With the theme of “Geospatial Intelligence Promotes High-Quality Development”, the 2024 Geospatial Intelligence Software Technology Conference (GISTC 2024) opened on June 25th at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, China. The two-day conference attracted government leaders, scholars, experts and business representatives from around the world. Participants exchanged views on breakthroughs in geospatial software technology and explored future trends and applications.
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Dr. Diane Demathy, President of the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG), delivered the opening remarks at the plenary session on the first day. In her speech, Dr. Demathy focused on the unprecedented global challenges posed by climate change and emphasized the important role of geospatial information. Dr. Demathy stated, “There has never been a better time to discuss geospatial information technology and developments.”
Dr Diane Demachy, President of the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG)
Cooperating with Huawei to Accelerate Industry Achievements
At the General Assembly, leading GIS platform manufacturer SuperMap and Huawei held a signing ceremony to formally enter into a future cooperation relationship. The partnership focuses on three areas: large-scale geospatial AI models, geospatial agents, and the integration of Kunpeng + Ascend + SuperMap all-in-one machines. The collaboration aims to bring innovation to geospatial intelligence software technology and applications, and accelerate the incubation and implementation of industry achievements.
In addition, SuperMap has officially released the latest version of its GIS product, SuperMap GIS 2024. The new product integrates several advanced features of geospatial AI and introduces the geospatial AI technology foundation (SuperMap AIF) to support platform software and application development. The foundation provides diverse models and features cross-platform and local deployment. It provides AI 3D data processing and analysis, AI remote sensing image processing, AI spatial analysis, AI image and video analysis, AI image generation, AI knowledge generation, and geospatial intelligent agents, enhancing SuperMap’s platform software products and industry applications.
New product features improve efficiency
One of the noteworthy features is the “AI automatic 3D modeling” function.2 3D modeling a city requires more than 5,000 models, which traditionally takes months of manual work to complete. The AI automated 3D modeling capability based on SuperMap AIF can automatically generate 3D city scenes, shortening the entire process to a few hours. This capability can be applied in areas such as natural resources, digital governance, and urban planning.
Another example is the “Spatial Planning AI Drawing” function. The AI drawing system based on SuperMap AIF includes various constraints to assist with drawing. Spatial planning workers can use “Line Drawing Constraints” to maintain the line drawing structure, “Outline Constraints” to maintain the building outline, and “Partial Redrawing” to change the appearance of the building on the planning map. The system also includes “Multiple Preset Drawing Styles”, providing different perspectives, dimensions, and planning drawing styles. After inputting a sketch of the overall view, a full-color overall view will be generated, greatly improving work efficiency.
Upgraded AI GIS Technology
Song Guanfu, director of Geographic Information System Technology Center under the Ministry of Natural Resources of China and chairman of SuperMap, introduced the upgraded AI GIS technology at GISTC 2024. Based on the original BitDC system (big data GIS, AI GIS, 3D GIS, distributed GIS, cross-platform GIS), SuperMap has evolved AI GIS into geospatial AI technology, integrated remote sensing software, and upgraded other core technologies.
Mr. Song Guanbok, Director of the Geographic Information System Technology Center
The lively atmosphere of the plenary sessions continued at the GIS International Forum on June 26, the second day of the conference. Around 120 guests from 30 countries gathered to discuss the latest developments and applications in their regions. Dr. Dumasie delivered a keynote speech entitled “FIG Vision for 2030: Partnerships in Geospatial Work”.
Throughout the two-day conference, a wide range of products and solutions were presented by global companies in the geospatial industry and related fields.
