Association for Geographic Information Launches Earth Observation Network

Previewed at GEO Business in London, the AGI’s EO Network will bring together members and industry in a bid to raise awareness and education, and foster new relationships between those involved in the capture, processing, and use of Earth Observation data. It is expected that the new Network will be one of many initiatives from the AGI to strengthen the geospatial community and its relationships.

The AGI Earth Observation Network will be officially launched at an event on the 2nd October 2024 in London. Hosted by Geovation, an Ordnance Survey Initiative, which has together, with HM Land Registry, already kickstarted the business of over 150 geospatial and property startups raising a total of £130m in funding to date, and creating 2,500 jobs for the UK economy. Invitations will be extended in September so interested parties should register their interest by emailing [email protected].

Richard Flemmings, Director of the Association for Geographic Information and CEO of Map Impact, commented “There is a substantial continued growth predicted in the Earth Observation market with the number of EO satellites in orbit expected to triple as the manufacturing market grows by 40 percent and the value of the market increases by 55 percent.