Infra GIS Konverents 2025 once again brought together Estonia’s leading infrastructure, utility, transport, construction and municipal organisations, proving how crucial geospatial technologies have become across the entire lifecycle of infrastructure.
AlphaGIS CEO Aivo Vard opened the conference with a clear message:
“We use technology so our work becomes easier and more useful. AI, digital twins and data-driven GIS tools are now the backbone of sustainable and competitive organisations.”
Across presentations, panel discussions and hallway conversations, one theme dominated the event: grid digitalisation is no longer a future ambition, it is happening now, driven by transparency, capacity, visibility and open data.
Below are the key insights and trends that stood out, and how Spatineo and AlphaGIS see the industry evolving in the coming years.
AI was the other major theme repeated throughout the day: not as an abstract idea, but as a practical productivity layer inside GIS workflows.
Aivo Vard emphasised three accelerating AI trends already adopted in the ArcGIS ecosystem:
As organisations deal with terabytes of imagery, thousands of assets and constantly changing infrastructure data, AI is quickly becoming the only way to keep systems accurate and up to date.
For years, the lack of accessible grid information slowed renewable development, planning processes and investment decisions. This year’s conference made something very clear: stakeholders now expect real-time transparency from DSOs and TSOs.
Developers want to know instantly where they can connect. Municipalities need data to plan housing and industry growth. Grid operators want to reduce support burden and repetitive requests.
Modern energy planning can no longer rely on static PDFs, manual processes or fragmented data. The industry is shifting toward open, live digital maps as the new norm.
Multiple speakers highlighted the same bottleneck: infrastructure planning is slow not because of the grid itself, but because of uncertainty around the grid.
The push toward electrification (EVs, heat pumps), renewable energy, and new commercial demand requires a shared understanding of where capacity exists today.
The conference also reflected a strong shift in how DSOs view digitalisation. Grid operators are increasingly:
The conference reinforced that energy demand is shifting faster than infrastructure can expand. Operators shared similar concerns:
The conclusion is the only scalable solution is better information flow. Before building more, operators must better understand and utilise what exists today. Digital tools like Capacity Map enable exactly that.
Spatineo showcased its Capacity Map, an innovative tool designed specifically for electricity network companies globally. Built on the Esri ArcGIS Online platform, Capacity Map provides a secure, interactive solution for visualising, assessing, and managing grid capacity.
Spatineo Capacity Map allows:
From Spatineo’s perspective, the conference themes reflect broader trends across Europe. Organisations are increasingly evolving from static “maps” to fully operational spatial platforms, where data quality, uptime, and transparency are emerging as key competitive differentiators. In this context, effective capacity management, particularly in electricity and district heating, relies on clear, interactive communication tools that enable operators, municipalities, and developers to make faster, more informed decisions.
The discussions at this year’s conference showed just how quickly the energy sector is moving toward real-time, transparent communication. And real-time capacity data is becoming expected rather than exceptional. Investors and developers want clarity, and tools like Capacity Map provide exactly that. — Oskari Häkkinen, CEO, Spatineo
Based on discussions and keynote sessions, the next steps for the Nordic region, and Europe as a whole are clear:
1. Fully open capacity data as a standard
Regulators are moving in this direction, and operators want a common framework.
2. Stronger collaboration between DSOs, municipalities and developers
Shared maps and shared platforms reduce friction.
3. Predictive capacity modelling
Using historical and live data to forecast where constraints will emerge.
4. Unified regional energy data hubs
Cross-border collaboration will become increasingly important.
5. Automation of planning workflows
From connection enquiries to preliminary grid assessments.
Infra GIS Konverents 2025 demonstrated what is possible when technology, collaboration, and a strong data culture come together. Looking ahead, conference discussions highlighted these key directions for 2025–2026. Capacity maps are expected to become standard across the Nordics, as developers and regulators increasingly demand them. AI will embed into every function, from field inspections to investment prioritisation. Data quality and automation will become central regulatory topics, addressing the inefficiencies of manual data management. Third, operators will increasingly invest in public-facing digital services, reflecting the rising expectations of developers and the wider market.
The shift toward transparency and open capacity data is accelerating. The industry is ready to move from manual processes to real-time shared information platforms.
AlphaGIS is a leading expert in GIS technologies, digital mapping solutions, and large-scale infrastructure data. The company provides consultancy, software, and services to utilities, public sector organisations, and private enterprises, helping them build high-quality geospatial systems, visualisation tools, and operational spatial platforms.
Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Helsinki, Spatineo is one of Finland’s leading specialists in geospatial data and data flows. Spatineo provides expert consultancy, services, and software products to help organisations create value from their spatial data through web services and data infrastructure.