GEO Business 2024: unlocking geospatial innovation at ExCeL London

GEO Business, the UK’s premier geospatial event, is celebrating its tenth anniversary when it returns to ExCeL London on 5 and 6 June 2024. This edition promises to be the most dynamic and comprehensive yet, offering attendees a range of intriguing opportunities to engage with the latest advancements in geospatial technology and innovation.

Acting as a nexus for the geospatial community, GEO Business serves as a vital platform for professionals to connect, collaborate and explore the transformative potential of spatial data. With a diverse lineup of over 130 exhibitors, ranging from industry titans to cutting-edge startups, attendees can expect to discover the most innovative solutions for collecting, analysing, storing and sharing spatial data – all under one roof.

Several attention-grabbing new features will be unveiled at this year’s event, including:

Survey and Reality Capture Demo Zone: Experience firsthand the latest advancements in survey and reality capture technology in a simulated construction environment. From drone-mounted laser scanners to reality capture modules for robots, attendees will witness how these groundbreaking solutions revolutionize the capture of physical environments, resulting in significant time and cost savings.

Drone & UAV Stage: In collaboration with ARPAS-UK, GEO Business presents a dedicated stage and exhibition pavilion focused on drones and uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) technology. Attendees can expect informative sessions covering a wide range of topics, including regulatory updates, survey accuracy, professional drone operation, and the impact of Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) on the geospatial industry.

The Defence Pavilion: Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the British Army’s geospatial technologies and mobile capabilities firsthand. Highlights will include demonstrations from the National Centre for Geospatial Intelligence and the 135 Geographic Squadron Royal Engineers.

Earth Insights Stage: Presented in partnership with the Satellite Applications Catapult, this stage offers deep insights into the latest advancements in satellite applications and Earth observation. Experts in the field will share pioneering use cases and engage in panel discussions on the transformative potential of space technologies.

Additionally, attendees can look forward to exclusive networking events, including the GEO Business 10^th Anniversary Drinks, where they can celebrate a decade of innovation alongside industry peers and luminaries.

With a packed agenda of over 120 conference sessions, hands-on demos and networking opportunities, GEO Business 2024 promises to be an unmissable event for anyone looking to stay at the forefront of geospatial innovation.