2025 Worldsensing Partner Summit Held in Barcelona

The 2025 Worldsensing Partner Summit, held May 21-22 in Barcelona, concluded on a high note, spotlighting innovations in remote monitoring technology and reinforcing the company’s commitment to digitizing infrastructure globally.

Held at the iconic modernist venue El Palauet, an architectural gem in Barcelona, the event provided an exclusive platform for the more than 90 participants to discuss strategic insights, and opportunities to drive collaboration and growth in the mining and civil engineering monitoring sector.

Latest Innovations and GNSS in Action

At the heart of the summit Worldsensing Chief Technology Ocer Andrea Bartoli and Head of Instrumentation and Monitoring Juan Perez led a detailed technical presentation of the new GNSS Meter, the latest addition to Worldsensing’s device portfolio. Designed for 3D ground movement monitoring, the GNSS Meter reaches millimetric precision and can be seamlessly integrated with Loadsensing’s ecosystem. It is already being deployed in active projects to enhance structural safety and predictive maintenance in complex geotechnical environments.

Shared Industry Focus on Today’s Most Pressing Challenges

The summit featured a series of in-depth discussions and presentations, focusing on industry challenges and how digital transformations can support a better response from the mining and civil engineering industry to some of the key issues of today, like climate change.

The opening Fireside Chat on Day 1 addressed the impact of climate change and geopolitical shifts on mining investments. Eduardo Bartolomeo, former CEO of Vale, shared insights into navigating regulatory challenges and building resilience in an evolving global landscape.

The event also included a forward-looking panel discussion on the future of remote monitoring in the mining industry. Panelists, including Emma FitzGerald, Independent Non Executive Director and member of Safety & Sustainability Committee at Newmont Corporation, Rohitesh Dhawan, President and CEO of the International Council of Mining and Metals (ICMM), and Ana Carina Verissimo, Business Development Manager at EIT Raw Materials, delved into digital transformation, climate-related risks, and advancements in monitoring technologies.

“Technology is not the challenge, we have the capacity to innovate at scale. The true challenge lies in accelerating adoption, so that the value of data is put to work every day, not only when a collapse happens. This is a matter of education, and it’s a responsibility we all share across the industry,” Ignasi Vilajosana, Worldsensing co-founder and CEO, said.

Day 2 of the summit featured a panel on the future of remote monitoring in the civil sector. Speakers such as Stuart Hardy (Associate Director at Arup), Paul Ridlen (President at Knight Piesold USA) and Rob Talby (Geotechnical Director at Mott MacDonald) discussed challenges posed by climate change and the adoption of digital technologies in large-scale infrastructure projects.

From Challenge to Success: Field Validation and Real-World Impact

Worldsensing partners also took the stage on a dedicated session where real-world case studies were shared. This session detailed three standout projects, each addressing significant geotechnical challenges through tailored sensor networks, data strategies, and edge technologies.

Attendees were presented with the full lifecycle of each solution —from problem identification to the strategic implementation of monitoring systems— and gained insight into the measurable outcomes that followed. The stories highlighted how innovative use of Worldsensing technology has directly contributed to risk reduction, operational efficiency, and improved decision-making in critical infrastructure projects around the world.

Companies presenting included Brazilian 3Geo Consulting, Chilean Geosinergia, and Canadian GKM Consultants.

Collaboration at European and Global Scale

The summit highlighted the role of EU-supported initiatives in driving innovation, with a session on SEC4TD project contributions to improving safety in mining. Technical details of the project deployment of the Worldsensing GNSS solution were shared by representatives from ArcelorMittal Global R&D.

The 2025 Worldsensing Partner Summit was made possible with support from the SEC4TD project and EIT Raw Materials. This organization plays a vital role in advancing remote monitoring technologies, fostering collaboration, and driving safety improvements in the mining industry.