London, 24 April 2025 – The Association for Geographic Information, the membership group for organisations and individuals working in geospatial, has seen a 25% increase in membership. The growth, experienced in the last 15 months, has been attributed to a growing number of outreach activities including the re-launch of the popular AGI Awards for Excellence in Geospatial, a high-profile Foresight Project looking at future impacts on the sector to 2030, and attendance at industry and partner events such as GEO Business, the annual Esri UK Conference, and the Ordnance Survey Innovation Festival.
“We are a membership organisation that exists to support members at every stage of their development and career,” commented Fergus Craig, Co-Chair of the Association for Geographic Information. “We are run by members, for members, and it is truly rewarding to see the hard work of Council and volunteers reflected in this growth.”
“We do however recognise that we are only still touching the tip of the iceberg,” added Peter ter Haar, also Co-Chair of the Association for Geographic Information. “A recent Government report estimated that there are in excess of 2,600 companies in the UK for whom the supply and provision of geospatial data is a core part of their offering, and that the geospatial sector employs at least 37,500 people.
“In addition, the geospatial sector is estimated to be worth at least £6 billion per annum and has attracted as a minimum £1.2 billion in fundraisings since 2013, so there is still plenty of room for future growth.”
The AGI is an independent and impartial organisation representing the UK geospatial sector. Working with members and the wider community, the AGI successfully influences government policy, delivers the highest quality of education and provides a lead for best practice across the industry.
The AGI offers structured membership options to ensure maximum benefit and opportunity across the sector with options for individuals, starting at Network and rising to Professional, and for corporate members, at either Associate or Partner level. Members options are also available for start-ups and affiliate organisations. Benefits of AGI membership are extensive and include, but are not limited to, unrivalled networking opportunities, a framework to learn new skills and the support to progress development.
The AGI specifically supports members with their CPD (Continuing Professional Development) journey and offers accreditation for qualifying corporate member courses and events. The AGI also works with affiliated organisations to develop and deliver professional competencies.
AGI members receive discounted entry to AGI events, as well as those offered by other membership organisations, and corporate members can maximise their involvement through sponsorship of AGI regional and national events including the AGI flagship conference GeoCom. AGI members can also participate in networking groups such as the newly launched Earth Observation, Greater Manchester and South West Networks and can volunteer for roles within the organisation.
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About the Association for Geographic Information
The Association for Geographic Information is an independent and impartial organisation that represents the UK geospatial sector. Supporting members and the wider community, the Association successfully works alongside government policy makers, delivers professional development and provides a lead for best practice across the industry. Established in 1990, members of the Association for Geographic Information enjoy unrivalled networking opportunities, a framework to learn new skills and the support to progress successful careers. www.agi.org.uk
