2026-07-01 –, A13
MapStore is a powerful open-source framework for building, managing and sharing web-based maps, dashboards and geostories directly in the browser. It supports a wide range of geospatial data and highly customizable viewer applications.
In this talk, GeoSquare Belgium presents a real-world implementation of MapStore for the Department of Mobility and Public Works (DMOW) of the Flemish Government. What started as a proof of concept, has quickly evolved into a fully operational open-source WebGIS platform supporting data-driven mobility policy in Flanders.
The platform integrates MapStore, GeoServer, GeoNetwork and PostgreSQL to power a geoportal that hosts multiple thematic applications. These applications combine interactive maps, dashboards and geostories to support internal decision-making while simultaneously publishing selected data and insights to citizens through public web services and embedded web applications.
To illustrate the capabilities and flexibility of the platform, several use cases will be highlighted, such as bicycle infrastructure monitoring, supporting the deployment of intelligent traffic lights and using the custom developed photoviewer extension to view and navigate images on the map.
We will also briefly touch on community contributions like OpenID integration, dynamic filtering, and translation updates.
Join us to discover how MapStore’s flexible design enables organizations like DMOW to deliver both ready-to-use and customized user-friendly geospatial solutions.
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Yanko Godaert is a GIS consultant at GeoSquare Belgium, specializing in open-source and low-code geospatial solutions. He holds a Master’s degree in Geography with a specialization in Geo-ICT from Ghent University, where he developed a strong foundation in spatial data analysis, modelling, visualization and application development.
He started his career as a front-end developer and evolved towards data engineering. Over the past years, he has gained experience across industry and government, including projects for ArcelorMittal and the Flemish Department of Mobility and Public Works.
Yanko has built extensive expertise in open-source technologies such as MapStore, GeoServer, PostGIS and QGIS. As an expert in Open Source & Low Code GIS Solutions, he focuses on delivering flexible, scalable geoportals that support data-driven decision-making and promote the adoption of open geospatial ecosystems.