BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//pretalx//talks.osgeo.org//foss4g-europe-2026//speaker//XKNPAF BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:EET BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20001029T050000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=-1SU;BYMONTH=10 TZNAME:EET TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20000326T040000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=-1SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:EEST TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-foss4g-europe-2026-7LNC9E@talks.osgeo.org DTSTART;TZID=EET:20260629T153000 DTEND;TZID=EET:20260629T160000 DESCRIPTION:Like WMS and WFS\, MapServer mapfiles are an essential componen t for publishing geospatial data via Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) serv ices. However\, the standard workflow for managing these files can be a co nfusing experience\, where analysts often find themselves toggling between text editors and server environments. MapFile Preview is an evolving\, br owser-based development environment designed to simplify this process\, br inging the creation\, management\, and testing of MapServer configuration files into a single\, intuitive interface.\nIn this abstract\, we present the current progress of this tool\, which aims to transform MapServer admi nistration from a high-touch technical chore into a visual\, validated\, a nd efficient process. Currently a work in progress\, the application bridg es the gap between raw code and live services through several core\, modul es:\n• Integrated Workspace Management: The tool provides a centralized UI for navigating workspace directories. Analysts can open existing files via a system of aliases\, which replaces the need to manage long\, complex file paths during the preview process. The "Quick New" and guided form fe atures allow for the rapid generation of starter templates.\n• Real-Time Validation and Formatting: To avoid publishing an invalid Mapfile after s ubmission\, the application uses a local MapServer binary to perform insta nt syntax validation. This identifies errors or warnings before a file is ever published to a production environment. Furthermore\, an automated for matting engine "pretty-prints" the code\, enforcing consistent indentation that simplifies peer review and long-term maintenance.\n• Service Previ ewing: The platform comes with specialized modules for WMS and WFS service testing. GIS Analysts can visualize map layers\, legends\, and capabiliti es within the application. The WFS preview includes a layer picker\, enabl ing users to isolate specific data layers to verify that geometry and attr ibute tables are rendering as intended. Another tool\, “CGI Smoke Test\, ” helps determine whether an issue comes from network connectivity or fr om the mapfile configuration.\n• Auto Metadata and AI Assistance: Unders tanding the complexity of OGC standards and the potential for manual entry errors\, the "Auto Metadata" tool of the application generates metadata b locks for WMS\, WFS\, and WCS services automatically. To further support t he user\, the "Mapfile Teacher" tool integrates the Gemini AI model with a conversational interface for technical guidance. This AI model uses the o fficial MapServer documentation\, so the tool can offer a context-specific LLM for troubleshooting complex logic or learning new syntax.\nAs an ongo ing development project\, MapFile Preview can be a tool for a more accessi ble GIS administration. By combining mapfile editing\, validation\, and pr eview within a single environment\, Mapfile Preview reduces time spent ide ntifying syntax errors and supports the faster and finer publication of sp atial data services. DTSTAMP:20260604T234636Z LOCATION:A12 SUMMARY:MapFile Preview: A Browser-Based Tool for Editing and Testing MapSe rver Mapfiles - Stathis Petridis\, Dimosthenis Paradeisis\, Andreas Gkarav elis URL:https://talks.osgeo.org/foss4g-europe-2026/talk/7LNC9E/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-foss4g-europe-2026-NLX383@talks.osgeo.org DTSTART;TZID=EET:20260630T143000 DTEND;TZID=EET:20260630T150000 DESCRIPTION:Managing water supply networks requires coordinating between in frastructure data\, hydraulic analysis\, and operational records. When GIS data\, hydraulic models\, and maintenance attributes are stored in separa te and different systems without interoperability between them\, it become s difficult to handle a consistent overview of network conditions and oper ations. To address this\, Consortis Geospatial introduces MAPtheYA: an adv anced geospatial platform that bridges these gaps by providing an end-to-e nd solution for unified water network management.\nMAPtheYA\, a name deriv ed from the acronym of the Greek Water Utility Services (DEYA)\, is an onl ine information system for managing water supply networks. It visualizes t he hydraulic network and the technical characteristics of each asset. MAPt heYA provides search capabilities for network elements and allows multiple users to edit the network. Thus\, the utility’s technical staff can sup ervise\, expand\, and modify the hydraulic network.\nThe platform integrat es EPANET hydraulic modeling to allow technical teams to move beyond stati c geometry into simulation. By calculating flows\, pressures\, and tank le vels over time\, MAPtheYA supports complex hypothetical scenarios. The pre sentation will explain how operators can simulate valve closures\, pipe fa ilures\, or changes in pressure zones to assess their impact on their wide r water network. Results are then presented through thematic maps and grap hs for both daily operations and long-term strategic planning. \nThe next set of capabilities planned is for MAPtheYA to manage operational data suc h as the recording of technical inspections\, fault history\, intervention s\, and ongoing construction projects. This will create a traceable digita l record for every component of the infrastructure and allow organizations to have a full view of their network.\nThe platform will offer a full set of RESTful APIs allowing interoperability with existing systems such as S CADA platforms\, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems\, consumer man agement systems (CMS)\, or IoT devices\, through its open architecture. Th is integration enables managers to access information such as consumption data or sensor alerts directly within the GIS environment\, supporting mor e coordinated monitoring and informed decision-making across the water net work.\nThe current work-in-progress interface will be introduced\, present ing the main workflows and the general direction of the user interface\, w hich can be divided into three pillars. Three main aspects will be explain ed: the editing and expansion of the hydraulic network\, the modeling capa bilities based on EPANET simulation and the monitoring of the hydraulic ne twork’s state using sample data from IoT and hydrometric stations. DTSTAMP:20260604T234636Z LOCATION:A13 SUMMARY:MAPtheYA – A Unified GIS Ecosystem for the Smart Water Network Ma nagement - Stathis Petridis\, Dimosthenis Paradeisis\, Andreas Gkaravelis URL:https://talks.osgeo.org/foss4g-europe-2026/talk/NLX383/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR