The keynote explores the role of GeoAI and foundational models in promoting Sustainable Development. The first part will showcase practical GeoAI applications addressing global challenges like climate change and urban planning. The second will delve into geospatial foundational models, highlighting their development and integration into decision-making processes.

 

Bio:

Maria Antonia Brovelli is a distinguished academic and researcher with a background in Physics and a Ph.D. in Geodesy and Cartography. She is a Professor of GIS, Earth Observation and The Copernicus Green Revolution for Sustainable Development at Politecnico di Milano (PoliMI). Having dedicated her entire career to PoliMI, she began as a researcher and later became a Full Professor, also serving as the Vice-Rector of PoliMI for the Como Campus. Her contributions extend beyond academia and currently she holds key positions in various international organizations. She serves as the Vice President of the ISPRS Technical Commission on Spatial Information Science, co-chair of the United Nations Open GIS Initiative, and former chair and current member of the Advisory Board of the UN-GGIM Academic Network. Additionally, she has been involved in ESA's Advisory Committee of Earth Observation (ACEO). Her research in geomatics covers diverse areas, including geodesy, radar-altimetry, GIS, webGIS, VGI, Citizen Science, Big Geo Data, and GEOAI. Brovelli is a global leader in Open-Source GIS. She has an impressive publication record and has been involved in numerous national and international research projects. Brovelli's recent research projects include collaborations in Horizon2020, Interreg, Erasmus+, and initiatives with organizations like ESA. Recognizing her contributions, she has received awards such as the ISPRS President's Honorary Citation in 2020 and the Sol Katz Award from OSGeo in 2015. She also holds editorial roles in reputable journals, emphasizing her influence and leadership in the field.