Published in collaboration with OGC, the new online training course Location and AI: Deep Dive helps bridge the gap between AI and geospatial data. It provides a practical deep dive into some of the most common AI applications in the geospatial domain, from satellite imagery and spatial time series to point clouds. 

You'll explore open-source data and learn how models like SAM and GeoLLMs are transforming the way geospatial data is being analyzed. Based on real-world examples, the course demonstrates how organizations are using GeoAI to tackle challenges in the geospatial domain and concludes with emerging trends and future directions in Europe and globally.  

In this course you will learn about: 

• Different data types 

• Common AI and Foundation models  

• Practical GeoAI applications 

• Assessing the trustworthiness of AI-generated geospatial data 

• Future directions of GeoAI and how EU is supporting AI development and innovations 

“GeoAI is no longer just a vision — it’s a practical tool for solving real-world challenges. This advanced course gives professionals a clear and accessible path to understanding how AI and geospatial data can drive innovation. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to apply cutting-edge technologies in the area of AI and location data," says Antti Jakobsson, project manager at the Location Innovation Hub.

For professionals working with AI or location data

The course is aimed at professionals working with AI and/or location data in either the private or public sectors including: 

• AI/ML professionals expanding into the geospatial field 

• Data scientists 

• Software developers 

• Digital twin developers & city planners 

• Environmental analysts & researchers 

• Geospatial and GIS professionals 

• Other experts working with location-based data 

"Advanced AI and geospatial technologies are rapidly converging, creating new opportunities for innovation. This second course in LIH’s GeoAI series provides a valuable learning resource for geospatial professionals wanting to stay ahead of this fast-evolving field by providing practical examples of its application," says Nigel Edmead, Sr. Director of Learning at the OGC.

Location and AI: Deep Dive has been produced by Location Innovation Hub. The production and content creation team includes global experts and researchers in the GeoAI field. The online learning platform is hosted by OGC.  

The course takes approximately one hour to complete. 

• Interested? You can find the course at academy.ogc.org
• We would also greatly appreciate your feedback at the end of the course to help us improve it further.
• Are you new to the subject? You can start from our beginner-level course Location & AI: The Basics. More information here: locationinnovationhub.eu/en/location-ai-courses

Further information

Learning Specialist Eeva Sankari, Location Innovation Hub, firstname.lastname@nls.fi