Technology in the geospatial intelligence sector is being used in business and industry all over the world. The sector is gaining traction – and it’s growing.
According to recent Geospatial Council of Australia research, the geospatial intelligence sector will deliver $689 billion economic impact to Australia over the next 10 years.
A wide range of industries is expected to benefit including mining, communications, transport and logistics, wholesale and retail, infrastructure, design and construction, finance and insurance, agriculture and fisheries and property and real estate plus many more!
If you would like to be kept in touch with how Sunshine Coast Council is nurturing the development of geospatial intelligence in all areas of business, please register your interest in the Geospatial Intelligence Centre of Excellence at the link below. 
On Wednesday 4 December 2024, Sunshine Coast Council hosted the Geospatial Intelligence IRL *In Real Life industry event.
Part of Council’s Testing Tech in Paradise series, the event well and truly delivered in bringing together a dynamic collection of people to hear how geospatial technologies are positively impacting every part of our lives and work.
There was a strong energy in the room at Altitude Nine on the top floor of Sunshine Coast City Hall.
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli captured the energy in her welcome address when she said, “It feels like the Sunshine Coast is on the edge of something really big”.
The 150-strong audience was an extraordinary mix of high-value industry representatives including earth observation, geospatial intelligence, tech, agtech, insurance, emergency services, space, mining, IT, AI, AR, data centres, cyber security, health, education, research, law, finance, construction, manufacturing, marketing and property.
Sunshine Coast Council would like to thank event supporters:
Geospatial Intelligence Pty Ltd – Mark Billing, Business Expansion UniSC Innovation – Jasmine Vreugdenburg, Director MySecurity Marketplace – media partner
Thanks also to:
🎤 Keynote speaker Professor Stuart Phinn, founder – Earth Observation Australia
🎤 Panel moderator Gavin Kennedy, Coordinator – Queensland Earth Observation Hub
Thanks also to the industry experts who joined the panel:
🎤 Jane Parker, Agricultural and Development Manager – McCormick Foods Australia
🎤 Simon Webster, Director – Queensland Fire Department
🎤 Rylea McGlusky, Senior BDM – Geospatial Intelligence
🎤 Andrew White, Chief Actuarial and Analytics Officer – Youi
Professor Stuart Phinn, University of Queensland and Earth Observation Australia shares insights into the growth of earth observation and geospatial applications, from space to ground.
Topics covered included the application of geospatial intelligence in insurance, emergency services, AgTech, advanced manufacturing and smart cities.
Would you like to know more about smart cities, critical infrastructure, security or space?
Watch the video wrap-ups of the Testing Tech in Paradise events held in July 2024. Gain exclusive insights into the future of business and investment opportunities on Sunshine Coast!
A VIP tour was held in the afternoon with a behind-the-scenes tour of NEXTDC’s data centre and presentations at Walker Corporation and Sunshine Coast City Hall.
The day’s main event was the stunning Testing Tech in Paradise Sundowner event on the top floor of City Hall, where industry leaders and delegates gathered to discuss the exciting future of business and investment on the Sunshine Coast.
Sunshine Coast Council is gathering expressions of interest from anyone interested in the development of the geospatial intelligence sector and the possible creation of a Geospatial Intelligence Centre of Excellence on the Sunshine Coast.
Interested in testing and trialling your technology on the Sunshine Coast?
Contact Wendy Macdonald, Sunshine Coast Council Investment Lead
Call 0408 731 999, email invest@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au or click the link below to request a call back.
After chatting, Wendy may ask you to submit an application outlining your challenge or problem, objectives, success vision and the resources you need (all in confidence).
Applications are assessed in accordance with the Sunshine Coast International Program Cable Network Leverage Program Guidelines.