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Short talk about the UK National Underground Asset Register (NUAR), now that Ordnance Survey has commenced operating the service on behalf of GDS.

What do wildfires, water scarcity, algal blooms, and AI have in common? They all rely on trustworthy, reusable geospatial workflows—and the Open Science Persistent Demonstrator (OSPD) is here to deliver. In our latest blog, Ingo Simonis takes us inside the OGC OSPD initiative—a living lab where open science meets real-world impact. From satellite-backed wildfire risk maps to reproducible urban heat island models, this is science you can run with. Explore how OSPD is: • Turning research into action • Tackling complex challenges with ready-to-run workflows • Building trust and transparency in the AI era Read the blog → https://lnkd.in/dDgYgAY8 Ryan Ahola Anca Anghelea Micah Brachman Fabrice Brito Xinli Cai Francis Charette Migneault, ing. Stelios Contarinis Liping Di Týna Doležalová Gerald Fenoy Christin Henzen Allan Jamieson Markus Konkol Katie Baynes Manil Maskey NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration EarthCode DATA HUB (UK) LIMITED European Space Agency - ESA

What do wildfires, water scarcity, algal blooms, and AI have in common? They all rely on trustworthy, reusable geospatial workflows—and the Open Science Persistent Demonstrator (OSPD) is here to deliver. In our latest blog, Ingo Simonis takes us inside the OGC OSPD initiative—a living lab where open science meets real-world impact. From satellite-backed wildfire risk maps to reproducible urban heat island models, this is science you can run with. Explore how OSPD is: • Turning research into action • Tackling complex challenges with ready-to-run workflows • Building trust and transparency in the AI era Read the blog → https://lnkd.in/dDgYgAY8 Ryan Ahola Anca Anghelea Micah Brachman Fabrice Brito Xinli Cai Francis Charette Migneault, ing. Stelios Contarinis Liping Di Týna Doležalová Gerald Fenoy Christin Henzen Allan Jamieson Markus Konkol Katie Baynes Manil Maskey NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration EarthCode DATA HUB (UK) LIMITED European Space Agency - ESA

A huge congratulations to our Principal Member GEOSA- General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information and His Excellency Dr.Eng, Mohammed Al Sayel, President, GEOSA and Chair of UN-GGIM Arab States, for Saudi Arabia ranking #1 country in the region, #6 among G20 countries and #9 globally in the latest Geospatial Readiness Index! This achievement is a clear reflection of Saudi Arabia’s leadership in geospatial innovation, governance, and national coordination. GEOSA has set a powerful example for the region—showing how strategic investment and cross-sector collaboration can elevate an entire ecosystem. At OGC, we’re proud to work alongside GEOSA as they continue to lead not only in the region, but increasingly on the global stage. This momentum is real—and the future is bright. Well done to GEOSA and Saudi Arabia. You’re setting the pace. Asim AlGhamdi Zaffar Sadiq Mohamed-Ghouse Ingo Simonis

Love the socks Scott Simmons !:-)

🚀 Week 2 of “10 Ideas in 10 Weeks” … and we’re going to space. The space economy is booming—and it’s no longer just about rockets and rovers. It’s about data. Satellite imagery, onboard AI, orbital logistics, lunar navigation—it’s all part of a new ecosystem where interoperability, trust, and collaboration are the lifeblood of progress. In this week’s post, OGC Chief Innovation Officer Cassie Kloberdanz Lee explores how we move from complexity to clarity in space—linking Earth, orbit, and everything in between.  From defense and disaster response to lunar mapping and Indigenous knowledge, this is where big ideas meet real-world action. 🛰️ Read the blog: https://lnkd.in/gj7nTZnt And the conversation continues at OGC’s Sea to Space Innovation Summit in Mérida, Mexico, June 9–12. Complimentary access for government officials - join us! https://lnkd.in/gd_XAVSh ( OGC Members will receive their registration codes next week) Prashant J. Shukle Kumar Navulur #10IdeasIn10Weeks #OGC #SpaceEconomy #RemoteSensing #Geospatial #Innovation #Mérida2025 #AI #SatelliteData #Interoperability

🚀🌎 Registration Now Open: OGC 132nd Member Meeting & Sea to Space Innovation Summit This June, the global geospatial community is heading to Mérida, Mexico for the OGC 132nd Member Meeting—and this year, we’re going bigger and bolder. Join us from June 9–12, 2025, where we’ll explore how location-powered innovation is reshaping our world—from deep ocean sensors to lunar infrastructure. Expect four days of: * TED-style talks and fresh ideas  * Testbeds, pilots, and geospatial tools in action   * Cross-sector, cross-border collaboration  * A regional spotlight on Latin America and the Caribbean Registration is now open! Government officials attend for free OGC Members will receive registration codes next week Register now-> https://lnkd.in/gd_XAVSh Let’s build the future—together. From sea to space. #OGC132 #SeaToSpace #GeospatialInnovation #Mérida2025 #RemoteSensing #SmartCities #SpaceData #10IdeasIn10Weeks #MemberMeeting #Interoperability #ClimateAction

Big thanks to Geoawesome | Your digital compass for all things geo. for featuring OGC CEO Peter Rabley on the Problem Solved podcast! 🙌   Aleksander Buczkowski and Muthukumar Kumar, are two of the sharpest minds in the geospatial world—and longtime champions of innovation across the community.   In this episode, they go Behind the Standards to explore how something as “simple” as drawing a point or polygon is built on decades of OGC-led collaboration—and where we’re headed next with AI, 3D, and trusted data in an increasingly complex world.   🎧 Give it a listen: https://lnkd.in/gmxVHDhm #Geoawesome #OGC #Geospatial #AI #Innovation #Interoperability #10IdeasIn10Weeks #OGC30 #FutureOfGIS

📢 Webinar: Introducing the OGC API – Moving Features Standard (Part 2 of the OGC API Webinar Series) Following the great response to our first webinar on OGC API – Maps, we’re excited to present the second one in the series: OGC API – Moving Features. Join us for an insightful session introducing the OGC API – Moving Features – Part 1: Core Standard, which enables seamless access to and interaction with data representing moving objects—from vehicles and vessels to animals and beyond. Whether you're working with geospatial data, tracking movement, or developing applications that need access to dynamic location data, this session offers a comprehensive overview of the new API, its capabilities, and its relationship to broader OGC and ISO standards. 🗓️ Date: Thursday, 1st May 2025 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM (UTC+0) 🎤 Speakers: • Dr Taehoon Kim, Researcher, Intelligent Platforms Research Institute, AIST, Japan • Dr Kyoung-Sook Kim, Deputy Director, Intelligent Platforms Research Institute, AIST, Japan • Dr Gobe Hobona, Director of Product Management for Standards, OGC Don’t miss this opportunity to explore how the OGC API – Moving Features Standard can power innovation in your work with dynamic spatial data. #MovingFeatures #LocationIntelligence #OpenAPI #SpatialData

Calling all geospatial professionals! Join us at the OGC Canada Forum during GeoIgnite 2025 in Ottawa. We’re bringing together leaders from government, industry, Indigenous organizations, and academia to tackle topics like: 🌐 Modernizing Canada’s Geospatial Data Infrastructure (CGDI) 🚀 Advancing a national geospatial strategy 🏗️ Integrating BIM and GIS 🧠 Applying AI to real-world challenges 🔥 Using standards to support emergency response, climate action & digital twins This is a unique chance to explore how the OGC Community is powering collaboration and innovation across Canada’s built and natural environments. 🗓️ May 12 | 1–4 PM EDT 📍 Ottawa Conference and Event Centre – Room 118B ✅ Register here: In-person attendance (https://zurl.co/nR9qq) | Online attendance (https://zurl.co/DSWVM) Whether you're an OGC member or just geospatially curious—everyone’s welcome. #OGCCanadaForum #GeoIgnite2025 #CGDI #SDI #Geospatial #BIM #GIS