About us
The goal of this group is to normalize the use of spatial SQL.
Running spatial operations natively inside a database or data warehouse (system of record) is often orders of magnitude faster than pushing heavy datasets through desktop GIS software or application-layer tools (systems of engagement). Yet, many of us still default to memory-bound GUI tools for complex analysis.
If you've ever waited hours for a spatial join, buffer, or intersect to finish—or hit a wall trying to scale your geospatial data—this group is for you.
What to expect:
- Real-world stories from the trenches (over a drink)
- Lightweight, easy-to-follow demos focused on pure spatial SQL syntax
- Zero vendor sales pitches—just code, architectures, and performance tuning
AI-assisted workflows welcomed (as long as you understand what the code is doing!)
Whether you're a GIS analyst looking to level up your SQL or a data engineer handling location data, join us to build faster, scalable spatial workflows.
Upcoming events
13
1/13: Every DuckDB Spatial Function
Monday Night Brewing - The Garage, 933 Lee St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA, Atlanta, GA, USWe will do the perfectly sane thing and go through every single last DuckDB spatial SQL function over this 13 event syllabus.
- 17:30 - Arrive. Name, and what you map. Newcomers first.
- 17:50 - Recap: one person reruns last session's challenge from the saved map.
- 18:00 - Functions. Each one: a volunteer reads the plain-English line, everyone types it in Dekart, we look at the map.
- 18:30 - Atlanta challenge. Pairs. Save and share the map link.
- 18:50 - Adopt next session's functions. Then drinks.
Let's try this, happy to adapt as we go. The point is to get fluent in spatial SQL.
Dekart have been kind enough to support this effort with a free workspace. Send me your email in the event chat and I'll add you to it. It is a really easy way to get to know spatial SQL as you will see the results of your prompts on the map immediately. It also comes with the /geoSQL Claude skill so you can drive it with AI. Demo here.
2 attendees2/13: Every DuckDB Spatial Function
Monday Night Brewing - The Garage, 933 Lee St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA, Atlanta, GA, USWe will do the perfectly sane thing and go through every single last DuckDB spatial SQL function over this 13 event syllabus.
- 17:30 - Arrive. Name, and what you map. Newcomers first.
- 17:50 - Recap: one person reruns last session's challenge from the saved map.
- 18:00 - Functions. Each one: a volunteer reads the plain-English line, everyone types it in Dekart, we look at the map.
- 18:30 - Atlanta challenge. Pairs. Save and share the map link.
- 18:50 - Adopt next session's functions. Then drinks.
Let's try this, happy to adapt as we go. The point is to get fluent in spatial SQL.
Dekart have been kind enough to support this effort with a free workspace. Send me your email in the event chat and I'll add you to it. It is a really easy way to get to know spatial SQL as you will see the results of your prompts on the map immediately. It also comes with the /geoSQL Claude skill so you can drive it with AI. Demo here.
1 attendee3/13: Every DuckDB Spatial Function
Monday Night Brewing - The Garage, 933 Lee St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA, Atlanta, GA, USWe will do the perfectly sane thing and go through every single last DuckDB spatial SQL function over this 13 event syllabus.
- 17:30 - Arrive. Name, and what you map. Newcomers first.
- 17:50 - Recap: one person reruns last session's challenge from the saved map.
- 18:00 - Functions. Each one: a volunteer reads the plain-English line, everyone types it in Dekart, we look at the map.
- 18:30 - Atlanta challenge. Pairs. Save and share the map link.
- 18:50 - Adopt next session's functions. Then drinks.
Let's try this, happy to adapt as we go. The point is to get fluent in spatial SQL.
Dekart have been kind enough to support this effort with a free workspace. Send me your email in the event chat and I'll add you to it. It is a really easy way to get to know spatial SQL as you will see the results of your prompts on the map immediately. It also comes with the /geoSQL Claude skill so you can drive it with AI. Demo here.
1 attendee4/13: Every DuckDB Spatial Function
Monday Night Brewing - The Garage, 933 Lee St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA, Atlanta, GA, USWe will do the perfectly sane thing and go through every single last DuckDB spatial SQL function over this 13 event syllabus.
- 17:30 - Arrive. Name, and what you map. Newcomers first.
- 17:50 - Recap: one person reruns last session's challenge from the saved map.
- 18:00 - Functions. Each one: a volunteer reads the plain-English line, everyone types it in Dekart, we look at the map.
- 18:30 - Atlanta challenge. Pairs. Save and share the map link.
- 18:50 - Adopt next session's functions. Then drinks.
Let's try this, happy to adapt as we go. The point is to get fluent in spatial SQL.
Dekart have been kind enough to support this effort with a free workspace. Send me your email in the event chat and I'll add you to it. It is a really easy way to get to know spatial SQL as you will see the results of your prompts on the map immediately. It also comes with the /geoSQL Claude skill so you can drive it with AI. Demo here.
1 attendee
Past events
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