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Our Goal: To promote and enhance free geodata – together with you!
Our Offering: We provide support for using OpenStreetMap, participating in the project, and answering questions about geodata.
Our Role: As a bridge between the community and external partners, we foster dialogue and actively work on improving geodata quality.
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OpenStreetMap (OSM) is an open, global database where geodata is collected by volunteers and made freely available. These data are the foundation for maps, navigation systems, and much more worldwide. Everyone can contribute – whether by adding a path, a park, or mapping entire neighborhoods in detail.
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OpenStreetMap Austria was founded in 2011 to organize the first “State of the Map” conference in Austria. Since then, we have built a rich history.
In 2023, following a community vote, we became the official Local Chapter for Austria.
OpenStreetMap Austria (OSM-AT) actively promotes OpenStreetMap activities in Austria. We assist in using OSM data, mediate between the community and external partners, and work to improve and expand geodata quality.
Our association acts as a voluntary point of contact for inquiries, clarifications, support, or mediation regarding OpenStreetMap.
We participate in various events, such as the Salzburg Maker Faire and the Graz Linux Days, to raise awareness about OpenStreetMap and strengthen the community. In the past, we were also present at the AGIT (formerly GI_Salzburg) and the Maker Faire Vienna, which unfortunately no longer take place.
OpenStreetMap Austria (OSM-AT) does not control the OpenStreetMap database and does not provide its own map material. We are also not responsible for the content of the database or the map.
The OpenStreetMap project is operated by a British NGO, the OpenStreetMap Foundation, which holds data sovereignty.
Like yesterday, the weather was fantastically sunny again. I set off for the University of Salzburg shortly before 8 o’clock.
Andreas on his way to AGIT
After a short walk, I set about reopening the OSM & OSGeo stand.
New day for the OSM stand
There is still a small amount of QGIS Cookies left over from the day before.
OSM stand before the crowds of visitors
After yesterday’s preparation day, we didn’t have much work to do in the morning to get the stand ready for visitors.
Come to the OSM stand, we have brought a great map with us.
This year, Markus came up with something special that was very well received by the visitors:
By the end of the day, almost all 40 cockies had been eaten.
This year, Markus and I are once again representing the OpenStreetMap Association Austria at AGIT. As last year, we will try to capture our impressions for you in the form of blog entries over the next few days.
Today began with packing up the trade fair materials in the morning, then loading them into the car, driving to Salzburg and finally setting up the stand.
Unfortunately, our departure was delayed by about two hours due to a medical incident, but we were finally able to make the journey together. Despite a small handicap, Markus was able to actively support me during the construction.
