Exploring the Next Horizon: Geospatial IT and GeoAI
September 22 – 23, 2026, in Münster
Two decades ago, we set our coordinates to advance geospatial science through open, innovative IT solutions. Today, the world is more interconnected – and its challenges more inherently spatial – than ever before. Join us as we look ahead to confront upcoming bottlenecks and unlock the untapped potential of next-generation spatial computing.
Core Innovation Tracks
1. Next-Gen Geospatial IT
Moving beyond classical data boundaries. We will explore innovative architectures, decentralized geodata ecosystems, and the evolution of highly scalable, real-time sensor networks.
2. Geo AI and Intelligent Analytics
Harnessing foundational spatial AI models to automate complex insights, address prediction uncertainty, and scale climate resilience workflows responsibly.
3. Co-Creating the Open Roadmap
An interactive crucible designed to establish open-source technology frameworks and collaborative roadmaps for the next twenty years.
Why attend?
Shape the Future:
Actively contribute to open-source spatial tech trajectories.
Expert Dialogue:
Engage with leading minds across research, industry, and the public sector
Targeted Horizons:
Move past the AI hype cycle into actionable, production-ready geospatial frameworks.
“The best way to predict the future of geospatial technology is to build it. Together.”
Program Overview
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
11:00 “Meet and Greet”, light lunch
12:00 Welcome
12:15 Research Data Infrastructures
13:30 Coffee Break
14:00 Urban Digital Twins
15:30 Coffee Break
16:00 GeoIT for Sustainability,
Citizen Science, Co-Design
17:30 End
19:00 Dinner
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
09:00 GeoAI
10:00 Coffee Break
10:30 GeoInteroperability
11:30 Coffee Break
12:00 GeoInnovations
13:00 Lunch
Logistics
September 22 – 23, 2026
Studienwerk der Steuerberater
Willy-Brandt-Weg 30
48155 Münster
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