Will Cadell, Founder & CEO of Sparkgeo Consulting, Inc.
Will is a 25-year geospatial professional and technology executive. He started Sparkgeo in 2010 to serve the growing technology sector with cloud-centric location technology. Now, with both North American and UK operations, the Sparkgeo team serves a global customer base seeking geospatial modernization within the context of enterprise digital transformation. In addition to founding Sparkgeo, Will is an advisor for Cultivation Capital’s Geospatial venture fund, and supports enterprise companies and financial institutions on the uses and value of geospatial technology, especially within the context of climate and space. He has acted as a Teaching Fellow for Oxford MBA’s Smart Space Elective, discussing the unsettled nature of the geospatial analytics market, and supports the Taylor Geospatial Engine as an Industry Fellow. Will is a regular speaker on the international geospatial circuit and is a co-host of North America’s only geospatial thought leadership event, North51.
Sessions in which Will Cadell participates
Monday 12 May, 2025
This open forum invites all attendees to engage in discussions on Canada’s path toward greater self-reliance in the geospatial sector, particularly in light of emerging trade conflicts, including the recent U.S. tariffs, and evolving global geopolitical shifts. The forum will explore strategies to strengthen Canada’s technological capabilities and reduce reliance on external sources, with a focus on fostering innovation, security, and growth.
Sessions in which Will Cadell attends
Monday 12 May, 2025
This open forum invites all attendees to engage in discussions on Canada’s path toward greater self-reliance in the geospatial sector, particularly in light of emerging trade conflicts, including the recent U.S. tariffs, and evolving global geopolitical shifts. The forum will explore strategies to strengthen Canada’s technological capabilities and reduce reliance on external sources, with a focus on fostering innovation, security, and growth.
Join us for the OGC Canada Forum! We’ll dive into key topics like the Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure (CGDI) and how Building Information Modeling (BIM) integrates with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). This event gathers experts from industry, academia, Indigenous organizations, and government to explore these technologies' impact on Canada’s built environment. We'll also cover how OGC standards boost interoperability and innovation. All Canadian organ...
📅 Date: Monday, May 12, 2025📍 Location: Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street, ByWard Market, Ottawa⏰ Time: Networking at 6:30 PM | Panel begins at 7:00 PM | Live music to follow🍽 Details: Cash bar and hors d’oeuvres providedEvent OverviewJoin us for an evening of high-level discussion, networking, and live music in the heart of Ottawa’s historic ByWard Market
