, opening new avenues for co-investment, data-sharing, joint R&D, and technology transfer.
Europe plays a leading role in the global geospatial economy, with its industry projected to reach USD 155 billion by 2025. Simultaneously, India’s geospatial market is poised to exceed USD 8 billion by 2025, backed by progressive policy frameworks and rising exports of geospatial solutions to European nations. Spain, the host country, stands out as a growing strategic partner with expanding investments in technology and infrastructure.
This Summit will spotlight commercial opportunities, encourage cross-border collaboration, and promote innovation in areas such as satellite applications, climate resilience, infrastructure development, and location-based services. By bringing together stakeholders across government, industry, and academia, the event seeks to shape a shared vision for a resilient, tech-driven, and globally competitive space and geospatial ecosystem.
Amit spent three and a half decades as an Indian diplomat and retired as Ambassador to the Philippines, Micronesia, Palau, and the Marshall Islands. Post retirement, he has worked in the area of international education. He spends much of his time writiing and speaking extensively on foreign and security policy, negotiations, goal-setting, leadership, team work, and other soft skills. He is also a published author and his last book (non-fiction) is titled Why We Fail. He has nineteen books to his credit. He has worked in the area of international education for the last ten years, initially as the Inaugural Head of the Mumbai Campus of the SP Jain School of Global Management, where he was also a faculty member. Thereafter, he was appointed the Inaugural India Country Director for the University of New South Wales, Sydney in July 2016. Since July 2020, he has been the Senior Advisor Strategy (India) for the University. He was a Director on the Board of UNSW Global India Private Limited for seven years. In 2022, the Australian government appointed him as an Honorary Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AM) for his contribution in strengthening India-Australia relations, making him the third Indian citizen to be appointed to the Order of Australia. The previous Indian citizens, who are recipients of this high distinction are the late Soli Sorabjee, an eminent jurist, and Sachin Tendulkar, a cricket icon. The fourth recipient is Ratan Tata. In 2013, the Multicultural Commission of the New South Wales government in Australia awarded him the gold medal in recognition of his contribution, during his tenure as the Indian Consul General, in promoting multiculturalism and harmony. Amit was a Commonwealth Fellow at the University of McGill in Montreal (1980-82). He is a Distinguished Fellow of the Australia-India Institute, and of CUTS International, and a Senior Fellow at the Society for Policy Studies. He is married and lives in Noida.
Greg Scott is the Executive Director of the SDG Data Alliance at the PVBLIC Foundation, bringing over 30 years of experience in the geospatial and data sectors. In this role, he leads efforts to advance the use of data and geospatial strategies in support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a focus on fostering collaboration and innovation across governments, international organizations, and the private sector. Dr. Scott is recognized for his leadership in global data initiatives, including his recent work presenting the SIDS Global Data Hub at the SIDS4 Conference and his participation in major workshops and forums dedicated to sustainable development and geospatial strategies. His career reflects a commitment to leveraging data for resilient futures and inclusive progress, particularly in regions such as Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and landlocked developing countries. With a distinguished reputation in the international geospatial community, Greg Scott continues to drive impactful solutions and partnerships that empower data-driven decision-making for sustainable development worldwide.
Greg Scott is the Executive Director of the SDG Data Alliance at the PVBLIC Foundation, bringing over 30 years of experience in the geospatial and data sectors. In this role, he leads efforts to advance the use of data and geospatial strategies in support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a focus on fostering collaboration and innovation across governments, international organizations, and the private sector. Dr. Scott is recognized for his leadership in global data initiatives, including his recent work presenting the SIDS Global Data Hub at the SIDS4 Conference and his participation in major workshops and forums dedicated to sustainable development and geospatial strategies. His career reflects a commitment to leveraging data for resilient futures and inclusive progress, particularly in regions such as Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and landlocked developing countries. With a distinguished reputation in the international geospatial community, Greg Scott continues to drive impactful solutions and partnerships that empower data-driven decision-making for sustainable development worldwide.
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