On June 24, the 2025 Geospatial Intelligence Software Technology Conference, themed “Geospatial Intelligence, Reinvented by AI," commenced in Beijing. Attendees included leaders and representatives from relevant departments and institutions from China, scholars and technical experts from IT and geospatial information industries, academia, research, and application sectors, as well as geospatial professionals from 20 countries and regions worldwide. They explored new technologies, products, and practices in geospatial intelligence software under the wave of AI.
Industries Accelerate Digital-Intelligent Transformation, Experts Share Innovative Insights
AI technology is profoundly reshaping societal operations and governance models, with various industries actively seeking innovative pathways for AI implementation to achieve breakthroughs in digital transformation. In this process, geospatial intelligence software provides robust support for the widespread application of AI through its unique geospatial information processing capabilities and multi-dimensional data fusion advantages.
Government and enterprise representatives from fields such as natural resource planning and smart cities, along with academicians from the Chinese Academy of Engineering, delivered insightful presentations on topics including:
- Map generalization and GIS dimensional upgrading
- Digital governance of natural resources
- Digital twin applications in water conservancy
- Innovations in geospatial agents
- Kunpeng & Ascend AI in gespatial intelligence
- New features of SuperMap’s latest products
- Intelligent surveying, mapping, and geospatial information
- Quantum city spatiotemporal innovation
- Large model applications in smart cities
- Digital-intelligent transformation of territorial spatial governance
Drawing on their deep understanding of industry digitalization and rich practical experience with geospatial intelligence software, the attendees painted a new vision for intelligent upgrades across sectors.
Experts Dialogue: AI Agents and Deepening Industry Applications
In a dedicated "Experts Dialogue" session, university professors, corporate experts, executives, and government representatives engaged in lively discussions on the application scenarios of AI agents in projects such as natural resource management, geospatial information integration ("One-Net Fusion"), and smart planning.
AI Agents Reshape GIS Application Paradigms, New Products Herald a Fresh Chapter
At the conference, the SuperMap GIS 2025 product series was officially launched, showcasing advancements in six key technical systems:
- Big Data GIS
- Next-Gen Remote Sensing Software
- Next-Gen 3D GIS
- Geospatial AI
- Distributed GIS
- Cross-Platform GIS
Two new products were introduced:
- SuperMap AgentX Server (a geospatial agent service platform)
- SuperMap TransformX (spatial data conversion and processing software)
SuperMap GIS 2025 Release
SuperMap first previewed its spatial agent technology in 2024. As 2025 is hailed as the "Year of the AI Agent," the progress of SuperMap's geospatial AI agents has drawn significant attention. The release of SuperMap AgentX Server (beta) marks the evolution of GIS software from traditional tools to intelligent agents.
Geospatial AI agents can be categorized into three levels based on autonomy and planning capabilities:
1. Q&A Knowledge Agents
2. Workflow-Based Agents
3. Autonomous Planning Agents
These agents demonstrate strong application value in scenarios such as government services, intelligent mapping, 2D/3D modeling, data processing, remote sensing monitoring, and water conservancy simulation. SuperMap AgentX Server integrates all three agent types, enabling complex GIS tasks through human-AI dialogue, including intent understanding, logical reasoning, task planning, and decision execution. It also allows users to customize industry-specific agent solutions.
Additionally, multiple SuperMap products now feature AI assistants powered by geospatial AI agents, enabling intelligent mapping, automated data conversion, and modeling. Over the next three to five years, more mature geospatial AI agents are expected to revolutionize GIS platforms, ushering in a new paradigm of natural interaction, autonomous reasoning, and automated execution.
Beyond geospatial AI, SuperMap GIS 2025 has achieved breakthroughs in 3D modeling, remote sensing, cloud-native architecture, cross-platform compatibility, and system security.
Government-Industry-Academia Collaboration Builds an Intelligent Ecosystem, Unlocking New Opportunities
The conference saw the launch of the "Geospatial Intelligence Innovation Unity and Joint Innovation Center." This alliance brings together forces from Alibaba Cloud’s Tongyi large model, the Ministry of Natural Resources' Information Center, SuperMap, and other government agencies, research institutions, universities, and enterprises, forming a collaborative innovation ecosystem.
The unity will focus on R&D and application promotion of AI GIS technologies, covering core areas such as:
- Large AI models
- Spatial databases
- General databases
- Foundational computing infrastructure
By leveraging collective strengths, it aims to provide intelligent, high-efficiency solutions for key sectors like natural resources, water management, and emergency response, driving the broader adoption of geospatial intelligence technologies.
GIS International Forum: Technological Breakthroughs and Global Collaboration
On June 25, 19 parallel sessions were held, including the GIS International Forum co-hosted by International Cartographic Association (ICA) Education and Training Committee, Zhongguancun Chaoyang Park, Saudi Geographical Society, UN Global Knowledge and Innovation Centre. Centering on "Technological Breakthroughs and Global Collaboration," it gathered around 100 guests from 20 countries across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
Speakers from China, South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, and Saudi Arabia discussed advancements in GIS technology, software products, and AI-powered GIS applications in remote sensing, agriculture, housing, urban planning, and cadastral management.
The forum also witnessed a signing ceremony for SuperMap and 13 Store Co., Ltd, a Thailand company. As the largest DJI drone agent in Thailand, 13 Store boast unique advantages and will become SuperMap’s exclusive distributor in the Year 2025 in Thailand.
Mahasarakham University, a university that has partnered with SuperMap renewed the MoU with SuperMap at the forum as well. The two parties will further deepen cooperation on GIS education and GIS technology development and application.
The GIS International Forum featured a special awards ceremony recognizing outstanding partners. SuperMap presented the following honors:
• Smart City Collaboration Award: Majlis Daerah Tangkak and Smart City Solutions and Consulting Co., Ltd.
• Outstanding Growth Partner Award: SMARTGIS SOLUTION and 13 Store Co., Ltd.
• Strategic Partnership Excellence Award: Map2u Sdn Bhd and STORY PLACE & HUMAN
• Partnership Appreciation Award: SmartMap Insights
Exhibition Zone: Interactive Showcases of Geospatial Intelligence
The conference featured seven exhibition zones:
1. GIS Platform Software Experience Zone
2. Natural Resource Digital Governance Zone
3. Low-Altitude Economy & Airport Operations Zone
4. Digital Urban Construction & Data Elements Zone
5. Water Conservancy & Meteorological GIS Applications Zone
6. Enterprise Applications Zone
7. Geospatial Intelligence Ecosystem Zone
Over 30 leading companies from the spatial intelligence industrial chain—including Alibaba Cloud, Kunpeng, Inspur Communications, and Dassault Systèmes—demonstrated their solutions for digital-intelligent transformation across industries. Attendees explored the exhibits, exchanging ideas and discussing collaborations.
Compared to previous years, this year's exhibition emphasized deeper interactivity and experience. A new "GIS Tech Show" segment invited participants to deliver 5-minute lightning talks, highlighting cutting-edge technological breakthroughs and innovative product features while sharing real-world application stories.
