Jerry Johnston, Managing Director at Deloitte & Touche LLP, explains how businesses and governments are combining geography, analytics, and location technology to look at vital parts of our everyday world and create smarter systems.

Claudia Blagu, Digital Project Leader at Ingka Investments–a company that operates more than 80 percent of IKEA stores worldwide–explains why location intelligence is key to getting maximum value out of data.

Rick Ridgeway, former Vice President of Public Engagement and Environmental Affairs at Patagonia, talks about how his experiences as a world-class adventurer shaped his views on the balance between business and environmental stewardship.

Laly Lichtenfeld, co-founder and CEO of African People and Wildlife, explains why conservation strategy is most effective when it starts with engaging local community.

Laly Lichtenfeld, co-founder and CEO of African People and Wildlife, explains how technology is assisting inclusive conservation efforts that integrate community knowledge.

Michelle Watson, Global Director for Geospatial Solutions at Jacobs, explains how cities and businesses are using geospatial thinking and technology to facilitate sustainable planning and construction around the world.

Michael Healander, founder and CEO of Airspace Link, talks about drone delivery technology and how robotic flight is improving efficiency in the logistics industry.

Teri Takai, vice president for the Center for Digital Government and former CIO for the states of Michigan and California, describes the rise of geospatial technology and location intelligence in governance.

Paula Ehrlich, President and CEO at E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation, explains the science behind the project to save half the earth's critical habitats.