Make in India, Advancing Geospatial and Space Industry Ecosystem
2nd Edition | International Seminar
3 December 2025 // Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, India
Overview
Geospatial World Chamber of Commerce (GWCC), in association with Geospatial World (GW), proposes to organise the 2nd edition of International Seminar titled “Make in India in Advancing Geospatial and Space Industry Ecosystem” on 3 December, 2025. The International Seminar is a Co located event with the 25th Edition of GeoSmart India, scheduled on 2-4 December, 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, India.
In line with the vision of Make in India, contributing to the overarching goals of ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India), the event is designed to foster global engagement with Indian industries by forming partnerships and attracting investments. Basis the recommendations and insights drawn from the 1st edition of this International Seminar, GW endeavours to continue the dialogue at the proposed forum.
The event, followed by a networking reception and dinner, shall highlight India’s pivotal role in the global space and geospatial landscape and explore opportunities created by the Make in India initiative. The ‘By Invitation’ Meet will witness dialogue and discussions among chief executives and leaders from the global geospatial and space industries. The International Seminar shall provide a platform for C-suite executives to collaborate, network, and engage with Senior Government officials, Diplomats, Trade Organisations, industry leaders, Think tanks, Research and Academia.
Trade and Commerce
Over the past decade, the space and geospatial industries have gained significant attention from global leaders, driven by government support through incubation, strategic financing, and trade missions. Policy reforms in India, particularly under the “Make in India” initiative, have accelerated trade and commerce in these sectors, promoting FDI and technology transfer. Indian geospatial services exports, valued at $1.6 billion in 2021, are expected to grow rapidly due to these reforms. The sector is projected to reach $1 trillion by 2030, positioning India as a global leader in space and geospatial technologies. International cooperation, technology transfers, and ease of doing business are now central to industry growth..
Keynote Addresses
Make in India: Boosting Space and Geospatial Sectors for a Digital Future
Advancing India's Space and Geospatial Sector: A Keynote Address by A.S. Kiran Kumar
Empowering India's Growth: The Role of Space and Geospatial Technologies in National Development
India's Space and Geospatial Ecosystem: Driving Startup Growth and Economic Opportunities
India's Path to Global Leadership in Space & Geospatial Sectors
Unlocking India's Digital Twin: Dr. Surendra Ahirwar on PM Gati Shakti & Geospatial Innovation
How Trimble’s Tech is Powering India’s Infrastructure Growth | Rob Painter on 'Make in India'
Google's AI and Geospatial Innovation: Supporting India's 'Make in India' Vision
Key Features
- Leadership Dialogue involving conversations with top-tier industry professionals who are shaping the future of the geospatial and space sectors.
- Industry-Specific Focused discussions centered around the unique challenges and opportunities within the geospatial and space industries in the context of Make in India.
- Collaboration and Networking towards fostering collaboration and allowing leaders to build relationships with peers and other key stakeholders in the industry.
- Strategic Insights into emerging trends, market strategies, and technological advancements that are driving these industries forward.
- Platform for Growth for career advancement, unlocking global opportunities, and promoting diversity and inclusivity within the geospatial and space ecosystems.
Make in India: Transforming the Geospatial and Space Ecosystem for National Development
Unlocking Growth in India's Space Sector: Upstream and Downstream Opportunities in Make in India
Discussion points
- To highlight India's role in the global geospatial and space sectors and explore opportunities under the 'Make in India' initiative
- To cover the transformation of the geospatial and space ecosystem for national development, focusing on innovation, manufacturing, and export potential
- To explore upstream and downstream opportunities in the space sector, including satellite manufacturing and applications
- To address the potential for geospatial hardware and software development, emphasizing policy reforms and the role of emerging technologies like AI and IoT
- To focus on overcoming industry challenges (e.g. scaling manufacturing, skill gaps)
- To deliberate on strategies for attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in manufacturing, software, and hardware segments
Make in India: Transforming the Geospatial and Space Ecosystem for National Development
Unlocking Growth in India's Space Sector: Upstream and Downstream Opportunities in Make in India
Expected Outcomes
- To foster strategic partnerships and international collaboration
- To provide platform for knowledge sharing and policy advocacy to enhance India's geospatial and space sectors
- To explore opportunities for domestic joint ventures and projects, contributing to national development and economic growth.
Make in India: Transforming the Geospatial and Space Ecosystem for National Development
Unlocking Growth in India's Space Sector: Upstream and Downstream Opportunities in Make in India
SPEAKERS
Shri Periasamy Kumaran
Officer on Special Duty & Additional and Special Secretary,
Economic Relations & Development Administration Partnership, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Shri Mahaveer Singhvi
Joint Secretary, NEST Division, (New, Emerging & Strategic Technologies Division), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA, India) Government of India
Jacob Gullish
Executive Director, Policy & Digital Economy, Media & Entertainment, US- India Business Council (USIBC) – LinkedIn
Lt Gen Anil Kapoor
IIT Tirupati - IPGF
Sanjay Kumar
CEO and Founder, Geospatial World & Geospatial World Chamber of Commerce
Representative
Indian National Space Promotion & Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe), Department of Space, Government of India
CORE OBJECTIVES
To deliberate on the various policy reforms pertaining to Geospatial and Space technologies towards strengthening the existing bilateral relations between the two countries
To demonstrate combined value of geospatial and space technology in overall development of the two countries through business dialogue
To showcase latest technology innovations across space, geospatial, AI/ML, Cloud, Autonomy and their combined integration with geospatial and EO capabilities to develop national geospatial knowledge infrastructure and its applications
To share and exchange the best practices of the Geospatial technologies embedded with future generation technologies and applications
To facilitate an actionable agenda for capacity building of the key stakeholders by leveraging of each other’s capabilities
To draw a roadmap for the next five years with Geospatial and Space technologies and applications at the nucleus
WHO WILL ATTEND?
Industry Leaders
Government Functionaries
Thought Leaders
Business Users
Implementing Agencies
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROGRAMME
- Dialogue forums consisting of participation from Government, Industry and Civil Society leaders
- High Level Networking Reception
PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
INDIA -USA GEOSPATIAL AND SPACE BUSINESS SUMMIT
November 15, 2022
14:00 -17:00
Programme Agenda | Hall 2.5
Topic 1 – Policy Impact and Ease of Doing Business: An Indian Perspective
Topic 2 – India-USA Geospatial & Space Technology Collaboration: Opportunities for Industry
Topic 3 – Technology Transfer and Make in India: Opportunities and Potentials
