She also touched on not only the volume of data, but also on intelligent tools that can derive insights from it, as well as the kind of talent equipped with the technical skills to extract meaning from that data.
She also cited the example of how we use geospatial data unconsciously, such as when we use Google Maps on our smartphones to get to our destination, and said that within the next five years, it will become so commonplace that we won't even notice it.

She also suggested that we need to recognize that all events in the real world occur "at a certain place and time." In particular, she said that by viewing things along the four axes of "X, Y, Z, and T (time)," we can for the first time understand the world as "3D + time" and gain the ability to predict what is happening now and what will happen in the future.

Ms. Ananyaa Narain from Geospatial World introduced changes surrounding the geospatial and commercial space industries, such as market expansion and accelerating privatization, and noted that the focus of investment is shifting from hardware to applications.
She also mentioned that areas such as climate change, disaster response, infrastructure, and smart cities will be areas of focus going forward, and that there is a high possibility of increased investment.

In addition, she mentioned that space data and geospatial data are inseparably related, highlighting that “geospatial data needs space data as much as space needs geospatial to be commercialized.” She used Google Maps as an example to show how the two are already integrated into our daily lives.
Furthermore, she emphasized that dialogue and collaboration between players in different fields, such as space and geospatial information, will become increasingly important in the future, and touched on the need for collaboration beyond silos, as well as the importance of building the technological infrastructure and partnerships that support this.

He also introduced examples of using 3D data obtained from satellite images to detect deterioration of infrastructure structures and support the design of power infrastructure, and touched on the importance of working with users to create practical geospatial solutions.

He emphasized that “this social demand for existing data and the increasing data of the satellite, this is going to be very nice to be a solution for the infrastructure.”
Furthermore, he mentioned that a lot of existing data, such as GIS, has already been compiled from the perspective of infrastructure monitoring and disaster response, and stated that by using such existing data as training data and combining it with satellite data, it could lead to effective solutions. He also highlighted an initiative by Marble Visions involving a satellite system capable of high-frequency 3D Earth observation and advanced digital map applications.

Mr. Hideto Yamazaki from Tellus introduced the satellite Earth observation data platform provided by his company, and then presented a new service that allows users to obtain and request observation data from multiple satellites for a specific observation point.

He commented “it's impossible for human beings to utilize all the massive amounts of data there. So we have to work with AI.” With this remark, he underscored the necessity of collaboration with AI to cope with the ever-increasing volume of data, and he highlighted the importance of developing the technological infrastructure and environment needed to process the massive amounts of data that are beyond human capability.

Ms. Naoko Sugita from the CONSEO Secretariat stated that the traditional role of space agencies is changing from a manufacturing-like position, and that there is now a strong demand for them to function as "hubs" connecting industry, academia, government, and global players.

She also introduced the efforts of the Consortium for Satellite Earth Observation (CONSEO), a platform for collaboration among industry, academia, and government in the field of Earth observation. She highlighted that, in the approximately two years since its establishment, the number of members has grown to nearly 300, reflecting the steadily increasing interest and expansion within Japan.

She emphasized an important shift in perspective, stating, “In Japan, space development is often seen through the lens of manufacturing, but we need to shift our perspective and start viewing it as the information industry.” With this remark, she underscored the need to move beyond “manufacturing perspective” of geospatial information and satellite data utilization, and instead redefine the field as part of the information industry.

She also emphasized that this is an area where social implementation will only progress through co-creation among a diverse range of players, and that it is essential to build partnerships and dialogue that include a global perspective in addition to those between industry, academia, and government.

A point that was repeatedly made throughout this session was that geospatial information and satellite data are already becoming indispensable as the foundation of our social and economic activities.

Space and geospatial information are inextricably linked, and technological innovation is increasing the potential to provide unprecedented insights and solutions to fundamental challenges facing humanity, such as climate change measures, smart cities, disaster prevention, and infrastructure conservation.

At the same time, to make these capabilities truly usable in society, the accumulation of data and technology alone is not enough. It is essential to find common goals and engage in steady dialogue not only with industry, academia, and government players involved in satellite data, but also with players from other industries who have knowledge based on geospatial information, and with a variety of stakeholders across countries and fields.