In a world increasingly reliant on spatial data for decision-making, the movement toward open data has profound implications for geospatial professionals. Join members of the Open Geospatial Consortium and other thought leaders as they discuss the growing need for open data within the industry. This session will explore the benefits of open data, including enhanced collaboration, innovation, and accessibility, as well as the challenges it poses for data governance, quality standards, and privacy. Attendees will gain insights into best practices for utilizing open data, hear real-world examples of its impact on public and private sector projects, and discover how open data can empower professionals to deliver more effective solutions in mapping, urban planning, architecture, construction, environmental monitoring, and beyond.
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