Space Café Radio Geopolitics - Behind the Scenes of GEOINT - with Robert Cardillo

The Evolution and Future of Geospatial Intelligence with Robert Cardillo

In this episode of Space Café Radio, Torsten Kriening sits down with Robert Cardillo, Chair of the USGIF Board of Directors and former Director of the NGA, to discuss the history, impact, and future of the geospatial intelligence community. Robert reflects on the evolution of the National Geospatial-Intelligency Agency (NGA) from a secretive entity to an inclusive community with myriad applications beyond national security. They delve into the importance of partnerships, advancements in technology like AI, and the role of education in GEOINT. Robert shares insights on how GEOINT professionals are growing and the expanding applications of location information for sectors such as environmental sustainability and urban planning. They explore how these changes will shape the next 20 years of the field.
This episode is supported by USGIF.

Useful links:
USGIF Homepage
GEOINT 2025 Opening Ceremony
GEOINT Essential Body of Knowledge 
GEOING Symposium 2025

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Chapters

• 0:00 Space Cafe Radio Geopolitics - Behind the Scenes of GEOINT - with Robert Cardillo
• 2:17 USGIF's 20th Anniversary and Impact
• 3:19 Predictions for the Next 20 Years
• 5:35 GEOINT's Broader Applications
• 6:41 Today's GEOINT Theme: Essential in All Dimensions
• 9:23 Case Studies: Djibouti and Taiwan
• 15:02 Education and the Next Generation
• 17:24 USGIF's Expansion in St. Louis
• 22:03 Advice for Future GEOINT Professionals
• 23:40 Reflections and Future of GEOINT
• 28:44 ch10