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🚨 Just 1 day to go! Join tomorrow’s free webinar to learn how geospatial tools can help cities tackle deadly heat events and build resilience. 🎟️ Register before seats fill up: https://lnkd.in/gdKWTBWm Presented by the Geospatial Professional Network (formerly URISA) in partnership with OGC. #ExtremeHeat #ClimateAction #UrbanResilience #SmartCities

Open map data is about so much more than just free data. It's about saving money and moving faster. Michal Migurski of CARTO explains how the Global Entity Reference System (GERS) from Overture Maps Foundation helps: "GERSification isn’t just about linking datasets more easily - it’s about eliminating one of the biggest bottlenecks in data-driven decision making: integration. By using shared IDs, organizations can blend spatial data sources instantly, accelerating time-to-insight and reducing costly engineering work. For teams under pressure to respond fast - like our earthquake scenario - that difference translates directly into faster, smarter action."

Explore the latest in the OGC Digest - October 17: Ed Parsons Named Chair of the OGC Board of Directors · Candidate LAZ 1.4 Community Standard (Request for Comment) · Help Us Grow the Agora Community · GeoPose Summit 2025 · New Member Announcements and more.

Thank you Bengaluru 🇮🇳! We had an excellent turnout of over 37 participants at the OGC India Executive Dialogue — Bengaluru, held on 15 October 2025 as part of the OGC India Leadership Dialogues 2025. The discussions explored the role of open geospatial standards in emerging technology areas such as New Space, and AI — including Foundation Models. The event also provided an opportunity to engage with Bengaluru’s vibrant tech and research community, especially young professionals contributing to India’s innovation ecosystem. A special thanks to the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) for generously hosting the dialogue and supporting on-ground arrangements. Click here to learn more about OGC Membership: https://lnkd.in/e9CQM2AQ Peter Rabley Harsha Vardhan Madiraju Raghavendra N M Dhananjayan Jagadeesh #Bengaluru #IndiaTech #IndiaInnovation #TechCommunity #ResearchCommunity #SpatialData #Interoperability #DataStandards #Collaboration #OpenData #GeospatialCommunity#AI #NewSpace #DigitalTransformation #FoundationModels #LocationIntelligence

We’re excited to welcome Muthu Kumar to the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) as Senior Director, joining our European team! Muthu joins OGC at a time when geospatial data and technology are central to solving some of the world’s most pressing challenges—from climate resilience and sustainability to infrastructure, security, and mobility. He brings a strategic, user-focused perspective that bridges innovation with practical impact—helping ensure the geospatial community’s work makes a difference where it matters most. Building on his experience at Deutsche Bahn, Muthu brings deep insight into how technology supports complex, mission-critical systems. As Co-Founder of Geoawesome, he has also inspired and connected a global community passionate about geospatial innovation—values that align strongly with OGC’s mission. Based in Berlin, Muthu will play a key role in strengthening OGC’s presence and partnerships across Europe. Please join us in welcoming him to OGC! We’re thrilled to have his leadership, energy, and creativity helping drive the next chapter of OGC’s work in Europe and beyond. #OGC #NewTeamMember #GeospatialLeadership #OGCEurope #Berlin #GeoCommunity #Geoawesome

Welcome NV5 Geospatial to the OGC Community!   We’re delighted to welcome NV5 as a new member of the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC)!   At NV5, Geospatial Science is the lens through which the world is understood — how it’s organized, measured, and connected. NV5’s advanced geospatial solutions combine precise mapping, surveying, data analysis, and enterprise GIS platforms that enable clients to visualize, analyze, and act with confidence.   By integrating AI, machine learning, and data science with a wide array of cutting-edge platforms, sensors, and technologies, NV5 delivers insights that drive efficiency and innovation across industries — from infrastructure and energy to environmental monitoring and beyond.   “With 1300+ geospatial professionals and renowned experts in geospatial fields, including artificial intelligence, GIS, and every form of remote sensing, NV5 looks forward to partnering with OGC to advance innovation, increase interoperability, and maximize the value of geospatial data for all — whether on the ground, in the air, or from space.” — Kurt W Allen, President, NV5 Geospatial   We’re excited to collaborate with NV5 as they join our mission to advance open standards, interoperability, and geospatial innovation around the world. #OGC #OGCCommunity #NewMember #NV5 #GeospatialInnovation #AI #GIS #RemoteSensing #MachineLearning #Interoperability #OpenStandards #SpatialData #DigitalTransformation #OGCStandards

What a great event, a great institution, and a truly wonderful group of people. The Symposium on Data for Public Good showcased the power of collaboration and the shared commitment across India’s data community to build systems that truly serve society. We were delighted that our CEO, Peter Rabley, took part and witnessed firsthand the leadership of institutions like Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore, India Urban Data Exchange (IUDX), @AgriculturalDataExchange , and Telangana Data Exchange (TGDeX) — all advancing open, trusted, and interoperable data ecosystems. Thank you to everyone who made this gathering such an inspiring experience. The conversations on accuracy, integrity, and open standards will continue to shape how data is used for public good — in India and around the world. #DataForPublicGood #Interoperability #OpenStandards #OGC

Happy World Standards Day! Today we celebrate the incredible OGC community — the members, partners, and collaborators who come together across sectors and borders to make the world work better together. Your dedication to openness, trust, and collaboration continues to shape a more connected, resilient future. #WorldStandardsDay #OpenStandards #OGC