Intergeo 2020: All signs are pointing towards going fully digital; [Intergeo 2020: Alle zeichen stehen auf voll digital]

Abstract

This article examines the direction of Intergeo 2020 toward fully digital participation and the changing role of digital technologies in the geospatial industry. Professional events and industry platforms traditionally depend on physical meetings, demonstrations, presentations, and direct communication. Increasing digitalization creates new possibilities for sharing knowledge, presenting products, connecting professionals, and providing access to information through online environments. The article considers the shift toward digital formats and the implications for communication within the geoinformation community. Digital platforms can make information available to participants regardless of their physical location and can support new forms of interaction between companies, professionals, researchers, and users. At the same time, fully digital approaches require suitable technical infrastructure, accessible content, reliable communication tools, and new ways of maintaining professional engagement. The article places this development within the wider digital transformation of the geospatial sector, where online services, remote collaboration, and digital data exchange are becoming increasingly important. It highlights how industry events can adapt to changing technological and social conditions while continuing to support knowledge exchange and professional networking.