Geospatial AI fireside chats

​The intersection of geospatial technologies and artificial intelligence is reshaping how governments, industries, and research institutions understand and manage our physical world — from space-based observation to urban systems and strategic planning.

​This closed-door session brings together decision makers and GIS professionals from across Singapore’s geospatial ecosystem for a candid discussion on how Geo AI is driving innovation, enabling better policy decisions, and supporting national priorities.

​Programme

​4:00 PM - Guest Arrival and Introductions

​4:15 PM – Fireside Chat 1, Geo AI in Action: Real-World Deployments and Lessons Learned (30 mins) featuring:

• ​Kenneth Pan, Pix4D, Head of Singapore

• ​Sapan Kumar, AWS, Head of Smart Cities APAC

• ​Moderated by Diana Ong, Nika

​4:45 PM – Fireside Chat 2, The Future of Geo AI: From Space to Urban (30 mins) featuring:

• ​Roy Lin, Head of City Science Lab (collaboration between MIT & Taipei Tech)

• ​Michael Higgins, NTU Satellite Research Centre, Lead Researcher on Mission Design

• ​Laurent Herviou, Head of AI APAC, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

• ​Moderated by Jon Wah, Nika

​The conversation will explore practical applications of Geo AI across domains — from satellite data and smart city analytics to strategic planning and policy formulation.

​5:15 PM – Networking Refreshments (30 mins)
An opportunity to connect with peers and experts from government, academia, and industry, and to exchange perspectives on advancing Singapore’s capabilities in Geospatial AI.