State of the Map 2026 OpenStreetMap Conference Announced

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The State of the Map 2026 conference, dedicated to the OpenStreetMap project, has been announced. The event brings together contributors, developers, and enthusiasts of the open-source mapping platform. Details about the conference were shared via a blog post published on August 30, 2026. State of the Map is the annual gathering where the global OpenStreetMap community discusses the project's progress and future direction.

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