Experience the visionary keynote by Dean Angelides, Corporate Director, International at Esri, delivered at the Geospatial World Forum 2025 in Madrid, Spain.
Addressing the global geospatial community, Dean explores how GIS and Geospatial Knowledge Infrastructure (GKI) are revolutionizing nations, industries, and decision-making systems. From environmental protection and national defense to agriculture, urban planning, and real-time disaster response, he illustrates how geography and spatial intelligence empower meaningful progress.
Highlighting the expanding role of GIS across sectors, the rise of integrated geospatial systems, and the transformative potential of AI, spatial analytics, and immersive technologies, Dean calls on the community to innovate with purpose, foster synergy, and shape a more resilient future.
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