The importance of Geospatial Data showcased at CogX 2021
On 16th June techUK were joined by leading experts in the Geospatial ecosystem to explore reinventing the high street with Geospatial and place-based innovation
Speakers included:
Ed Parsons, Geospatial Technologist, Google
Vanessa Lawrence, Director, Location International
Laura Foster, Programme Manager Tech & Innovation, techUK
You can watch the panel here:
This panel emphasised the role of Geospatial data as the 'unsung hero' underpinning UK innovation and being widely used across the UK. Indeed, Geospatial Data has helped communities track and understand how their local communities have changed and adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic, and what this now means for use and utilization of UK high streets going forward. The move to digitization is the first time many small businesses have been mapped and tracked interaction, and this will be crucial in helping understand how local communities can work and empower the people who live in them.
The panel pointed out we are coming from a place of strength in the UK with a rich history of location mapping and foundational data, and we also need to look internationally to showcase the use cases of Geospatial data. However, there is still some way to go in conveying Geospatial data to the wider community and build public trust.
techUK’s Geospatial data campaign has been dedicated to showcasing the value of Geospatial intelligence across the UK, the role this will play in innovation, and the impact this will bring to the UK economy. We want to take the conversation to as many industry and sectors as possible, from climate change, to local Government, transportation and healthcare. You can read more about techUK’s work on Geospatial Data here.
Rory Daniels
Rory joined techUK in June 2023 after three years in the Civil Service on its Fast Stream leadership development programme.
Laura Foster
Laura is techUK’s Associate Director for Technology and Innovation.
Elis Thomas
Elis joined techUK in December 2023 as a Programme Manager for Tech and Innovation, focusing on Semiconductors and Digital ID.
