We support and grow Oceania’s* Open Source Geospatial and OpenStreetMap communities. Here’s how we do it.
FOSS4G SotM Oceania
FOSS4G SotM Oceania is the regional conference series of the ‘Free Open Source For Geospatial’ and ‘State of the Map’ conferences centred on the Oceania community. It’s an inspiring and innovative event with a warm community feel. It includes conference sessions, workshop days, and a community day for mapathons.
Past events:
- 2018, Melbourne, Aus
- 2019, Wellington, NZ
- 2020, Oceania (online & regional hubs)
- 2021, Oceania (online & regional hubs)
- 2022, in conjunction with PGRSC, Suva, Fiji
- 2023, Auckland, NZ
- 2024, Hobart, Aus
In 2025, the international FOSS4G conference will be held in Auckland, Aotearoa/New Zealand. Visit the conference website for more information.
Community Funding
OSGeo Oceania funds community events with Microgrants (think pizza and venue hire money), helps community members attend the FOSS4G SotM Oceania conference with Travel Grants, and enables other special events with the ‘Good Mojo’ fund. If you’re interested in any of these opportunities visit our Grants page for more information, or check out our Grant Stories page to get inspired!
Community Connection
Connect with us and the wider community on our communication channels including social media channels, email lists, and slack channels.
Email lists:
Subscribe to our email list for news on events and updates.
oceania – email list for regional open geospatial community discussion
oceania-board – public list for the OSGeo Oceania board
Slack:
#osgeo-oceania – slack channel for chatter with the board around solving practical issues ie. IT & Tech questions, volunteers
*Oceania
We include the countries listed in the United Nations Geoscheme for Oceania as well as the Philippines, Indonesia, and Timor-Leste. We recognise the important cultural and social connections with countries in the broader region, so our community includes them. The more the merrier!
OSGeo Oceania
We have a wiki page detailing the OSGeo Oceania organisation including documents and policies, Board of Directors, Committees and working groups, membership, events and history of the organisation. Check it out for the nitty gritty details.
OSGeo Pacific Islands
We recognise the long-established Pacific Islands Chapter of OSGeo and work closely with them to build a strong community across our region.