AIJUS (Australia India Japan & USA) Space and Geospatial Business Summit
(11 July, 2025)
Toranomon Hills Forum, Tokyo
GWCC is organising AIJUS Space & Geospatial Business Summit, a significant initiative that marks the first-ever collaboration between India, Australia, Japan, and the United States on Geospatial Infrastructure and Space Applications. This event aims to create forum to discuss the enhanced trade and commerce opportunities in the geospatial and space sectors among these four countries. AIJUS will provide a platform for promoting international partnerships, sharing expertise, and exploring new avenues for growth and development within the geospatial and space industry.
POTENTIAL FOR GEOSPATIAL AND SPACE IN THE AIJUS COUNTRIES
There is an incredible potential of business partnerships amongst AIJUS because the region already has multiple flexible and adaptive frameworks for security and diplomacy, including a cascading array of trilateral and bilateral formats, treaty alliances and multinational organizations. The AIJUS summit aims to strengthen bilateral and multilateral business forums that provide mechanisms to promote and strengthen trade and commerce in the field of geospatial and space technology amongst the partner countries.
The four countries have been promoting practical cooperation in various fields, including vaccines, infrastructure, climate change, and critical and emerging technologies. The AIJUS countries have been increasingly focusing on mutual collaboration to strengthen their roles in the geospatial and space sectors. Their collective efforts are enhancing geospatial data sharing, satellite technology, high-resolution satellite imagery, spatial intelligence, and GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) technologies all of which are crucial for addressing regional and global challenges and advancing geospatial capabilities within the AIJUS countries. The sectors that have benefitted are urban planning, resource management, and defense, disaster management, agriculture, environmental monitoring, disaster management, early warning systems, agriculture, urban planning, national security, precision agriculture, land management, satellite navigation, land management, mining, and natural resource exploration.
Interestingly, India has established itself as the leading global destination for Global Capability Centres (GCCs), with over 1,700 centres employing more than 1.5 million professionals
Speakers
Avinash M.V.
Vice President, DSM Soft, INDIA
Avinash is a Civil Engineer and a GIS Professional. He has been with DSM Soft for 24 years and has served the across various functions within the organisation. Currently he heads the sales and marketing function of DSM Soft, and manages key customer accounts worldwide. Avinash brings hands-on and all round experience in cadastre modernization, data processing, software development and business development in promoting services and products of DSM Soft.
Chris Fowler
ESRI Japan, Esri Inc
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.
Gangadhar Rao
Director, RSI Softech, INDIA
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.
Gary Dunow
Executive Vice President, United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation, USA
Gary Dunow joined USGIF in 2023 and serves as Vice President for Strategic Development. In this role, he focuses on guiding the Foundation's issue-focused working groups and expanding thought leadership initiatives, with a particular emphasis on strategic investment across the GEOINT enterprise. Additionally, he is working to bolster the Foundation's presence in the global GEOINT enterprise by growing and strengthening relationships with international counterparts. Prior to this role, Mr. Dunow served over 37 years in the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. His experience includes a strong mix of operations, policy, and support work across the Global Geospatial Enterprise. He culminated his federal service as the Associate Director for Enterprise and a member of the Executive Committee at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. In this role he was responsible for all aspects of partnership programs, GEOINT requirements development, and Functional Management for the GEOINT discipline. His other roles included leading the Directorates of Analysis, International Affairs, Global Support, and Talent Development at NGA. Mr. Dunow received numerous civil service and military awards throughout his career to include the Presidential Rank Award, DoD Superior Service Medal, and the Defense Meritorious Service Medal. He is a graduate of the Syracuse National Security Fellows Program and the Defense Department CAPSTONE Program.
Greg Scott
Executive Director, SDG Data Alliance, PVBLIC Foundation, USA
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.
Prof. John P. Wilson
USC Professor and Founding Director, Spatial Sciences Institute, University of Southern California, USA
John P. Wilson, Ph.D., is Professor of Spatial Sciences and Sociology at the University of Southern California (USC) and the founding director of USC's Spatial Sciences Institute. He also holds adjunct appointments in the USC School of Architecture, the Keck School of Medicine's Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, and the Viterbi School of Engineering. Dr. Wilson's research focuses on modeling environmental systems using geographic information systems (GIS), spatial analysis, fieldwork, and computer modeling. His work is highly interdisciplinary, exploring the relationships between society, environment, and human health. He is widely published, having edited influential volumes such as Terrain Analysis: Principles and Applications, Handbook of Geographic Information Science, and Environmental Applications of Digital Terrain Modeling. A recognized leader in geographic information science, Dr. Wilson founded the journal Transactions in GIS in 1996 and continues to serve as its Editor-in-Chief. He has served on the editorial boards of several major journals and has played key roles in the University Consortium for Geographic Information Science (UCGIS), including as President and as leader of the GIS&T Body of Knowledge 2.0 project. Dr. Wilson's achievements have been honored with awards such as the UCGIS Lifetime Achievement in GIScience Education Award, election as a UCGIS Fellow, and the Albert S. Raubenheimer Outstanding Faculty Award at USC. He has held visiting appointments at leading institutions worldwide and earned his Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Toronto, as well as degrees in geography and law from the University of Canterbury. Dr. Wilson's career is marked by his commitment to advancing spatial sciences and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
Kaname Ikeda
President, RESTEC (Remote Sensing Technology Center), JAPAN
Having graduated from Tokyo University, joined the Science and Technology Agency in 1968 and served there as Director-General for Nuclear Safety from 1996 to 1998,Director-General for R&D from 1998 to 2000 and Deputy Minister for Science and Technology from 2000 to 2001.In 2001 joined the NASDA(now JAXA) as an Executive-Director till 2003,and served as Ambassador of Japan to Croatia from 2003 to 2006.Then become Director-General for ITER International project in November 2005 and established the ITER Organization under ITER Treaty among EU, Japan, Russia, United States of America, China, Korea and India and brought the construction of ITER in full-swing by Summer in 2010.Having resigned from the ITER, in April 2011 joined the RESTEC of Japan and became President in June 2012.
Captain Majeesh Mathew
Defence Attaché, Indian Embassy in Tokyo, Japan, Government of India, INDIA
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.
Lt Col Rohit Malhotra
CEO, Spatial Logix, INDIA
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.
Ronda Schrenk
CEO, United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation, USA
Ronda Schrenk is the Chief Executive Officer for the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation and leads the Foundation in its mission to promote the geospatial intelligence tradecraft and develop a stronger GEOINT community among government, industry, academia, professional organizations and individuals whose mission focus is the development and application of geospatial intelligence to address national security objectives. In this role, Ms. Schrenk sets the strategic direction for the Foundation to effectively enable each aspect of mission accomplishment. Previously serving as the Vice President of Programs of the Foundation, she led the content development for all events and programs, serving as the primary spokesperson for the Foundation. Ms. Schrenk is a recognized leader in the field of Geospatial Intelligence and has been on the leading edge of the geospatial intelligence tradecraft for most of her career, including 25+ years in a variety of leadership and analytic positions at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), the National Security Agency (NSA), the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), private industry, non-profit, and even academia. Before joining USGIF, Ms. Schrenk was the Senior Fellow for Public-Private Partnerships at the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA). In this role, she advised the president on challenges the Intelligence Community faced and coordinated activities such as INSA's councils on Technology and Innovation, Acquisition Management, and Intelligence Champions (workforce of the future). As a career GEOINT professional, she has served in a variety of analytic leadership positions at NGA, including Mission Requirements Program Manager of NGA's Mission Talent Alignment office, Chief of the Counterterrorism Airborne Analysis Center, and Chief of the Time Dominant Operations Center, and while on a joint duty assignment to NSA, Deputy Chief of the International Affairs and Policy Office.
Soumya Mishra
CEO, Sisir Radar, INDIA
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.
Yuya Nakamura
President & CEO, Axelspace, JAPAN
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.
Len Kne
Director, U-Spatial, University of Minnesota, USA
Ronda Schrenk is the Chief Executive Officer for the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation and leads the Foundation in its mission to promote the geospatial intelligence tradecraft and develop a stronger GEOINT community among government, industry, academia, professional organizations and individuals whose mission focus is the development and application of geospatial intelligence to address national security objectives. In this role, Ms. Schrenk sets the strategic direction for the Foundation to effectively enable each aspect of mission accomplishment. Previously serving as the Vice President of Programs of the Foundation, she led the content development for all events and programs, serving as the primary spokesperson for the Foundation. Ms. Schrenk is a recognized leader in the field of Geospatial Intelligence and has been on the leading edge of the geospatial intelligence tradecraft for most of her career, including 25+ years in a variety of leadership and analytic positions at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), the National Security Agency (NSA), the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), private industry, non-profit, and even academia. Before joining USGIF, Ms. Schrenk was the Senior Fellow for Public-Private Partnerships at the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA). In this role, she advised the president on challenges the Intelligence Community faced and coordinated activities such as INSA's councils on Technology and Innovation, Acquisition Management, and Intelligence Champions (workforce of the future). As a career GEOINT professional, she has served in a variety of analytic leadership positions at NGA, including Mission Requirements Program Manager of NGA's Mission Talent Alignment office, Chief of the Counterterrorism Airborne Analysis Center, and Chief of the Time Dominant Operations Center, and while on a joint duty assignment to NSA, Deputy Chief of the International Affairs and Policy Office.
Kevin O’Connell
Space Economy Rising, LLC, USA
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.
Pramod Karnawat
Senior Business Development Consultant, Avineon India Private Limited, INDIA
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.
Representative
SpaceTide Foundation
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.
Representative
Synspective, JAPAN
Ronda Schrenk is the Chief Executive Officer for the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation and leads the Foundation in its mission to promote the geospatial intelligence tradecraft and develop a stronger GEOINT community among government, industry, academia, professional organizations and individuals whose mission focus is the development and application of geospatial intelligence to address national security objectives. In this role, Ms. Schrenk sets the strategic direction for the Foundation to effectively enable each aspect of mission accomplishment. Previously serving as the Vice President of Programs of the Foundation, she led the content development for all events and programs, serving as the primary spokesperson for the Foundation. Ms. Schrenk is a recognized leader in the field of Geospatial Intelligence and has been on the leading edge of the geospatial intelligence tradecraft for most of her career, including 25+ years in a variety of leadership and analytic positions at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), the National Security Agency (NSA), the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), private industry, non-profit, and even academia. Before joining USGIF, Ms. Schrenk was the Senior Fellow for Public-Private Partnerships at the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA). In this role, she advised the president on challenges the Intelligence Community faced and coordinated activities such as INSA's councils on Technology and Innovation, Acquisition Management, and Intelligence Champions (workforce of the future). As a career GEOINT professional, she has served in a variety of analytic leadership positions at NGA, including Mission Requirements Program Manager of NGA's Mission Talent Alignment office, Chief of the Counterterrorism Airborne Analysis Center, and Chief of the Time Dominant Operations Center, and while on a joint duty assignment to NSA, Deputy Chief of the International Affairs and Policy Office.
Representative
JAXA, JAPAN
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.
Representative
JETRO, JAPAN
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.
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