GEOGRAPHY 2050

Geography 2050 - A multi-year strategic dialogue on the vital trends reshaping the geography of our planet. Nov 19-20, 2026.

[The American Geographical Society @AmericanGeo]

🌟 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Submit Lightning Talk & Exhibition Poster proposals for @geography2050 : Africa Shaping Tomorrow, Nov. 19 & 20 in #NYC! 🌍

⚡ Speak on-stage with a 5min Lightning Talk: https://t.co/u6LsWGTBKc

🌐 Present in our Poster Exhibition: https://t.co/Uc1nasqfWk

[The American Geographical Society @AmericanGeo]

🌍 Join us tomorrow for our Locus Chat "Africa’s Geospatial Moment: Data, Decisions, and Ethics" at 11 am EDT / 5 pm CAT. This discussion series is building up to our symposium, Geography 2050: Africa Shaping Tomorrow, taking place this Nov. 19-20 in #NYC! https://t.co/g1BZy1gYZO

[The American Geographical Society @AmericanGeo]

Studies examining #Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreaks across Africa found that many spillover events — the first transmission of the virus from wildlife to humans — occurred in landscapes undergoing rapid environmental change. Read more: https://t.co/ZbCEbsxLP5

[GEOGRAPHY 2050 @geography2050]

Reminder: the Locus Charter Chat " Africa's Geospatial Moment" with @SivesG will take place this Thursday, May 28th, at 11 am Eastern / 5 pm Central Africa time. RSVP here: https://t.co/bqotP6I384

[GEOGRAPHY 2050 @geography2050]

This year's Geography 2050 theme is Africa Shaping Tomorrow! Join us this May 28th at 11am Eastern / 5pm CAT for an EthicalGEO conversation on Africa’s geospatial moment and how we can co-create ethical geospatial ecosystems across the continent. RSVP: https://t.co/TOXcpjH6Zl

[GEOGRAPHY 2050 @geography2050]

In celebration of Africa Day at the University of the Free State QwaQwa Campus in South Africa, AGS Councilor Dr. Dee Jordan was formally welcomed into Basotho culture. She is Chair of the #Geo2050: Africa Shaping Tomorrow symposium, Nov. 19–20 in NYC: https://t.co/VqqtVdlLPe

[The American Geographical Society @AmericanGeo]

There’s one month left to apply to be a 2026 AGS Teacher Fellow! Selected APHG teachers will join us in #NYC this November for Geography 2050: Africa Shaping Tomorrow (https://t.co/IuyyJDRgdd). Apps are open through JUNE 14. Go here: https://t.co/TH8ybEJcjE

#APHumanGeography

[GEOGRAPHY 2050 @geography2050]

As the AGS celebrates its 175th anniversary this year, 2025 offers a moment to reflect on the growing power of #geography to connect people, ideas, & action. 🌍

📘 View the 2025 Progress Report to learn more about AGS’s programs, partnerships, & impact: https://t.co/dNwxLvo6OS

[GEOGRAPHY 2050 @geography2050]

This year's Geography 2050 theme is Africa Shaping Tomorrow! Join us this May 28th at 11am Eastern / 5pm CAT for an EthicalGEO conversation on Africa’s geospatial moment and how we can co-create ethical geospatial ecosystems across the continent. RSVP: https://t.co/TOXcpjH6Zl

[GEOGRAPHY 2050 @geography2050]

📢 Each year, #Geo2050 welcomes thought leaders in geography & geospatial to @columbiaclimate to share dynamic Lightning Talks showcasing fresh ideas & inspiring conversations. This Nov. 20-21 in #NYC, connect with bright minds in the #geo-community: https://t.co/VqqtVdlLPe

[Ecopia AI @EcopiaAI]

We are excited to sponsor the @AmericanGeo Fall Symposium: @geography2050! Don't miss the chance to catch up with our team in NYC and learn more about our exciting new global 3D mapping initiative with @vantortech 🌍

https://t.co/M6pmT19Cw3

[GEOGRAPHY 2050 @geography2050]

Join us at #Geography2050: The Future of #GeoAI & the Planet Nov. 20-21 in #NYC! Hear from @columbiaclimate, @gwgeography, @planet, @EarthGenome, & @umdgeography leaders about how GeoAI transformed the way we assess & respond to global challenges. More: https://t.co/VqqtVdmjEM

[GEOGRAPHY 2050 @geography2050]

This #Geo2050 session brings together leading voices from @ClarkUniversity @EcopiaAI @IBM @vantortech to explore how foundational models are being developed and deployed, and what’s still needed to make GeoAI truly planetary. Join us Nov. 20-21 in #NYC: https://t.co/VqqtVdmjEM

[The American Geographical Society @AmericanGeo]

🌍 Congratulations to the 2025 AGS Teacher Fellows! 🎉TFs participate in @geography2050 & Workshops. Thank you to our presenters from Trimble Inc., @NatGeo, and @Esri- your invaluable support makes this program possible. #Geo2050 is this Nov. 20-21 in NYC: https://t.co/UO2TzlCxbN

[GEOGRAPHY 2050 @geography2050]

The 2025 Honorary Fellows are leaders in academia, journalism, marine science, & advocacy! This honor is for individual achievements that have advanced geographical understanding & positively impacted society. They'll be recognized at Geo2050 this Nov. 21: https://t.co/VqqtVdlLPe

[GEOGRAPHY 2050 @geography2050]

📢 The #GenAI Leap for Geospatial Intelligence panel of #GeoAI startup founders at #Geo2050 features visionary entrepreneurs who are pushing the boundaries of #geospatial through innovative applications. Join us Nov 20-21 in NYC: https://t.co/VqqtVdlLPe

[GEOGRAPHY 2050 @geography2050]

📢 Announcing... Lightning Talk Speakers! Each year, we welcome thought leaders in geography & #geospatial to @columbiaclimate to share dynamic, fast-paced Lightning Talks. This Nov. 20-21 in #NYC, connect with some of the brightest minds in the geo-world: https://t.co/cyzCWpVkdz

[The American Geographical Society @AmericanGeo]

In this episode of The Spatial Stack, Matt Forrest sits down with Tee Barr, AGS Councilor, to unpack why #GeoAI could reshape the field as profoundly as GPS once did. Listen here: https://t.co/bVOlYpcfG2

Register for @geography2050 here: https://t.co/IuyyJDRO2L

[The American Geographical Society @AmericanGeo]

Our 2025 Medalists are accomplished geo-community members who represent our field's forward-thinking innovation, wide social and environmental impact, and ethical leadership. The medals will be awarded at @geography2050. Join us: https://t.co/IuyyJDRO2L

#geography #geospatial

[GEOGRAPHY 2050 @geography2050]

See you this Nov. 20-21 at @columbiaclimate for Geography 2050: The Future of #GeoAI and the Planet, our fall gathering of #geography, #geospatial, #tech, #fintech, #research, #AIpolicy, #climatescience, #education around global futures. Register here: https://t.co/VqqtVdlLPe

[The American Geographical Society @AmericanGeo]

In this episode of The Spatial Stack, Matt Forrest sits down with Tee Barr, AGS Councilor, to unpack why #GeoAI could reshape the field as profoundly as GPS once did. Listen here: https://t.co/bVOlYpcfG2

Register for @geography2050 here: https://t.co/IuyyJDRO2L

[GEOGRAPHY 2050 @geography2050]

With #geospatial tools, #sensors, and #data integration platforms, cities have better ways to understand heat risk & take targeted action.

Join us Nov. 20-21 w/ @columbiaclimate in #NYC as we focus on #geoAI solutions for #climatechange.

Register: https://t.co/VqqtVdmjEM

[The American Geographical Society @AmericanGeo]

@opengeospatial & @gismonyc have published a pilot project on the dangers of extreme #heat in a highly urbanized section of Harlem, #NYC. Read more: https://t.co/2qEXHLlL3E

Join the Oct. 21 @URISA webinar here: https://t.co/ISz9Lg0Q1q