OSGeo - Open source for geospatial
May 24, 2016 This programme is open to all Geospatial World Forum delegates
Background
OSGeo was created to support the collaborative development of open source geospatial software, and promote its widespread use. Started in 2006, we celebrate this year our 10th anniversary. With more than 25 projects and 9 projects in incubation, OSGeo has a big impact on the Geospatial landscape.
Products such as PostGIS, Geoserver, GeoNetwork have reached out to a big part of the Geospatial industry. As free software, the accumulated license cost remains very low, but this doesn't mean that the impact is immense. But the real strength of the organisation is the diversity of the community and the projects and the fact that OSGeo is an inclusive software foundation.
As the new mission says: "Foster global adoption of open geospatial technology by being an inclusive software foundation devoted to an open philosophy and participatory community driven development."
Program objective
The OSGeo event wants to reach out to the broader Geospatial public and promote the use and development of open geospatial technology. As the Geospatial World Forum is one of the most premier geospatial events in the world today, where all the important stakeholders are being gathered it is the ideal place for OSGeo to organise some strategic meetings and celebrate some of the successful community products. During our event we want to explain what and how you can be involved with OSGeo, and how you can benefit from it. For those already an active member and involved with Europe and INSPIRE we organise some specific workshops to continue our good work both subjects.
Scope
- Provide a forum to exchange ideas about the use of OSGeo software and the role OSGeo should play on a European level.
- Outreach to the Geospatial professionals not yet heard about Open Source initiatives and open collaboration
- celebrate the 10th anniversary of OSGeo by OSGeo projects presenting themselves with hints how to start being involved
Target Audience
- Policy makers
- Government Departments and public sector
- Academic and research bodies
- Enterpreneurs
- Geospatial Industry Experts
- GeoIT Solutions Providers
Program outline
Workshop: OSGeo for INSPIRE/ INSPIRE for OSGeo
"The INSPIRE ARE3NA Re3ference Platform"
OSGeo projects and INSPIRE (3 projects testimonials)
Discussion / conclusions next steps
OSGeo celebrates its 10th anniversary
OSGeo – mission and vision for the next 10 years
OSGeo Live CD
OSGeo for all – geo education for everybody
Open Street map – state of the map
Workshop OSGeo Europe
Role and need of a European Local Chapter of OSGeo
Discussion and next steps
FOSS4G – Bonn why you should come
OSGeo Projects
Examples how to start with OSGeo software in your organisation
Benefits of working with open source based solutions
OSGeo, what's in it for you
How to join, what to expect, how to help, how to benifit, why you?
OSGeo Projects
Examples how to start with OSGeo software in your organisation
Benifits of working with open ource based solutions
Outreach activity to present the role and products of OSGeo
Diverse presentations about the work and results of OSGeo from the last 10 years. The mission and vision for the next 10 years. The relationship with our different partners, our projects and how you can enjoy a relationship with OSGeo and how you can benefit from it.
Speakers
OSGeo
OSGeo.BE
Registration Fee
If you'd only like to attend this programme, the entrance fee is €25 per person. The fee includes access to Geospatial World Forum exhibition and tea/coffee breaks, without lunch.