Introduction..

Over the years, Asia Geospatial Forum has established itself as the most premier and sought after conference and exhibition on geospatial technology and applications in Asia Pacific. The conference welcomes about 800 high profile delegates from policy makers, technology providers, end-user segments and academic communities across the region every year.With a rich programme agenda comprising plenary sessions, parallel events and technology tracks, the conference offers tremendous scope to enter into discussions and develop know-how in the geospatial key disciplines.

More than 60% population working in agriculture
fisheries and forestry

54% of Asia’s population will be in urban
areas by 2050

48% of the total land area used for agriculture

Asia Pacific contributes 46% of global energy production

7 of the world’s 10 countries most vulnerable to
climate change and disasters are in Asia Pacific

60% of World’s youth lives in Asia Pacific region

628 milpeople in Asia are without access to electricity

Indonesia is the world's 7^th largest gold producer

By 2030, demand for water in Asia to exceed supply by 40%

Theme

Asia Pacific at glance…

More than 60% of the region population is working in agriculture, fisheries and forestry, the sectors most at risk to climate change
54% of Asia’s population will be in urban areas by 2050
48% of the total land areaused for agriculture.
Asia Pacific contributes 46% of global energy production.

Conference Highlights

Comprehensive overview on the use of geospatial technology as a tool for decision making, planning, implementation and execution at each and every level of stakeholders – government, private users, industry and academia
Dialogue platform and exchange of knowledge between policy makers, multilateral organisations, user communities and industry to discuss the role of geospatial technology in enabling development.

Call for Abstract

Asia Geospatial Forum 2014 offers opportunities for geospatial community members, especially users, researchers, and students, to present their case studies, research work and technical papers o the wider audience in the region. Oral and poster presentations slots are available.