Navigating GeoAI: Plotting the course for future education (Workshop)
7GeoAI combines artificial intelligence, including deep learning and machine learning, with geospatial data to enhance understanding of the Earth and human interactions from local to global scales. This field utilizes diverse data sources like UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle), satellite, GPS, and social media references, enabling advanced insights for Sustainable Development Goals.
Despite its importance, there’s a lack of standardized education in the geospatial sector. The AI For Good Summit in July 2023 highlighted the need for educational frameworks in GeoAI. Four international working groups developed key educational deliverables over the past year:
A syllabus for developers with advanced computer skills but limited geomatics knowledge, focusing on geospatial concepts before specialized GeoAI training.
A curriculum for geomatics experts to build foundational AI skills before delving into GeoAI specifics.
A program for decision-makers with less technical background to understand GeoAI applications.
A comprehensive Body of Knowledge in GeoAI, crucial for establishing a shared understanding and fostering collaboration among professionals in the field. This body of knowledge supports innovation, decision-making, and curriculum development in GeoAI.
The 2024 Summit will showcase progress made by these working groups, demonstrating advancements in GeoAI education and its applications for societal good.
Speakers:
Maria Antonia Brovelli
Professor
Politecnico di Milano
WG1 (Syllabus for developers)
Andrea Nascetti
Research Scientist
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
WG2 (Syllabus for appliers)
Ali Mansourian
Professor
Lund University
WG3 (Syllabus for decision makers)
Parvathy K. Krishnakumari
Chief Technology Officer
Analytics for a Better World (ABW)
WG4 (Body of Knowledge)
Céline Rozenblat
Professor of Urban Geography
University of Lausanne
Samantha T. Arundel
Director
Center of Excellence for Geospatial Information Science (CEGIS)
Break
UN GGIM
Paloma Merodio Gomez
Vice President of INEGI (Mexico) and Co-Chair of UN GGIM
National Institute of Statistics and Geography of Mexico (INEGI)
UN Geospatial Network + AI For Good
Andrea Manara
Senior System Analyst
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
UN Open GIS
Ki-Joune Li
Professor
Pusan National University, South Korea
UN GGIM PS
UN GGIM Geospatial Societies
Céline Rozenblat
Professor of Urban Geography
University of Lausanne
UN ESCAP
Tiziana Bonapace
Director ICT and Disaster Risk Reduction Division
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP)
GEO
Wenbo Chu
Scientific and Technical Officer
Group on Earth Observations (GEO)
ISPRS Student Consortium
Yogender Yadav
Website Administrator
ISPRS Student Consortium
GeoAI for Africa
Paul Kennedy
Chief of Staff
Zindi Africa
Stella Ofori Ampofo
PhD Candidate
Technical University of Munich
Open discussion
Maria Antonia Brovelli
Professor
Politecnico di Milano
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