Dr. Jack Dangermond: Founder and president of Esri, the world’s leader in GIS (Geographic Information Systems) software. Dangermond’s work has revolutionized the way spatial data is collected, analyzed, and visualized.
Dr. Dawn Wright: Esri’s Chief Scientist, Dr. Wright’s expertise ranges from oceanography to GIS. She frequently discusses the intersection of geospatial technology with environmental science.
Geoff Zeiss: With over a decade at Autodesk, Zeiss now focuses on the integration of geospatial technology with BIM (Building Information Modeling) and AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction).
Dr. Vanessa Lawrence: Serving as a Director at Ordnance Survey for over a decade, Dr. Lawrence is a leading voice in geospatial strategy, championing its integration in various sectors worldwide.
Ed Parsons: As Google’s Geospatial Technologist, Parsons is involved in the strategic outreach of Google’s geospatial products and the future of geolocation services.
Nathan Heazlewood: An active promoter of geospatial technologies, Heazlewood’s writings and presentations encompass the challenges and benefits of implementing GIS in modern business contexts.
Bill Dollins: With vast experience in geospatial software development, Dollins offers invaluable insights into the integration of geospatial data with enterprise systems.
James Fee: Fee’s blog, Spatially Adjusted, delves deep into the world of GIS. He covers everything from traditional GIS tools like Esri to open-source alternatives.
Will Cadell: CEO of Sparkgeo, Cadell’s expertise is in geospatial tech startups. He offers insights into the evolving geospatial landscape, especially in the realms of web mapping and spatial analytics.
Rebecca Firth: As the Director of Community and Partnerships at Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT), Firth focuses on how geospatial data can be harnessed for humanitarian efforts, especially in crisis response.
