U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) Decides Session Content at SPACETIDE

The General Incorporated Association SPACETIDE (located in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and CEO: Masayasu Ishida) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) in March 2026, aimed at developing the community and strengthening collaboration in the space industry and geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) fields.

Additionally, USGIF will participate in the international space business conference "SPACETIDE 2026" to be held from Monday, July 6 to Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Toranomon Hills Forum and VISION CENTER TOKYO TORANOMON in Tokyo, and will conduct a special session on GEOINT on Wednesday, July 8, the third day of the conference.

We are pleased to announce that the program for this session has now been decided.

Tickets for "SPACETIDE 2026" are currently on sale. Please consider participating.

https://events.spacetide.jp/d7R4no?RefId=press-release

We are also accepting press registration for members of the media. We would appreciate it if you could consider covering the event. If you wish to cover the event, please apply via the application form below.

Application form: https://forms.gle/qXE61AmyNUwL1aoD9

■ Overview of the GEOINT Special Session (to be held on July 8)

This session consists of four blocks, with experts from governments, industries, and academic institutions from the United States, Japan, Australia, and other countries discussing the latest trends and future prospects of GEOINT.

The discussion will also cover a wide range of potential applications of GEOINT, not only in the security field but also in climate change countermeasures, disaster prevention, maritime surveillance, and economic security. This will be a venue for international experts, mainly from Japan and the United States, to gather and explore the future of GEOINT and the potential for new international collaboration.

[Block 1: Setting the Strategic Context]

9:00-10:40

In the opening, USGIF CEO Ronda Schrenk, USGIF Vice President of Programs Sue Calvert, and others will take the stage to introduce the impact of recent GEOINT on security and social issues, using specific examples. They will also delve into the importance of international collaboration through a keynote speech on "GEOINT Requirements in Allied Nations" and a panel discussion on challenges and opportunities related to geospatial data, analytical products, and information sharing.

[Block 2: The Technology Engine]

11:20-12:05

This block will cover the forefront of GEOINT transformed by the evolution of AI and data utilization technologies. The keynote will consider how AI can expand collaboration and analytical capabilities among allied nations, and the panel discussion will discuss next-generation technologies that quickly convert vast amounts of geospatial data into actionable insights.

[Block 3: Applications and Missions]

13:20-14:50

This block will discuss GEOINT application cases in the security field in the Indo-Pacific region, as well as application possibilities in commercial and civilian fields such as disaster response, climate change measures, Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA), and economic security. It will explore the social value and implementation potential of GEOINT beyond national security.

[Block 4: The Human Domain]

15:30-16:40

This block will focus on human resource development and the future image of the GEOINT field. In the keynote, USGIF Vice President of Practical Technology Jim McCool will take the stage and provide a perspective on practical skills and expertise required in the AI era under the theme "GEOINT 2035." The closing panel will discuss the development of next-generation human resources and the ideal approach to education and training from the perspectives of the United States, Japan, and Australia in government, academia, and industry.

■ 'SPACETIDE 2026' Official Website

>>https://events.spacetide.jp/tide2026

■ Event Overview

Name: SPACETIDE 2026

Date and Time:

Day 1: Monday, July 6, 13:00-18:00

Day 2: Tuesday, July 7, 9:00-18:00 (Networking after sessions)

Day 3: Wednesday, July 8, 9:00-18:00

Day 4: Thursday, July 9, 9:00-18:00

Venue: Main Venue (Reception, Talk Sessions, Speaker Photo Sessions, Sponsor Exhibition Booths, Business Meeting Booths, Networking)

Toranomon Hills Forum (4th and 5th floors, Toranomon Hills Mori Tower, 1-23-3 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo)

Second Venue (Side Events, Business Meetings)

VISION CENTER TOKYO TORANOMON (4th and 5th floors, T-LITE, 2-4-7 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo)

Language: Japanese and English (with audio interpretation or subtitling)

Organizer: General Incorporated Association SPACETIDE

Ticket Price: All ticket prices are tax-inclusive.

*Only Master ticket holders can attend the reception hosted by SPACETIDE on Tuesday, July 7.

■ Registration for Media Representatives

Media representatives are requested to fill out the following application form for press registration.

Application form: https://forms.gle/qXE61AmyNUwL1aoD9

■ About the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) https://usgif.org/

USGIF is a non-profit organization established in 2004 to advance the field of geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) related to national security. As a unique platform connecting government, industry, and academia, it focuses on hosting the world's largest "GEOINT Symposium" and educational support such as scholarships and university accreditation programs.

Press release on "SPACETIDE Signs MOU with U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF)" is here:

https://spacetide.jp/news/4533/

[General Incorporated Association SPACETIDE] https://spacetide.jp/
General Incorporated Association SPACETIDE has been working since 2015 with the vision of "developing new space industries in Japan and the world," aiming to raise the entire space business through cross-industry initiatives and create new paths for space business. Since 2015, it has annually hosted Japan's international space business conference "SPACETIDE." It is a member of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF). It received the "Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award" at the 6th Space Development and Utilization Awards sponsored by the Cabinet Office.