GIS for the Agentic Era: Highlights from #SDSC26 London

At the 2026 Spatial Data Science Conference held at the Royal Geographical Society in London, key industry themes emerged, highlighting the integration of AI into geospatial workflows, making spatial intelligence more conversational and automated. A significant announcement was CARTO for Agents, which allows GIS professionals to work seamlessly with AI agents using conversational workflows and a CLI-friendly interface, enabling the creation of maps, analysis, and application development without traditional interfaces. The conference underscored the move towards open infrastructure, with geospatial data increasingly integrated into cloud-native, interoperable platforms, enhancing accessibility and functionality. Sessions also explored how geospatial AI is making environmental risks financially visible and how urban analytics are transforming cities into adaptive systems for real-time management. Throughout the event, there was an emphasis on the human element in geospatial work, recognizing that technology serves as a tool to enhance human expertise and judgment, indicating a shift in how spatial systems are designed and implemented within organizations.

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