With over 25 years of unparalleled expertise, Lena Gomes is a visionary leader in the GIS industry, adept at spearheading digital and geospatial teams across public and private sectors. She masterfully transforms how government and utilities integrate location-based services, cutting-edge digital technology, and groundbreaking innovation. Currently, as Manager of GIS Solutions at Planview Utility Services Ltd, Lena drives pivotal GISdevelopment initiatives. Her exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication were recognized with the prestigious 2025 BeSpatial John Bacon Exemplary
Day 1: Oct 14, 2025
2:45 pm
INDUSTRY EXPERT
The Power of Choice: Future-Proofing Your Technology Strategy
In the age of AI disruption, control is choice—and choice is survival. With models, vendors, and technologies evolving overnight, the biggest risk isn’t choosing the “wrong” AI—it’s losing the ability to choose again. Too many organizations trade flexibility for convenience, locking themselves into rigid ecosystems that limit innovation and amplify risk. Deliver mission-critical AI by building for openness and agility, not lock-in. Take back to your office strategies to:
- Build technology stacks that enable seamless integration across AI models and data sources.
- Build flexibility which drives resilience, speed, and long-term value.
- Establish governance frameworks that protect flexibility while reducing risk.
- Design future-ready ecosystems that can pivot quickly as conditions, regulations, and innovations evolve.
Future-proof your enterprise by building for choice today
Day 2: Oct 22, 2025
