[FOSDEM] Call for Participation: Geospatial devroom at FOSDEM 2025

[Edward Betts]

After three years, the Geospatial devroom is back at FOSDEM.

We need your expertise. Submit a talk proposal for the 2025 devroom at FOSDEM,
happening 1-2 February in Brussels, Belgium. Help us spread the word by
sharing this Call for Participation with your geospatial FOSS community.

## Suggested topics

The Geospatial devroom welcomes all things geo-related. Here are some ideas:

* FOSS GIS software and toolchains
* Geodata visualisation
* JavaScript libraries for web-based geo applications
* Mobile and field data collection
* Machine learning and AI in geospatial
* Standards, interoperability, and data sharing
* OpenStreetMap and collaborative mapping
* Climate and environmental applications
* Urban planning and smart cities
* Geospatial and Internet of Things (IoT)
* Real-world case studies and success stories

## Important dates

- Sunday, 1 December 2024: Submission deadline (midnight Brussels time)
- Sunday, 15 December 2024: Notification of selected talks
- Saturday, 1 February 2025: Geospatial devroom takes place (morning)

## Submissions

To submit a proposal, visit https://fosdem.org/submit and select "Geospatial
devroom" as the track.

We're planning for 25-minute talks, including time for Q&A. We'll also have
some 10-minute lightning talk slots available, please indicate your preference
when submitting.

## Code of conduct

Please review the FOSDEM code of conduct:

https://fosdem.org/2025/practical/conduct/

Thanks!