Show & Tell (Part 2): Five developers building with Mapbox | BUILD with Mapbox 2026

At BUILD with Mapbox 2026, five developers and teams shared lightning talks featuring creative projects, practical lessons, and new approaches to building with Mapbox. In this session, speakers showcase how Mapbox is being used across geology, micromobility, spatial analysis, parking and EV charging, and real-time adventure tracking. Daven Quinn and Amy Fromandi from the University of Wisconsin share how Macrostrat is bringing the world’s geology to the Mapbox platform for scientists and the public. Daniel Godfrey, CEO of CYKEL, explores interactive bike and scooter rental experiences using geofenced content, navigation, and real-time mapping. Beckett Bonness and Yann Portier from SparkMap share their experience building maps and a custom spatial query engine to visualize wealth inequality and simulate localized capital allocation. Jarrod Colacino, Owner of ParcSync, showcases a global navigation app designed for parking spot swaps and EV charging. Matt Allbeury, Developer and personal trainer behind Project AlpRun, shares how he built a real-time 3D tracking app for a solo attempt to cross the Alps. Watch to learn how developers are using Mapbox to turn diverse datasets, ideas, and real-world challenges into specialized interactive location experiences. ● Learn more about Mapbox: https://www.mapbox.com ● Create an account today: https://account.mapbox.com/auth/signup/?page=/