Turning geospatial capability into a strategic enterprise asset
At the GIS Leadership Summit, Stevo Robinson from Auckland Council will explore how geospatial capability can be positioned as a strategic enterprise asset rather than just a technical platform.
He will share how Auckland Council has developed a clearer understanding of the value of location-based capability across a large and complex organisation, and how this has helped elevate geospatial discussions from operational delivery into strategic decision-making and investment conversations.
This includes insights from a recent benefits study showing how GIS is being used across Council and the wider community to improve productivity, reduce cost, and support better decisions at scale.
Read the full report on the Auckland Council here
What to expect
In this session, Stevo will discuss:
• How to shift geospatial from a technical platform into a recognised strategic enabler
• How Auckland Council built an evidence base to demonstrate the organisational value of GIS and secure future investment
• What usage and survey insights reveal about productivity gains, cost savings, risk reduction, and decision-making improvements
• How GIS tools and data support long-term planning across infrastructure, environmental management, and emergency response
• How to measure and communicate the contribution of data and technology to organisational outcomes
About the speaker
Stevo Robinson is a Product Manager at Auckland Council, the largest local government organisation in Australasia. He works across technology, data, and organisational strategy, with a focus on positioning geospatial capability as an enterprise asset that supports better decision-making and long-term value.
With over a decade of experience delivering digital and geospatial platforms across Australia and New Zealand, Stevo is passionate about ensuring these capabilities are aligned to strategic priorities and designed to deliver meaningful outcomes for both the organisation and the communities it serves.
