June 19–21, 2025
OpenStreetMap US hosted the 13th annual State of the Map US conference on June 19–21 in Boston, Massachusetts. Thank you to everyone who participated. Talks were recorded and will be available for viewing soon.
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. Whether you’re brand new to open mapping or you’re an OpenStreetMap veteran, this conference is for you.
Conference Schedule
- Thursday, June 19
- 1pm–6pm: Conference workshops at The Foundry
- 6pm–8pm: Welcome social at The Foundry
- Friday, June 20
- 8:30am–5pm: Main conference at Boston University
- 7pm–9pm: Boston Harbor cruise aboard The Lexington (extra ticket required)
- Saturday, June 21
- 8:30am–5pm: Main conference at Boston University
- Evening social event TBA
- Sunday, June 22
- No conference activities—go explore the city!
The detailed schedule is available in the Whova conference companion app. Attendees can also use Whova for digital networking, discussion, and event planning.
Get Tickets
General registration for State of the Map US 2025 has closed.
Ticket Tiers
- $550 - Professional Admission: Representing an agency or company? Please purchase at this tier if you can. It helps OSM US offer lower cost tiers for those who need them.
- $280 - General Admission: Everyone else!
- $180 - Academic & Nonprofit Admission: Strictly for full time students, educators, and nonprofit staff
- $50 - Thursday Workshops - 1 Day Only
- $175 - Friday Only Admission
- $175 - Saturday Only Admission
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 Posters
In a first for State of the Map US, this conference will feature a poster session. The call for posters is now closed.
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 ➔
Apply for Scholarship
The deadline for scholarship applications was January 31, 2025. Thank you to all those who applied.
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.
