OpenStreetMap US

June 19–21, 2025

OpenStreetMap US invites you to chart the course with the mapping community at State of the Map US 2025 on June 19–21 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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. Early bird registration ends.
  • February 14, 2025: Call for proposals closes.
  • February 17, 2025: Call for posters opens.
  • March 18, 2025: Call for posters closes.
  • March 31, 2025: Program announced.
  • June 19–21, 2025: State of the Map US 2025!

Get Tickets

General registration for State of the Map US 2025 is now open. Tickets are limited—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 closed on February 14, 2025. Thank you to all those who submitted a session. Applicants will be notified about their acceptance in the coming weeks.

Call for Posters

In a first for State of the Map US, this conference will feature a poster session. The call for posters is open from now until March 18, 2025. We look forward to learning about your research, cartography, personal project, or other idea! Submit a poster ➔

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

The deadline for sholarship 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.

State of the Map US 2025 Sponsors

Become a sponsor

Gold

  • Grab logo

Silver

  • YouthMappers logo
  • TomTom logo
  • Radar logo

Bronze

  • Google logo

News and talks

State of the Map US 2025 Info Session

Feb 12, 2025 · Clay Smalley, Sean Whitcomb, and Martijn van Exel

Join us for a Mappy Hour to get your questions about State of the Map US answered! Join Clay Smalley, Sean Whitcomb, and Martijn van Exel to hear about what it’s like...
State of the Map US 2025 Info Session

Jan 25, 2025 · Sean Whitcomb and Clay Smalley

Thinking about participating in State of the Map US 2025 in Boston? Come learn from SotM US veterans about what to expect, and brainstorm ideas for your session.
Call for proposals now open for State of the Map US 2025!

Nov 18, 2024 · OpenStreetMap US Staff

You are invited to share your ideas and session proposals for the 2025 State of the Map US conference! This year’s theme, Charting the Course, will celebrate OSM in mobility and look...
State of the Map US 2025 Scholarship Applications are Now Open

Nov 4, 2024 · OpenStreetMap US Staff

State of the Map US season is upon us! This year, OpenStreetMap US is proud to continue providing scholars from a wide range of disciplines, backgrounds, and communities the opportunity to participate...
Wicked Good News - Save the date for State of the Map US 2025!

Oct 2, 2024 · OpenStreetMap US Staff

Mark your calendars, State of the Map US is headed to Boston June 19–21, 2025! Main conference events will be held at Boston University on Friday and Saturday, with workshops and welcome...

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