May 14-15, 2025 | The News Building, London

The IMIA Mapping Leader Forum brings together industry leaders, business experts, and technology innovators during this annual two-day event to explore the latest trends, advancements, and challenges in the field of mapping and geospatial technology.

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FORUM SPEAKERS

Ivy Adamakopoulou
Anavasi

Jānis Barbans
Jana seta Ltd

Aileen Buckley
Esri

Mark Cygan
Esri

Laura Gerrish
British Antarctic Survey

Dave Jay
National Geographic Maps

Adam King
HARVEY Maps

Tristan Lyttle
Avenza Systems, Inc.

Dave McIlhagga
MapSherpa

Hannes Mittergeber
freytag & berndt

Carl Rauch
freytag & berndt

Mani Singh
NextByte Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Valeria Tenorio-Monterrosas
Esri

Ian Wright
Brilliant Maps

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PRE-FORUM FUN

Amazing Race Around London | May 13, 2025
Race from 2 PM-5 PM
Happy hour from 5 PM-7 PM

Discover your competitive side while finding hidden treasures throughout the city. Earn points and win prizes as you visiting some of the top attractions in London.  This race is brought to you by Avenza Systems and HarperCollins Publishers UK. The Finish Line Happy Hour is sponsored by Stanfords.
The cost is $30 USD per person.

Starting Line: Premier Inn London Southwark Borough, 135 Borough High Street, London
Finish Line: Stanfords, 7 Mercer Walk, London

LONDON ACCOMMODATIONS

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Note: While IMIA does not have a room block or recommended hotel, we have sourced the most convenient hotels ranging in price and distance from the venue.

Forum Schedule

Forum Day 1 — May 14, 2025

Forum Day 2 —May 15, 2025
9:00-9:45 AM: Arrival, Light Breakfast & Welcome Remarks

9:00-9:45 AM: Arrival, Light Breakfast & Welcome Remarks

10:00 AM:  Keynote Address – Nick Bolton, Ordnance Survey

 10:00 AM:  Keynote Address –  Alex Beecroft, Collins

10:45 AM: Morning Break

 10:30 AM: Morning Break

11:00 AM: Rapid Networking
Attendees meet with each other during pre-scheduled meetings

 10:50 AM: Multiple Speaker Presentations
12:30 PM: Lunch 12:15 PM:  Lunch & IMIA Awards
1:15 PM: Multiple Speaker Presentations & Afternoon Break 1:15 PM: Multiple Speaker Presentations & Afternoon Break
4:30 PM: Day 1 Forum ends 4:30 PM: Day 2 Forum ends

6:00-8:00 PM: Cocktail Reception at Oyster Shed
Casual networking cocktail reception overlooking the River Thames

6:00-7:30 PM: Cocktail Reception at The Shard
Spectacular views from the 72nd floor of London’s tallest building


*Schedule is subject to change

THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS

Royal Premier Sponsor

Crown Jewels Sponsor

Double Decker Sponsor

Big Ben Sponsors

Black Cab Sponsor

River Thames Sponsor