Prashant Shukle currently works with select, leading-edge, private sector companies in the advanced technology, geospatial and space sector. He facilitates strategic partnerships and mergers; positions his clients for private or public funding opportunities; provides lobbying and outreach services to government and large scale multi-national entities such as the United Nations and the World Bank; and, serves as a Board Director on international bodies. Mr. Shukle also works at a national and international scale and also provides strategic advisory supports to national governments that are developing their geospatial and space capabilities. His understanding of geopolitics and economics, and unique experience working at the highest political, governmental and private sector levels, gives him unique perspectives on the role of geospatial and space investments in the global economy.
Mr. Shukle also served as the former Director-General of the Canada Centre of Mapping and Earth Observation (CCMEO), and Canada’s former Representative to the United Nations Global Group of Experts on Geospatial Information Management. In these roles, Mr. Shukle played a critical national and leadership role in the policy design, governance implementation, organizational visioning and implementation of Canada’s geospatial and space and in-situ based earth observation capabilities. He also was responsible for the legislative, policy and program design and implementation of Canada’s GeoConnections program, which provided CCMEO with national and international responsibility to envision and implement a leading-edge national spatial data infrastructure. In this capacity, he provided visionary leadership which anticipated the convergence between space-based earth observation and monitoring capabilities, broadband and telecommunications, traditional GIS systems, and the emerging world of artificial intelligence and 3d visualisation. He capped off his career by working on the successful launch of the Canada’s RadarSat Constellation Mission satellites.
Sessions in which Prashant Shukle participates
Monday 28 October, 2024
We are excited to announce that the next Canada Forum will be held during the GoGeomatics Expo in Calgary, from October 28th to 30th. This event will bring together key stakeholders from across Canada’s geospatial sector, including industry leaders, academics, indigenous communities, government representatives, and technologists, to continue vital discussions on advancing geospatial standards, interoperability, and spatial data infrastructure (SDI) in Canada.
We are excited to announce that the next Canada Forum will be held during the GoGeomatics Expo in Calgary, from October 28th to 30th. This event will bring together key stakeholders from across Canada’s geospatial sector, including industry leaders, academics, indigenous communities, government representatives, and technologists, to continue vital discussions on advancing geospatial standards, interoperability, and spatial data infrastructure (SDI) in Canada.
Tuesday 29 October, 2024
Water is one of our most vital resources, and its management is becoming increasingly complex in the face of climate change, population growth, and competing demands from agriculture, industry, and municipalities. This panel will delve into how geospatial technologies are revolutionizing water policy by providing the data-driven insights needed for smarter decision-making.Join leading experts from academia, provincial and federal gov...
30 years ago, a small group of engineers came together to work on the then difficult problem of interoperable technology, systems and data. These visionaries formed the Open Geospatial Consortium which has helped the world figure out how to collect, process, and share geospatial data over the internet and across a wide variety of technology systems. Today, with the proliferation of technology types, sensors and a...
Wednesday 30 October, 2024
Join us for an engaging panel discussion on Geo-Entrepreneurship, featuring distinguished experts from geospatial consultancies, geomatics communication and event companies, and geomatics software firms. This session is designed for those interested in the intersection of geospatial technology and entrepreneurship.Journey to Entrepreneurship: Hear from our panelists on their motivations for leaving traditional careers to pursue entrepreneurial ventures in the geospatial field. Dis...
Led by the World Geospatial Industry Council (WGIC) and moderated by Aaron Addison, Executive Director of WGIC, this panel will explore the transformative role of Earth observation (EO) technologies in fostering a resilient and sustainable future for Canada. With growing environmental challenges such as climate change and resource management, EO solutions provide essential insights into monitoring ecosystems, disaster resilience, and sustainable development. Panelists from diverse sectors wil...
For the built environment, digitalization is a key sustainability enabler. It helps stakeholders across the construction sector increase productivity and transparency while reducing emissions, resource consumption and costs, and adding digital tools that can help companies establish and optimize their sustainability performance.
