In this episode of the Geomob podcast, Steven speaks with James Norris, the head of International Affairs at Ordnance Survey, about the evolving role of national mapping agencies in a digital world. They discuss the significance of the Cambridge Conference, the changing landscape of geospatial data, the importance of trust in mapping, and the impact of technology on the future of mapping. The conversation highlights the need for collaboration, innovation, and a focus on people in the geospatial field.
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Steven & Denise Introduction Episode
In this special episode of the Geomob podcast, Steven introduces the newest host for Geomob, Denise McKenzie and then hands over the hosting duties. Denise shares her journey in the geospatial sector. Then the conversation explores the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the industry, reflections on the podcast's evolution over 300 episodes, and the significance of having women represented in geospatial discussions. Steven offers advice for aspiring podcasters, emphasizing the importance of partnership and simplicity. The episode concludes with aspirations for future guests and the desire to inspire listeners with impactful stories from the geospatial community.
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Ed/Steven: Berlin summary/London preview
In this episode, Ed and Steven discuss their recent experiences at various conferences, including the IoT conference in Amsterdam and Geomob Berlin. They highlight the importance of community engagement in the geospatial field, share insights on mapping contributions, and announce upcoming events. The conversation also touches on job opportunities within the community and the introduction of a new host for the podcast, aiming to bring fresh perspectives to future episodes.
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Matt Forrest: Wherobots
Ed interviews Matt Forrest from Whereobots, discussing the evolution of geospatial technology, the importance of cloud-native solutions, and the challenges of data privacy. Matt shares his journey in the GIS field, the services offered by Whereobots, and the educational resources he provides to help others navigate the complexities of geospatial data processing.
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Maik Busch: VulkanMaps
Ed interviews Maik Busch, the creator of VulkanMaps, a new software that leverages graphics processing units to render OpenStreetMap data locally. Mike shares his background in geospatial technology, the evolution of VulkanMaps over the past decade, and the technical innovations that make it possible. The conversation explores the differences between traditional map rendering methods and VulkanMaps, its potential use cases, and the future of map rendering technology, including the integration of AI.
Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob events and sign up for our monthly newsletter.
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