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Coding with a Purpose: Unveiling the Socio-Economic Impact of Developers Within the Geo Ecosystem

Full Title - Coding with a Purpose: Unveiling the Socio-Economic Impact of Developers Within the Geospatial Ecosystem The geospatial sector is experiencing remarkable growth, with its socio-economic impact estimated to reach USD $10.4 trillion in 2025 and forecasted to grow to approximately USD $30 trillion by 2030. This underscores the sector's significant contribution to enhancing decision-making through location intelligence, real-time analytics, and data-driven insights, particularly in industries such as transportation, utilities, and urban planning. At the core of this transformation are developers - innovators who harness open data and AI-driven analytics to deliver scalable applications and solutions that improve lives, influence policy, and foster equitable development. This session will explore the pivotal role of geospatial developers in advancing social impact and economic progress, how they can bridge digital divides, enable smarter governance, and accelerate global development agendas. Key Lines of Enquiry Geospatial Developers Shaping Modern Economies & Digital Transformation: Fueling the gig economy, location-based business models, developers’ role in attracting investment and fostering entrepreneurship. Coding for Socio-Economic Impact: Developers’ role in driving meaningful social and sustainability impacts beyond economic benefits, and open-source platforms enabling an innovative ecosystem. Beyond Coding: Developers' influence on the future of geospatial technology, maximizing impact while staying ahead of the curve. Mark Reichardt Senior Consultant Geospatial World