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The upcoming Digital Construction Asia and Geo Connect Asia will take place from 31 March to 1 April 2026 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore. The events will welcome participants from local and regional government agencies, enterprise decision-makers and global experts.

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Supported by the Singapore Land Authority (SLA), the events are expected to attract more than 3,000 visitors, with 56% attending Digital Construction Asia, according to the organiser Montgomery Asia.

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This year’s Digital Construction Asia and Geo Connect Asia will be co-located with Drones & Uncrewed Asia and Ocean Connect Asia. The events will host over 100 exhibitors, featuring leading companies in the industry, including Matterport, Trimble, Leica Geosystems, Kobelco Construction Machinery and Varadise, alongside emerging players in the robotics and uncrewed segments such as Autel Robotics, AI and Robotics Ventures (ARV), Fixposition and OXTS.

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A number of major conferences will be held as part of the events, including: the Geo Autonomy Summit, themed ‘Transforming the power of geospatial knowledge, data, AI and autonomy into actionable insights’; Ocean Connect Asia, themed ‘AI, autonomy, robotics & uncrewed solutions as drivers of a sustainable blue economy’; Digital Underground Connect 2026; Digital Construction Asia, themed ‘Construction in the age of AI: innovation & sustainability shaping tomorrow’s built environment’; Geo Smart Mining 2026; Indoor Mapping Forum 2026; and the GNSS Asia Executive Circle 2026.

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Among the conference speakers are:

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Dr Francisco Castillo, senior vice president and chief information officer, Maynilad Water Services, Philippines
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Alain Waha, chief technology officer, Buro Happold
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Liew Zi Qing, head of digitalisation, development & delivery, Sunway Property
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Ho Han Hsi, secretary general, Taiwan BIM Association (TBIMA)
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Setia Dewi Prihapsari, deputy director of data analytics division, Centre for Data and Information Technology, Ministry of Public Works and Housing (PUPR), Indonesia
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Ed Parsons, digital geographer and geospatial consultant; former geospatial technologist at Google.
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Dr Victor Khoo, chief surveyor / director of survey & geomatics, Singapore Land Authority.
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David Foo, deputy chief executive (operations and technology), Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.
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At this year’s Geo Connect Asia (GCA), which is co-located with Digital Construction Asia, Marine & Hydro Asia, and Drones & Uncrewed Asia, a range of seminars will take place to explore the future of geospatial and construction industries. The event will be held at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore on 9-10 April 2025.

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Themed ‘Construction in the age of AI – innovation and sustainability shaping tomorrow’s built environment’, the Digital Construction Asia Forum will engage a strongly focused community looking to accelerate the digitalisation of the industry. Key themes include:

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Reshaping construction processes through data – getting ready for AI and automation
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Adopting sustainable practices – moving towards net-zero and circular economy through digital twins 
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Tapping into emerging tech – integrating robotics, modular and VR/AR for efficiency and precision 
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Ensuring regional collaboration – cross-border projects and partnerships driving innovation 
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Unlocking future-ready workforce – upskilling, inclusivity and attracting new talent  
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Investing in construction innovation – funding trends and strategies for scaling impactful construction tech
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The Digital Underground Connect seminar, themed ‘The power of the digital underground twin – enabling smart, safe and sustainable asset management and infrastructure development’, will highlight advancements in subsurface utility mapping, digital twin technology and asset management for facilities and critical infrastructure.

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Attendees can gain insights from industry experts on how emerging technologies are revolutionising underground geospatial data management across Southeast Asia and beyond. Key themes include:

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Insights from national and city-wide subsurface utility mapping programmes, including Singapore
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Effective use of underground digital twins for infrastructure planning, design and construction
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Leveraging new and emerging technologies for improved productivity and data quality
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Solutions for facility management and underground asset management
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Developing capabilities to meet increasing demands for reliable digital underground data
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Policies and regulations shaping how data is produced, managed and used
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In addition, the inaugural APAC Earth Observation (EO) Forum will be an integral part of GCA 2025. This new programme (on 10 April) will focus on addressing the regional challenges of securing a climate resilient future – bringing together policymakers, solutions providers, risk assessment experts, corporate and vulnerable communities to discuss pressing issues relating to climate change and how to respond.

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With the theme ‘Managing risk, enhancing resilience and shaping a climate-secure future,’ the APAC EO Forum will cover topics on EO infrastructure, the diverse landscapes of Asia Pacific (APAC) and sustainability. It will feature keynotes, panel discussions and interactive sessions aimed at unlocking the potential of EO technologies, including Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and hyperspectral imaging, and advancing their integration into essential sectors such as construction and insurance.

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Click here to register for your conference pass.

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The fifth edition of Geo Connect Asia (GCA) celebrates the mainstreaming of geospatial solutions across government, enterprise and non-profit, with a record number of participants on the show and supporting conferences.

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Themed ‘Geospatial driven impacts: underground, land and sea to sky’, GCA 2025 will be held on 9-10 April at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore. The show will be co-located with Digital Construction Asia, Drones & Uncrewed Asia and Marine & Hydro Asia.

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GCA 2025 is expected to attract more than 120 companies and 3,000 visitors and delegates. The growing influence of AI, robotics, data interoperability and security across industries will be the main theme of the Geo Autonomy Summit (formerly Geo Connect Asia Conference).

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Leading speakers include: Thomson Lai, managing director for digital, AECOM; Will Cavendish, global digital services leader, Arup; Philipp Kandal, CTO, Grab; David Foo, assistant chief executive (operations and ops-tech) / chief data officer, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA); and Salote Viti, chairwoman, Pacific GIS & Remote Sensing Council.

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Other conferences include the return of Digital Underground Connect and the respective launches of the Digital Construction Asia Forum and APAC Earth Observation Forum. GCA is organised by Montgomery Events Asia and supported by the Singapore Land Authority (SLA). The speakers and programmes can be viewed here.

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The growing regional impact of the event is reflected by group pavilion support from Indonesia, Sabah (Malaysia), Singapore and Thailand. The organisers are also looking to increase regional attendance beyond 40% of the total, up from 32.5% in 2024.

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‘’We are delighted to expand the footprint of the region’s geospatial knowledge base and share common experiences. The vulnerability of ASEAN countries to climate-induced challenges, the dynamics of urbanisation and the need to actively manage limited resources demands response from planners, operators and industry specialists,” said Rupert Owen, co-founder of Geo Connect Asia.

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“Supported by the latest geospatial solutions, there is a growing belief in technology-enhanced answers to some of the most pressing challenges. Sharing these experiences is the focus of Geo Connect Asia as the regional community hub.”

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*Click here to secure your preferred pass. Early bird discounts for conference registration are available until 21 March 2025 (CPD points are available upon application).

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Geo Connect Asia will celebrate its fifth edition on 9-10 April 2025 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. The event will again take place in conjunction with Digital Construction Asia, Drones & Uncrewed Asia, and Marine & Hydro Asia.

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According to the organiser, Geo Connect Asia looks to grow its regional visitor footprint through multiple initiatives. The growing awareness of and appetite for geospatial and location-based solutions across the region and beyond is driving a new economy.

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Building on an attendance of 2,730 visitors at the March 2024 event, a target number of 3,200 visitors is being forecast for Geo Connect Asia 2025, with a growing participation by international delegates and visitors. This annual event is organised by Montgomery Asia, and supported by the Singapore Land Authority (SLA).

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The organiser said visits to leading organisations across the ASEAN region are generating strong interest as the application of new technologies to geospatial-based data provides accuracy and predictability in addressing critical issues. As a region prone to challenges and with a population exceeding 600 million, ASEAN nations have experienced 15% of the world’s disasters since 2012, some 1,900 occurrences. Building resilience into critical infrastructure planning is driving demand for new initiatives by government agencies and business.

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The co-location of Geo Connect Asia with Digital Construction Asia, Drones & Uncrewed Asia, and Marine & Hydro Asia threads a platform for industry crossovers and a platform for data focused solutions. With the theme ‘Geospatial driven impacts: underground, land and sea to sky’, the 2025 event will comprise a series of conferences, including Geo Autonomy Summit, APAC Earth Observation Forum, Digital Underground Connect and Asian Aerial Mapping Forum.

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Pre-event registration is now open. Super early bird discounts for conference registration are available until 20 December 2024.

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The fourth edition of Geo Connect Asia (GCA), the region’s flagship trade event and conference for the geospatial, positioning and remote sensing industries, has attracted 2,785 visitors, delegates and speakers from 52 countries and territories.

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Held at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore on 6-7 March 2024, this year’s GCA was co-located alongside Drones & Uncrewed Asia, Digital Construction Asia and the inaugural Marine & Hydro Asia.

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With the theme ‘Geospatial Driven Impacts: Underground, Land and Sea to Sky’, GCA 2024 drew experts from Singapore-based and international companies, institutions, start-ups, and government agencies. Tech Talks spanning the entire geospatial spectrum, as well as presentations and panel discussions with 102 speakers, enabled pivotal discussions on the economic and societal impact of geospatial technologies.

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“The mainstreaming of geospatial technologies has been a major theme of the 2024 event and is one that will accelerate as industry and governments successfully apply proven solutions,” said Rupert Owen, co-founder of Geo Connect Asia. “The growing international positioning of Geo Connect Asia assists in exchanging experiences across regions. The additional focus on digital construction, marine & hydro and the UAV marketplaces also drives focus on the value of data acquisition and sharing to enhance accuracy and the on-time scheduling and delivery of key projects.”

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At the combined co-located shows, visitors were able to interact with different products and prototypes, including drones, remote sensing-based laser scanners, mapping systems and ground-penetrating radars, plus the technologies that make the development of these tools possible. A wide variety of spatial analysis, UAV traffic management and visualisation software, and satellite communications services were also exhibited.

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The Tech Talks, UAV Innovation Theatre and Digital Underground Connect featured a line-up of fireside chats and keynote speeches, where industry professionals had robust conversations on topics such as how geospatial technology can be harnessed to improve life quality; the use of AI in construction technology; geospatial drivers in speeding up the decarbonisation agenda; and mainstreaming geospatial technology for healthcare, community and sustainable development.

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Business matching was a key driver of success at GCA 2024, with exhibitors, speakers and visitors given abundant opportunities to connect, network and explore potential synergies. This allowed visitors to identify complementary strengths and lay the groundwork for future business collaborations.

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“We are witnessing the exponential growth and transformative impact of geospatial technology across economies, infrastructure and everyday lives,” said Scott Simmons, chief standards officer of Open Geospatial Consortium. “Geo Connect Asia serves as an excellent platform for industry leaders and stakeholders to build cross-border networks, explore innovative solutions, and propel the geospatial industry forward for a more sustainable and connected future.”

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The next edition of GCA is scheduled to take place on 9-10 April 2025 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

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Geo Connect Asia (GCA) 2024 is all set to open its door next week, taking place on 6-7 March at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore. With the theme ‘Geospatial Driven Impacts: Underground, Land and Sea to Sky’, the event will bring together more than 100 companies, 70 speakers and more than 3,000 attendees from ASEAN and beyond.

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Organised by Singapore-based Montgomery Asia, GCA 2024 will be held alongside three co-located shows: Digital Construction Asia, Drones & Uncrewed Asia and the inaugural Marine & Hydro Asia.

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A number of major players and government agencies have confirmed their attendance at GCA 2024, including AECOM, Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), Lands Department Hong Kong, Petronas, Manila Water and Portcoast (Vietnam), Ministry of Health Singapore (MOH) and Singapore Land Authority (SLA), among others. There will be also pavilions from Singapore and Thailand.

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Solutions within the geospatial and related industries link ASEAN countries to one another and open opportunities to address borderless challenges in areas such as infrastructure development, environmental monitoring, supply chain management and natural resource management. This is evident from the burgeoning Asia Pacific geospatial information and technology market, which is projected to grow in value to US$216 billion by 2025.

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With ASEAN’s population of over 660 million and its strong ties to the maritime, agricultural and natural resource sectors, there is a common ground for sharing solutions and fostering collaboration. As local needs drive innovation, expertise is flourishing in areas such as remote sensing and location-based analytics; these, combined with rapidly advancing geospatial solutions, add predictability for planning and addressing key challenges such as rising sea levels and the monitoring of key infrastructure.

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Click here to register as a GCA visitor, here to download GCA conference programme, and here to download GCA show preview.

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Drones & Uncrewed Asia

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Themed ‘Delivering solutions for an expanding Asian UAV ecosystem’, Drones & Uncrewed Asia (D&UA) will provide a meeting place for the region’s UAV industries. The event will feature the latest in aerial, unmanned and ground-based solutions.

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Driven by the increasing and diverse use cases of drones across multiple sectors – from under the sea, beneath the ground and into the sky, the global drone industry is flying. The Asian drone market alone is forecast to reach a staggering US$54.6 billion by 2030, fuelled by the high number of companies offering services like mapping, surveying, inspection and delivery (36%), as well as drone training and education (17%).

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The D&UA event will offer a comprehensive platform for industry leaders, innovators and stakeholders in the private and public domains to foster meaningful collaboration on critical issues like standardisation, regulation and technology integration, ultimately accelerating innovation and shaping the future trajectory of the Asian drone industry.

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Click here to register as a D&UA visitor, and here to download D&UA show preview.

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The next edition of Geo Connect Asia will be held from 6 to 7 March 2024 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, with the theme ‘Geospatial driven impacts: underground, ground and sea to sky’.

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Working with the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) as its strategic partner, Geo Connect Asia provides a platform for the introduction of geospatial-based solutions across the region. The event is organised by Montgomery Asia.

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Geo Connect Asia 2024 will be co-located with three major shows: Digital Construction Asia, aimed to help meet the demands for digitalisation in the construction industry; Drones & Uncrewed Asia (formerly Drones Asia), which serves as a platform for the region’s UAV markets showcasing the latest in aerial, unmanned and ground-based solutions; and the inaugural Marine & Hydro Asia, focusing on the hydrospatial challenges of managing key issues related to Asia’s coastal and marine waters.

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According to the organiser, more than 130 companies are expected to take part in the combined exhibitions, with more than 70 speakers contributing to the associated conferences. Altogether, the event is anticipated to draw more than 3,500 visitors.

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The third edition of Southeast Asia’s flagship geospatial and location intelligence technology trade event, Geo Connect Asia (GCA), successfully concluded its two-day run on 16 March 2023 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore. GCA 2023, co-located with the first edition of Drones Asia and held in conjunction with Digital Construction Asia 2023, hosted in-person 2,494 visitors from 53 countries, wih 24.5% of them coming from outside Singapore.

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“We were delighted to welcome geospatial and location intelligence industry experts from the region and beyond, assisting in the creation of a regional community for the industry, with a Singapore base. Securing the continued support of our sponsors, partners and exhibitors is testament to the exciting event format we are developing; the addition of Drones Asia for the UAV industry has been very well received,” said Rupert Owen, co-founder of GCA and Drones Asia.

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“Geo Connect Asia is the meeting point for the Asian region, offering the opportunity to collaborate and build partnerships across the fast-expanding geospatial industry. We look forward to supporting future events,” said Nadine Alameh, CEO of Open Geospatial Consortium. Ms Alameh opened the conference, which comprised 81 prominent speakers, moderators and delegates from across the world.

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Visitors also witnessed the official opening of the first Drones Asia, a dedicated drone-technology show jointly launched by Montgomery Asia, the Association of Aerospace Industries (Singapore) (AAIS), and Gold Sponsor Inmarsat. This event was devoted to the region’s growing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) ecosystem, capturing the commercial demand for airborne, unmanned, and ground-based solutions.

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This year’s Digital Construction Asia was also an exciting platform for the introduction of cutting-edge solutions for the built environment – including AI, BIM, blockchain, IoT, and visualisation technologies.

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GCA 2023 was graced by guest of honour Dr Amy Khor, Singapore’s Senior Minister of State for the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment and Ministry of Transport. She delivered the opening address at the event’s opening ceremony.

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“Achieving sustainable development in an interconnected world requires us to strike a balance between economic growth, social development, and environmental protection. Geospatial technology has proven to be a key enabler in supporting these sustainability goals, and Geo Connect Asia provides us with an excellent platform to explore ideas and solutions,” said Dr Khor.

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At the opening ceremony, Dr Khor witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) and the Container Depot and Logistics Association (Singapore) to use geospatial data to route heavy vehicles more efficiently and safely.

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An intent of collaboration was also signed between SLA and the General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for both countries to exchange knowledge and experiences regarding the use of geospatial technology. In addition, SLA announced a pilot project with SG Enable and Gardens by the Bay to map barrier-free routes for wheelchair users.

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“Going forward, we will continue to experiment on using geospatial data sets in novel ways. We will deepen our own geospatial capabilities, broaden our partnerships, and continue to mainstream geospatial in businesses as well as in sustainable development,” said Yeoh Oon Jin, chairman of SLA.

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GCA 2023 was supported by nearly 60 trade organisations, associations and government agencies, including SLA; SGTech, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA); Singapore Exhibition and Convention Bureau (SECB); buildingSMART Singapore (bSS); and the Construction Industry Joint Committee (CIJC).

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With the Main Conference, Tech Talks, Expert Stage and UAV Innovation Theatre @ Drones Asia, key industry professionals and players were provided with a platform to connect and hold pivotal discussions that progress the use of geospatial technology and intelligence to address sustainability limitations.

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“We received a lot of great leads and we met with a good diversity of customers. We’ve been very busy and positive on getting a good return on investment from our participation,” said Janina Vasquez, geospatial consultant at YJP Surveyors.

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John Whitehead, senior director of sales & distribution APAC at Trimble, added, ‘’We were pleased to be able to support Geo Connect Asia for the third consecutive year as platinum sponsor and welcome clients and new prospective customers in a vibrant meeting environment. With the opportunity to demonstrate our latest solutions on our stand and offer more personal exchanges in the Trimble Club, we were delighted with the response.”

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Geo Connect Asia with Digital Construction Asia and Drones Asia will return on 6 and 7 March 2024 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore. The combination of events is organised by Montgomery Asia.

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Geo Connect Asia (GCA), the region’s leading geospatial industry event, will return next week on 15-16 March at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore. It will take place alongside Digital Construction Asia (DCA) 2023 and co-located with the launch of Drones Asia (DA) 2023. The three-in-one event, held fully in person, is expected to bring together over 2,500 delegates and attendees from Singapore, the region and beyond.

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With the theme ‘Advancing sustainable & resilient geospatial solutions for an interconnected world’, a key focus of GCA 2023 will be the use of advancements in geospatial technology and data interoperability to address regional challenges.

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Supported by the Singapore Land Authority (SLA), GCA 2023 will feature over 70 exhibiting companies and demonstrate the role played by the mix of geospatial, location intelligence, remote sensing and drone-based solutions.

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Digital Construction & Drones Asia

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Shining the spotlight on opportunities for enhancing productivity in the construction world, Digital Construction Asia (DCA) 2023 will focus on showcasing digitalised processes and improved workflows. By enhancing ground-based equipment with aerial capabilities and implementing technology such as AI, BIM and IoT, current challenges in construction can now be targeted via novel and more efficient approaches.

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In addressing the commercial unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) industry, the newly launched and co-located Drones Asia (DA) 2023 aims to create a focused platform for the complete drone ecosystem. This show plays a critical role in enabling AI in today’s geospatial marketplace, broadening the conversation as industry experts look into the application of drones and UAVs in the commercial and industrial world, exploring industrial adoption to improve productivity and efficiency.

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Packed with two days of complimentary programmes, the UAV Innovation Theatre @ Drones Asia offers attendees the chance to learn how technology enables drone operations and discover how UAV-focused solutions are being successfully applied to specific projects and tasks.

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GCA conference

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The two-day conference comprises 10 main sessions featuring over 50 industry speakers, panellists and moderators. These include: keynote address, ‘Geospatial solutions for global challenges – a new era empowered by digital twin’ by Prof Abbas Rajabifard, professor and discipline leader, geomatics at the University of Melbourne; opening panel, ‘Driving sustainable solutions in the built environment through improved analytics’ by Esther An, chief sustainability officer, City Developments Limited; and ‘Interoperability of data on the move’ by Eugene Seah, president of buildingSMART Singapore.

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“As we progress into a Geospatial 4.0 World, data is increasingly intertwined in today’s digital world where technology, sustainability and resilience work hand-in-hand to transform smart insights that enhance productivity and safety,” said Mr Seah, who is also global board member and chief operating officer of Meinhardt Group in Singapore.

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“The conferences at GCA 2023 will encourage companies to have these conversations at a local and regional level, and further urge visitors towards building smart cities that are sustainable and resilient as we identify growth opportunities in the construction sector.”

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In addition, attendees can deep dive into two Expert Stages (Digital Underground Connect, and Sustainability in Construction and Road) as well as a full programme of free-to-attend Tech Talks and the UAV Innovation Theatre.

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GCA 2023 will be graced by Dr Amy Khor, Singapore’s Senior Minister of State for Transport and Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment, who will deliver the opening speech. Other distinguished guests in attendance, besides Dr Khor and Prof Rajabifard, include Yeoh Oon Jin, chairman of SLA and Dr Nadine Alameh, CEO of Open Geospatial Consortium.

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Organised by Montgomery Asia, GCA 2023 is supported by over 50 trade organisations, associations and government agencies, including BuildSG, buildingSMART, the Construction Industry Joint Committee, and National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster (NAMIC), among others.

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The full programme can be found here.

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Note: Registration for GCA 2023 is now open here. Apply ‘GCAPR15’ to enjoy 15% off the regular conference price. Exhibition admission is complimentary and pre-registration is encouraged to facilitate ease of entry into the halls.

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Geo Connect Asia will return on 15-16 March 2023 at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, featuring an exhibition of more than 100 companies and a series of conferences.

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The Main Stage Conference theme, ‘Advancing sustainable & resilient geospatial solutions for an interconnected world’, reflects the need to respond to sustainability goals with the pressing challenges associated with climate change, urban growth and food security.

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Organised by Montgomery Asia, Geo Connect Asia 2023 incorporates Digital Construction Asia and is co-located with the inaugural Drones Asia show. The combined event is expected to attract more than 3,000 delegates and visitors from Singapore, the Asian region, and beyond.

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Supported by the Singapore Land Authority, Geo Connect Asia offers a platform for Southeast Asia’s governments, businesses and not-for-profit sectors to bring geospatial, locational intelligence and remote sensing into the mainstream.

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In addition to the main conference, the Digital Underground Connect Expert Stage returns with the title ‘Advancing Subsurface Utility Mapping for Construction and Asset Management’.

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A second Expert Stage runs with the theme ‘A data driven roadmap for measuring sustainability in the construction world; a third Expert Stage on road and rail infrastructure is in formation.

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In a diverse region of 640 million people, ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) shares both common values and ambitions as it looks to grow into becoming the world’s fourth-largest trading economy.

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Demands on managing its resources will be supported with the co-location of the UNGGIM seminar titled ‘Geo-enabled effective land administration’. The seminar is co-organised by the United Nations Expert Group on Land Administration and Management (UN-EG-LAM) and the UN-GGIM-AP Working Group 2 on Cadastre and Land Management.

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According to Montgomery Asia, Geo Connect Asia 2023 has received the support of more than 30 industry organisations. It welcomes Trimble as Platinum Sponsor for the third consecutive event and Topcon as a Silver Sponsor for the first time at the event.

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The last edition of Geo Connect Asia took place on 1-2 June 2022, attended by close to 2,000 geospatial professionals from 36 countries. The event drew over 40 exhibitors from 14 countries, plus 79 prominent speakers and moderators.

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