Over 6,200 professionals headed to GEO Business 2026, cementing its position as the UK’s leading event for geospatial technology and location intelligence.
Held at Excel London on 3–4 June, the event featured more than 160 expert-led sessions, over 100 exhibitors and a range of interactive networking and learning experiences, bringing together the people working across surveying, GIS, data, planning and industry.
Alongside the latest tech, GEO Business provided a platform for the conversations, collaboration and knowledge-sharing that continue to drive the sector forward.
Simon Hamlin, Chief Executive of the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES), commented: “Without Geo Business you wouldn’t have the engagement, you wouldn’t have the articulation of ideas between organisations and individuals, and that breathes life into the sector which you wouldn’t get without this event. It’s essential.”
The conversations driving the industry forward
More than 160 expert-led seminars unpacked the technologies and trends transforming geospatial.
From geo AI and digital twins to Earth observation, reality capture and location intelligence, the event was home to the conversations shaping the future of the sector. And the message was clear: geospatial is no longer supporting decisions from the sidelines – it’s helping lead them.
Among the programme highlights, Marianna Carcano, Geospatial Learning & Development Specialist at Plowman Craven, shared the challenges of digitally surveying and mapping London’s iconic Barbican estate.
Dr Tim Rains, Lead Geospatial Data Scientist at BT Active Intelligence, demonstrated how location data is uncovering regional behavioural trends across the UK.
Artificial intelligence was another major theme throughout the programme. Will Cadell, CEO of Sparkgeo, explored the evolving relationship between AI and GIS, while Usama Shamma, Director of Software Engineering at Mastercard, examined how AI is reshaping software engineering roles, skills and workflows.
Visitors rolled their sleeves up for the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team’s live Mapathon, contributed to discussions through the Hot Topic Roundtables and discovered emerging ideas at the GeoAI Pitch Sessions, where innovators showcased practical applications of geospatial AI.
Together, the sessions reflected a sector focused on practical outcomes – using technology to solve problems, improve decision-making and deliver measurable value.
Smarter tech, better decisions
Over 100 companies put their latest technologies front and centre, demonstrating how geospatial data is helping organisations make smarter decisions across infrastructure, construction, utilities, transport and environmental management.
The show floor brought together established names with AtkinsRéalis, Bluesky International, Esri, G2 Survey, Ordnance Survey, RIEGL, Soarvo and Topcon among the line-up, showcasing the technologies helping organisations extract greater value from location data.
And just a few aisles away, the Start-Up Village turned the spotlight on emerging innovators, offering visitors a first look at new solutions spanning agriculture, climate resilience, land use and environmental management.
New to 2026, the Korean Pavilion added an international dimension to the show floor, bringing together companies at the forefront of AI-powered satellite imagery, 3D spatial modelling, drone technologies and advanced mapping. For many visitors, it provided a valuable insight into the innovations shaping geospatial on a global scale.
Beyond the stands and seminars
GEO Business continued to serve as a meeting point for the geospatial community, bringing together professionals to exchange ideas, share expertise and build new connections.
“Technology is always moving at a rapid pace, but it feels like even more than usual things at the moment have been shifting.” Noted Katie Hall, Esri UK’s Head of Education. “Being able to come together with peers, being able to discuss these problems, to network, to see the latest and to hear about what’s up and coming, it’s a fantastic opportunity.”
The Women in Geospatial+ Networking Session and AGI Early Careers Networking Session created dedicated spaces for professionals at every stage of their careers, while the GEO Connect Meeting Hub hosted countless conversations between suppliers, practitioners and decision-makers.
Meanwhile, the GEO Drinks Trail and evening networking events kept conversations flowing long after the seminar sessions ended.
A community gaining momentum
This year’s event demonstrated not only the pace of innovation across the industry, but also the strength of the community behind it.
Annie Reardon-Smith, Event Manager, GEO Business, said:
“GEO Business 2026 was our biggest and most ambitious event yet. The energy across the show floor, the quality of conversations and the appetite for innovation were exceptional.
“What stood out most was the willingness of people to share ideas, learn from each other and work together. Geospatial technology is playing an increasingly important role across so many industries, and we’re proud to provide a platform where the community can come together and move the sector forward.”
Looking ahead
Keep the GEO conversation going with GEO Virtual – free on-demand webinars for the geospatial community, coming to screens 29-30 September. Register your interest.
GEO Business will return to Excel London on 23–24 June 2027.
To find out more and register your interest, visit www.geobusinessshow.com.
To stay up to date with event announcements, follow GEO Business on socials:
- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/geo-business/
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About GEO Business
GEO Business is the UK’s leading event for professionals working with location data and insight. The show connects surveyors, GIS teams, data specialists, planning professionals and decision-makers to explore the tools and ideas transforming how location information is captured, analysed and put to work. It Excel London on 3-4 June 2026. For more information and to register your interest in attending, please visit: www.geobusinessshow.com.
About Diversified
Digital Construction Week is organised by Diversified UK & Europe, a fast-growing trade event organiser and publisher based in Brighton. Diversified UK & Europe’s business portfolio includes GEO Business; GEO Business Virtual; Digital Construction Week; Digital Construction North; Digital Construction Awards; Ocean Business; Aquaculture UK; Accountex; Accountex Summit North; SITS – The Service Desk & IT Support Show; and more. For more information, visit: www.divcom.co.uk.
