Milan Janosov is a network and geospatial data scientist who translates complex AI, data and mapping concepts for business audiences. An in-demand keynote speaker, Milan has spoken for global businesses like Audi and Raiffeisen Bank, sharing insights on data centres, location intelligence, generative AI, and the network science of success. Able to speak English and Hungarian, he delivers engaging keynotes for audiences around the world and is a brilliant addition to events looking to explore the future of data and intelligent decision-making.
Milan holds a PhD in network science and was also trained in Albert-László Barabási's school. He later served as a Visiting Data Science Researcher at Northeastern University before going on to research at Central European University, the Barabási Lab in Boston, and Bell Labs in Cambridge. He is now also visiting faculty at CEU and an external consultant to Oxford Economics. In his professional career, Milan consulted for the European Commission, served as Chief Data Scientist at Boaba Insurtech, and founded Geospatial Data Consulting. He is also the founder of The New Science of Maps, a collection of courses and books covering geospatial data science, GeoAI and satellite imagery analysis. Built from scratch in Python with no black boxes, the resources make complex geospatial concepts more accessible, with free samples available for every course.
In 2026, Favikon ranked Milan the world's #1 data science creator on LinkedIn, where he has over 100,000 followers. He is also a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and the author of three #1 Amazon bestsellers. His publications include 'Connecting the Dots: How data, networks, and algorithms shape our world', 'Geospatial Data Science Essentials - 1010 Practical Python Tips and Tricks' and 'Geospatial Data Science Essentials: Quick Guide to Your First GeoAI Agent'. Additionally, Milan delivered the TEDx talk ‘Networks Connect Us — And Quietly Shape Our Decisions’ and has addressed major corporate audiences, including a 2,500-person arena keynote for Deutsche Telekom.
With his work featured in The New York Times, The Economist, New Scientist, The Times and GQ, Milan Janosov is a leading authority on AI, geospatial data and emerging technology. Known for making complex subjects accessible, he turns data and technical concepts into practical insights that help audiences make more informed decisions for their businesses and organisations. To secure Milan for your next event, contact Champions Speakers today!
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Books
Connecting the Dots: How data, networks, and algorithms shape our world
Geospatial Data Science Essentials: 101 Practical Python Tips and Tricks
Geospatial Data Science Essentials: Quick Guide to Your First GeoAI Agent
Milan Janosov's official speaking topics are listed below:
Where the future gets built
Data centers, real estate and location intelligence. What satellite imagery, grid capacity and climate data reveal about where the economy is actually moving, and how that decides site selection and asset values. Presented with live maps, not slides.
AI in business, without the hype
Three years into generative AI, where the real productivity is and where the theatre is — from a data scientist who builds these systems rather than sells them.
The network science of success
Why success is a network phenomenon, from careers and hiring to Game of Thrones — the applied, business version of the research I trained in.
Official Feedback From In-Person & Virtual Events:
"Milan was a pleasure to work with from the first email: prompt, well-prepared, and highly professional. His session on geospatial data science was one our audience engaged with strongly, due to clear explanations of complex spatial data and visuals that effectively supported his key points." - Marija Novaković, Program Director, Data Science Conference
"Milan was an expert in data visualization with extensive experience in designing and implementing it. Working with him was an ease — communicative and collaborative throughout, always willing to listen to my ideas and provide feedback. He was able to explain technical concepts in a way that was easy to understand." - Norbert Sabic, Chief Operating Officer, Central European University
"His experience in processing and analysing large-scale unstructured data, and combining various theories and methodologies — network science, geospatial analytics, economic complexity — proved to be vital for our project on innovation ecosystems mapping. Our workflow was smooth and seamless, and the delivered insights and materials met our expectations." - Angela Sarcina, Economic and Policy Analyst, European Commission, Joint Research Centre
"I had the pleasure of working with Milan on a JRC project focused on the quality and impact of science in Africa, collecting and analysing large-scale geospatial data to deliver an insightful report covering African countries and regions. Milan was a true professional — technical skill, attention to detail, responsiveness and communication throughout. I highly recommend Milan for any data science project." - Dr Mafini Dosso, Project Lead, European Commission, Joint Research Centre
"Working with Milan on every occasion resulted in highly professional, innovative and far-reaching research. He combines outstanding achievement and client focus with strategic and flexible thinking, identifying needed adjustments throughout a project and setting priorities accordingly." - Fatime Barbara Hegyi, Senior Research Officer and Team Leader, European Commission, Joint Research Centre
"Milan is a top-notch data scientist who excels in network science and organizational network projects. His expertise in data analysis, visualization and modelling is impressive. He consistently delivers high-quality results, meets deadlines and communicates effectively." - András Vicsek, Organizational Network Analytics
- 2026 - Founder and Instructor of The New Science Maps
- 2026 - Data Science and AI Advisor for Valinor Strategies
- 2025 - External Consultant for Oxford Economics
- 2025 - Visiting Faculty at the Central European University
- 2024 - LinkedIn Learning Instructor
- 2024 - Published number one Amazon bestseller 'Connecting the Dots: How data, networks, and algorithms shape our world'
- 2024 - Published number one Amazon bestseller 'Geospatial Data Science Essentials - 1010 Practical Python Tips and Tricks'
- 2023 - Founder of Geospatial Data Consulting
- 2023 - Data Science Writer for Towards Data Science
- 2023 - Lecturer at MOME Open
- 2022 - Chief Data Scientist at Boaba Insurtech
- 2022 - Correspondent writer for Data Visualisation Society
- 2020 - Data Science Expert at the European Commission
- 2020 - Chief Data Scientist at Datapolis
- 2019 - Visiting Data Science Researcher at Northeastern University
- 2017 - Senior Data Science Specialist for Maven7
How to hire Milan Janosov
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