The future geospatial ecosystem
The global geospatial information community is at a critical juncture, where it must be prepared to adapt to the rapidly changing landscape of geospatial information management and its future operating environment. With an increasingly data-driven world, interfacing with technologies such as machine learning, drones, Internet-Of-Things, digital worlds, and AI, it is essential to consider the role of geospatial information management in adapting to and contributing to the wider ecosystem. These considerations will help strengthen the role of the geospatial information ecosystem to deliver on current and future global development agendas, provide insights to address national priorities, and bridge the growing digital divide. This session will explore the multifaceted nature of the future geospatial information ecosystem, focusing on the nexus of policies, actors, users, standards, and practices that collectively shape its evolution. The session aims to help identify opportunities and critical foundational elements needed to adapt, contribute, and be prepared for the effective utilization of geospatial information in the wider digital ecosystem.