The Mappiest Event of the Year

State of the Map US is the largest gathering of OpenStreetMap community members from across the country. This year we’re spotlighting the successes and challenges of mobility mapping with the theme “Charting the Course”.

Come connect with mappers, businesses, academics, government agencies, and nonprofits, all collaborating around the free and editable map of the world. Share your vision for the project, learn how to work with OpenStreetMap, and hack on the latest open source tools.

Whether you’re brand new to open mapping or you’re an OpenStreetMap veteran, this conference is for you. We’re excited to see you in Boston.

Timeline

• October 2, 2024: Call for sponsorships opens.
• October 31, 2024: Early bird registration begins. Scholar and volunteer applications open.
• November 18, 2024: Call for proposals opens.
• December 31, 2024: Scholarship application closes for those needing visas.
• January 31, 2025: Scholarship application closes for all other applicants. Call for proposals closes. Early bird registration ends.
• March 31, 2025: Program announced.
• June 19–21, 2025: State of the Map US 2025!

Get Tickets

Early bird tickets for State of the Map US 2025 are now on sale. Save on registration by snagging your tickets before January 31, 2025. Don’t miss out on the mappiest event of the year! Register now ➔

Attendees requiring a visa to enter the United States may request a visa letter from the conference team. We strongly recommend starting the visa process as early as possible.

Call for Proposals

The call for proposals is now open. We want to hear from you! State of the Map US is known for hosting a diverse array of content from OSM experts and newcomers alike. While this year’s theme is “Charting the Course”, session topics are not limited to mobility. Have an idea for a talk, panel, or workshop? Submit a proposal ➔

Book Travel and Lodging

Boston is a major US city that is easily accessible by air, rail, road, and marine transport. There are many hotels, but be aware that rates may be higher than the national average. We’ve reserved a limited of hotel and dorm rooms at group rates for conference attendees. For full travel and lodging details, as well as the conference map, see our logistics page ➔

Become a Sponsor

Sponsors are critical to the success of State of the Map US! More than that, sponsors help keep conference tickets affordable, support our scholars, and help us throw the mappiest party in open geo! To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, view the sponsor prospectus ➔

Sign up to Volunteer

Volunteers play a vital role in the planning and execution of the conference. We are looking for volunteers to help shape our program, secure sponsors, and provide hands-on support during the conference. Intersted? Sign up to volunteer ➔

Apply for Scholarship

Each year OpenStreetMap US offers a limited number of scholarships. If you are interested in connecting with the United States mapping community in Boston and financial support will help make that happen, apply for a scholarship ➔

The application deadline for scholars needing visas is December 31, 2024, while the deadline for scholars NOT needing visas is January 31, 2025. International scholars do not need fill out the separate Visa Letter Request form.

Itching for more OpenStreetMap? Can't make it to Boston? Hit the virtual road with our free online conference, Mapping USA, on January 24–25, 2025. Registration and info ➔

Code of Conduct

All conference particpants are subject to the OpenStreetMap US Code of Conduct. Please take a moment to review the document, and remember to be respectful. Conference participants violating the Code of Conduct may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference without a refund at the discretion of the conference organizers.