Revolutionizing Infrastructure and Urban Planning with Geospatial Technology
Infrastructure remains a crucial economic driver for India, with the government emphasizing comprehensive development through large-scale programs such as Bharatmala, Sagarmala, NABH Nirman, High-Speed Rail Corridors, Ports, and Airports initiatives. Despite this, managing project complexity and ensuring timely completion poses significant challenges. This is where GIS (Geographic Information System) plays a pivotal role.
GIS provides a unified platform to oversee the entire infrastructure lifecycle, from planning to monitoring. It enables administrators, state departments, and other stakeholders to identify strategic infrastructure investments that deliver maximum benefits. Integrating technologies like Remote Sensing, Digital Twin, LiDAR, BIM, Drones/UAVs, 3D, Augmented Reality, Big Data, and the Internet of Things (IoT), GIS enhances efficiency and effectiveness in infrastructure management.
Join us at the Infrastructure & Urban Summit on September 4, 2025, during the Esri India User Conference. Discover the importance of GIS in your work and learn how to apply it effectively across the entire project lifecycle. Attendees will also receive a complimentary invitation to the plenary session of the Esri India User Conference, providing an opportunity to connect with business leaders and innovators from various industries, including government, defense, public safety, academia, and environmental sustainability. Witness firsthand how GIS is being leveraged across sectors.
Key Takeaways
- Comprehensive Infrastructure Management: Learn how GIS can manage all aspects of an infrastructure project's lifecycle, including asset management, planning and analysis, field mobility, operational awareness, and help in taking informed decisions using near real-time datasets of infrastructure.
- Improved ROI: Discover best practices for utilizing GIS to reduce project delivery times, reduce design stage expenses, save on operation and maintenance costs, and minimize time spent locating and validating information.
- Innovative Geospatial Solutions: Hear from professionals about creative geospatial solutions to common challenges and understand how GIS is addressing their business needs.
- Technology Insights: Explore the latest technological updates, tips, and tricks from Esri experts for successfully deploying and implementing GIS.
Who Should Attend?
- Government Bodies: Representatives from central, state, and local governments.
- Policymakers & Industry Bodies: Members of policy-making institutions, industry associations, and other related organizations.
- Infrastructure Organizations: Companies from sectors such as Roads & Highways, Railways, Ports, Airports, and Inland Waterways.
- Public Sector Undertakings: Employees from public sector companies like Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India (DFCCIL), National High Speed Rail Corporation Ltd., etc.
- Planning, Engineering, and Maintenance Departments: Professionals involved in planning, engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance.
- Funding Agencies: Representatives from funding bodies such as the World Bank, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), New Development Bank (NDB), and others.
- Private Operators and System Integrators: Professionals from private infrastructure companies and system integration firms.
- Consultants and Technologists: Experts providing consultancy and technological solutions.
- IT Solution Providers and Start-ups: Companies offering IT solutions and innovative start-ups in the GIS and infrastructure sectors.
Program Agenda
THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 4, 2025
TIME | PROGRAM | PRESENTER(S) |
2:00 pm - 2:05 pm | Welcome and Introduction | Agendra Kumar, Managing Director, Esri India |
2:05 pm - 2:20 pm | Overview: Critical Infrastructure Sectors - Road, Rail, Airport, Port | Ashish Dhawan, Industry Head - Infrastructure, Esri India |
2:20 pm - 2:25 pm | Product Demo: GIS-based Linear Asset Management | Prathvi Bhatti, Assistant Manager - Presales, Esri India |
2:25 pm - 2:30 pm | Product Demo: GIS-based Construction Monitoring and Management | Tejas Kapoor, Senior Engineer - Presales, Esri India |
2:30 pm - 2:35 pm | Product Demo: GeoAI-based O&M for Infrastructure | Udit Sarkar, Manager - Presales, Esri India |
2:35 pm - 2:40 pm | Product Demo: Integration of Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) - Government Platform for Logistics Operations, with GIS | Ashish Dhawan, Industry Head - Infrastructure, Esri India |
2:40 pm - 2:50 pm | Digital Twins for Municipal Bodies | Dr. Ruma Chakraborty, Industry Head - Urban, Esri India Udit Sarkar, Manager - Presales, Esri India |
2:50 pm - 3:00 pm | Product Demo: Digital Twin for Urban Planning | Udit Sarkar, Manager - Presales, Esri India |
3:00 pm - 3:05 pm | Product Demo: Urban XR a New Way to Visualize and Analyze Our Cities | Sourish Kar, Assistant Manager - Presales, Esri India |
3:05 pm - 3:25 pm | Managing Airports | Daniel Chantlos, Senior Solution Engineer - AEC, Esri Inc. |
3:25 pm - 3:35 pm | Benefits of GeoBIM for Infrastructure | Ashish Dhawan, Industry Head - Infrastructure, Esri India |
3:35 pm - 3:45 pm | User Talk: No Objection Certificate Application System (NOCAS) by Airport Authority of India (AAI) | H. R. Dudeja, General Manager (IT), Airport Authority of India |
3:45 pm - 3:55 pm | User Talk: YEIDA OneMap Geoportal implementation by NeoGeoInfo Technologies | Shailendra Kumar Bhatia, IAS, OSD, Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority and NeoGeoInfo Team |
3:55 pm - 4:00 pm | Way forward and Closing | Ashish Dhawan, Industry Head - Infrastructure, Esri India |
NOTE: Registration to the Infrastructure & Urban Summit is included in your registration for the Esri India User Conference (UC). While registering for the Esri India UC in Delhi, reserve your seat for this session by mentioning “Infrastructure & Urban Summit” in the comment box.