When: Friday, May 30, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM
Where: Bridgeworks (200 Caroline St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 0A6)
About This Event
Welcome to futurenew.
The future of innovation in geospatial.
This isn’t just a conference; it’s a movement to reimagine what’s possible when visionaries, creators, and technologists converge to tackle humanity’s greatest challenges. At the intersection of artificial intelligence, geospatial innovation, and sustainable progress, futurenew is where the boldest ideas take centre stage.
Built around Esri's powerful technology stack, futurenew showcases how organizations and technology leaders are leading the charge, using data-driven solutions to break boundaries, redefine industries, and accelerate a smarter, more connected future.
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What to Expect
Keynote Presentations:
Hear from the pioneers shaping tomorrow with game-changing innovations in:
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: See how AI is creating predictive models for cities, businesses, and the planet, turning data into foresight.
• Autonomous Systems and Robotics: Explore how GIS integrates with autonomous technologies for transportation, agriculture, and infrastructure monitoring.
• Next-Gen Digital Twins: Experience the power of immersive, real-time digital replicas that transform decision-making at every level.
Expert Panels & Discussions:
Dive deep into the challenges and opportunities defining our era:
• The Geospatial Internet of Things (GeoIoT): Connecting everything, everywhere—how sensors, devices, and GIS create a live feed of the world’s heartbeat.
• Sustainability Through Innovation: Combatting climate change with location intelligence, renewable energy mapping, and environmental monitoring.
• Smart Cities, Smart Regions: The future of urban and regional planning powered by automation, equity-first strategies, and 3D geodesign.
• Resiliency and Disaster Response: Building adaptive systems to respond to global crises—from wildfires and hurricanes to cybersecurity threats.
Interactive Demos and Case Studies:
Experience hands-on demonstrations of groundbreaking projects and see how Esri-powered solutions are used to:
• Map carbon footprints and identify high-impact areas for decarbonization.
• Monitor critical infrastructure and assess risk dynamically.
• Plan sustainable housing that balances economic growth with environmental stewardship.
• Improve connectivity and equity in rural and underserved areas.
Workshops and Training:
Gain exclusive access to workshops led by experts, where you’ll learn to:
• Build AI-ready GIS workflows for advanced analytics.
• Harness the power of spatial data science to uncover new patterns and insights.
• Create actionable dashboards for real-time decision-making.
• Develop apps that integrate seamlessly with Esri platforms, driving impactful user experiences.
Vision for the Future:
At futurenew, we don’t just imagine what’s next—we build it. This conference pushes the boundaries of geospatial innovation, exploring the fusion of technology and humanity to create lasting change. Be part of conversations that challenge norms, disrupt industries, and ignite collaboration for a brighter tomorrow.
Why Attend?
Whether you're a policymaker, technologist, sustainability advocate, or business leader, futurenew will inspire and equip you to lead innovation in your field. You’ll leave with actionable insights, transformative ideas, and connections to a global network of changemakers ready to push the limits of what’s possible.
Join us at futurenew—where the future begins, and innovation knows no bounds.
