Emma Bee
Head of National Geoscience Data Centre, British Geological Survey
Emma Bee is listed as Head of National Geoscience Data Centre, British Geological Survey. Emma spoke at AGI GeoCom: Sovereign data, shared futures in November 2026 (panellist, “Data in the World of Geospatial”). Speaks mainly at Non-profit and Social Services events.
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- Sector: Non-profit and Social Services
About
With 25 years’ experience working with spatial data in the geosciences at the British Geological Survey, Emma has collaborated with a broad range of stakeholders across government, academia, industry at a national and international level. As Head of the National Geoscience Data Centre, Emma advocates ethical and responsible (Q)FAIR (Quality, Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data principles as part of the UKRI-NERC Environmental Data Service. A geographer by training, Emma is passionate about ensuring environmental data of value is not only preserved but actively leveraged to support growth and societal outcomes. Emma served a full term as a Director on the Association for Geographic Information (AGI) Council from 2013, contributing to national policy consultations and thought pieces including co-leading the AGI’s influential Foresight 2020 report.
Sessions at 1 conference
AGI GeoCom: Sovereign data, shared futures 12 November 2026
- Data in the World of Geospatial Panellist
Spoke alongside
People who have shared a session with Emma at events on B2DB.
- Amena Boyd Scientific Data Officer · British Antarctic Survey 1 shared session
- Dr Louise Darroch Data Scientist · British Oceanographic Data Centre 1 shared session
- Phil Kershaw Digital Strategy Lead · RAL Space 1 shared session
- Simon McLellan Coordinator for the Implementation of WMO Unified Data Policy · World Meteorological Organization 1 shared session
Others from British Geological Survey
- Roxana Ciurean Geohazard Scientist 1 session