GeoFutures
Share your vision. What will the map of the future be like?
Join innovators, creators and users from across the Geospatial community to share your ideas about the next evolution in mapping
The BCS is hosting a one day workshop to get your views on what maps might look like in the future.
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Since the computing revolution of the 1980's and the introduction of the first GIS packages, mapping has fundamentally changed.
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Computing power, screen devices, data sharing, survey methods, geo analytics and cartographic tools that exist today could hardly have been dreamt of 40 years ago.
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So what will a map be like in 10 years, 20 years or even 30 years time?
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We want your vision of the future and help to plan the routemap for getting there.
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The UK has a proud tradition of being a global leader in developing mapping and charting for our world. Help us by completing the on line questionnaire and then, if you can, join us for a one day 'brainstorming' event where we shall ideas and consider the possibilities. No matter how much it might feel like scince fiction, we know the speed of change will be enormous. Let's work together to keep the UK at the forefront of geospatial innovation.
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GeoFutures Workshop
Date: Wednesday 25th March 2026​
Venue: Trinity House, London, near the Tower of London​​​​
Seppe Cassettari briefly considers how the world of mapping has changed during his 40 year career
Pre-Event Questionnaire
Whether you plan to come to the GeoFuture Workshop or not, contribute to the discussion by giving us your ideas in a pre-event questionnaire.
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Register for free now through Eventbrite to receive the questionnaire when it is released in early December.
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Those who complete the questionnaire will be given first refusal to the GeoFutures Workshop as places are limited.
GeoFutures One Day Workshop
Date: Wednesday 25th March 2026​
Venue: Trinity House, London, near the Tower of London
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Initial Draft Programme (subject to change):
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9.00 Registration
9.30 Coffee and Get to Know each other activity
10.00 Short vision statements from 10 geospatial leaders
11.15 Coffee/Tea break
11.30 Breakout groups to share your vision
12.15 Facilitators report back
13.00 Lunch and informal discussions/demos
13.45 Breakout group discussions based on initial ideas
14.45 Facilitators Report back
15.15 Ten minute responses - 5 speakers react to ideas
16.00 Wrap-up and next steps
This programme will be subject to change as we collate the various pre-event questionnaires to identify key themes.​​
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Join the event online
Parts of the Programme will be available for virtual attendees. Further details to follow.
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Voteon for the best ideas
Vote on whether you agree or disagree about the various ideas.
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Talks on YouTube
All the short statements, facilitators feedback, ten minute responses and wrap-up will be recorded and added to the BCS YouTube channel
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Cost (for lunch and drinks)
£48 (incl VAT) for in-person attendees
£40 (incl VAT) for in-person unwaged, students, overseas attendees
£12 (incl VAT) for online attendees
£10 (incl VAT) for unwaged, students, overseas attendees online attendees
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An iconic historical location for envisioning the future
