Geography 2050: Mounting an Expedition to the Future

“Geography 2050: Mounting an Expedition to the Future” is the inaugural event in a multi-year strategic dialogue meant to help decision makers and the public alike understand the major trends that will reshape the nation and planet between now and 2050.

Geography 2050 is the fall conference of the American Geographical Society. It is hosted by the Earth Institute at Columbia University, with the support of USGIF, and other partners and sponsors, this one-day event will take place Wednesday, Nov. 19, in the historic Low Memorial Library, site of the Pulitzer Prize Award Ceremony.

Geography 2050 offers an opportunity for professionals in industry, government, academia, and the social sector, as well as members of the general public, to collectively explore how geography, spatial thinking, and geospatial data and technologies will enable us to proactively address national and global challenges.

The Summit will address topics such as:

• Populations, Shifting Identity, and Well Being
• Climate, Risk, and Opportunity
• The Future Energy Landscape
• The Emerging Geography of the Internet of Things
• Investment, Law, and Policy

Geography 2050 is just one of the many events taking place during USGIF’s GEOINT Community Week, to be held Nov. 17-21, 2014. More information on GEOINT Community Week to come.

To register or for more information about Geography 2050, please visit the event website:geography2050.org. Any questions regarding registration should be directed to AGS.

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