FedGeoDay 2022 - SpaceNet 8

Lightning Talk
Written By Adam Simmons

SpaceNet is an initiative dedicated to accelerating open-source, artificial intelligence applied research for geospatial applications, specifically foundational mapping. It is run by co-founder Maxar and partners IEEE GRSS, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Topcoder. SpaceNet fosters innovation through open datasets, prize challenges, machine learning algorithms, and tools. This lightning talk will highlight results from the recent SpaceNet 8 challenge.


Lightning Talk Presenter:
Todd Bacastow
Senior Director, Partnership Development
SpaceNet, General Manager
Maxar Technologies

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Adam Simmons

Geospatial Industry Consultant | Founder, Project Geospatial

Adam Simmons is a geospatial technology liaison and strategic advisor with over 20 years of experience across the defense and commercial sectors. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he specialized in imagery analysis and order of battle before transitioning to executive leadership as the CEO of Midgard Raven, LLC and the founder of Project Geospatial, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to highlighting innovation within the geospatial ecosystem. Adam bridges the gap between technical development and market storytelling, leveraging his extensive background as a journalist and industry consultant to help companies navigate complex technology landscapes.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamsimmonsgeo
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