This is a special moment in the evolution of QGIS. Version 4.0 was released earlier this spring and shortly version 4 will become the next long-term release. It’s been 8 years since we’ve had a new major version of QGIS!
This talk will focus on what users can expect when they upgrade to QGIS 4.x. There were also quite a few notable features released with the last QGIS 3.x release – QGIS 3.44 Solothurn. This talk will include features from 3.44 as they will be new to anyone migrating from the last LTR (3.40 Bratislava).

Each highlighted feature will not simply be described but will be demonstrated with real data. If you want to learn about the latest features in QGIS, this talk is for you!

Topics include: GUI enhancements * Symbology * Annotations * Point Cloud support * Digitial Twins * Processing * Model builder * 3D * Vector editing * Print compositions

During Foss4G Europe in Mostar 2025 a group of teaching enthusiasts from all over the world came together over a drink to discuss the potentials of forming a global teaching network for Open-Source GIS to not only exchange experiences but also to talk about the possible role(s) for such a network.
From continuous conversation it was found that until today no clear guidelines or best practices exist in regards to OS GIS education materials. Unanswered questions like: “What should be part of a basic GIS course? What software stacks should be taught and what file types should be used?” led to the formulation of a survey that was shared with a wide range of educational institutions and public administration.

During this discussion and followed by a short panel discussion, the survey will be shared with the community and the outcome and next steps will be discussed among the panel. Following the fishbowl principle the participants are invited to join the discussion (and the network) to further grow and form the next steps of the network.