First look at the GEO Business 2025 seminar programme

From climate resilience and AI to digital twins and emergency response, this year’s agenda is packed with practical insight, expert-led discussion, and future-focused thinking. With more than 110 sessions and over 200 speakers, the programme gives visitors a unique opportunity to learn from the best in the business – and stay ahead of the curve in a fast-moving sector.

Unmissable programme highlights  

Here are just a few of the standout sessions shaping the conversation at GEO Business 2025:

Natural asset management in the energy sector – SSEN distribution's natural asset platform 
Calum Crockart (Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks), Harry Catharell-Hargreaves and Kirsteen Allan (Jacobs) 
Discover how SSEN and Jacobs are using geospatial tools to baseline biodiversity and ecosystem services. This session will unpack the Natural Asset Platform’s ability to track habitat and biodiversity changes over time and explain the analysis models that power it. A must for anyone working at the intersection of geospatial and sustainability.

From scan to twin – managing property with digital twins 
Alec Thomas – Carter Jonas 
Digital Twins are revolutionising property management. This session explains how a scan-to-twin service gives property owners the tools for better decision-making, predictive maintenance, and asset tracking – all built on a foundation of accurate, accessible data.

How geospatial is delivering the government’s missions 
Sarah Hodgetts – Government Digital Service 
This session outlines how the government’s ‘blueprint for modern digital government’ will improve the lives of citizens. It explores the essential role of geospatial data in achieving this vision – and how the industry can support it.

Bridging the gap – revolutionising surveying education through online learning 
Rami Tamimi – The Survey School 
This session tackles one of the profession’s biggest challenges: training the next generation. It explores how online learning can support surveying education – and the pitfalls to avoid. Expect insights into course design, student engagement, and how to deliver practical skills in a digital-first format.