Geospatial is an important element of any location.  It involves the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data linked to a geographic location such as

• Maps and charts
• Satellite imagery
• GPS data
• GIS data

At the event, Geospatial Insights 2024; Innovations and Applications across Sectors held in the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute on Tuesday 27^th August, hosted by Location Data Scotland in partnership with AGI Scotland, we heard from a wide range of speakers from various organisations about how geospatial data and technologies are being used in their organisations to deliver products and services.

Technology is evolving further and with applications such as AI and Machine Learning we can analyse locations even further.   Scotland’s strong research base, government support, industry partnerships, and expertise in geospatial technology have made it a thriving hub for satellite and space activities.

Alan Moore from Idox said, “Geospatial data is now being discussed in the Boardroom.  This emphasises the importance of this data source in supporting decision making and helps organisations regulate and monitor their environmental impact”.

The speakers explored the importance of geospatial data across a range of sectors from land management systems through to road safety, whale watching, climate change and local neighbourhoods.

This event was delivered as part of the Data Lab Community’s Geospatial Fringe series.

Steven Thomson, Events and Community Manager at the Data Lab said, “It has been fantastic to see the range and breadth of work going in Scotland and beyond within geospatial. Throughout the last month we’ve heard from organisations working to improve road safety, right through to environmentalism and climate change. The potential for geospatial data to improve where we live, and work is immense and is only going to get more exciting.”

Slides and case examples from the presentations can be viewed below

• • Alan Moore, Geospatial Product Director – Idox
  • Zoe Russel, Co-founder – Rethink Carbon
  • Ryan Ciesielski, Group Director of Geospatial Data, Analytics & Technology – National Grid – Case Studies
  • Gala Camacho, Founder – Diagonal Works
  • Justice Osei Akoto, Scottish Government Geographic Information Service and Analysis Team
  • Ashley Stewart, Lead on Location Data Scotland

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