In this conversation, Nadine Alameh, the first female CEO of the Open Geospatial Consortium, shares her journey into the geospatial field and discusses the transformative impact of AI on geospatial technology. The discussion covers the importance of standards and interoperability in disaster response, the role of startups in driving innovation, and the key skills needed for future professionals in the geospatial sector. Nadine also highlights the policy challenges facing the industry and her mission with her new venture to help governments and startups leverage geospatial data effectively.