About AGILE

The Association of GeoInformatics Laboratories for Earthsciences (AGILE) traces its origins to the Japan-Vietnam Geoinformatics Consortium (JVGC), which was established in 2002 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 August 1, 2024. AGILE was registered as a General Incorporated Association (一般社団法人) in Osaka, Japan, on January 16, 2025, to further its mission of promoting Geoinformatics technologies and fostering a vibrant community of practitioners, researchers, students, and other stakeholders in Asia and beyond.

AGILE aims to serve as a platform for academia, governments, businesses, and civil society to exchange ideas and knowledge on the application and utilization of Geoinformatics for societal benefit. To achieve this goal, AGILE aspires to function as a professional organization dedicated to advancing education, research, and international collaboration in Geoinformatics, encompassing the broad field of Earthsciences (misspelling is intentional).

AGILE will pursue the following objectives and activities to fulfill its mission effectively.

Objectives

• Facilitate advanced professional education and promote the widespread dissemination of Geoinformatics technologies.

• Foster global and reciprocal collaboration among researchers in Earthsciences through knowledge sharing and the co-creation of responsible and fair approaches to harness Geoinformatics for societal benefit.

• Advocate for the development and adoption of Free and Open Source Software, open data, and associated standards to enhance accessibility and interoperability.

Key Activities

• Technical Events: Organize and support conferences, research meetings, and symposiums to foster the exchange of ideas, dissemination of research findings, and collaboration among professionals.
• Publications: Producing academic journals and other materials to disseminate cutting-edge knowledge.
• Workshops: Conducting hands-on workshops to promote skill development in Geoinformatics.
• International Collaboration: Building partnerships with academic societies and institutions globally to foster innovation and shared learning.
• Ancillary Activities: Pursuing initiatives aligned with its core objectives to ensure sustained progress in the field.

AGILE aims to serve as a dynamic platform for advancing Geoinformatics in Earthsciences, prioritizing open knowledge, international collaboration, and professional growth.