2026-09-02 –, Room2
Noodles.gl is an open-source visual programming environment that simplifies the creation of high-performance, cinematic geospatial animations by integrating Deck.gl, DuckDB and MapLibre into a reactive, node-based workflow. This session explores how GIS practitioners can use its "noodles and wires" interface to create beautiful GPU-accelerated visuals in the browser and allow you to "steer" AI-based maps
Stop building static maps and start telling dynamic stories. Noodles.gl is an open-source, node-based programming language that bridges the gap between high-performance GIS and cinematic animation. By fusing deck.gl, duckdb and maplibre into a reactive "noodles and wires" interface, it allows developers to choreograph complex spatial data flows and GPU-accelerated visuals without getting stuck with AI slop.
This session demonstrates how to transform raw geospatial data into bespoke, interactive narratives using a modular workflow. We will explore how integrating keyframes enables precise, timeline-based control over mapping layers, making it easier than ever to visualize fluid trajectories and evolving urban landscapes. Discover how to reclaim your creative freedom and build the next generation of high-fidelity, web-based cartography.
Noodles.gl
Deck.gl
DuckDB
MapLibre
Theatre.js
ReactFlow
Adam Krebs is an engineer currently at Joby Aviation, a company making an electric air taxi.
Previously: Sidewalk Labs, NYU ITP masters, Uber visualization team