The UMSL Geospatial Collaborative invites students, faculty, and professionals to participate in a specialized workshop exploring how GeoAI and advanced analytics are transforming modern geospatial workflows and decision-making.
This session will introduce participants to AI-enabled geospatial analysis, automation, and human-machine teaming approaches that support faster, more accurate insights across environmental monitoring, infrastructure analysis, emergency response, and research applications. Through expert presentations, applied demonstrations, and interactive discussion, attendees will gain practical exposure to emerging technologies and workforce skills shaping the future of geospatial analytics.
Delivered in collaboration with industry partner LARX, this workshop is designed to strengthen connections between academia and industry while preparing participants for next-generation careers in geospatial technology, GeoAI, and advanced analytics.
April 17, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM • Lunch and networking included
University of Missouri–St. Louis Geospatial Collaborative
Room 401 Benton Hall (virtual attendance also available)
43 Benton Ct., St. Louis, MO 63121
Registration required • U.S. citizenship is required
Hybrid (in-person with virtual attendance option)
Attendees will also have the opportunity for one-on-one conversations with LARX product and industry experts after the workshop. Please note that space is limited so we ask that you register in advance.
What Participants Will Learn
- Understand how GeoAI accelerates geospatial intelligence workflows
- Explore advanced automation, feature extraction, and analytic techniques
- Learn best practices for AI-enabled geospatial analysis and validation
- Gain exposure to emerging GEOINT workforce skills and career pathways
- Engage with academic and industry experts on real-world applications
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9:00 – 9:15am - Welcome & Program Overview
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9:15am – 9:50am - GeoAI Foundations & Workforce Relevance
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9:50am – 10:00am - Coffee Break
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10:50am – 11:00am - Advanced Analytics & Automation
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10:50am – 11:00am- Coffee Break
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11:00am – 11:40am - Platform Demonstrations & Applied Exploration
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11:40am – 12:10pm - Mission-Aligned Use Cases & Discussion
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12:10pm – 1:00pm - Lunch & Networking
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Undergraduate and graduate students in GIS, data science, computer science, and related fields
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Faculty and academic researchers
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Government and industry geospatial professionals
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Analysts and technologists interested in GeoAI applications
(No prior GeoAI experience is required)
Industry Partner: Larx.io — GeoAI and Advanced Analytics Platform Provider
Speakers: Larx technical and mission solutions team
Larx is an AI-first geospatial intelligence platform that integrates imagery, video, sensor, and contextual data into a unified analytic environment. By embedding intelligence across the full data lifecycle—from ingestion to analysis—it enables scalable automation, enhanced situational awareness, and mission-driven decision support. Larx experts will provide applied demonstrations aligned with geospatial workforce and GEOINT priorities.
Registration required. Lunch and networking included. Space is limited and will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis. For questions or additional information, please contact:
Dr. Reda Amer
Director, UMSL Geospatial Collaborative
Principal Investigator, NGA Geospatial Workforce Development Pilot Program Email: reda.amer@umsl.edu