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Dr. Susan Wolfinbarger, team lead for the US Department of State's Location-based Observations for Conflict Analysis, Trends, and Evidence (LOCATE) initiative, discusses The Conflict Observatory, a geospatial hub that aggregates data from IOT devices and social media sites to aid in the distribution of humanitarian resources in global conflicts.

Steve Boyes, founder of the National Geographic Okavango Wilderness Project, discusses the effort to preserve the ecosystem of Botswana's Okavango Basin and build resilience to the impacts of climate change.

Josephine Young, director of infrastructure information management at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO), explains how geospatial technology and digital twin modernization improved efficiency, safety, and transparency at the world-class travel hub.

Ian Koeppel, cultural geographer and Esri's international business development lead for European transportation markets, explains how Rail Baltica, the high-speed railway project integrating the Baltic States into the European rail network, will bring seamless and sustainable transport to Europe.

Mary Rowe, executive director of the Canadian Urban Institute, discusses the ways cities are using location technology to repurpose commercial space following the pandemic.

Marta Segura, Los Angeles’ first Chief Heat Officer & Climate Emergency Mobilization Director, discusses measures to bring relief to Los Angeles residents during prolonged and dangerous heat waves.