Archive · 21 Jul 2026
BRICS Meet on Geospatial Technology at IIT Tirupati
A big meeting about geospatial technology is happening at IIT Tirupati.
People from different countries like Brazil, Russia, China, and others are talking about how to use satellites and maps to help with things like managing disasters, growing food, and planning cities.
They are also discussing how to share information and work together to solve problems like climate change.
The meeting will end with a fun cultural program showing the heritage of Andhra Pradesh.
A four-day BRICS working group meeting on geospatial technology is being held at IIT Tirupati.
Delegates from Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, UAE, and India are participating.
Experts are discussing the use of satellite-based mapping and spatial data in governance, disaster management, agriculture, and urban planning.
Technical sessions focus on geospatial infrastructure, climate resilience, AI-based geospatial analytics, and data interoperability.
The meeting aims to establish common standards for geospatial data sharing and cooperation among participating countries.
- Who
- Delegates from BRICS nations and other countries, including Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, UAE, and India
- What
- A four-day working group meeting on geospatial technology
- When
- July 22-23, 2024
- Where
- IIT Tirupati, India
- Why
- To discuss the use of geospatial technology in governance, disaster management, agriculture, and urban planning
- Event
- BRICS working group meeting on geospatial technology
- Location
- IIT Tirupati, India
- Duration
- July 22-23, 2024
- Participants
- Delegates from Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, UAE, and India
- Organizers
- IIT Tirupati and IIT Madras technology innovation hub
- Key Topics
- Satellite-based mapping, disaster management, agriculture, urban planning, climate resilience, AI-based geospatial analytics
- Special Session
- Translating Innovation into Impact
- Conclusion
- Cultural programme showcasing Andhra Pradesh's heritage