In this insightful conversation at the Geospatial World Forum 2025, Michael Harrell, Senior Vice President of Maps Engineering at TomTom, shares how his journey from Microsoft to Amazon to TomTom has shaped a bold vision for open, collaborative mapping.
Drawing from his extensive experience in building maps at scale, Harrell delves into TomTom’s pioneering approach to open data through the Overture Maps Foundation, the integration of AI, and the transformative power of real-time sensor fusion—technologies that are redefining industries like urban planning, logistics, and autonomous driving.
He emphasizes how open ecosystems are democratizing geospatial insights, the critical need for cross-sector collaboration, and the future trends that will shape the next generation of geospatial innovation.
– Published courtesy of Geospatial World
