This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ===== The Latest in Open Source Maps ===== * **Speakers**: Stephanie May, Matthew Whilden * **Room**: HC 204 * **Time**: Sat 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm * **Format**: Lecture (30 Min + Q&A) * **Difficulty**: Introductory * **Track**: Licensing & Governance * **Additional Tags**: Sustainability & Funding * **Presenter Location**: In-person * **Experience**: first time speaking ==== Description: ==== Open‑source mapping has just had a break‑out year. This talk surveys the latest developments across **MapLibre**, **OpenStreetMap**, **Overture Maps**, and **Protomaps**, showing how contributors and developers can participate in building a truly independent, production‑ready mapping stack. Highlights include: * Major performance improvements in MapLibre’s core renderer * The release of **Martin v1.0**, a high‑speed vector tile server * New ready‑to‑render tile layers and extraction tools hosted by OpenStreetMap US * Expanding community programs, global microgrants, and initiatives supporting open‑source geodata Attendees will learn how these projects fit together, how to contribute, and how open‑source mapping is rapidly becoming a powerful alternative to proprietary map platforms. **Target Audience:** * Developers * Open‑source enthusiasts * Map enthusiasts
