Published: 24 Apr 2025
Some of the most influential people in the geospatial sector are coming together in May for our brand new SLG initiative, the first Geo:Influence event, on education and skills.
Activity on the day will be getting up to date on education and skills and the need to identify exactly what is needed to make further progress in meeting the challenge of recruiting, training and providing a qualification pathway for young people in the UK who are interested in pursuing a career in geospatial. As a profession, we need to understand what the next steps are that everyone can take, in order to build on progress already made.
This inaugural Geo:Influence event is taking place at Dudley College on Wednesday 14th May from 10.00 until 13:00. We are delighted to say that so far sign-ups include representatives from a wide range of surveying and civil engineering companies, along with educational and academic institutions.
A panel will lead the discussion and update delegates with current excellent progress on the important education and skills initiatives already being put in place. However, the focus is very much on creating a tangible plan to take away, with key action points for everyone to carry out.
Katie Holt, TSA Manager, who has been one of the main organisers of the event, says:
“We are centring this day around identifying ways in which we can all work together to come up with effective solutions to improve education and skills in the geospatial profession. I am delighted with the enthusiasm expressed by many of those planning to come. We’re looking forward to an exciting and energising day!”
The agenda for the day is as follows:
09:30 Refreshments
10:00 Welcome and panel updates from key contacts
10:30 Discussion in groups
11:15 Break & networking
12:00 Feedback & actions
13:00 Lunch & finish
If you are interested in attending this event and collaborating with others to find effective ways to improve skills and opportunity within the geospatial profession, please contact office@tsa-uk.org.uk.
