AI today and in the future
See how AI is affecting network planning and sales modelling today and what it may look like in the future
Today, mobility & spend data, machine learning and generative AI allow us to model footfall patterns, cannibalisation and store forecasts much quicker than 20 years ago. But with all these shiny new tools and dynamic data, what has actually changed about the day-to-day role of making strategic location decisions?
Join us at Software & Consulting Firm, Geolytix (https://geolytix.com/), offices for an evening of honest conversation, practical insights and networking with fellow Society for Location Analysis members.
We’re cutting through the future speculation and AI hype to focus on what works right now: how modern location intelligence tech enhances, rather than replaces, the human intuition and spatial expertise that location planners bring to the table.
Event details
Date: Wednesday 21st October
Time: 5.30 registration for 6pm start
Venue: Geoyltix, FBC Clerkenwell, 40 Bowling Green Lane, London, EC1R 0NE
Agenda
- 5.30pm – Registration opens
- 6.00pm – Welcome from the Chair
- 6.10pm – Grounded AI in Action: Hear how practical applications of AI are being used by an AI Scientist (Stef De Sabbata) and Geospatial Consultant (Ed Parsons)
- 6.40pm – Cross-Generational Perspectives: A lively panel discussion featuring location planning professionals at different stages of their careers. Hosted by Ed Parsons
Panellists: Graham Clarke (Leeds University), Stef Sabbata (Geolytix, previously Leicester uni), Laura Wiggins, Location Planning Manager (Morrisons), Will Bellingham, Senior Data Analyst (JD) - 7.10pm – Conclusion and feedback – no feedack? no drink at the bar!
- 7.15pm – Drinks & Networking: Connect over refreshments with peers across retail, leisure, property, and consulting.
Feedback from this event
What did our delegates say about this event? The feedback was really positive, so thanks to all those who took the time to respond. Of those who filled in feedback (about a third of delegates):
- 95% were either satisfied or very satisfied with the event as a whole.
- 95% said that the speakers and panel were good or very good (65% said very good)
- 95% were either very likely or extremely likely to attend future events
- 100% would recommend SLA events to friends and colleagues.
Attendees also said they would have liked to hear more from both speakers and panellists – so make the sessions longer! We promise to take this feedback into consideration when we plan future events.
Presentations and members area
We would like to give a huge thank you to our hosts Geolytix, who helped source our speakers, panel and provided the excellent venue for this event. We had over 50 delegates on the night, excellent presentations from our very talented speakers and panellists and networking afterwards on the terrace.
Member’s area:
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A huge thanks to Geolytix
Huge thanks to our hosts Geolytix for an excellent event. It was also their 15th Birthday as a company so what better way to celebrate. We will share a picture and some words from our sponsors on another news post shortly.
If you have any questions, please email info@thesla.org.