Partners

GOLD SPONSORS

Faro

FARO is a global technology company that develops and markets computer-aided coordinate measurement devices and software. Portable equipment from FARO permits high-precision 3D measurement and comparison of parts and compound structures within production and quality assurance processes. The devices are used for inspecting components and assemblies, production planning, inventory documentation, as well as for investigation and reconstruction of accident sites or crime scenes. They are also employed to generate digital scans of historic sites. Worldwide, approximately 15,000 customers are operating more than 30,000 installations of FARO's systems.

Esri

Esri is an exciting company doing important work. Our technology enables organizations to create responsible and sustainable solutions to problems at local and global scales. At Esri, we believe that geography is at the heart of a more resilient and sustainable future. Governments, industry leaders, academics, and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) trust us to connect them with the analytic knowledge they need to make these critical decisions that shape the planet. We invite you to discover ways that you can leverage our technology and expertise in your own organization.

SILVER SPONSORS

AAM

AAM is a leading spatial information technology provider. AAM offers spatial services across the African, Middle East, Asian, Australian and Pacific Regions. Offering all survey technologies (imagery, LiDAR, field) from any platform (satellite, aircraft, drone, ground) allows AAM to apply the most appropriate technology to every requirement. Surveys are executed with six decades of experience, combining international experience with local presence. AAM's GEOCIRRUS service delivers spatial data with the clarity required for instant project benefits. GEOCIRRUS encompasses data delivery / visualisation / analysis / interaction / incorporation, using client or hosted solutions to bring the power of spatial data to all project stakeholders.

Luciad

Luciad delivers geospatial software solutions that power the world’s mission critical operations. Our applications simplify the lives of developers and end users with advanced visual analytics that allow them to unlock the potential of real time location intelligence and create the foundations for next generation geospatial systems.

From safeguarding critical assets to creating the digital infrastructure for smart cities, we help users implement intuitive command and control systems. Our customers depend on Luciad for high performance visualization that allows them to implement scalable solutions.

Founded in 1999, Luciad serves clients worldwide through a network of subsidiaries and resellers. In addition to thousands of users of Luciad applications, major systems integrators incorporate Luciad software in their own products. We work with leading organizations such as Airbus Defence and Space, Lufthansa Systems, NATO, Lockheed Martin and Thales.

“Connect, visualize, analyze, act” is both our method and our motto.

HERE Technologies

HERE, the Open Location Platform company, enables people, enterprises and cities to harness the power of location. By making sense of the world through the lens of location we empower our customers to achieve better outcomes - from helping a city manage its infrastructure or an enterprise optimize its assets to guiding drivers to their destination safely. To learn more about HERE, including our new generation of cloud-based location platform services, visit http://360.here.com and www.here.com

Trimble

Trimble's Geospatial Division provides solutions that facilitate high-quality, productive workflows and information exchange, driving value for a global and diverse customer base of surveyors, engineering and GIS service companies, governments, utilities and transportation authorities. Trimble's innovative technologies include integrated sensors, field applications, real-time communications and office software for processing, modeling and data analytics. Using Trimble solutions, organizations can capture the most accurate spatial data and transform it into intelligence to deliver increased productivity and improved decision-making. Whether enabling more efficient use of natural resources or enhancing the performance and lifecycle of civil infrastructure, timely and reliable geospatial information is at the core of Trimble's solutions to transform the way work is done.

HP

HP has been the leading inventor in large format printing since the invention of pen plotter in the late 70s. Today, HP DesignJet products offer fast speeds, high quality output, copy and scan capabilities, and web-connectivity features that allow professionals to access and print projects from wherever works take them.

HP Z Workstations have been on the market for over 35 years. Combining bold design, world-class engineering, robust tools and visual collaboration solutions, the HP Z Workstation Family takes innovation, performance, and reliability to the next level giving you and your business a competitive edge. HP Z Workstations are engineered to optimize the way processor, memory, graphics, OS, and software components work together to deliver massive, whole-system computational power that helps you accomplish more with every minute of your time.

HP do not just create technology, HP creates technology with a purpose: to make life better for everyone, everywhere.

DigitalGlobe

DigitalGlobe is the world’s leading provider of high-resolution Earth imagery, data, and analysis. With the most sophisticated commercial satellite constellation in orbit, we create the world’s smartest images, to give customers confidence when making decisions that matter most. Customers everywhere rely on our best-in-class technology, global coverage, and 16-year time-lapse image library for the most exacting, mission-critical information available about our changing planet. By helping customers solve their most difficult challenges, DigitalGlobe has become the trusted partner for dozens of industries worldwide, from environmental monitoring to mapmaking, from defense to public safety.”

CO-SPONSORS

Oracle

Oracle is the world's most complete, open, and integrated business software and hardware systems company. With more than 400,000 customers—including 100 of the Fortune 100—in more than 145 countries around the globe, Oracle is the only vendor able to offer a complete technology stack in which every layer is engineered to work together as a single system. Oracle's industry-leading products give customers unmatched benefits including unbreakable security, high availability, scalability, energy efficiency, powerful performance, and low total cost of ownership. For geospatial solutions Oracle offers a wide range of 2D and 3D Spatial capabilities based on OGC and ISO standards in database, middleware, big data, and cloud platforms. These technologies are used by numerous 3rd party tools, components and solutions as well as by Oracle's enterprise applications for on-premise and cloud deployment.

Deimos Imaging

Deimos Imaging, a subsidiary of UrtheCast Corp. (Canada), is a Spanish company that, with a diverse suite of sensors in space, is helping usher in a new era of Earth Observation (EO). It owns and operates, through a 24/7 commercial service, the Deimos-1 and Deimos-2 satellites. Besides, it also processes and distributes imagery data and value-added products on behalf of the PanGeo Alliance, a network of eight satellite operators with a combined 15 medium- and high-resolution EO sensors. UrtheCast is also developing and expects to launch two EO satellite constellations: the world's first fully-integrated constellation of sixteen multispectral optical and SAR satellites, called OptiSAR™, and an eight-satellite constellation designed to capture high-quality, medium-resolution optical imagery of the Earth's entire landmass every day, called UrtheDaily™. These constellations are expected to revolutionize the monitoring of our planet with medium- and high-resolution, high-coverage and high-revisit imagery in all weather conditions.

Symposium Sponsor

EASOS – Saving Lives. Preserving nature. Enabling Government.

The Earth and Sea Observation System (EASOS) is a platform providing high value decision support to tackle specific environmental, security and human challenges through an intelligent data fusion dashboard. EASOS gives governments the ability to address major national issues through a single platform. EASOS currently tackles three challenges; flooding, marine pollution and Illegal logging, but has the potential to add new solutions, such as renewable energy, illegal fishing and precision agriculture. EASOS will provide long-term sustainable benefits to the Malaysian economy, environment and civil protection. Discover more by visiting our expert team on the EASOS stand. www.EASOS.my

GOVERNMENT PARTNERS

Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI)

The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) is responsible for the science, technology and innovation in, among others, space science, meteorology, remote sensing, astronautics, and cyber security in Malaysia. It is mandated to lead the National Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Agenda by exploring, developing and utilising STI to generate knowledge, create wealth and ensure societal wellbeing towards achieving a competitive, sustainable and inclusive high income economy.
The newly-formed Strategic Technology and S&T Application Division will be taking the lead in exploring new technology and industry sectors that can spur growth of S&T in the country. In such endeavour, continuous engagement and consultation with multiple stakeholders are essential for the Division to ensure STI agenda in Malaysia remains relevant and effective.
Key portfolios under the Ministry within geospatial domain includes National Space Agency (ANGKASA), Malaysian Meteorological Department (MMD), Malaysian Remote Sensing Agency (ARSM), MIMOS Berhad and Astronautic Technology (M) Sendirian Berhad (ATSB).

Ministry of Communications and Multimedia Malaysia

As an eminent ministry in Malaysian Government, Ministry of Communications and Multimedia Malaysia (KKMM) has a wide range of function in providing comprehensive and inclusive communication infrastructure, to develop a digital economy and strategically expand and broaden the delivery and dissemination of information. Its portfolios include communications, multimedia, broadcasting, information, personal data protection, media industry, postal, courier, mobile services, broadband, and others.
The Communication Technology Division under the Ministry will be the key player in geospatial domain in creating a policy environment that is strategic, responsive and innovative in promoting a dynamic and competitive communications industry. The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commissions (MCMC), too, play important roles in ensuring conducive environment for development of the communications industry, and geospatial uptakes at micro level.

Water Supply Division

Water Supply Division (BBA) is a technical agency under the Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water (KeTTHA). BBA was formerly known as Water Supply Branch (WSB), Public Works Department, Ministry of Works Malaysia. In 2004, due to Malaysian Cabinets reshuffling, WSB was placed under Ministry of Energy, Water and Communications (KTAK). KTAK was further renamed to Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water (KeTTHA) in 2009.

STRATEGIC PARTNERS

IPPF

The Independent Power Producers Forum (IPPF) is an international non-profit NGO composed of senior executives and decision-makers heading up firms with energy and power business commitments across Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas. We are an active catalyst for positive change with a unique "fraternal" organizational atmosphere. We cover all key areas and sectors relating to power generation: Gas, Coal, Bio-Mass, Hydro, Wind, Solar, Nuclear, Geo-Thermal, Legal, Finance, Insurance, Security, Equipment, Infrastructure, Alternatives, Renewable and Sustainable Technologies, etc. The IPPF also leads the "New Energy" parade for Energy Efficiencies (EESCO's), Pollution Prevention (P2/E2), GHG Trading, Energy Security, Waste-to-Energy, Standby Power, Smart Grid, Distribution / Transmission, Restructuring.

Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC)

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is a regulatory body with a key role in the regulation of the communications and multimedia industry in Malaysia. MCMC is also mandated to implement and promote the Government's national policy objectives for the communications and multimedia sector and to oversee the new regulatory framework for the converging telecommunications and broadcasting industries and online activities. In order to regulate telecom sector in Malaysia, it is imperative for MCMC to acquire first-hand knowledge on the latest technology available that could push the sector to further growth and create such awareness to telecom companies.

SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS

Singapore Land Authority

The Singapore Land Authority (SLA) is a statutory board with the Ministry of Law. Its mission is to optimise land resources for the social and economic development of Singapore. Apart from its roles in land management, regulation and the national land registration authority, SLA drives the development of geospatial information science and technology as the national geospatial agency. SLA currently spearheads the 3D mapping and modelling of the entire city state which would contribute to the development of Virtual Singapore, the authoritative 3D digital platform for geospatial collaboration that supports Singapore's Smart Nation initiative. Visit us at www.sla.gov.sg or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SingaporeLandAuthority.

IGRSM

IGRSM, formerly known as Malaysian Remote Sensing Society (MRSS), was formed in July, 1995. Its overall objective is to support and facilitate development of geospatial and remote sensing technologies in the country. Since its formation, IGRSM has embarked in several activities aimed towards further promoting the use of the technology, strengthening government-private sector interaction, encouraging more publications of R&D results and keeping members duly informed of geospatial and remote sensing activities within and outside the country.

JUPEM

JUPEM as an eminent organisation in providing outstanding survey and mapping services as well as high quality geographic information in accordance with established geospatial data management towards fulfilling the nation's vision via first-rate system, competent human resource and conducive working environment. Since its foundation, JUPEM has embarked into various restructuring programs and modernization process in order to improve its services and products offered. This effort continues even in the era of satellite technology.

NAMRIA

NAMRIA is mandated to provide the public with mapmaking services and to act as the central mapping agency, depository, and distribution facility for natural resources data in the form of maps, charts, texts, and statistics.
NAMRIA's vision is to become a center of excellence, building a geospatially-empowered Philippines by 2020. Its mission is to provide accurate, timely and accessible topographic maps, nautical charts and other geospatial products and services.

GISTDA

In order to enhance the utilization in remote sensing and GIS, Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Public Organization) : GISTDA was established on November 3, 2000 as a public organization which assumes all responsibilities and activities for space technology and geo-informatics applications. The THailand Earth Observation Satellite (THEOS) is the first operational earth observation satellite of Thailand. The THEOS program was developed by GISTDA, EADS Astrium, the prime contractor, initiated work on the satellite in 2004.
On October 1, 2008, THEOS was successfully launched by Dnepr launcher from Yasny, Russian Federation. Today, GISTDA is developing a worldwide network of distributors to allow the users to use and access to all GISTDA products.

ANGKASA

The National Space Agency, Malaysia (ANGKASA) is an agency under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Malaysia. It is mandated to develop the country's potential in the space sector to support the development of the new economy, generate knowledge and strengthen the national security infrastructure. It envisions to harness space as a platform for knowledge generation, wealth creation and societal well-being. Towards this vision, ANGKASA has actively involved in various projects locally and internationally, namely, in space technology, space applications and space sciences.

STRIDE

The Science and Technology Research Institute for Defence (STRIDE) is a research institute under the Malaysian Ministry of Defence (MOD) that provides scientific and technical expertise, and support to the nations's defence & security sectors. Its primary role is to lead the formulation and implementation of integrated defence science & technology programmes using industrial, academic and government resources. To this end, it carries out a broad range of activities from high-level analysis to support MOD's policy and procurement decisions, to research & development, and field and laboratory tests & measurements in a wide range of defence areas.

Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research

The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) is an agency under the Ministry of Transport Malaysia which serves as a central repository of knowledge and information on road safety. The findings derived from research and evidence based intervention programmes provide the basis for the formulation of new strategies, legislations, policies, and enforcement measures, governing road safety at the national level.
MIROS is one of the Centre of Excellence of iRAP in the world and also the ASEAN Road Safety Centre. The aims of this centre are to promote and provide knowledge on road safety issues among ASEAN Member States.

KNOWLEDGE PARTNER

Universiti Putra Malaysia

Geospatial Information Science Research Centre (GISRC), Universiti Putra Malaysia focused on three research fields which are Geospatial Information System, Remote Sensing and Numerical Modeling. After 12 years in existence, GISRC is well known as one of the highly productive laboratories in Universiti Putra Malaysia, as well as the leading spatial centre in Malaysia. GISRC has actively participated in various government and industry initiatives, including National Committee on Mapping and Spatial Data chaired by JUPEM; User Expert Group in the formulation of Razaksat II; training for Malaysian Centre for Geographic Data Infrastructure coordinated by MaCGDI; representation in the National Committee of GeoSpatial Data Standards coordinated by SIRIM; participation in research programs organized by the Malaysian Remote Sensing Agency (ARSM); and many others.

MEDIA PARTNERS

Geospatial World

Geospatial World is a popular publication, well acclaimed and most referred by global geospatial industry, policy and user community, research and academia alike. The print and online publications provide insight and analysis of technology trends, applications and business dynamics of GIS, remote sensing, GNSS, Surveying & Mapping, BIM, LiDAR and several upcoming technologies. The #1 media has 50,000+ global print readership, 250,000+ unique online visitors, 65,000+ subscribers to its newsletters and 32,000+ social media followers.

Geoawesomeness

Geoawesomeness is a blog about geospatial technology and everything awesome around it. We are passionate about the connection between location and the technology and are on a mission to build a geospatial knowledge community. We are a team living on 5 continents, with different backgrounds, from very different cultures and with that diversity in the globalized world we always try to keep our own, local perspective. Together, we hope to make a positive difference.

Malaysia SME

The MALAYSIA SME® media group, established in 2005, is the country's first and only, all-encompassing media organization focusing specifically on SMEs, both within Malaysia and across all regions. With our staple of business newspaper and business events, we are visibly the leading media corporation serving SME business Malaysia. The MALAYSIA SME® business newspaper, a fortnightly publication, boasts an audited circulation of 50,000 copies. Beyond just a publishing house, we continue to bridge and support the growth of the SME community through various channels, such as via our regular business networking and seminar series, as well as hosting the country's largest annual SME networking event the MALAYSIA SME® Congress. The Congress provides continuous source of inspiration for entrepreneurs. In a nutshell, MALAYSIA SME® is all about SMEs.

Asian Data Science

Capturing and analyzing big data from a variety of sources – Internet of Things (IoT), internal databases, spreadsheets, social media, audio and videos – allow organizations to drive profits, increase productivity, create new business models, and make faster and more precise decisions.
Asian Data Science is choc-a-block with big data and AI thought leadership articles from Malaysia, as well as other parts of Asia and the world. It is also full of case studies that explore how organizations harnessed the value of data in an assortment of industries, from telecommunications and aviation, to banking, healthcare and retail.

GISCafe

GISCafe is an online magazine offering GIS and geospatial professionals complete GIS product catalog listings, technical papers, GIS news, CEO interviews, multimedia presentations, press releases, event postings, job placement and more. Each GISWeekly Review delivers to its readers news concerning the latest developments in the GIS industry, in a readable newsletter format with feature stories and news bytes. GISCafe receives more than 75,000 unique visitors and its daily newsletter has more than 40,000 subscribers. Subscribe to the daily newsletter at GISCafe.Com.

GeoConnexion

GeoConnexion International and GeoConnexion UK bring you the latest news and stories plus reports from geotechnology industries in UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America and Asia.

Coverage of topics such as 3D Visualisation, Remote Sensing, LiDAR, Cloud, Mobile Mapping, Navigation with emphases on healthcare, public safety, retail, the environment, utilities, surveying, LBS, transport/ logistics, telecommunications and more.

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