Geospatial Technology
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GEO Business is returning to ExCeL London, 4–5 June, bringing together prominent figures across industry, academia and government to deliver leading insights into the past, present, and future of geospatial technology.
The GEO Business Main Stage features an extensive lineup of key industry speakers. With sessions designed to address the most urgent challenges and opportunities in the geospatial world, these talks offer strategic takeaways and actionable ideas for professionals across the sector.
Data to Decisions: Unveiling the Story of a London Commercial Building
Cameron McDonald, Head of Geospatial, Knight Frank
Attendees to this session will learn how Knight Frank integrates EPC ratings, amenities, commute patterns, satellite imagery, 3D models and lease data. They will also learn how to apply geospatial intelligence to increase asset value and improve sustainability. The session includes practical examples of data-led decision-making in commercial property.
The National Data Library & Its Implications for the Geospatial Industry
Holger Kessler (AtkinsRéalis), Andrew Newman (Open Data Institute), Isabelle Chatel de Brancion (Ordnance Survey), Chris Carlon (The Data City), Richard Shortridge (AtkinsRéalis), Sarah Hayes (Connected Places Catapult & Digital Twin Hub), and a key speaker from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
This discussion will explore what the UK’s National Data Library means for geospatial data sharing and strategy. It will address how FAIR principles are being applied to ensure high-quality, accessible data. The panel will examine how private sector data can integrate with national initiatives and the role of geospatial data in AI and digital transformation. It will also consider how to enhance geospatial skills and education.
How to Enhance Geospatial Skills & Education
Simon Navin (Ordnance Survey), Alison Watson MBE (Class of Your Own), Dr. Claire Evans (Bloxham School), Hazel Hendley (Ordnance Survey), Sandy Powell (Murphy Geospatial)
Debate will focus on why geospatial skills are critical to the future of infrastructure and innovation. The session will explore how industry and education can collaborate more effectively, outline strategies to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in geospatial professions, and identify opportunities to engage and inspire young people into the sector.
Digital Glue: Combining Services Through Smarter Practices at Cambridge Children’s Hospital
Enrico Curto, Associate Mechanical Engineer, Ramboll
Attendees will learn how Ramboll used digital platforms to unify cross-disciplinary teams. The session will show how digitalisation supported sustainability and wellbeing in healthcare design and will provide insights from a real-world case study in complex infrastructure delivery.
The Geospatial Profession – A Diversity of Pathways Forward
Helen Gilmartin (World Geospatial Industry Council)
The geospatial workforce is shrinking and, without urgent action, it won’t bounce back over the next decade. This session dives into the systemic change needed to safeguard the profession’s future.
Attendees will learn why geospatial must embrace AI and machine learning to stay relevant, how to build geospatial literacy among citizens and decision-makers, and the critical role of workplace learning in a rapidly changing digital landscape. The session will also offer strategies to attract, develop and retain talent in a shifting workforce.
Register for GEO Business
The Main Stage at GEO Business 2025 serves as a high-impact forum for the most pressing issues in geospatial. With a focus on real-world case studies, strategic ideas, and the voices shaping the profession, the program reflects the growing importance of geospatial intelligence across sectors.
Whatever role or level of experience, attendees will come away with practical advice, fresh perspectives, and meaningful connections to help shape their work and drive projects forward. GEO Business 2025 is free to attend and takes place on 4–5 June at ExCeL London.
