Spatial Stack with Matt Forrest #34: Everything Is Changing in Geospatial, Here’s What Actually Matters
Dec 17, 2025
Explore the transformative changes in geospatial technology over the past year. Discover where AI truly enhances workflows without eliminating jobs. Learn how cloud-native geospatial is now in production systems. Delve into groundbreaking formats like GeoParquet and their impact on data analytics. Understand why systems architecture is becoming vital, and how 'power skills' like collaboration are essential in modern roles. Get insights on the emerging dynamics within technical and leadership positions in spatial teams.
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A Year Defined By Change
- Matt Forrest frames 2024 in geospatial as a year defined by change and unexpected shifts.
- That change sets context for evaluating which tools and trends actually matter going forward.
AI Is Everywhere, But Maturing
- AI proliferated across geospatial products and datasets but its role is still evolving.
- Matt expects AI to continue growing but to look very different by 2026.
Cloud-Native Geospatial Hit Production
- Cloud-native geospatial moved from experimental formats to production-ready architectures.
- Organizations now face practical questions about adoption, IT integration, and best practices.