FOSS4GNA 2023 - FOSS4G: A network of projects and users elevating OSGeo - Vicky Vergara

Summary

Vicky Vergara delivers the keynote address at FOSS4GNA 2023, highlighting the collaborative and inclusive nature of OSGeo (Open Source Geospatial Foundation). She emphasizes the role of individuals as OSGeo members and showcases various ways to participate, including project involvement, committee contributions, and community engagement.

Highlights

🌐 OSGeo, the Open Source Geospatial Foundation, fosters a network of projects and users dedicated to open philosophy and participatory community-driven development.

🤝 Individuals, not just projects or companies, form the core of OSGeo, contributing as members through various avenues.

🚀 Participation goes beyond developers, extending to roles like project steering committee members, documenters, translators, and even users.

🌍 FOSS4G conferences provide platforms for attendees, speakers, and workshop contributors, organized by local committees, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.

🗳️ Ongoing elections for OSGeo charter members, who play a crucial role in selecting the board of directors, demonstrate the democratic and volunteer-driven nature of the foundation.

📧 Getting involved is easy; starting with joining mailing lists, contributing to wikis, translating, and potentially taking on roles in committees or local chapters.

💰 Besides volunteerism, donations from individuals and sponsorships from companies contribute to the financial sustainability of OSGeo and its events.