Ahead of the Curve: Emerging Ideas Redefining Geospatial

Looking past the hype to find the innovations that will actually matter.

As the year comes to a close, it’s tempting to focus on the biggest headlines in geospatial—AI integration, real-time data, digital twins—but some of the most transformative progress is happening quietly, behind the scenes. This forward-looking discussion highlights the innovations that deserve more attention: the technologies and ideas that may not make every trend list but are poised to reshape how we collect, analyze, and apply spatial data in the next five years.

Experts will spotlight under-the-radar advances in AI-driven automation, edge processing, new sensor capabilities, and data interoperability, along with practical examples of how these breakthroughs are already changing workflows across surveying, infrastructure, and environmental applications.

Join us for an end-of-year conversation that looks beyond the buzzwords to explore what’s really next for geospatial technology—and why the most underappreciated innovations today might become the most critical tools of tomorrow.

Speakers

Dr. Qassim Abdullah
Vice President and Chief Scientist, Woolpert, Inc.

Chancee Vincent
Geospatial Solutions Architect, NV5

Moderator

Carla Lauter
Content Manager, Geo Week News