GIS-IDEAS

GeoInformatics for Spatial-Infrastructure Development in Earth & Allied Sciences

The International Conference on GeoInformatics for Spatial-Infrastructure Development in Earth & Allied Sciences (GIS-IDEAS) provides a platform for sharing of knowledge and valuable experiences and help promote collaborations and scientific exchanges, not only, between students, researchers and practitioners Japan, Vietnam and Thailand, but also, our other colleagues involved in developing and promoting GeoInformatics technologies. The conduct of GIS-IDEAS Conferences is based on the spirit of mutual cooperation and openness.

GIS-IDEAS conference series traces its origins to the Japan-Vietnam Geoinformatics Consortium (JVGC), which was established on 20 November, 2001 to promote active scientific exchange on the prospects and challenges of emerging technological tools in Geoinformatics. In response to growing interest and expanded support, the name Association of GeoInformatics Laboratories for Earthsciences (AGILE) was formally adopted by JVGC on 1 August, 2024. AGILE provides infrastructure and logistic support for the hosting GIS-IDEAS conference since 2024 and also publishes The quarterly GIS-IDEAS Journal since 2025.

GIS-IDEAS conference is planned around a central theme which is decided in consultation with the host institution.  Apart from Technical Sessions on GeoInformatics technologies and applications, special sessions on different topics related to GeoInformatics are also held during the conference.

GIS-IDEAS is organized in collaboration with premier institutes located in Asia. GIS-IDEAS aims to foster cooperation in application of Information and Communication Technologies to problems and issues related to our natural and social environment.

Previous GIS-IDEAS Conferences were organized in collaboration with premier institutions like Can Tho University (VN), Danang University of Education (VN), Hanoi University of Mining and Geology (VN), Hanoi University of Natural Resources & Environment (VN), Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (VN), Japan Geotechnical Consultant Association (JP), Japan Society of Geoinformatics (JP), Kyoto University (JP), Naresuan University (TH), Osaka City University (JP) , Osaka Metropolitan University (JP), University of Phayao (TH), Vietnam National University (VN) and others .

The GIS-IDEAS 2028 will be the 14th in this conference series organized biennially since 2002. The GIS-IDEAS conference series is managed by Association of GeoInformatics Laboratories for Earthsciences (AGILE).

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