From astrid_emde at osgeo.org Sat Feb 4 09:21:15 2023 From: astrid_emde at osgeo.org (Astrid Emde (OSGeo)) Date: Sat, 04 Feb 2023 17:21:15 +0000 Subject: [OSGeo-Announce] Happy 17th Birthday OSGeo Message-ID: Happy 17th Birthday @OSGeo! 17 years ago today was the first ever meeting of the OSGeo foundation in Chicago USA. Thanks to those passionately involved back then & the thousands contributing since. Find some pictures in the news item from the 15th brithday in 2021 https://www.osgeo.org/foundation-news/happy-15th-birthday-osgeo/ Read the initial press release https://web.archive.org/web/20090209052731/http://www.osgeo.org/content/news/news_archive/open_source_geospatial_foundation_initial_press_release.html.html Congratulations! From astrid_emde at osgeo.org Mon Feb 6 00:46:30 2023 From: astrid_emde at osgeo.org (Astrid Emde (OSGeo)) Date: Mon, 06 Feb 2023 08:46:30 +0000 Subject: [OSGeo-Announce] FOSS4G 2023 - Prizren, Kosovo is where it's at! Message-ID: <9c72972acc556b6be8a38d9db8255e89@posteo.de> News Item https://www.osgeo.org/foundation-news/foss4g-2023-prizren-kosovo-is-where-its-at/ FOSS4G 2023 - 26 June - 2 July 2023 Prizren, Kosovo https://2023.foss4g.org Hey there FOSS4G community, We know you've been waiting for this, and we're beyond excited to announce that 2023 Free and Open Source Software for Geospatial Conference (FOSS4G) will be hosted by FLOSSK in Prizren, Kosovo! ? Before we dive into all technical FOSS4G stuff, let's talk about where we're gonna be doing it. Prizren, Kosovo is not just any ordinary city, it's a cultural hot spot with a history that'll have you feeling some type of way. Trust us, you're gonna wanna take a break from all the tech talk and explore this place. And the best part? We're taking over the Innovation and Training Park, located right in the city's heart. So not only will you be leveling up your FOSS4G skills, but you'll also get to experience the best that Prizren has to offer. It's like a vacation and a conference in one - how sweet is that? ?? But enough about the location, let's talk about what you really came here for: the details. We know you're chomping at the bit for details on the schedule, keynote speakers, and sponsorships. So here's the deal: head on over to our website: https://2023.foss4g.org/ and sign up for our newsletter. That way, you'll be the first to know when all that information becomes available. And don't forget to follow us on social media for all the latest updates: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram. Now, onto the good stuff. We're currently accepting submissions for: ? Academic Papers We're excited to announce that the call for academic papers is now open for the International Conference on Free and Open-Source Software for Geospatial (FOSS4G) 2023. We're looking for abstracts on open-source tools and technologies for geospatial data management and analysis. And the best part? Following the FOSS4G tradition, your papers will be published in The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, listed in the ISI Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI) of the Web of Science, SCOPUS, the E/I Compendex, and the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). Don't miss out on this opportunity to share your research and connect with the geospatial community. Head on over to our website https://2023.foss4g.org/call-for-papers/academic-track? for more information and to submit your abstract. The deadline for abstract submission is February 19th, so don't wait!" ?? Call for Papers Got something to say about FOSS4G projects, applications, or best practices? Propose a presentation, tutorial, or workshop and share your knowledge with the community. And trust us, the community is all ears: https://talks.osgeo.org/foss4g-2023/cfp ? Registration It's finally here! Early bird registration is available until April 30th, so don't miss out on the discounted rate: https://2023.foss4g.org/register/ ? Call for Sponsors Being a sponsor of FOSS4G 2023 provides a unique opportunity to showcase your brand to a targeted audience of geospatial professionals, network with key players in the industry, and support the development and promotion of free and open-source geospatial technology. Don't miss out on this opportunity to reach a fresh and relevant audience while supporting the geospatial community. Sponsorship opportunities are open until May 31st. Visit our website https://2023.foss4g.org/sponsors/? to learn more and secure your spot. With an estimated attendance of 1000 participants and more than 100 companies, this is a great opportunity for your business to be seen and heard. Travel Grant & Studentship Programm Announced The Prizren Local Organizing Committee for the FOSS4G 2023 conference is excited to announce the launch of our Travel Grant and Studentship Grant programs. The conference, which is one of the most important events in the geospatial world, is committed to making the event as accessible as possible and promoting diversity and inclusion. https://2023.foss4g.org/blog/travel-and-studentship-grant We can't wait to see you in Prizren! ? Best, The FOSS4G 2023 Team P.S: Don't forget to use the hashtags #FOSS4G2023 #Prizren2023 when you post about the event! FOSS4G 2023 - 26 June - 2 July 2023 Prizren, Kosovo https://2023.foss4g.org