Dr. Julia Wagemann is an Earth Observation data and technology specialist, educator, and community-builder with over twelve years of experience in the European Earth Observation sector. In 2023, she co-founded thriveGEO, a geospatial training company that helps organisations to build future-ready skills tailored to individual roles. Prior to that, she has worked as independent consultant and held positions at the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather forecasts and the European Space Agency.

She is also the founder of Women+ in Geospatial, a global network of over 5,500 women and non-binary professionals in the geospatial field. As Director and Board Member, she has grown the community from a grassroots initiative into a multi award-winning organisation.

Her work has earned recognition including the inaugural GEO100 Innovation Award (2025), the WGIC DEI Trailblazer Award (2024), Geovation’s Contribution to Diversity Award (2024), and a place on the Geospatial World 50 Rising Stars list (2023).