In today’s world of prolific and decentralized data creation, AI and volunteered geographic information can produce more data in a few weeks than authoritative processes can do in years. This panel will discuss Federal innovations and challenges in embracing alternative data sources, evolving approaches to quality control in a decentralized data environment, and the role of AI throughout the data lifecycle to retain and improve the concept of authoritative data.
Speakers
Maggie is currently the full time Executive Director for OpenStreetMap US, based in Richmond, Virginia, working to support and grow the organization. She was a board member for two years before becoming Executive Director in 2019, and served as the chair of the National Geospatial Advisory Committee from 2022-2025. Her background includes work in urban planning, GIS analysis, project management, and field data collection.
