As global reliance on satellite-based navigation intensifies, concerns over GPS disruption, spoofing, and jamming are moving from theoretical risk to operational reality.
At GeoBuiz Summit 2026, an expert panel examined why resilient Position, Navigation and Timing systems are rapidly becoming a strategic priority for governments, industry, and critical infrastructure operators worldwide.
In this expert panel from GeoBuiz Summit 2026, industry leaders explore the urgent need for resilient Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) as GPS disruptions, spoofing, and jamming incidents continue to rise globally. The discussion addresses the vulnerabilities of single-system dependence and highlights the growing importance of diversified, layered architectures.
The panel examines emerging solutions including LEO satellite constellations, quantum timing technologies, secure signal architectures, and multi-layered PNT frameworks designed to reduce reliance on individual navigation systems. Experts share real-world examples of aviation disruptions, infrastructure risks, and the increasing demand for high-precision timing across autonomous systems, telecommunications networks, financial platforms, and other forms of critical infrastructure.
A key theme of the discussion is how governments and commercial providers are building diversified PNT ecosystems by integrating space-based, terrestrial, and network-based timing sources to ensure reliability, technological sovereignty, and operational continuity. The transition toward resilient architectures reflects a broader recognition that PNT is no longer merely a positioning utility, but a foundational layer of modern digital systems.
The session is moderated by Mark Reichardt, Senior Consultant at Geospatial World, and features contributions from Vibhor Jain, Co-Founder of VyomIC; Matthew Loomis, Associate Director of Business Development in the PNT Division at Iridium Communications; and David Mitlyng, CEO of Xairos.
The full discussion provides insight into why resilient PNT architectures are increasingly viewed as essential to the future of autonomy, infrastructure protection, financial stability, and the resilience of global digital ecosystems.
