A professional meeting between the State Geodetic Administration of the Republic of Croatia (DGU) and the Federal Administration for Geodetic and Real Property Affairs (FGU) was held in Šibenik from May 28 to 30, 2026. The meeting aimed to continue successful institutional cooperation, exchange experiences, and discuss current activities within the competence of both institutions.

The delegation of the Federal Administration for Geodetic and Real Property Affairs consisted of ten participants, led by Director Željko Obradović, with the participation of assistant directors and other representatives of the Administration. On behalf of the State Geodetic Administration of the Republic of Croatia, the meeting was attended by a delegation led by Director General Antonio Šustić, along with associates and DGU representatives.

The meeting program covered several professional topics and working activities. As part of the introductory section, welcome speeches and presentations on the most important activities of both institutions were delivered by the Director General of the State Geodetic Administration of the Republic of Croatia, Antonio Šustić, and the Director of the Federal Administration for Geodetic and Real Property Affairs, Željko Obradović. The program also included expert presentations on information system security in the management of cadastre and spatial data, the multi-year program of cadastral surveys 2021–2030, as well as the implementation of upgrades to the land registry and cadastre information system in the Federation of BiH.

The particular importance of this meeting is reflected in the continued exchange of experiences in the fields of cadastral and spatial data management in general, the development of information systems, the improvement of official records, and the strengthening of institutional capacities. Through professional presentations and discussions, challenges and development directions of mutual interest to both institutions were considered, especially in the context of business process digitalization, modernization of the geodetic-cadastral sector, and improving data availability for users.

In the final part of the meeting, conclusions and plans for further cooperation were discussed. Both parties jointly assessed that this form of direct institutional communication represents an important mechanism for strengthening professional cooperation, exchanging practical experiences, and aligning future activities in areas of common interest.

The meeting once again confirmed the importance of continuous cooperation between the State Geodetic Administration of the Republic of Croatia and the Federal Administration for Geodetic and Real Property Affairs. The exchange of experiences between institutions with significant practice in developing modern geodetic, cadastral, and spatial information systems represents a valuable contribution to the further improvement of the activities of both administrations, particularly in the segments of digital transformation, spatial data infrastructure development, modernization of official records, and providing higher quality services to users.