A representative of the Federal Administration for Geodetic and Property Affairs, Mr. Jasmin Ćatić, participated in the Geospatial World Forum 2026 (GWF 2026), held in Amsterdam, Kingdom of the Netherlands, from April 27 to May 1, 2026. The participation was supported by the GeoConnect project and the EuroGeographics organization.

The Geospatial World Forum is one of the most significant international events in the field of geospatial technologies, digital transformation, and the development of modern location-based solutions. The Forum brings together representatives of public institutions, national geodetic and cartographic organizations, international organizations, academia, the private sector, and leading technology companies, with the aim of exchanging knowledge, experiences, and strategic perspectives on the development of the geospatial industry.

The theme of this year’s Forum was “Sovereignty, Economy & Society”, with a focus on the role of geospatial data and infrastructure in strengthening digital sovereignty, economic development, and the provision of higher-quality public services. Special attention was given to concepts such as data and digital autonomy, geospatial knowledge infrastructure, artificial intelligence in spatial analysis, sustainable land management, climate resilience, digital twins, LiDAR technologies, and advanced location-based services.

As part of GWF 2026, a Tech Show / Exhibitors Show was also held, where leading companies and organizations presented modern technological solutions, products, and innovations in the fields of geographic information systems, satellite and aerial imaging, big geospatial data management, cloud platforms, 3D modeling, digital twins, and GeoAI solutions. This segment of the Forum was particularly important for understanding current development trends and practical possibilities for applying new technologies in an institutional environment.

The main objective of FGU’s participation in this event was to monitor modern trends in geodesy and geoinformatics, strengthen international networking, exchange experiences with relevant institutions and companies, and identify solutions and practices that can contribute to the further development of the Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the SDI Geoportal of FBiH, and other development activities of the Administration.

During the stay in Amsterdam, a meeting was also held with representatives of Google, where possibilities for future cooperation in the field of geospatial data, services, and digital location-based solutions were discussed. Further communication and continued cooperation were agreed upon, representing an important step towards strengthening ties with international technology partners.

Participation in the Geospatial World Forum 2026 provided additional insight into global trends and strategic directions in the development of the geospatial sector and contributes to the continuous strengthening of FGU’s professional capacities and the improvement of activities in the field of spatial data in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.