What is the event focus?

Strengthening national and regional geospatial ecosystems via spatial computing, digital twins, GIS, and public-private collaboration.

Where and when is the event taking place?

October 29–30, 2025 at The Abu Dhabi Edition Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Why you should not miss it?

GeoGov Middle East Summit 2025 is essential for anyone involved in national digital transformation. As geospatial data becomes central to governance, infrastructure, and planning, this Summit offers unmatched access to decision-makers, policy insights, and real-world case studies

Is there a dress code for the event?

Smart business attire—professional and conference-appropriate.

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

GeoGov Middle East Summit 2025

Name: GeoGov Middle East Summit 2025
Start: 2025-10-29T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-10-30T17:00:00+00:00
Location: The Abu Dhabi EDITION

GeoGov Middle East Summit 2025: a high-level G2G & G2B forum, shaping spatial computing, digital twins & geospatial infrastructure.

Geospatial world

Date and Time

October 29 - October 30

Location

The Abu Dhabi EDITION

Marina - Al Bateen Abu Dhabi

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About This Event

GeoGov Middle East Summit 2025 is a Technology event taking place 29-30 Oct 2025 at The Abu Dhabi EDITION, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

The GeoGov Middle East Summit 2025, hosted in Abu Dhabi on October 29–30 at the Abu Dhabi Edition Hotel, gathers government, industry, and academic leaders to advance the region’s geospatial infrastructure. With a spotlight on spatial computing and digital twin technologies, this high-level G2G/G2B forum enables strategic collaboration on governance, economic resilience, and data-driven innovation .

Key Highlights

High-level G2G & G2B platform uniting public, private, and academic sectors under one roof to shape geospatial strategies for governance and development
Focus on advanced technologies such as spatial computing, digital twins, GIS, GNSS, LiDAR, and location-based business intelligence.
Strong regional representation, engaging ministries, mapping authorities, tech providers, and ecosystem leaders from across the Middle East.
Rich program of sessions and networking, including plenaries, roundtables, and partner-sponsored breakout discussions for partnerships and solution-building.

Who Should Attend?

Government officials: Geospatial and data policymakers, agencies, and mapping authorities
Chief Data/Information Officers (CDO, CIO) responsible for national spatial infrastructure
GIS and spatial technologists and technocrats
Tech solution providers, GIS vendors, and digital twin innovators
Academics, researchers, and consultants focused on geospatial governance
NGOs and organizations working on smart cities, resilient planning, and spatial data initiatives

Main Features

Plenary Sessions & Thought Leadership: Covering geospatial governance, spatial computing roles, digital twins, NSDI implementation, and public‑private partnerships. Agenda details on official page.
Interactive Roundtables & Workshops: Hands-on discussions on capacity development, community voice integration, digital infrastructure strategy, and inter-agency coordination (some by invitation only).
Awards Gala & Networking: Gala dinner and award night to honor excellence, followed by networking receptions bringing together key stakeholders spanning government and industry.