GeoNEXT (STL TechWeek 2026)
GeoNEXT convenes Geospatial leaders on April 15th in Downtown STL, part of the 4th Annual STL TechWeek, hosted at venues across St. Louis
Presenting Sponsor T-Kartor welcomes you to GeoNEXT, a full-day immersion into what’s next at the intersection of geospatial, AI, and real-world decision advantage.
Hosted as part of TechSTL’s TechWeek, GeoNEXT brings together leading innovators, operators, investors, and leaders who understand that location intelligence is no longer a niche capability, it’s a foundational layer of modern industry.
Yes, St. Louis is proud to be home to the newly opened NGA Campus West. But GeoNEXT is about much more than national security. It’s about how geospatial technologies are transforming how business is done across virtually every major sector of the economy.
From the Midwest to the global stage, GeoNEXT will spotlight how geospatial and AI are driving impact in:
- Agriculture & Food Systems – precision ag, climate resilience, yield optimization
- Transportation & Logistics – supply chain visibility, routing, autonomy, and resilience
- Energy & Oil/Gas – asset intelligence, risk, sustainability, and infrastructure planning
- Telecommunications – network planning, expansion, and spatial optimization
- Spatial Finance – risk modeling, site intelligence, underwriting, and investment strategy
GeoNEXT convenes industry leaders, startups, researchers, and ecosystem builders who are applying geospatial thinking beyond maps — into insight, foresight, and competitive advantage. Expect practical use cases, bold ideas, and meaningful conversations that connect technology to outcomes.
Whether you’re building, deploying, investing in, or relying on location intelligence, GeoNEXT is where the future of geospatial moves from concept to execution.
Join us for a conference that proves geospatial isn’t just about where things are — it’s about where things are going.
Parking
Free, gated parking is available across the street from the Post Building in the Channel 30 Lot, Lot 1, or Lot 2. Event entrance is at the northside glass doors on Cole Street. Check-in with the guard at the front desk and make your way to the Main Press Hall for the conference.
Sponsor
Want to host a table in the GeoNEXT Vendor Fair? Download our Sponsorship Kit and contact Emily@TechSTL.com to inquire around availability.
GeoNEXT convenes Geospatial leaders on April 15th in Downtown STL, part of the 4th Annual STL TechWeek, hosted at venues across St. Louis
Presenting Sponsor T-Kartor welcomes you to GeoNEXT, a full-day immersion into what’s next at the intersection of geospatial, AI, and real-world decision advantage.
Hosted as part of TechSTL’s TechWeek, GeoNEXT brings together leading innovators, operators, investors, and leaders who understand that location intelligence is no longer a niche capability, it’s a foundational layer of modern industry.
Yes, St. Louis is proud to be home to the newly opened NGA Campus West. But GeoNEXT is about much more than national security. It’s about how geospatial technologies are transforming how business is done across virtually every major sector of the economy.
From the Midwest to the global stage, GeoNEXT will spotlight how geospatial and AI are driving impact in:
- Agriculture & Food Systems – precision ag, climate resilience, yield optimization
- Transportation & Logistics – supply chain visibility, routing, autonomy, and resilience
- Energy & Oil/Gas – asset intelligence, risk, sustainability, and infrastructure planning
- Telecommunications – network planning, expansion, and spatial optimization
- Spatial Finance – risk modeling, site intelligence, underwriting, and investment strategy
GeoNEXT convenes industry leaders, startups, researchers, and ecosystem builders who are applying geospatial thinking beyond maps — into insight, foresight, and competitive advantage. Expect practical use cases, bold ideas, and meaningful conversations that connect technology to outcomes.
Whether you’re building, deploying, investing in, or relying on location intelligence, GeoNEXT is where the future of geospatial moves from concept to execution.
Join us for a conference that proves geospatial isn’t just about where things are — it’s about where things are going.
Parking
Free, gated parking is available across the street from the Post Building in the Channel 30 Lot, Lot 1, or Lot 2. Event entrance is at the northside glass doors on Cole Street. Check-in with the guard at the front desk and make your way to the Main Press Hall for the conference.
Sponsor
Want to host a table in the GeoNEXT Vendor Fair? Download our Sponsorship Kit and contact Emily@TechSTL.com to inquire around availability.
Lineup
Will Mortenson, EdD
Executive Director, Overture Maps Foundation
Vice Admiral Robert Sharp
Former Director of National Geospatial Intelligence Agency & UMSL Fellow
Reda Amer, PhD
Director, UMSL Geospatial Collaborative, University of Missouri - St. Louis
Freddie Wills, PhD
Vice President for STEM Initiatives and Research Partnerships, Harris-Stowe State University
Tara Vansell
GIS Instructor & GIS Lab Manager, Lindenwood University
Frank Romo
Chief Executive Officer, Romo GIS
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Highlights
- 7 hours
- all ages
- In person
- Free parking
- Doors at 8:30 AM
Location
The Post Building
1190 Cole Street
St. Louis, MO 63101
How do you want to get there?

Agenda
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Doors Open & Registration
Registration, coffee, and informal networking in the Post Building
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Welcome & Opening Remarks
Meet the GeoNEXT Host and Emcee, T-Kartor Chief Executive Officer, Simon Bailey
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Keynote - Beyond the Map: Investing in the "Where" of the Future
How the fusion of geospatial technology and AI is transforming global industries- from agriculture and logistics to the emerging field of spatial finance.