Geomob

Join Ed and Steven as they discuss recent geospatial events in Cologne and Berlin, exploring topics like geocoding, routing engines, and community building in the geospatial sector. Discover insights into organizing successful meetups, challenges of venue sourcing, and upcoming events in the geo community.

Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob events and sign up for our monthly newsletter.

Thank you to GEO Business for sponoring this episode of the Geomon podcast.

Annie Reardon-Smith, the event manager for GEO Business, shares insights about the upcoming UK’s largest geospatial event in London on June 3-4. Discover the event's highlights, target audience, new features, and how to maximize your experience.

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This episode explores the future of geo and cartography, featuring insights from experts Ed Parsons and Rollo Home. Topics include the impact of technology on maps, the role of cartographers, and the challenges of maintaining visual truth in a digital age.

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Thank you to GeoBusiness for sponsoring this episode.

Explore the fascinating project of reconstructing Ottoman Empire travel routes using historical maps, geospatial technology, and historical research. Discover how Benjamin Trigona-Harany, winner of the best speaker prize at the February 2026 Geomob Berlin, combined old Ottoman maps, modern routing algorithms, and historical context to
create an interactive routing engine that reveals travel times and routes from the 19th century.

Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob events and sign up for our monthly newsletter.

This episode is made possible by support from our sponsor, GEO Business.

Professor David Unwin reflects on how GIS grew from niche quantitative geography into a major field thanks to advances in computing, data, and education in the 1980s–90s. He highlights his own accidental career path, early teaching innovations, and the rise of online learning. He ends by questioning modern AI’s reliability and stressing the continued importance of good geographic thinking.

Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob events and sign up for our monthly newsletter.

This episode is proudly brought to you by our sponsor, GEO Business.