Theme III : Geospatial Innovation & Digital Transformation
Connecting the physical and digital worlds
Over the years, I’ve witnessed extraordinary advances in technology and the growing influence of digital innovation on almost every aspect of our lives. From mobile applications and smart cities to connected devices, digital twins and increasingly intelligent systems, the world around us is changing at an extraordinary pace. Yet, through all this change, one thing has remained remarkably consistent: the importance of knowing where things are and understanding what’s happening around them.
I’ve long believed that geography provides an essential connection between our physical and digital worlds, giving context and meaning to the technologies that increasingly shape how we live and work. The articles in this collection explore how geospatial thinking and innovation are helping us make better sense of an increasingly connected world and why, in my view, geography has an important role to play in shaping its future.
