June 11–13, 2026
You Betcha, State of the Map US is coming to America’s Dairyland!
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 in Madison, Wisconsin. Come connect with mappers, businesses, academics, government agenices, 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. It’s the best party in mapping!
State of the Map US 2026 Sponsors
Become a sponsorDiamond · $30,000
Platinum · $20,000
Gold · $15,000
Silver · $8,000
Bronze · $4,000
Violet (locals only) · $2,500
Timeline
- November 20, 2025: Call for sponsorships opens
- December 1, 2025: Early bird registration opens
- December 15, 2025: Call for proposals opens
- January 5, 2026: Fellowship application opens
- February 1, 2026: Standard registration opens. Visa Letter of Invitation request deadline.
- February 16, 2026: Call for proposals closes
- May 1, 2026: Late bird registration opens
- May 22, 2026: Conference rates end for booking the Madison Concourse Hotel
- June 11-13, 2026: State of the Map US!
Get Tickets
Early bird tickets for State of the Map US 2026 are now on sale. Snag your tickets by January 31, 2026 to save on registration.
| Tier | Early Bird (before Jan. 31) | Standard (Feb. 1 - May 1) | Late Bird (after May 1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Admission | $200 | $300 | $400 |
| Professional Admission | $400 | $550 | $650 |
| Academic & Nonprofit Admission | $175 | $220 | $275 |
| One Day Pass | N/A | $180 | $250 |
Full-time students, educators, and nonprofit staff can register at discounted Academic & Nonprofit rate.
Attendees requiring a visa to enter the United States may request a Visa Letter of Invitation from the conference team. The deadline to request a visa letter is February 1, 2026, though we strongly recommend starting the visa request process as early as possible.
Call for Proposals
The Call for Proposals is open now through February 16, 2026. You’re invited to submit a talk, workshop, mapathon, poster, or other event to the program committee. There is no distinct theme this year, besides OpenStreetMap of course! Submit a Proposal ➔
Book Lodging
The Madision Concourse Hotel has reduced rates for conference attendees so you can eat, sleep, and map all in the same place! Reserve now through May 22 ➔
For more travel information, see the logistics page.
Become a Sponsor
State of the Map US can’t happen without our sponsors. Sponsors help keep conference tickets afforable, support our scholars, and help us throw the mappiest party in open geo! Learn more about sponsorship opportunities in the prospectus or email sponsors@stateofthemap.us
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.
