The Future of Geospatial is STLMade

PHOTO GALLERY: St. Louis Commands National Attention at 2021 GEOINT Symposium

 Thanks to Greater St. Louis, Inc.’s leadership and strategic partnerships with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) the U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF), St. Louis was front and center at the geospatial industry’s largest annual conference held at America’s Center from October 5th – 8th. More than 3,000 attendees were welcomed and fully engaged by the Greater St. Louis, Inc. team, the GeoFutures Coalition, Mayor Tishaura Jones, and leaders from across our geospatial ecosystem. Through events, keynote addresses, panel discussions, startup lightning talks, tours of the Next NGA West and samplings of favorite STLMade treats, business and talent prospects from across the country discovered how the future of geospatial technology is being built right here in St. Louis.

The St. Louis ecosystem comes together with a unified brand and message “The Future of Geospatial is STLMADE.”

More than 3,000 geospatial leaders and investors gathered for conversations, panel discussions and content all aimed to help geospatial talent and businesses understand why St. Louis is the place to start up, stand out and stay.

Ian Caso of St. Louis Post-Dispatch kicks off Day 1 panel discussions focused on St. Louis’ new community-led neighborhood planning initiative and the impact of geospatial tech on adjacent industries on The STL Hub stage.

Matthew Geekie of Graybar leads panel discussion “The Growing Impact of Geospatial Technology on Transportation & Logistics.” Panelists left to right: Dwight Cox, Asim Raza, Bob Elfanbaum, Byron Porter.

Vice Admiral Robert Sharp and Chancellor Kristin Sobolik sign partnership agreement between National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and University of Missouri – St. Louis (UMSL).

Vice Admiral Robert Sharp, Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, visited with panelists from the “Community-Led Neighborhood Planning Initiative” session. Left to right: Neal Richardson, Don Roe, Jason Hall, Ald. James Page, Vice Admiral Robert Sharp, Zekita Armstrong-Asuquo, Otis Williams.

Marilyn Bush, President of Bank of America St. Louis, discusses talent development initiatives at the St. Louis Academic Alliance booth. Also pictured are Dr. Enbal Schacham and Ken Olliff.

Members of the St. Louis GeoFutures Coalition discuss GDIT investments in St. Louis. Pictured are Stephanie Leung, Zekita Armstrong-Asuquo, Andy Dearing, Ben Buckley, Jim Alexander, Deb Davis, Jason Hall, Michele Abel.

Donn Rubin and Jason Hall discuss the impact of geospatial technology on biotech innovation and advancement.

Mayor Tishaura Jones and Jason Hall commemorate GEOINT 2021 with a selfie at the exhibit hall.

Jason Hall introduces Mayor Tishaura Jones on the GEOINT mainstage and speaks to the business and civic collaborations that are creating unique opportunities for geospatial businesses and careers in St. Louis.

Mayor Tishaura Jones welcomes GEOINT attendees with keynote address focused on inclusive growth opportunities and the City’s transformative partnership with the NGA.

Laraine Davis of Maryville University kicks off day 2 panel discussions focused on geospatial innovation and talent development on The STL Hub stage.

Tara Mott of Esri and the St. Louis Area Working Group leads panel discussion “Preparing the Workforce for Tomorrow’s National Security Challenges.” Pictured left to right: Sue Pollmann, Zekita Armstrong-Asuquo, Dr. J. Nikki Markiel, Justin Bennett.

Nathan Rubbelke of St. Louis Business Journal leads panel discussion “Expanding Geospatial Tradecraft Through Innovation.” Pictured left to right: Sam Fiorello, Dr. Dedric Carter, Brian Monheisier, Emily Lohse-Busch.

Behind the scenes with USGIF’s “Trajectory On Location” video tour of St. Louis’ geospatial ecosystem exhibits.

Thanks to supporting partners Leidos and the Economic Development Council of St. Charles County, attendees sample some of the region’s favorite STLMADE treats: Ted Drewes frozen custard, gooey butter cake and toasted raviolis, as well as 4-Hands CityWide and Budweiser beers.

Representatives from Hexagon US Federal demonstrate how robot dogs and drones are advancing autonomous reality capture and providing safe ways to map hard-to-access environments.

Representatives from Hexagon US Federal demonstrate how robot dogs and drones are advancing autonomous reality capture and providing safe ways to map hard-to-access environments.