Asia Geospatial Forum

Introduction
Asia Geospatial Forum has matured as a conference and is now widely recognised as one of the largest and most important geospatial industry event in Asia Pacific. Being a media company born out of the sheer need for reliable information, resource material and latest developments in the realm of geospatial technology, Geospatial Media & Communications endeavours to create awareness about geospatial technology; connect various stakeholders of geospatial community; advocate in creating the right policy environment; and provide an ideal platform for business development activities. For these exact reasons, developing countries with emerging geospatial drive are chosen to host Asia Geospatial Forum, with main objective of fostering the industry’s growth within the country and region.

Vietnam hasbeen putting itself on the path of economic growth and development post the War. The country is adopting modern technologies to be on par with other South East Asian countries and is capitalising on the second mover advantage to evolve its geospatial footprint. With its first remote sensing satellite on the way, and Spatial Data Infrastructure Program initiated, Vietnam is on the right track towards full utilisation of geospatial information. Although the major usage is still in the natural resource management such as land and forestry, geospatial elements has also tapped into the fast-rising sectors such as transportation, utilities, public safety and urban planning.

Considering the encouraging developmental setting, adequate infrastructure and growing investments by the government and international investors, Asia Geospatial Forum will travel for the first time to Vietnam, with hope to further facilitate its geospatial growth. The 11th Asia Geospatial Forum will be held on 17-19 September 2012 in Hotel Melia, Hanoi.

Technical Programmes

Plenary Seminars Technology Workshops Technology Tracks Posters	Exchange Forums Special Session Technology Sessions Technical Sessions

Asia Geospatial Excellence Awards

Geospatial Media and Communications is proud to announce the ‘Asia Geospatial Excellence Awards' for innovations, applications, policies and programs under the auspices of Asia Geospatial Forum 2012. These are premier private awards, commemorating the excellence and advancement in the field of geospatial technology and will be in the form of a trophy and certificate.