At TomTom, we’ve united with the OpenStreetMap (OSM) community to embrace open data and collaborative mapmaking at a global scale. As we say, it takes the world to map the world, and OSM plays a pivotal role. We’re thrilled to be involved, actively promoting knowledge sharing and map editing in the community. Check out our latest OSM events, resources, podcasts and more below.
See what’s happening and sign up for an event. We are always adding new events so be sure to keep checking back for new opportunities to connect, learn and grow together. We’ll see you soon!
Geomob is an event focused around geoinnovation in all forms. The event will include several talks by members of the geospatial community and provide place to socialize and network with fellow geo-enthusiasts.
Date: 15-18 December, 2024
Time: 9.00-17.00 (local time)
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
FOSS4G-IT-OSMit is one of the national benchmark events for users and developers of open-source geographic software, as well as for producers and users of open geographic data. It also provides opportunities for networking among individuals from all communities interested in open solutions in the field of geographic information, serving as a platform for knowledge sharing.
Date: 13-14 December, 2024
Time: 9.00-17.00 (local time)
Location: Padua, Italy
The aim of this event is to exchange experiences, improve existing mapping practices and popularize free cartography around Latin America.
Date: 6-8 December 2024
Time: All day
Location: IFPA, Belém, Brazil
The aim of the Missing Maps Project is to map the most crisis-prone parts of the world. With your help we can map communities vulnerable to disasters or experiencing poverty. Both beginners and experienced mappers are welcome to join this mapathon, please choose your ticket according to your level of mapping skills.
Date: 3 December, 2024
Time: 20:00 – 22:15 (utc+1)
Location: Remote
State of the Map Asia (SotM-Asia) is a regional SotM conference for the continent of Asia. We hope to serve and gather 300-500 participants from Asia and beyond to connect and discuss not only OpenStreetMap and open data tools, projects and challenges, but also showcase diverse Asian cultures.
Date: 30 November - 1 December
Time: 9.00-17.00 (local time)
Location: Bangladesh
Geomob is an event focused around geoinnovation in all forms. The event will include several talks by members of the geospatial community and provide place to socialize and network with fellow geo-enthusiasts.
Date: 19 November, 2024
Time: 6:30PM
Location: TomTom Office, Gaston Crommenlaan 4, Ghent, Belgium
The Missing Maps Project Mid-Month Mapathon is an event where a group of mappers get together to contribute to humanitarian mapping projects simultaneously. During the event mappers can support one another by sharing tools, advice and answering one another's questions. Mapping will be co-ordinated using the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team Tasking Manager(HOT TM) and/or MapRoulette.
Date: 19 November, 2024
Time: 20:00 – 22:15 (utc+1)
Location: Remote
This event is an excellent opportunity for mapping enthusiasts, OSM contributors, opendata enthusiasts or for anyone interested in the world of OpenStreetMap to come together, share experiences, and collaborate.
Date: 16– 17 November, 2024
Time: 9.00-17.00 (local time)
Location: Wayanad Kerala
News
Aug 14, 2024 · 5 min read
News
Mar 16, 2023 · 3 min read
Celebrating 20 years of OpenStreetMap: A testament to community and collaboration
OpenStreetMap is one of the most widely used and valuable open data projects around. On the 20th anniversary since its creation we took some time to reflect on how it's grown, its power and importance in modern technology. Happy Birthday OSM!
PODCASTS
Geoffrey Kateregga (OSM Africa), March 19, 2024
Geoffrey Kateregga is a prominent figure in OSM Africa, with a focus on Uganda. He’s also the Community Projects Lead at HOTOSM. In this episode, we explore his experiences and discuss the upcoming Global State of the Map 2024 Conference, set to take place in Kenya this September
TomTom collaborates closely with the OpenStreetMap (OSM) community to improve map accuracy. As a key partner in Overture Maps, TomTom helps create open, high-quality map data by combining various sources, including OSM.
