Our Sponsors & Exhibitors

1Spatial is the leader in providing ETL products and solutions in the Australian market. As the only Platinum Partner for Safe Software in the APAC region, we bring a wealth of experience in the provision of FME software, as well as services including; Certified FME training courses, 1st class support, installation, configuration and customisation services. Our staff hold the highest levels of accreditation from Safe Software as well as one having Certified Trainer Status. Today, with increasing reliance on geospatial and location critical data, demand for our expertise has never been greater. Our goal is simply to make your data smarter.

Twenty First Century Aerospace Technology Asia Pte. Ltd. (21AT Asia) is a commercial Earth Observation satellite operator in Singapore. Successfully launched on 10 July 2015, our TripleSat Constellation comprises 3 identical optical <1-meter high-resolution satellites operating on the same sun-synchronous orbit 33 minutes after each other. It has the capability to target anywhere on Earth once per day, which makes it ideal for providing timely spatial information to wide range of applications such as National Land and Resource Management, Agriculture Resource Census, City Development, Ecological Environment and Disaster Monitoring, etc.

3D Laser Mapping have been helping to capture the world in 3D for over 20 years, using innovative technology to help solve complex and manually intensive challenges. From the world's largest mines to bridge, tunnel, road and rail construction, 3D Laser Mapping have been at the forefront of real-time monitoring and measuring systems. You can rely on our simple to use, highly accurate automated scanner and software packages for the best operational intelligence, in near real time. Talk to us about how we can help your business to use monitoring systems across a diverse range of applications to increase efficiencies, improve safety and better understand your assets.

AAM is a leading provider of geospatial technology services. Its global team consists of experienced professionals in surveying, mapping and geographic information systems (GIS). AAM offers solid expertise capturing, measuring, mapping, presenting and analysing geospatial data. Its products and services enable businesses and government to plan, build and manage the spaces where we live, work and play. With offices located across Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia and Africa, AAM is renowned for its excellence in the geospatial industry for over 50 years.

The Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation (AGO) is the lead geospatial and imagery intelligence organisation in the Department of Defence. Its purpose is to provide geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) from imagery and other sources in support of Australia's defence and national interests.
AGO's industry engagement is currently handled by our Geospatial Program Office as part of the Defence Capability Life Cycle. Collaboration opportunities between industry and AGO include satellite technology, imagery analysis, web-based geospatial services and imagery/geospatial data management. This collaboration is enabled primarily through key projects such as DEF2064: Geospatial Information, Infrastructure and Services, DEF799: GEOINT Satellite Capability and DEF100: GEOINT Mission Systems. AGO is seeking highly skilled and motivated personnel to apply their skills and knowledge to achieve AGO's strategic goals: to deliver geospatial intelligence; lead the Department of Defence geospatial domain; and position our organisation for the future.

Aerometrex is a leading Australian aerial photography and mapping company. It has established an Australia- and world-wide reputation as a progressive and high-quality provider of digital aerial imagery, LiDAR and mapping products, and has been involved in some of the largest and most demanding aerial surveys flown in Australia. Aerometrex's 3D modelling service, aero3Dpro, is a state-of-the-art implementation of this technology which has attracted world-wide awards, commendations and interest. Aerometrex has invested heavily in the latest aerial camera and LiDAR technology to provide its customers with premium products at competitive prices. We use Vexcel Imaging's Ultracam and Visionmap A3 Edge cameras, and Trimble and Riegl LiDAR sensors, as well as a host of medium-format cameras.
Aerometrex's client base includes major international companies such as Google and Microsoft, as well as most major Australian corporations and Government agencies at all levels. Aerometrex has also conducted surveys in PNG, NZ, the Middle East, Africa and the Philippines.

The Intelligence Programme Line of Airbus Defence and Space is the supplier of choice for commercial satellite imagery, C2ISR systems and related services. Airbus Defence and Space has unrivalled expertise in satellite imagery acquisition, data processing, fusion, dissemination and intelligence extraction allied to significant command and control capabilities. The company is able to create a comprehensive situational awareness picture and deliver sophisticated end-to-end solutions across all commercial, institutional and defence markets. Based upon exclusive commercial access to Pléiades, SPOT, TerraSAR-X and TanDEM-X satellites, combined with broad applications experience, the company delivers an extensive portfolio spanning the entire geo-information value chain.

Born out of the determination to use big data in a smarter way, Anditi has made spatial insights into an art form. Today, at the forefront of vegetation, shading, and landform analysis, Anditi combines LiDAR with high-resolution imagery to deliver next-generation products and services. Its team of data artisans makes the impossible possible, driving innovative solutions to secure a sustainable future.

AW3D is the world’s most precise pre-produced global 3D map covering all global land spaces with 5 meter resolution, developed jointly by Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), the Remote Sensing Technology Center of Japan (RESTEC), and NTT DATA Corporation. AW3D has been used in 300 projects, over 70 countries across the globe, to contribute to measures for infrastructure, disaster prevention and much more.
AW3D Suites also offers higher resolution 3D map up to half-meter-resolution, including 3D building vector datasets, telecom datasets, and airport datasets.

For more than 11 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. AWS offers over 100 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development deployment, and management across 18 geographic regions. AWS services are trusted by millions of active customers around the world—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—to power their infrastructure, make them more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit https://aws.amazon.com.

Bentley Systems is a global leader in providing architects, engineers, geospatial professionals, constructors, and owner-operators with comprehensive software solutions for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure. Bentley users leverage information mobility across disciplines and throughout the infrastructure lifecycle to deliver better-performing projects and assets. Bentley solutions encompass MicroStation applications for information modeling, ProjectWise collaboration services to deliver integrated projects, and AssetWise operations services to achieve intelligent infrastructure – complemented by worldwide professional services and comprehensive managed services. Founded in 1984, Bentley has more than 3,000 colleagues in over 50 countries and more than $600 million in annual revenues.

Since the early 1990s, Blue Marble Geographics has been a pioneer in the development of powerful and innovative geospatial software. Widely regarded for its expertise in coordinate conversion and file format support, Blue Marble’s products include Geographic Calculator, the paradigm for highly accurate spatial data conversion and advanced projection management; Global Mapper, a fully-functional and affordable GIS application; and the Global Mapper LiDAR Module, a suite of powerful point cloud processing tools.
The Geographic Calculator is recognized as the industry leader in the field of geomatics. Employing the most extensive library of geodetic calculation parameters available commercially, this renowned software is the go-to tool for managing critical location-based data in many fields and industries throughout the world.
Global Mapper is a complete, low-cost GIS application that combines a comprehensive array of spatial data processing tools with access to an unparalleled variety of data formats. More than just a data management utility, Global Mapper boasts a surprisingly robust collection of analysis and modeling tools, many of which have been built around the software’s renowned 3D capabilities.
As a complement to Global Mapper’s core functionality, the LiDAR Module provides an array of tools for managing LiDAR and other point cloud datasets. This powerful add-on component provides automatic classification, filtering, feature extraction tools, and much more.
For software developers, Blue Marble provides several SDK options for integrating the company’s GIS processing, LiDAR management, and geodetic technology into third party applications.

Cody Corporation, an importer and distributor of quality Surveying instruments, construction lasers and Machine control Equipment, has a proud history servicing the Australian, Papua New Guinea and New Zealand markets and have an extensive national dealer network covering all major centers within our region. It is customer focused and supports customers and dealers by employing industry specialists, holding maximum stock levels including spare parts, maintain a state of the art service centre.

The CRCSI (FrontierSI) brings the best people together to solve the most complex problems. We always ask how spatial information can be better used to understand what is happening around us. For over 15 years, along with our partners, we have been delivering tangible outcomes and creating measurable benefits. We have expertise in positioning, geodesy, spatial infrastructures and rapid spatial analytics applied to real problems. And have contributed industry transforming solutions to agriculture, natural resources, climate change, defence, health and the built environment.

CSIRO Data61’s TerriaJS is an open - source framework for building federated spatial data explorers for the web.
There is a growing amount of spatial data being used and made available by many governments and companies worldwide. This data is often placed on custom maps in specialised websites which involves a high cost of web development and lost opportunities for innovation. TerriaJS has addressed this by releasing its software for federated spatial data exploration. Terria maps provide access to large numbers of spatial data services directly from custodians and allow users to search, explore, share and add to maps. Users can assemble catalogues of spatial datasets with a combination of hand curation and live querying of services and can visualise data in 2D and 3D. It powers world-leading platforms such as Australia's NationalMap and the Australian Renewable Energy Mapping Infrastructure, and facilitates the exploration of satellite imagery from Digital Earth Australia.

As a leading provider of geospatial services, we at Cyient help capture, transform, manage and deliver geospatial data. We drive stakeholder satisfaction by combining leading GIS technology platforms and data services to improve the quality, analysis, and application of geospatial information. We are recognized as the global partner of choice for designing, building, and implementing robust geospatial technology. We help leverage the full potential of GIS to complement your business needs. Our services focus on system development for visualization and editing of geographic data, analysis of spatial relationships, and efficient spatial data management. Our service portfolio includes aerial survey, mapping, navigation data, location based analysis and data analytics and GIS.

Founded in 1991, we have more than 14,000 associates in 47 global locations who work closely with over 310 clients including 29 of the Fortune 500 companies, to help develop smarter solutions for business problems.

DigitalGlobe is the global leader in commercial high-resolution satellite imagery used by decision makers to better understand our changing planet in order to save lives, resources and time. Sourced from the world's leading constellation, our imagery solutions deliver unmatched coverage and capacity to meet our customers' most demanding mission requirements. Each day customers in defense and intelligence, public safety, civil agencies, map making and analysis, environmental monitoring, oil and gas exploration, infrastructure management, navigation technology, and providers of location-based services depend on DigitalGlobe data, information, technology and expertise to gain actionable insight. DigitalGlobe is a business unit of Maxar Technologies, a U.S. operating company (NYSE: MAXR; TSX: MAXR).

In today's data-driven world, an accurate and accessible National Spatial Data Infrastructure underpins economic and social development, and environmental sustainability. Earth-i believes that success is based on an assured and timely flow of high resolution satellite imagery, updated on a regular basis for accuracy and reliability. Earth-I supplies a range of data processing and analytical services, and satellite imagery from the DMC3/TripleSat Constellation, the KOMPSAT satellites and the SuperView Constellation. Now it is launching the Vivid-i Constellation – the World's first Earth Observation constellation to provide full-colour video and still imagery, offering high spatial and temporal resolution on a global basis.

e-GEOS, an ASI (20%) / Telespazio (80%) company, is a leading international player in the Earth Observation and Geo-Spatial Information business.
e-GEOS is the global distributor for the COSMO-SkyMed data, the largest and most advanced Radar Satellite constellation available today.
e-GEOS offers a unique portfolio of application services, specially thanks to the superior monitoring capabilities of COSMO-SkyMed constellation. It has acquired a leading position within European Copernicus Program.
Covering the whole value chain, from data acquisition to the generation of analytics reports, e-GEOS is working for big data analytics, based on the integration of different sources. This approach is one of the key assets of the new services and products offered by the company.

Esri is the world leader of the spatial industry, applying Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to deliver advanced location-based analytics. By leveraging the collective capabilities of powerful geospatial knowledge and insights from organisations around the world, Esri and its partner network delivers accelerated GIS capabilities through high-calibre solutions, services and content that helps solve some of today's most challenging problems.

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.

As a leading global provider of information technologies, Hexagon is a constant presence within the ever-changing technology landscape, providing innovations that infuse relevance and knowledge into business processes that create a better and smarter world. Hexagon technologies drive quality and productivity improvements across geospatial and industrial enterprise applications, integrating sensors, software, domain knowledge and customer workflows into intelligent information ecosystems that deliver actionable information, automate business processes and improve productivity.

Our solutions are used in a broad range of vital industries including aerospace, agriculture, automotive, infrastructure and construction, metals and mining, power, safety and surveying.

Location SA is a collaboration of South Australian government agencies and related organisations working together to use information to improve community services and support South Australia’s economic priorities. Location SA facilitates the sharing of more than 500 authoritative location-based datasets across members, including base maps and imagery. Essential data services are provided to members, with more than 30 web services available to embed in business applications and online maps. Location SA enables South Australia to maximise the opportunities location intelligence presents to generate public value, economic outcomes and innovation to the fullest extent.

Mangoesmapping provides unique insights into geospatial project management. Whether it is mapping and visualising assets, restoring critical infrastructure or planning future communities, Mangoesmapping offers valuable experience in the collection, analysis and integration of geospatial information. Mangoesmapping also distributes innovative equipment including Emlid's ReachRS RTK GNSS Receiver.

Mitsubishi Electric has been developing and producing the mobile mapping system for more than ten years and has released its latest model MMS-G220 series for the overseas market a year ago. It is a highly accurate measuring system using car-mounted GPS antennas, laser scanners and cameras for acquiring 3D positioning data of road surfaces and roadside features to an absolute accuracy of 10 cm which is used to create comprehensive 3D maps to a high level of accuracy. The maximum point clouds that can be acquired would be 1,000,000 points/sec to a range of 119 m with a 360° field of view depending on the laser scanner installed to the system. The system is compatible with Japan's Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) developed by Mitsubishi Electric, which will commence full service first in Japan from 2018, then to the Asia-Oceania region.

Nearmap captures the truth on the ground.
We capture, manage, and deliver the most frequently-updated aerial imagery in the world, allowing businesses and governments to explore their environments easily — without needing to leave the office.
Our patented technology allows us to frequently capture 90% of Australia's population in both metro and regional urban areas and deliver high-resolution, geo-referenced imagery and data straight to your browser. Uploaded to the cloud within days of capture, our imagery is significantly higher resolution than satellite imagery — up to 5.8cm GSD — and shows changes over time.
Nearmap's location content helps you save time and money, reduce the frequency of site visits, and make better informed decisions with current, clear, measurable imagery.
Access Nearmap's visual data via our MapBrowser web app, or through APIs for GIS, CAD, and third-party applications.

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.

Omnilink is a property and location data management company, which has provided enterprise data management and integration services to clients for over 28 years. The company has developed specific expertise and skills in the acquisition, collation and management of data for Government, Education, and Business. Omnilink has offices across Australia and New Zealand and the UK. The company has developed and supports a range of specialist geospatial products, which together with its expert consulting services, allowing it to be a reliable and independent consultancy. Omnilink was the first appointed PSMA Cloud Certified Partner providing data as a service through a fully configurable interface using workflows and map functions.

Photomapping Services is involved in all aspects of aerial acquisition, production, presentation and management of geospatial data and can provide services to any client, large or small. Its experienced teams of professionals provide cost effective, tailored solutions of the highest quality for any project. Its remote sensing technologies, modern twin-engine aircraft and dedicated flight crews can respond to aerial LiDAR and Digital Photography requests throughout Australia and the Asia Pacific region. Photomapping Services also has exclusive access to the Australia wide film archive from 1930. Utilising precise aerial film scanners we can provide digital mosaics or mapping to suit historical projects. Over 48 years' experience in the geospatial industry conducting projects for private enterprise and all levels of government has instilled an ethic of excellence and innovation within the company; two traits that the company believes will serve well in assisting clients with their geospatial needs.

PCI Geomatics, is a Canadian software development company that creates and delivers geo-image software products, platforms, and solutions for demanding global customers. We develop complete and integrated software featuring the tools professionals need for remote sensing, digital photogrammetry, image analysis, map production, mosaicking and more. Our strength lies in our uncompromising dedication to being second to none in the imagery processing pillars that are at the foundation of the geospatial world. Our staff develops desktop and enterprise software products that allow our customers to produce information from a myriad of aerial and satellite earth observing platforms.

Pitney Bowes is a global technology company specialising in location intelligence, customer information management, customer engagement, and global eCommerce solutions.
For more than 20 years Pitney Bowes has provided easy-to-use location based solutions to help make businesses more profitable and governments improve service delivery. Our customers experience greater productivity, power and precision via an integrated Location Intelligence suite that includes desktop, web, cloud, mobile, data, asset management, data quality, and professional services.

The RapidMap Global Group of Companies are recognised industry leaders renowned for early-adoption of world-leading technologies. Using advanced mobile technologies to provide spatial solutions; including data collection, analytics and data visualisation, software and hardware services. RapidMap Global has extensive experience in working with local, state and federal governments, as well as the private industry. We have advanced the promotion of spatial systems and solutions for business improvement, efficiency gains and increased productivity across many diverse industries, both nationally and internationally.

The recipient of dozens of Industry Awards for Spatial and Technical Excellence, ICT Innovation, Government Export and Commercialisation Awards, we continue to partner with our clients to address significant project challenges. Passionate about mapping and managing the world, we are committed to collaboration, emerging technologies and excellence in innovation. 100% Australian-owned, our companies include:

· RapidMap Services
· Iconyx
· 4D Global
· Luminata

RIEGL is a performance leader in research, development and production of terrestrial, industrial, mobile, bathymetric, airborne and UAS-based laser scanning systems. RIEGL's innovative hard- and software provides powerful solutions for most application fields in surveying. Worldwide sales, training, support and services are delivered from RIEGL's Austrian headquarters and its offices in Vienna, Salzburg, and Styria, main offices in the USA, Japan, and in China, and by a worldwide network of representatives. At this year's Geospatial World Forum RIEGL will showcase its latest developments including the RiCOPTER and the VZ-400i 3D Laser Scanner System.

Space View Technology Co., Ltd. (short for "Space View") is a leading provider of remote sensing satellite data and geospatial information services. The company business covers optical and SAR satellite imagery, data processing, value-added products, solutions, software and GIS platform. As the operator of SuperView Constellation from space to ground, not only does Space View manage the imaging services, but also promotes construction of direct-receiving and virtual stations around the World.

The Spatial Industries Business Association (SIBA|GITA) is a membership hub for businesses who use spatial information. We use spatial information to understand what is happening, and how doing things differently will improve outcomes. Spatial information is a broad term for referring to the skills, data and technologies used to create, analyse, manage, interpret and connect information about where things are.
Spatial information is at the heart of big data, and is believed to make up about 80% of the world's information. SIBA|GITA members range in size from large multi-national corporations to small to medium enterprises (SME). Our members operate in most sectors of Australia's economy including resources and energy, defence, transport, on - line services, property services, agriculture, emergency management, and insurance amongst many others.

SI Imaging Services (SIIS) is the exclusive worldwide marketing and sales representative of KOMPSAT series: KOMPSAT-2, KOMPSAT-3, KOMPSAT-3A, and KOMPSAT-5. SIIS contributes Remote Sensing and Earth Observation industries and societies by providing very high resolution optical and SAR images through over 100 sales partners worldwide. Customers from industries as well as government and international agencies are using KOMPSAT imagery for their missions and researches and achieve good results in several remote sensing applications such as mapping, agriculture, disaster management, and so on. SIIS started its business as a satellite image and service provider and extended its business to KOMPSAT operation. SIIS can provide better service to customers by more active participation in daily KOMPSAT operation.

The South Australian Space Industry Centre (SASIC) was created by the South Australian Government to drive space industry innovation, research and entrepreneurial development. The SASIC will support space entrepreneurs, create an incubator for space projects and an environment where new space technologies can be rapidly developed.
It will also support South Australia's emerging space industry by providing grant funding (the Space Innovation Fund) of up to $1 million every year over the next four years to young space entrepreneurs, along with new and existing space start-ups. South Australia is already home to almost 60 space-related organisations and is committed to further developing the industry both locally and nationally.

Spookfish began as a small start-up with a big dream: to leave a lasting digital legacy for future generations that shows the detail of Australia’s evolving social, cultural and economic footprint. Today, Spookfish helps businesses and governments get a detailed and accurate view of current conditions on the ground, without having to spend all their time on-site, enabling them to save money, make the right decisions and grow their business.
We’ve commenced an Australian program to update capital cities every quarter, capturing at a consistent 5cm resolution and with high accuracy. This gives our customers a unique combination of accuracy, currency and clarity that helps them make the right decisions, wherever they are. Spookfish customers have unlimited use of our high quality geospatial imagery, so they never have to worry about hidden costs or excess usage charges. With personal service, backed by a team of geospatial experts, Spookfish offers a world-leading capability that any business can afford.
Spookfish is geospatial imagery, redefined.

130 years is a long time to be in business, especially for a firm that's on the cutting edge of its field, but that's exactly what UPG is all about. As the Trimble distribution partner for eastern and central Australia, UPG helps its clients measure, record and monitor in Queensland, NSW, Victoria and South Australia. It provides and supports the latest in geospatial technology solutions and innovation with our comprehensive range of Trimble GNSS systems, Trimble Robotic Total Stations, laser scanning and monitoring solutions. Its diverse range of customers include such fields as surveying, mining, engineering, building construction, environment and agriculture - any industry that requires high-quality geospatial solutions. UPG is a company that leads the way, not follows. The company is about bringing best practice to our clients and helping them achieve their aims, big or small. UPG – transforming the way work is done.

Vexcel Imaging, based in Graz (Austria), offers state-of-the-art digital sensor systems and software solutions based on the latest and most-advanced technology. The comprehensive aerial camera portfolio provides a wide range of imaging capabilities from wide-area mapping (UltraCam Condor) to nadir (UltraCam Eagle & UltraCam Falcon) and oblique (UltraCam Osprey product line) camera systems. On the terrestrial side are the car-based mobile mapping system UltraCam Mustang and the UltraCam Panther portable 3D reality capture system. The system family is complemented by the fully integrated processing software UltraMap delivering exceptional quality point clouds, DSMs, ortho imagery and 3D textured TINs.