Taylor Geospatial Institute

These events help reinforce the region’s position as a geospatial hub, as the NGA’s new headquarters are set to open by early 2026.

Geospatial tech industry workers said the industry could mirror biotech's growth in the region.

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is involved in the academic research because the federal agency has some of the foremost experts on the mapping tool being used, the researchers said.

The region’s growing geospatial and established agriculture and plant sciences sectors put it in a unique position to drive the innovations that will help farmers adapt to new climate conditions while reducing carbon emissions at the same time.