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🎉 Announcing SotM US Social Events
The social side of State of the Map US kicks off Thursday evening, June 19th, with a welcome event at The Foundry in Cambridge from 6 to 8pm.
An adaptive reuse project, The Foundry building provides space and programs for the visual and performing entrepreneurship, arts, technology, and workforce education within its historic, industrial setting.
Friday evening, June 20th, join the sunset cruise in the Boston Harbor aboard The Lexington. Space is limited so be sure to snag your tickets and add on this special experience!
Prefer to stay on dry land? We get it. Join fellow mappers for a Scavenger Hunt around Boston instead (details to follow).
🥳 Wrap up your State of the Map US weekend on Saturday evening (June 21st) with the OpenStreetMap US 15th Birthday Bash at the Hyatt Regency in Cambridge! Admission is included in your conference ticket. There will be cake!
🎫 Get your Tickets Today
OSM US is excited to offer a variety of ticket options and price points to match your busy schedule & your budget, including one-day tickets and special rates for academic and non-profit map enthusiasts! Plus, OpenStreetMap US members can receive up to a 30% discount on General Admission tickets.
The deadline for the debut SotM US Poster Session is fast approaching! Send us your research, cartography, personal projects or other ideas by Friday, April 18th at noon ET. Check out the poster guidelines and submit your idea today.
Attend a Thursday Workshop & Receive Professional Development Credits
State of the Map US workshops are eligible for professional development credits through GISCI and GISP provided a physical or digital copy of the conference program! Thursday only tickets are just $50!
✈️ Plan Your Trip! 🚅
The SotM US website has all the information you need to get around before, during, and after the conference. Check out the conference venues, lodging options, and transportation to/around Boston.
Coordinate lodging with friends and find suitemates on this wiki page, and find a carpool buddy in the #sotmus channel in the OSM US Slack.
Become a Conference Sponsor
Sponsors are critical to the success of State of the Map US! More than that, sponsorship keeps conference tickets affordable to the community, supports our scholars, and help OSM US throw the mappiest party in open geo!
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities in the prospectus.
OpenStreetMap US is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization advancing geospatial data democracy in the United States by catalyzing collaborative action around OpenStreetMap between individuals, government agencies, nonprofits, corporations, and academia.
DISCLAIMER: The State of the Map US conference is not affiliated with Boston University. The use of Boston University facilities does not constitute or imply the endorsement or support of Boston University.
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