In this issue, Andrew Trigg, Chief Geospatial and Data Officer at HM Land Registry, sets out new developments leading to new products; Clarissa Augustinus previews her RICS lecture on sustainability through land administration; Ian Dowman gives an introduction to Blockchain and gives some examples of how it can be used within applications.

Also, we showcase developments in Earth Observation in the UK which show exciting techniques and developments; Bentley's reality modelling technology has been used to create a 3D city model of Helsinki, described by Chintana Herrin.; The second instalment from Richard Groom reviewing papers from the FIG Congress; Plus, two reports on the Connected World Summit 2018, and an evening honouring Dr John Rae - Surgeon, Explorer and Surveyor.

Plus, all the regular news & columns!