Sanjay is a social entrepreneur and advocate for the geospatial industry, with a background in Political Science and International Relations, specializing in Geopolitics of Technology Transfer and Industrial Development. He founded Geospatial World, a socially-driven company focused on advancing geospatial knowledge in the global economy and society. Through thought leadership, business development, and policy initiatives, he has been at the forefront of geospatial advocacy worldwide. Sanjay has supported international organizations and founded the Geospatial World Chamber of Commerce to facilitate global trade in geospatial technology. He has served on several influential boards, including OGC, Radiant Earth, and the US National Geospatial Advisory Committee, and is the first recipient of the Geospatial Industry Ambassador Award by UN GGIM.

Nirmala Jagga Reddy is the Chairman of the Telangana Industrial Infrastructure Corporation. With a leadership role in the state's industrial development, she plays a pivotal part in shaping the infrastructure landscape of Telangana. Her work focuses on promoting industrial growth, fostering investment, and developing key infrastructure to support the state's economic expansion.

Mr. David Tan is the Assistant Chief Executive Officer (Development Group) at JTC, Singapore's leading agency for industrial infrastructure development. With extensive experience in engineering and industry development, he played key roles in major projects like Jurong Island and the Jurong Rock Caverns. Mr. Tan holds a First Class Honours BEng in Civil Engineering from the University of Adelaide and an MSc in Engineering from the National University of Singapore. He has received multiple Public Administration Medals for his contributions to public service.

Chris Chambers is a seasoned leader in managing major technology and data investments, with a track record of overseeing projects up to €1 billion in both public and private sectors. As an SRO for business-as-usual activities and change programs, he has led virtual teams of up to 900 people across diverse roles and locations, including 3rd party suppliers. Chris excels in meeting and exceeding targets related to data quality, software performance, and customer satisfaction. He brings extensive experience in engaging with senior stakeholders, from MDs and CFOs to government ministers, and is skilled in media engagement and presenting at international forums.

Experienced executive specializing in identifying and developing new market opportunities, particularly in geospatial data applications. I co-founded and operated a successful high-tech engineering firm for nine years and have directed teams of over 400 employees. My background includes strategic partnerships, product management, and business development, with a proven track record of exceeding revenue goals and driving innovation in the automotive industry. I am dedicated and motivated to achieve results, leveraging my entrepreneurial spirit and strong business acumen.

Sarfaraz Ahmed, I.A.S, is the Commissioner of the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA). With extensive experience in urban planning and governance, he plays a key role in shaping the development of Hyderabad's infrastructure, urban expansion, and sustainable growth. His leadership is focused on implementing strategic initiatives to enhance the city's livability, connectivity, and economic potential.

Ananyaa Narain is the Vice President of Consulting at Geospatial World and a leading thought leader in the socio-economic and market research domains for geospatial, BIM, and frontier technologies. An economist by training, she has worked as an expert and consultant with organizations such as the European Commission, UNGGIM-PSN, WFEO, and WGIC. Recognized as a 40U40 geospatial professional in 2020 and a Geospatial Rising Star in 2022, Ananyaa brings over seven years of experience exploring the intersection of technology, economics, and policy. Her expertise spans market assessments, socio-economic impact evaluations, policy development, and contributing to global dialogues on technology and policy.

John Whitehead is the Vice President of Sales, APAC at Trimble Inc., leading the sales and go-to-market strategy for the company's Field Systems segment across the Asia-Pacific region. With extensive experience in geospatial, civil construction, and building construction businesses, he works with a diverse team across countries like India, China, Japan, and Australia.

Sunil MK is the Director for Business Development - Asia, at Bentley Systems. Sunil has over 25 years of experience working in the AEC segment across Southeast Asia and India, has held a variety of business development, sales development, strategy, and technical positions.

Sunil is an architect by qualification. A graduate from the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, he has been one of the earliest evangelists for BIM across Asia-Pacific since 2001. He continues to be a key advocate for digitalizing in the infrastructure industry. Prior to joining Bentley, Sunil has worked at Revit, Autodesk and Newforma.

With over ten years of experience working with global telecommunication operators, I specialize in geospatial inventory solutions. My focus has been on helping clients develop effective inventory management tools tailored to their needs. Currently, I leverage my expertise to build strong relationships with new customers, ensuring seamless onboarding, understanding their challenges, and collaborating with internal teams to deliver optimal solutions.

Col. Pankaj Fotedar, VSM, is the CEO of GeoKno India and a distinguished leader with over three decades of expertise in geospatial technology and ICT project management. A veteran of the Indian Army, Col. Fotedar has been recognized three times for his distinguished service, including being awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM).

In his previous roles, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership as COO and Director of Info Tech in the Indian Army, as well as Head of ICT in Ladakh, where he managed complex network operations, large-scale infrastructure rollouts, and strategic technology initiatives in challenging environments.

Currently at the helm of GeoKno India, Col. Fotedar drives innovation in geospatial solutions, leveraging his unparalleled experience in technology management and project execution to address critical challenges in infrastructure and development. His insights and expertise make him a sought-after voice in shaping the future of geospatial technologies in India and beyond.

Dr. Kothari is an Assistant Professor at IIT Kanpur with a Ph.D. in Construction Engineering and Project Management from UT Austin. He specializes in sustainable transportation infrastructure, focusing on integrating social equity and sustainability in project planning. His research includes developing decision support systems for highway asset management, and he has worked with Texas DOT on project prioritization and portfolio management.

Ms Yashasvi Mund is a 2011 batch officer of Indian Telecom Service. She is currently posted as Deputy Secretary in the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industries. Before joining here, she was posted in Department of Telecom, Ministry of Communications and worked in various verticals therelooking after policy matters. She also handled OFC based communication project named Network for Spectrum (NFS)project for Defence Services in Department of Telecom.

As the Director of AEC Industry Solutions at Esri, I leverage nearly three decades of experience in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Infrastructure sector. My focus is on leading global strategies that promote GIS as a transformative tool for planning and managing complex projects. I'm passionate about empowering AEC professionals to harness spatial data, BIM, and digital twins for improved decision-making and collaboration. I also actively contribute to the National Institute of Building Sciences, where I work on advancing BIM and GIS integration to create a more sustainable built environment.

Debasish Roy, PhD is the Associate Vice President of Pinnacle Infotech Solutions, overseeing Middle East & India.

Pinnacle Infotech Solutions offers Building Information Modeling (BIM) solutions to Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) firms globally. We provide Design & Consultancy Services, Pre-construction services - Constructability review and Coordination, Value Engineering, logistic planning, construction management, Facilities management and Digital Twin. In the last 30+ years, Pinnacle has been leading the Global AEC industry and has completed more than 15000+ projects across 43 countries.

Pinnacle is a pioneer in Construction Certainty through Digital Construction. Pinnacle offers end-to-end BIM Services allowing clients to get complete control of construction projects. Our BIM engineers work with 3D, 4D, 5D, 6D, and 7D BIM to facilitate project coordination, collaboration, construction management, asset management, risk mitigation, logistic planning, and cost estimate. We follow a structured approach for providing BIM Consulting, Engineering, Modeling, Facilities Management, and Digital Twin services.

Debasish has experience in all domains of Infrastructure business; having been in leadership roles in Larsen & Toubro ( Transportation Infra ), Suzlon Energy ( Wind ) and Asea Brown Boveri ( Power ).

He did his Executive Doctorate from Aligarh Muslim University, his Masters in Management from Narsee Munjee Institute Mumbai and his Engineering Degree from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.

Debasish has authored various thought leadership papers for Construction Industry e.g. "How Construction companies are using AI in risk management to improve Customer engagement", "Data Analytics in Construction industry for a post Covid world".

Kailash is the Co-Founder and CEO of Arth Design Build, leading the company with a mission to advance digital construction technology. His commitment to innovative solutions in the space of BIM, VDC and digital twin has established Arth as a frontrunner in creating smarter and more efficient construction processes. With a portfolio that spans multiple Geographies to multiple industries, Kailash's leadership drives Arth to consistently push boundaries and set new industry benchmarks.

Gaurav Singh, PhD is a Dynamic, Result-Oriented, multifaceted Technocrat and a Leader. He is a Researcher and Scholar on a learning curve. 'Armed' with an M.Tech and Doctorate from IIT Delhi, he has 22+ years of experience in managing Technology, Automation, and Projects in the Indian Army, Government Institutions & Industry.

Akhilesh Srivastava is a global technology leader known for driving digital transformation in e-governance, including initiatives like India's FASTag and the NHAI Data Lake. With expertise in Industry 4.0 technologies, he has revolutionized the road sector through innovations in drones, LiDAR, and GIS. A recognized advocate for road safety and a strategic advisor to key organizations, Akhilesh's leadership has earned him numerous awards, including the "Lifetime Achievement Vishwakarma Award."

Mr. Mandal is the Vice President of Simplex Infrastructures Limited, an Indian construction MNC and one of the construction leaders for nearly 100 years. He graduated (BE) in Civil Engineering in 1998 from Bengal Engineering College, Shibpur (Presently known as Indian Institute of Engineering, Science and Technology, Shibpur) and pursued Master of Engineering (ME) from the same institution in 2002 with a specialization in Highway & Traffic Engineering. After his academics, he pursued his career in Highway Design in world leading organizations like Gamuda-WCT, Barhad, Consulting Engineering Services (CES), Halcrow, Parsons and gradually enhanced his path to be the Head of the Highway Design Team in Simplex Infrastructures Limited with his rich 24 years of experience in the fraternity. Additionally, he is involved in project coordination and management in various road projects undertaken by the company. Muscat Expressway in Oman and 4-laning of Durgapur Expressway (part of Golden Quadrilateral - NHDP Ph. II), 6-laning of NH-5 (Bhubaneswar-Chandikhole) in India require special mention in his vast experience. He also pursued Senior Management Program from IIM, Calcutta

With over two decades of experience in road infrastructure and project management, Shri Vivek Jaiswal is currently serving as the Chief General Manager at the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI). Previously, he held leadership roles including Chief Operating Officer at Indian Highway Management Company Ltd. and Regional Officer for NHAI in Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh. His expertise spans project planning, procurement, EPC, and road development.

Mr. Manohar Raja has led several innovative initiatives in RailTel like the Station Wi-Fi project, a collaborative platform of broadband delivery called Rail Wire connecting to 125,000 homes, the Railway 139 service which he conceptualized and designed got mentioned in the top 10 ideas which changed Railways.

As a Consultant at Accenture Global Strategy & Consulting, I bring over 11 years of experience across IT, Telecom, Financial Services, Public Service, Healthcare, Retail, Banking, and Real Estate industries. With an MBA from IIM Calcutta, I have successfully led cloud migration, modernization, and optimization projects using agile, data-driven approaches. Key achievements include defining a CyberOps model for a financial services client, steering a large-scale IT carve-out for a chemical manufacturer, and designing infrastructure strategies for public service organizations. A TEDx speaker and international panelist, I specialize in cloud strategy, digital transformation, and innovation.

Mr. Rao is a results-driven professional with expertise in project management, engineering, and technology, currently serving as a Professor of IT at the National Academy of Indian Railways. With a background in AI, Public Policy, and a PMP certification, he has led major railway projects and innovations, earning the "National Rail Award-2022" for my contributions.

With over 20 years of experience in technology leadership, I specialize in driving transformational business value through digital technologies such as Cloud, Social, Mobile, Analytics, and AI. As a co-founder of PlacementsOnline.in, I lead the company's strategy and execution, fostering an efficient ecosystem for early job recruitment. My expertise spans product development, product management, consultative selling, and business development, with a strong focus on transforming finance and accounting processes. I have successfully scaled businesses in high-growth enterprises and helped venture-backed startups achieve profitable outcomes and meaningful exits. My key strengths include general management, new business incubation, and enterprise sales.

Mr. P. Ravishankar is the Vice President & Head of Transit Oriented Development (TOD) at L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited, He holds a Master's in Construction Management from NICMAR and has held leadership roles in companies like L&T Infocity and L&T Phoenix Info parks.

Shri V. N. M. Rao, an IRSSE 1996 Batch (NF-HAG) officer, has over 27 years of experience in Railway Signalling and Telecom. He currently serves as the Chief Signal & Telecom Engineer (Projects) in South Central Railway, overseeing modern S&T projects like Kavach, LTE, and IP-MPLS. He played a pivotal role in the deployment of Kavach across 1200 km of SC Railway and the successful implementation of TPWS/ETCS projects. With expertise in safety assessments and system design, he holds an IRSE (UK) license and is Vice-Chairman of IRSTELO. Shri Rao is passionate about team building, knowledge sharing, and training in advanced signalling technologies.

A qualified engineer and IT professional with 40 years of experience, I specialize in IT management, consulting, ICT for education, e-governance, and project management. My career spans roles in government, public sector undertakings, and private enterprises, alongside independent consulting. I've served as a Technical Assistance Consultant on international projects funded by organizations like the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank, gaining extensive knowledge of their operating procedures. With experience in underdeveloped, developing, and developed countries, I understand diverse developmental needs. I held a senior management position at a reputable consultancy for 15 years, contributing to organizational growth and strategic direction while also being an accomplished teacher and trainer.

A Civil Engineer by Profession Vikrant Joshi is having almost 20+ years of experience in GIS and Engineering Field. With specialization in GIS he started his carrier with Application Engineer in Autodesk Geospatial and Civil Engineering products and was instrumental in handholding and imparting training right from scratch to various government and private organizations.

Having keen interest in marketing and sales he further moved towards business development of Engineering products and was handling 4 territories across PAN India.br>
As being native from a water scarcity region he always wanted to implement technology which could give societal benefits mainly to such regions.br>
Currently he is handling business development for water and waste water solutions from Ceinsys Tech and has executed and implemented the much needed digital technologies not only at municipal corporations but also at small Grampanchayat level.