FOSS4G 2025 Auckland

Rounding out celebrations ✨ Thank you to our Supporter Sponsors: @qgis-australia.org  Pacific GIS & Remote Sensing Council Geoscience Society of NZ Survey and Spatial NZ Tātai Whenua Auckland Transport State of the Map 2025 Manila International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing #foss4g

Mōrena, Good morning ☀️ Day 1! FOSS4G 2025 is finally here! We are full of smiles to welcome you to this year's global conference and to Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, NZ. Look out for our signs when you arrive at Auckland University of Technology. #osgeo #foss4g

Celebrating our more of our sponsors✨ A huge thank you to: Venue: AUT School of Future Environments Partners: @osgeo.bsky.social , @osgeo-oceania.org , Whanganui District Council Childcare: @sparkgeo.bsky.social  Women+ in Geospatial Breakie: Pacific Community | Digital Earth Pacific #foss4g

Monday night, Movie night 📽️ Free screening of documentary, "I am the River, The River is Me" Ned Tapa, Whanganui River guardian & Māori community leader, will join us Mon 17 Nov, 6pm, AUT  https://2025.foss4g.org/program/movie-screening https://iamtheriver.org #documentary #foss4g

Celebrating our sponsors; they make these events possible. Today we'd like to share a new Silver Sponsor & our Bronze Sponsors Thank you to: Geosolutions Auspatious TomTom #foss4g #osgeo

Celebrating our sponsors; they make these events possible. Today we'd like to share our Silver Sponsors. Thank you to: @qfield.org  @sparkgeo.bsky.social  @developmentseed.org  Gaia3D Inc., Geoscience Australia Cloud-Native Geospatial Forum (CNG) Terria ArkEdge Space Inc. #foss4g #osgeo

Our global gathering is upon us; sponsors make these events possible Acknowledging our Gold Sponsors Thank you GeoCat Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand Tourism New Zealand Amazon Web Services (AWS) Open Data Team Pacific Community-SPC and Digital Earth Pacific #foss4g #osgeo #gis

T-shirts 👕 have arrived! 😁 A cheery sky blue shirt from AS Colour to go with the 2 tones of blue in this year's logo💯 Available in both men's & women's cuts Modeled here by our friends at The Conference Company NZ Reserve yours now or in person https://lnkd.in/eAgcGd_r #foss4g #osgeo #tshirt

🪩Gala Dinner! 💃🕺 A mid-conference pause Hear a career story from Kim Ollivier, aka Godfather of FOSS4G in NZ Listen to Rua Puka's inspiration for our logo Feast & Dance + live music Wed 19 Nov 6p - 10p Hilton Auckland Central https://bit.ly/3WHeU14 #foss4g #osgeo  #gala  Photo: Wolves and Ravens

✨Platinum Sponsor Re:Earth 🗺️ A truly open & highly extensible platform Empowers democratisation of urban data It's really about the society they are building - it's for everyone. Do give it a try - https://reearth.io/ Say 🤝 at FOSS4G 2025. #foss4g #osgeo #geospatial #opensource

"Women mapping the world & supporting new female leaders in Geospatial industries" - @geochicas.bsky.social  Founded in 2016 --> going strong in 2025 Geochicas FOSS4G 2025 🤝 All are welcome 📅 Thu 20 Nov ⏲️ 6-9pm 📍 Rocketman, 40 Customs St East, Auckland 🎟️ https://bit.ly/GeoChicas See you there!

One way to close the week out...  @geospatialwomen.bsky.social  Breakfast is sold out! See everyone Thu morn, 20 Nov for a truly invigorating conversation kicked off by Feye Andal. Thanks again to event sponsor Pacific Community-SPC. ...there is a waitlist. Drop us a note. #foss4g #gis #events

One month away... https://2025.foss4g.org/attend/register #foss4g #osgeo #geospatial #opensource

✨ Welcome Terria, a sponsor! Spatial Digital Twins! Map layers, 3D models, & live spatial data --> accessible digital twins Built on open-source foundations into an open, scalable platform 3D & 4D vis Time-series Auto region mapping ++ They bring data to life https://terria.io/ Say 🤝 in NZ!

A good night's sleep is everything! A conference week need. Discount offers: Pullman Auckland Hotel & Apartments Four Points by Sheraton Recommend: LyLo Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour Ibis Auckland Avani Auckland Metropolis Residences Or: Airbnb Bookabach https://bit.ly/42Bs3fw #foss4g

📣 Welcome Gaia3D, sponsor #FOSS4G 2025! 🌟 Believes openness & collaboration = 🗝️ custom #geospatial tech #digitaltwins, aerospace, defence, weather & climate, transport, & GeoAI 💡5 solutions- mago3D, magoGPT, KAOS_G, Cesium, & Maptiler 🧑‍🏭--> open-source orgs patents, trademarks, licenses, #awards 📋🤝

Last day for Standard Pricing = today! Who better than galactic space traveller (& #geospatial expert for sure!), none other than "The Doctor" to let us know... Secure registration before 11:59pm NZST Prices go ⬆️tomorrow https://2025.foss4g.org/attend/register #foss4g #registration #drwho

✨ Welcome ArkEdge Space Inc, a sponsor! Specialise: micro-satellites, ground stations, production systems comprehensive, end-to-end solution support low Earth orbit --> deep space exploration & hiring...say hi in Auckland! 🤝 https://bit.ly/48LEvwT #geospatial #satellites #foss4g #global #future

✨ Welcome Cloud-Native Geospatial Forum (CNG), a sponsor! = geospatial data - easy access & use = continually accessible, useable, & beneficial = data-informed decisions = events, education, support https://bit.ly/3IOkPOm Say 🤝 in Auckland! #geospatial #community #foss4g #global

Breakfast hosted by @geospatialwomen.bsky.social  🎤 Feye Andal! @openstreetmap.bsky.social -Philippines est. YouthMappers chapter fmr Region Ambassador WebGIS, UP Resilience Inst-NOAH Cntr & #GIS consult, @adb.org   Geospatial World's 50 Rising Stars Spnsr = Digital Earth Pacific Community-SPC

Volunteers = celebrated at FOSS4G! For the volunteer: - Free registration - Gain knowledge & interact w/ industry experts - Access talks & workshops (when not on duty) - Join social events Roles: - Registration desk - Setup spaces - Help others For you? http://bit.ly/483mvhm #volunteers #foss4g

🚨Round 2 of the Travel Grant Program closing! This round = open to applicants resident in Aus & NZ Closing time = Fri 26 Sep at 11:59pm NZST This deadline will not be extended Apply today! 📥 https://2025.foss4g.org/attend/travel-grant-program #foss4g #osgeo #travel #grant #funding #Aus #NZ

Curious... Our annual meeting is coming up...what are you bringing? What is your desired take away? What is a burning discussion to have with fellow attendees? Advancement? Concerns? Inclusions? Controversy? Joyous? Your hard work? Something else? #conversation #geospatial #foss4g #globalmatters

Blue Water Black Magic = exhibit NZ Maritime Museum - explores design, teamwork, leadership, success, & a battleground Dive into stories at our social icebreaker event - Tue 18 Nov, 6:30p Free, casual & inc rego = come along Get conversations started #auckland #maritime #maori #nz #foss4g #osgeo

EXTENSION! Standard Pricing tier =extended New end date: Fri 3 Oct, 11:59pm NZST Prices will go up after that Register today! https://2025.foss4g.org/attend/register Need travel assistance? Not sure but maybe? Contact us. Don't wait. https://2025.foss4g.org/attend/travelling-to-nz #foss4g

UPDATE! We have decided to extend the Travel Grant Round New closing date: Fri 26 Sep, 11:59pm NZST Send in your applications 📥 Info: https://2025.foss4g.org/attend/travel-grant-program

⏰ Round 2 of the Travel Grant Program closes at 11:59pm NZST today! ✈️ Submit your application 📥 Open to applicants resident in Aus & NZ We’d 💙 to see you in Auckland 2025.foss4g.org/attend/trave... #foss4g #osgeo #travel #grant #funding #aus #nz

Today is the day. 12 hours remaining for Standard Pricing. Join us for a week of open-mind time on #geospatial open source data and tools, all with the view of sustainability, resilience, inclusivity, clarity, navigation, and oh so much more. https://2025.foss4g.org/attend/register

Today is the day. 12 hours remaining for Standard Pricing. Join us for a week of open-mind time on #geospatial open source data and tools, all with the view of sustainability, resilience, inclusivity, clarity, navigation, and oh so much more. https://2025.foss4g.org/attend/register

🌟Welcome to Auspatious, a sponsor of FOSS4G 2025! Supporting open #geospatial technologies! - #data wrangling - #infrastructure - #software dev - #cloud infrastructure - technical #leadership > projects of all sizes > champion of open source geospatial https://auspatious.com/

🌟Welcome Geoscience Australia, silver sponsor ✨ community --> tangible outcomes = improve life for everyday Aussies nearly 125 years ops collective knowledge - Earth's systems projects = all levels govt & industry www.ga.gov.au #geoscience #geospatial #earthscience #data #informed #mapping

📢Announcing our keynote speakers Meet Selene Yang Latin Am queer fem, community organiser, mapmaker Co-Fndr @geochicas.bsky.social  🔎 geospatial data @openstreetmap.bsky.social  --> feminist perspective 📍@wikimediafoundation.org Senior Sp, DEI Res Fellow, @digcivsoc.bsky.social , @stanford.edu  ➕

📢Announcing our keynote speakers! Meet Hirini Tane Co-founder Takarangi Research Māori Strategic Capability Lead, Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki (Lincoln University) Involved = Te Potiki National Trust & Māori Maps Research = understand relationship b/n people, land & water ❤️'s listening to stories

📢Announcing our keynote speakers! Meet Ana Belgun Co-leader of Terria Committed --> making #spatial data & digital twin tech more accessible &impactful for both tech & non-tech users Dedicated to driving open source initiatives  Empowers orgs to harness full potential of spatial data

“At $50 NZD per workshop, ... the most cost effective & valuable training you will ever undertake!” - Co-Chair, Simon Nitz Mon 17 Nov & Tue 18 Nov = 44 workshops, all submitted & selected by you! 📘    Sessions = half days Choose 4 = 2 days training 💡 https://2025.foss4g.org/program/workshops

📢Announcing our keynote speakers! 4 superb speakers; seriously, they rock Introducing you across this week Meet Amy Rose Currently = CTO @overturemaps.bsky.social  Responsible = technical roadmap, infrastructure design, data interoperability strategy 30 years #geospatial domain = myriad solutions

Happy Friday Surprise! 🤭 Now open = round 2 of the Travel Grant Program! ✈️ Open to applicants resident in Aus & NZ We’d 💙 to see you in Auckland Applications open! Start today ... close 15 Sep https://2025.foss4g.org/attend/travel-grant-program #foss4g #osgeo #travel #grant #funding #aus #nz

✨ Digital Earth Pacific  | Pacific Community = Gold Sponsor & Women+ in Geospatial Breakie! 🤝 decision-making -> Pacific Peoples earth obsv system data -> sustainable dev free & public local environ address climate change, food security, & disaster critical service https://digitalearthpacific.org/

Development Seed = FOSS4G 2025 Sponsor! ✨ DevSeed = - firm believers = open source #geospatial - 💙supporting community - int'l eng & product co - accelerate app of earth data --> global challenges - empower all - diverse team = wide mix of expertise - future positive 💚 https://developmentseed.org/

2 days remain. Vote for = talks, workshops, lightning talks, & presentations that interest you. The magnificent variety of topics on offer is an absolute feast! Your place is auto-saved as you go through. 💯 Have your say! 🗳️ https://bit.ly/Vote4Papers #foss4g #vote #talks #opensource #workshops

We have Gold Sponsorship support from AWS! ✨ Geospatial community = active community in the AWS space It's a fit AWS Open Data hosts volumes of geospatial data worldwide All about: - open source - accelerating research & projects - new solutions Meet AWS at FOSS4G 2025 #foss4g #aws #geospatial

Time to select what looks delectable to you 🧁 Wander through inspiring workshop, talk, & presentation submissions Pause & vote up or vote down in ranking Together = a collectively curated conference Grab yourself a cool or hot drink and dive in: https://2025.foss4g.org/attend/call-for-papers

☕Start your day with a hoorah! Join us at the Women in Geospatial Breakfast at FOSS4G 2025 We'll be highlighting contributions & getting mightily inspired! Date: 7:00am, 20th Nov Loc: Amano, Auckland Rego: FOSS4G 2025 Rego Cost: $15.00 WIG Bsky: @geospatialwomen.bsky.social

⏰Closing time! The extended early bird pricing and call for papers closes tomorrow - Fri 18 July, 11:59pm NZST Share your work with community Join us in Auckland https://2025.foss4g.org/

TomTom = sponsor of FOSS4G 2025! Well known to many, TomTom is a leading independent mapmaker. - operating for over 30 years! - wealth of mapping expertise - solving tough mobility challenges globally - community oriented - continuously inspired Say hi in Auckland! https://www.tomtom.com/

Come along to the annual Geochicas meet-up at FOSS4G Auckland 🙋‍♀️ Date: 6-9pm, 20 Nov Loc: Rocketman, 40 Customs Street East, Auckland Rego: via FOSS4G 2025 Cost: Free for women or pay what you can Connect w/ the global group = https://www.linkedin.com/company/geochicas/ #osm #osgeo #women #foss4g

Extension! One week! 18 July marks the NEW close of Call for Papers & Early Bird Pricing. https://2025.foss4g.org/ So far: - 160 talks - 46 lightning talks - 34 academic papers - 44 workshops Don’t miss out on this amazing celebration of Free and Open Source Software for Geospatial!

Your opportunity to share with the community! Submit your papers, workshops, lightning talks and presentations. Closing this Friday, just before midnight NZ time. https://2025.foss4g.org/attend/call-for-papers

Intro: Committee Members 😎 Events Lead, Hamish Campbell! - software eng mgr - 15+ yrs - urban intelligence - resilient communities + changing environment - committed open source contributer - chair FOSS4G Oceania Cttee NZ 2023 Connect: https://bsky.app/profile/polemic.nz #committee #foss4g

2 quick notes for your Monday: - Submit your papers, workshops, lightning talks by 11 July - Early bird pricing extended! 3 more weeks. Now closing 18 July https://2025.foss4g.org/