In this episode of the Don't Panic, It's Just Data podcast, hosted by EM360Tech's podcast producer, Shubhangi Dua speaks to Donnie Owsley from Snohomish County, and Jeff Burton and Tom Lavery from the University of British Columbia. All of the speakers will be presenting at the upcoming Peak of Data and AI event, organised by Safe Software, the creators of FME.

Scheduled to take place in Seattle from May 5th to 8th, 2025, The Peak is an exciting gathering for data and AI innovators. This conversation offers a preview of some of the practical applications and insights that will be shared at the event.

The podcast also talks about the development of creative solutions for enhancing accessibility in urban environments. The UBC speakers particularly refer to their creation of an accessible university campus navigation system, a project that showcases the power of integrating FME with platforms like ArcGIS. This discussion spotlights the challenges and ingenuity involved in building inclusive wayfinding solutions that cater to the diverse needs of a community.

The conversation sheds light on some tangible ways in which FME is being used across different sectors to tackle specific challenges and boost creative innovations. It provides valuable context for the types of practical knowledge and problem-solving approaches that will be central to The Peak of Data and AI event.

For further information on what we’ve talked about and to register for The Peak of Data and AI event in Seattle, please head over to peakofdataintegration.com.

Key Highlights

  • Discover how to use tools like FME for preemptive IT issue resolution.
  • Learn the approach to creating inclusive navigation systems with FME and ArcGIS.
  • Get practical insights into current industry applications.
  • Preview actionable data and AI solutions.
  • Explore the versatile application of FME in your organisation.

About Safe Software

Founded in 1993, Safe is headquartered in Surrey, BC with over 200 team members and counting. We’re always looking for talented individuals with diverse backgrounds who are determined to learn and grow.

Over 20,000 organisations around the world use FME in industries like AEC, government, utilities, and transportation to maximise the value of their data.