Unleashing the Power of Geospatial & Frontier Technologies
For a Sustainable Future
1-3 September 2025
Symbiosis International University, Pune
Event Spectrum
Conference
Exhibition
Pre-Conference Special Programmes
Poster Presentations
Strategic Roundtable Meetings
Networking & Gala Dinner
Awards & Recognition
Announcing
GIFTS Summit 2025: Unleashing the Power of Geospatial and Frontier Technologies for a Sustainable Future
GIFTS Summit 2025, India’s first global gathering on Geospatial Innovation & Frontier Technologies for Sustainability (GIFTS), will unite
thought leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore its transformative impact. The event will take place from September 1–3, 2025, at the
Symbiosis International University, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration
(YASHADA) and other venues in Pune. The summit will highlight cutting-edge advancements while cultivating strategic partnerships for a more
sustainable future through keynotes, panel discussions, round tables, live demonstrations, and interactive sessions.
Patron
Dr. Vidya Yeravdekar
Pro Chancellor, Symbiosis International University
Convenors
Dr. Shirish Ravan
Founder, EarthSight Foundation & Former Official at United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs
Dr. Tarun Pratap Singh
Director, Symbiosis Institute of Geoinformatics
Advisory Committee
Dr. Prakash Chavan
Director, National Remote Sensing Centre, ISRO
Prof. Anjana Vyas
Chair, ICWG V/IV, ISPRS
Dr. R. Krishnan
Director, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology
Dr. S. P. Aggarwal
Director, North East Space Applications Centre
Sanjay Kumar
CEO, Geospatial World
PLN Raju
Special Secretary, Science, Technology & Climate Change Department (STCCD), Assam
E. Magesh
Director General, Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
Prof. (Dr.) C. Jeganathan
Vice Chancellor, Sarala Birla University
Dr. Suhas Diwase
Settlement Commissioner & Director of Land Records, Maharashtra
Empower professionals across disciplines to leverage geospatial and frontier technologies for sustainability and
publish their work in Copernicus Annals (SCOPUS indexed journal).
Society
Equip communities, NGOs, and local governments with geospatial insights for sustainable urban and rural development through
resilient infrastructure.
Government
Develop partnerships and initiatives to maximize the public benefits of geospatial data, driving national development and
economic progress.
Industry
Foster collaboration among technology providers and sustainability leaders, providing insights into geospatial technologies for
ESG compliance and sustainable business growth.