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06.11.2026
Learn how AI and location data can support better decisions – now in German
The Location & AI online course series is expanding its reach with a new German-language version of Location & AI: The Basics, Standort und KI: Die Grundlagen.
The translation makes the course accessible to German-speaking professionals and organisations interested in understanding how artificial intelligence and location data can be combined and put to practical use.
The Basics course is designed for managers, business leaders and specialists who may not have prior experience in location data or AI. It introduces the concept of GeoAI in accessible terms, presents practical applications for businesses and public sector organisations, and explores how combining AI and location data can support better decision-making.
Reaching new audiences across Europe
Originally launched in 2025, the Location & AI courses have attracted growing interest from across Europe and beyond. By November 2026, more than 1,000 people had signed up for the courses. The Spanish-language versions have also reached 254 participants, demonstrating the interest in making GeoAI knowledge accessible in different languages.
“We want to help more businesses and professionals understand how AI and location data can support planning, decision-making and innovation. German is the most widely spoken native language in the EU, so translating the course in German was a natural next step. We hope this will help even more European professionals discover how GeoAI can support their business,” says Customer Support Specialist Nanji Yahaya from the Location Innovation Hub.
Developed with experts from across Europe
The courses have been developed in collaboration with the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC), with contributions from experts from universities and businesses across Europe and beyond. The German translation of Location & AI: The Basics was made possible with the support of Stephanie von Riegen, Senior Project Lead at HITec e.V and Project Coordinator at EDIH Hamburg.
"Making the Location & AI course available in German is a great step towards making innovative technologies more accessible to businesses and public organisations. It helps German-speaking professionals discover the potential of GeoAI and turn new knowledge into practical applications. At the same time, this collaboration demonstrates the strength of the European EDIH network: by sharing expertise and educational resources across borders, we create synergies and bring valuable innovation opportunities to more organisations," Stephanie von Riegen says.
The Location & AI course series consists of two courses: The Basics, now available in English, Spanish and German, and Deep Dive into Practical Solutions, currently available in English and Spanish. The courses can be accessed through the Location Innovation Academy.
Stephanie von Riegen, Senior Project Lead at HITec e.V and Project Coordinator at EDIH Hamburg.
- Explore the Location & AI online courses: academy.ogc.org
- Location & AI: The Basics is also available as a practical guide. Download the English-language guide here.
More information
Nanji Yahaya, Location Innovation Hub, firstname.lastname@nls.fi
