Meet the Main Stage speakers for GEO Business 2025

GEO Business, the UK’s leading geospatial event, returns to ExCeL London from 4 – 5 June 2025, with an impressive roster of Main Stage speakers set to captivate and inspire.

This year’s programme brings together prominent figures across industry, academia and government, offering unparalleled insights into the past, present and future of geospatial.

Big names, big ideas

The GEO Business Main Stage is where insight meets impact. With sessions designed to address the most urgent challenges and opportunities in the geospatial world, these talks offer strategic takeaways and actionable ideas for professionals across the sector. Below are just a few of the conversations coming to GEO Business this June.

Data to decisions: Unveiling the story of a London commercial building

Cameron McDonald, Head of Geospatial, Knight Frank

Attendees will learn: 

– How to apply geospatial intelligence to increase asset value and improve sustainability
– How Knight Frank integrates EPC ratings, amenities, commute patterns, satellite imagery, 3D models and lease data
– Practical examples of data-led decision-making in commercial property ​​​​​

​The National Data Library and its implications for the geospatial industry

Holger Kessler (AtkinsRéalis), Andrew Newman (Open Data Institute), Isabelle Chatel de Brancion (Ordnance Survey), Chris Carlon (The Data City), Richard Shortridge, (AtkinsRéalis), Sarah Hayes (Connected Places Catapult & Digital Twin Hub) plus a speaker from Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Discussion: 

– How FAIR principles are being applied to ensure high-quality, accessible data
– How private sector data can integrate with national initiatives
– What the UK’s National Data Library means for geospatial data sharing and strategy 
– The role of geospatial data in AI and digital transformation 

How to enhance geospatial skills and education 

Simon Navin (Ordnance Survey), Alison Watson MBE (Class of Your Own), Dr. Claire Evans (Bloxham School), Hazel Hendley (Ordnance Survey), Sandy Powell (Murphy Geospatial)

Debate and discussion on: 

– How industry and education can collaborate more effectively
– Strategies to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in geospatial professions
– Opportunities to engage and inspire young people into the sector
– Why geospatial skills are critical to the future of infrastructure and innovation 

Digital Glue: Combining services through smarter practices at Cambridge Children’s Hospital

Enrico Curto, Associate Mechanical Engineer, Ramboll

Attendees will learn: 

– How digitalisation supported sustainability and wellbeing in healthcare design
– Insights from a real-world case study in complex infrastructure delivery
– How Ramboll used digital platforms to unify cross-disciplinary teams 

High-impact forum

The Main Stage at GEO Business 2025 serves as a high-impact forum for the most pressing issues in geospatial. With a focus on real-world case studies, strategic ideas, and the voices shaping the profession, the programme reflects the growing importance of geospatial intelligence across sectors.

Whatever their role or level of experience, attendees will come away with practical advice, fresh perspectives, and meaningful connections to help shape their work and drive projects forward.

GEO Business 2025 is free to attend and takes place from 4 – 5 June at ExCeL London.

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