Geomob

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#356
Sunday · 28 min
Andrew Nisbet: gpxz.io
Andrew Nisbet shares insights into the world of geospatial elevation data, its applications, data sources, licensing, and the journey of building gpxz.io, a global elevation API.
#355
September 14 · 52 min
Ian Muehlenhaus: A Disputation on Mapping with AI
In this episode, Ian Muehlenhaus revisits the concept of disputation to explore the impact of AI on cartography, mapmaking, and the future of geographic visualization. Steven and Ian discuss the history of disputations, the evolution of mapmaking, and the ethical considerations of AI-generated maps. Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob events and sign up for our monthly newsletter.
#354
September 7 · 30 min
Ed/Steven: Summer is over
Ed and Steven discuss Geomob swag, the upcoming London event, the return of the Mappery map, Steven’s appearance on Hacker News, possibilities for the OpenCage team event, and much more. Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob events and sign up for our monthly newsletter.
#353
August 31 · 31 min
Ed/Alastair: Event sponsorship is hard
Alastair Graham and Ed Freyfogle sit down to discuss the challenge of securing sponsorship for geospatial and open-source events. Sponsors help keep ticket prices affordable, but organizers often rely on the same companies repeatedly and need to offer clearer, more distinctive benefits. They suggest longer-term and more creative sponsorship strategies, while encouraging larger companies that benefit from geospatial technology to give back through sponsorship, volunteering, and community support.
#352
August 24 · 1 hr 32 min
Geospatial origins: Prof. Mike Batty - city modelling and spatial analysis
Today Jeremy speaks with Professor Mike Batty about his extensive journey through the evolution of geospatial science, city modeling, and the impact of digital transformation on planning. Discover insights from his early career in urban design to his leadership in geospatial research and practical applications in city planning. Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob events and sign up for our monthly newsletter.
#351
August 16 · 31 min
Aires Loutsaris & Tom Armitage: Reading Maps
Steven hosts Tom Armitage and Aires Loutsaris to discuss Reading Maps, a fascinating project that visualizes journeys and places from books and movies on real maps. They explore the inspiration, technical background, and potential applications of this innovative visualization tool. Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob events and sign up for our monthly newsletter.
#350
August 9 · 29 min
Dennis Luxen: OSRM
Dennis Luxen joins the show to discuss the history, technical and community-driven development of OSRM (Open Source Routing Machine), an open-source routing engine based on OpenStreetMap. We chat about the state of OSM-based routing generally and OSRM specifically. Dennis, who will be speaking about the project at the upcoming State of the Map in Paris, shares insights on data quality, competition, and future plans for improving the routing service. Show notes on the Geomob website, where you ca
#349
August 3 · 1 hr 5 min
Geospatial origins: Peter Batty, the evolution of geospatial technology
Jeremy hosts Peter Batty to explore the transformative journey of geospatial systems from the 1980s desktop GIS, through the rise of open source and cloud-based mapping, to the cutting-edge applications of AI in geospatial analysis. Discover how industry pioneers navigated technological shifts, market challenges, and innovations that continue to shape the industry today. Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob events and sign up for our monthly newsletter.
#348
July 26 · 35 min
Timbo Drayson: OkHi
Timbo Drayson, CEO of OkHi, discusses innovative solutions to address the lack of formal physical addresses in Africa and emerging markets. He explains how their technology maps people, not places, to improve access to services, reduce fraud, and enable financial inclusion. Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob events and sign up for our monthly newsletter.
#347
July 20 · 28 min
Ed/Steven: Berlin summary, summer chat
Ed and Steven give us a summer update and discuss the recent Geomob Berlin and their recent projects. Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob events and sign up for our monthly newsletter.
#346
July 13 · 35 min
Lukas Martinelli: Reprompt
Ed sits down with Lukas Martinelli, founder and CEO of Reprompt and former Mapbox engineer, to discuss the future of geospatial data and AI. Lukas shares his journey from building large scale mapping technology to launching Reprompt, a company rethinking how points of interest (POI) data is collected and maintained. They explore why traditional approaches, from manual surveys to crowdsourcing and collaborative datasets like Overture and OpenStreetMap, are not enough, how Reprompt addresses chall
#345
July 6 · 50 min
Geospatial origins: Prof. David Martin, the development of modern digital census geography in the UK
Jeremy Morley interviews Professor David Martin about how the UK census evolved from paper maps and manually drawn boundaries to a fully digital, GIS-based system. Martin describes his role in developing Output Areas, the small statistical geographies introduced for the 2001 Census that became the foundation for many government datasets, including deprivation indices and neighbourhood statistics. The conversation also examines the impact of online data collection, the challenges posed by COVID-1
#344
June 29 · 25 min
Aba Osunsade: Geovation
Aba Osunsade, Ecosystem Lead at Geovation, discusses how Geovation helps startups and innovators unlock the value of location data through accelerator programs, community events, and expert support. She highlights the free Ecosystem Explorer membership, which provides access to Geovation’s London hub, networking opportunities, and resources for entrepreneurs. The interview also explores the growing role of geospatial data in areas such as climate, transport, and privacy, emphasizing the need for
#343
June 22 · 32 min
Daveron Smith: Beaver Consideration Assessment Toolkit
In this Geomob podcast episode, Daveron Smith from Natural England discusses the importance of beavers as “ecosystem engineers” that create wetlands, reduce flood risk, improve water quality, boost biodiversity, and increase resilience to climate change. He also introduces the Beaver Consideration Assessment Toolkit (BCAT), a public tool developed by Natural England and the Environment Agency to assess the suitability and potential impacts of beaver reintroductions. The toolkit combines multiple
#342
June 15 · 21 min
Ed and Bernie: Geomob Fredericton summary
In this episode, Ed talks with Bernie Conners about the inaugural Geomob Fredericton. They explore Bernie’s journey into the geospatial community, recap the talks from the event, and discuss the challenges and rewards of organizing a first-time Geomob. Interested in hosting a Geomob in your city? Reach out to us at geomob at opencagedata dot com — we’d be happy to help you get started. Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob events and sign up for our monthly
#341
June 8 · 30 min
Ed/Steven: Geomob London and Dublin summary
Ed and Steven discuss the recent Geomob London and the first-ever Geomob Dublin, as well as the upcoming Geomob Berlin on 18 June 2026 and an OpenCage blog post about geosearch improvements. Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob events and sign up for our monthly newsletter. This episode of the Geomob podcast is sponsored by the Open Geospatial Consortium. Thank you!
#340
June 1 · 1 hr 4 min
Ken Field and Ian Muehlenhaus: A Map a Day with AI
This podcast discusses how AI is rapidly transforming cartography. Cartographers Ken Field and Ian Muehlenhaus describe their “Map-a-Day with AI” project, where they use AI tools to create maps quickly and explore AI’s strengths and limitations. They argue that AI is automating much of the technical work of mapmaking, shifting human roles toward directing, prompting, and quality-checking maps rather than manually creating them. Despite concerns about accuracy, jobs, and misinformation, they see
#339
May 24 · 38 min
Elena Field: British Antarctic Survey
Denise is joined by Elena Field to discuss her journey from geology to leading geospatial efforts at the British Antarctic Survey. Discover her work in Antarctica, the role of geospatial data in polar research, and her volunteer efforts with MapAction in humanitarian crises.
#338
May 18 · 35 min
Tom Foxley: Modelling Bat Distributions
In this episode, ecologist Tom Foxley explores how innovative spatial modeling techniques are transforming bat conservation in the UK. Using GPS and acoustic data, researchers can better understand bat movement patterns, identify critical habitats, and support more effective conservation strategies. The conversation highlights the growing intersection of ecology, technology, and policy, showing how these tools are shaping smarter development planning that balances environmental protection with h
#337
May 11 · 35 min
Christian Rouffaert: Teragence
Christian Rouffaert, CEO of Teragence, discusses innovative geospatial solutions for mapping invisible mobile network coverage, indoor signal analysis, and expanding into the US market. Learn how data-driven insights and user-friendly visualization are transforming telecom and geospatial industries. 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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