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09/16/2026

We are thrilled to announce our plenary panel on open data, free and open source software, and related initiatives in government and the public sector!

The panel features experts from government, consulting, not-for-profits, and private companies with focuses on natural resources, climate change, and natural hazards.

We are thrilled to announce our plenary panel on open data, free and open source software, and related initiatives in government and the public sector at this year’s FOSS4G NA. The panel features experts from government, consulting, not-for-profits, and private companies with focuses on natural re...

07/28/2026

🎉 We're thrilled to welcome Element 84 as a Supporter sponsor for FOSS4GNA!

Element 84 is a software engineering firm that builds web-based geospatial applications and data processing pipelines. Their work helps teams turn complex spatial data into tools people can actually use.

Sponsors like Element 84 make this community possible. They keep open source geospatial software moving forward and give practitioners the space to learn, share, and build together.

A big thank you to the Element 84 team for backing FOSS4GNA and the wider open source community.

Check out the full sponsor lineup here:

Sponsors Silver Fujitsu Enterprise Postgres is an enhanced version of PostgreSQL, for enterprises seeking a more robust, secure, and fully supported edition for business-critical applications.Fujitsu Enterprise Postgres also provides a platform for managing data used in AI applications. The integrat...

07/19/2026

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07/17/2026

🎉 We're excited to share that Dewberry has joined the FOSS4G North American conference as a Supporter!

🌐 FOSS4G NA is one of the premier gatherings for the open-source community. It brings together professionals, data scientists, and developers who build the tools shaping how we work with spatial data.

Why it matters:
- Open-source geospatial tech drives real innovation across mapping, analytics, and visualization
- The conference connects the people advancing that work
- Supporting it means investing in the community that keeps geospatial open and accessible

📍 This year's event heads to Sacramento in November, and there's still room for more organizations to get involved.

If your team works in GIS, geospatial analytics, or open-source development, sponsorship is a great way to reach a technically engaged audience and support the ecosystem you rely on.

Explore sponsorship options here:

Call for Sponsors Download the Prospectus for full sponsorship details Download Prospectus Benefits Summary Become A Sponsor 2026 marks the return of the FOSS4G North America conference to the west coast for the first time since 2019! Our themes this year are Resilience and Innovation. We invite you...

07/15/2026

Attending the this week? Your ArcGIS setup can do even more by including open solutions.

Open source tools, open data, and open formats work alongside —not against it. Together, they help you extend your maps, connect new data sources, and build workflows that fit your exact needs.

That's the heart of FOSS4GNA, North America's premier open source geospatial conference, November 2-4 to Sacramento, CA.

Here's what you can take back to your ArcGIS implementation:
🛠️ Open source tools that plug into your existing stack
🌍 Open data to enrich your analysis and fill gaps
📐 Open formats (Cloud-Native Geo, H3 Indexes, and more) for faster results.

The best part? These approaches complement the work you're already doing, giving your team more flexibility without requiring a complete overhaul.

Add FOSS4GNA to your calendar. It's a practical next step for anyone who wants to get more from their GIS.

Learn more:

Join us at the FOSS4G NA Conference. Discover the latest in Free and Open Source Software for Geospatial communities. Network, learn, and innovate with industry leaders and enthusiasts. Don't miss out on shaping the future of geospatial technology!

07/13/2026

⏳ Two days left to shape the FOSS4G North America 2026 program.

Talk submissions close Wednesday, July 15, 2026. This is your last chance to get a talk on the schedule.

🎯 The program is already strong, but we want more submissions in four areas:

- Business of Open Source: funding, governance, sustainability, and contributor pathways
- Community of Practice: user groups, mentorship, education, and inclusion
- Water, Fire, and Resilience: floodplain mapping, wildfire risk, drought, and climate adaptation
- Core Tools and Infrastructure: GRASS, GeoServer, PostGIS, QGIS, GDAL, MapServer, PROJ, and GEOS

🌍 If you build, maintain, teach, or apply open tools, your work belongs here.

Learn more and submit a talk!

The Call for Proposals for talks at FOSS4G North America 2026 will close Wednesday , July 15, 2026. This is your last chance to s ubmit a talk proposal for this year’s program. FOSS4G North America 2026 will take place November 2–4 in Sacramento, California , and has already shaped u

07/10/2026

📣 The FOSS4G North America 2026 Call for Proposals extension is working — and it may close sooner than you think. Since extending the deadline, we've received a strong wave of new talk and lightning talk submissions.

Thank you to everyone who has stepped up to help strengthen the program. 🙌

Here's the catch: we're reviewing proposals as they arrive, and submissions could close before July 20 once the remaining program gaps are filled.

We're still especially looking for proposals in four areas:
- Business of Open Source
- Community of Practice
- Water, Fire, and Resilience
- Core Open Source Tools and Infrastructure
If your work touches any of these, now is the moment to act.

A few quick details:
📍 Conference: November 2–4, 2026, in Sacramento, California
- Talk and lightning talk submissions are open — but may close early
- Workshop submissions are closed
- Poster submissions remain open through September 15, 2026

Don't wait for the deadline. Submit your talk or lightning talk proposal today.

Call for Proposals About The Conference FOSS4G NA 2026 brings together the people shaping the future of free and open source geospatial software, from developers and researchers to decision-makers, educators, and community advocates. This year's conference themes are Resilience and Innovation, explo...

07/08/2026

🌎 "Business of open source" doesn't just mean selling software.
It refers to the practical structures that sustain open-source geospatial work, keeping it alive, funded, and useful over time.

The FOSS4G North America Program Committee is seeking additional talks for this track.

So what does this track actually cover?
- How organizations fund open source geospatial work
- Consulting, support, and hosting models that sustain projects
- How public agencies invest in open tools and infrastructure
- Governance models that keep projects healthy and accountable
- Real lessons from building, funding, and relying on these tools

Here's the part that matters most: your talk doesn't need to be a polished success story.
We want honest lessons. Unresolved challenges. Real-world experience. The messy details other practitioners can actually learn from. 🙌

If you've built, maintained, or depended on open source geospatial tools, your perspective belongs on this stage. 🎤



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The Call for Proposals for FOSS4G North America 2026 has been extended for talks and lightning talks until July 20, 2026, or until identified program gaps are filled. Workshop submissions are now closed, and poster submissions remain open through September 15, 2026, as originally scheduled. After r

07/06/2026

We're thrilled to welcome back Hobu as a returning sponsor! Based in Iowa City, Iowa, Hobu is a software consultancy specialising in , , point cloud, and software.

Learn more about Hobu and sponsorships ⤵️

Sponsors Silver Fujitsu Enterprise Postgres is an enhanced version of PostgreSQL, for enterprises seeking a more robust, secure, and fully supported edition for business-critical applications.Fujitsu Enterprise Postgres also provides a platform for managing data used in AI applications. The integrat...