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Date Published
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Maxine Velasco
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623
Language
English
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Summary

The Spatial Data Science Bootcamp is a new event concept designed to equip data scientists and analysts with geospatial skills and knowledge to apply in their day-to-day work, following the success of previous conferences and workshops. The first bootcamp was held in Central London and featured 7 experts from across the geospatial industry and academia, covering topics such as spatial data science foundations, data architecture, Python, and data storytelling. Despite only 50% of participants having received formal training, the event highlighted a need for learning opportunities in the geospatial space. The bootcamp was part of CARTO's State of Spatial Data Science report, which found that there is a real need for learning opportunities in geospatial analysis, with many organizations lacking significant spatial analysis experience. The success of the first bootcamp has led to future events, including a New York edition on March 23rd and a London conference on May 17th and 18th.