Where the most innovative minds in geospatial meet.
April 23-25, 2025 | The Malcolm Hotel | Canadian Rockies
A company agnostic, ideas conference, pushing the boundaries of the traditional geospatial industry.
The 2025 theme, Mapping the Unseen, challenges the boundaries of geographic understanding by exploring how we capture, analyze, and apply data beyond traditional sight. From invisible wavelengths and biological signals to deep ocean mapping and underground utilities, NORTH51 brings together over 100 global leaders in geospatial technology. Attendees will engage in discussions on the transformative power of emerging technologies including AI, IoT, and business process innovation, discovering the unseen patterns that shape our world.
This seventh annual conference stands out for its entrepreneurial spirit, fostering a dynamic environment where forward-thinking individuals share groundbreaking ideas. With keynotes, panels, and networking opportunities, NORTH51 transcends company affiliations to spotlight the big ideas driving the geospatial industry forward.
Organized by GNO-SYS and Sparkgeo, this event is not just a conference—it's a catalyst for innovation. Join us at NORTH51, where we redefine the future of geospatial technology.
The last time we were in the mountains, it felt like a collision of important ideas in a dramatic setting.
But those conversations are always worth having.
Geospatial enthusiasts and thought leaders gathered at the scenic Malcolm Hotel in Canmore, Alberta, for the NORTH51 Conference on April 24-26, 2024. From riveting keynotes to insightful panel discussions, the event was a deep dive into the world of geospatial technology and its intersection with climate action, innovation, and ethics with the industry’s most influential leaders. The program was facilitated by Bonny McClain and participants were encouraged to embrace storytelling and healthy tension. Here's a comprehensive summary of the key takeaways, peppered with some juicy tidbits from attendees.