This event forms part of the DataFest Fringe 2023 - check it out to see what else is going on throughout October and November!

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the challenges in working with Geospatial Data!

Geospatial data is all around us. It is used for navigational apps, delivery tracking, weather forecasting, mobile location services, fitness tracking plus so much more. Often referred to as location-based data, it is a collection of information that is tied to specific geographical locations.

It encompasses data about everything from geographic features, addresses, and coordinates to satellite imagery and maps. However, for organisations looking to make use of geospatial data there can be a number of challenges due to its complexity, cost and the high skill level required to interpret and derive insights from the data.

Join us online as we discuss some of these challenges and try to identify a path forward in making geospatial data more accessible.

Schedule:

• 12:30-12:55 - Lightning talks to provide context to the work currently being done in the field of geospatial data
• 12:55-13:35 - Panel discussion on the challenges in working with geospatial data
• 13:35-13:45 - audience Q&A

Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the challenges in using geospatial data as well as some tips to get you started. Whether you work in GIS, urban planning, logistics, or any field that relies on location-based data, this event is designed to benefit you.

Speakers:

• Prof. Ana Basiri, Professor of Geospatial Data Science at the University of Glasgow
• James Reid, Head of Services at EDINA
• Richard Harris, Co-founder & CEO at Intelligent Reality Ltd
• Nicci Potts, Data Scientist at the Office for National Statistics
• Simon Roberts, Data and Engagement Manager at Improvement Service