Things are coming together very nicely (a huge thank you to the Dar local committee DLOC for their endless efforts. You are great!).
With this news we would like to mention some OSGeo events during the conference. And maybe we need your input and help for the AGM, Member Meeting, Sol Katz Award or the OSGeo Booth.
You can find all necessary information in the excellent FOSS4G program in the section “OSGeo Events” at https://2018.foss4g.org/programme/list-of-presentations/ and in the event’s Attendify app (search for event FOSS4G 2018) and at OSGeo Wiki https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/FOSS4G_2018
OSGeo Booth
And of course there will be an OSGeo Booth at FOSS4G. With the OSGeo booth we want to welcome newcomers, provide information by flyers, brochures, stickers, provide space to ask questions, get involved in OSGeo, make contacts & get connections to projects & local chapter, meet friends & more. So feel invited to come to the OSGeo booth or sign up for a shift at the booth. https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/FOSS4G_2018_OSGeo_Booth
OSGeo Member Meeting
On Tuesday 28 August from 6pm-8pm in the evening we will have the 4th OSGeo Member Meeting. We started with this concept in March in Bonn and want to bring OSGeo members together to discuss and get to know each other.
At FOSS4G 2018 the member meeting will be part of the Icebreaker event. It will take place at the Badminton Institute.
https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Member_Meeting_FOSS4G_2018
OSGeo Sponsors & Partners breakfast (only by invitation)
Wednesday 29 August from 7.00-8.00am
We arranged an OSGeo Sponsors and partners breakfast on Wednesday morning 29th August 7:00 at Serena Hotel (only by invitation).
OSGeo Student Awards at FOSS4G 2018
Wednesday 29 August from 5:00pm – 9:00pm
GeoForAll student awards for the best contribution as poster and as oral presentation. If you are a student presenting a poster or presentation at FOSS4G 2018, you are eligible to participate in the award competition. The awards will be given during the Gala, at the Golden Tulip Hotel. Transport is provided from the conference venue for all registered conference attendees and their spouses.
Read more about the OSGeo Student Award and how to participate.
Sol Katz Award
Wednesday 29 August from 5:00pm-9:00pm
As at every FOSS4G event, we will grant the 2018 Sol Katz Award. The Sol Katz Award for Free and Open Source Software for Geospatial (FOSS4G) will be given to individuals who have demonstrated leadership in the FOSS4G community.
Nominations are accepted until end-of-day August 10th Anywhere on Earth.
The awards will be given during the Gala, at the Golden Tulip Hotel. Transport is provided from the conference venue for all registered conference attendees and their spouses.
Read more at /foundation-news/call-for-nominations-for-the-2018-sol-katz-award/
OSGeo AGM Annual General Meeting
Thursday 30 August from 8:00-9:00am – Selous main hall, of the conference venue
The Annual General Meeting for OSGeo is open to everybody. The goal is to give an overall status of the organization, informing the members of previous and future activities from committees and local chapters and to discuss important issues and take decisions.
We need your help for the meeting! So if you are part of a project, committee, initiative, or OSGeo local chapter we need your input for the meeting agenda. https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Annual_General_Meeting_2018
GeoForAll Meeting
Friday 31 August from 8:00am-9:00am in room GOMBE at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC)
GeoForAll is the Research and Education Outreach of OSGeo. At the meeting, GeoForAll activities will be introduced, new potential members (e.g. new geospatial labs at universities) will be welcomed and we will discuss relevant international calls and projects which could be of interest to our activities. Due to your experience and activities, you are cordially invited to participate in the meeting.
Read more about GeoForAll and the meeting
https://2018.foss4g.org/geoforall/
FOSS4G 2018 Community Sprint
Saturday 1 September from 8:00am-5:00pm and Sunday from 8:00am-5:00pm at DLab will be the FOSS4G Community Sprint after the global conference. It is a great opportunity to meet other OSGeo members and get involved and learn about other projects! Or get started with OSGeo – learn about OSGeo structure, mailing lists, projects & local chapters .Or maybe just get connected.
Everyone is welcome!
You should not miss the event. Read more and register at /events/foss4g-2018-community-sprint-2018/
We are looking forward to see you at FOSS4G 2018 in Dar es Salaam!
