2026-07-01 –, A01
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.
Open-Source Standards and best practices
Open-Source Software stacks
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In early 2021, Kurt moved from the USA to Denmark and now works for Septima in Copenhagen, Denmark. He has a broad skillset. He is a spatial analyst, cartographer, trainer/teacher and author. He has just published his 11th book on the open-source GIS software QGIS with Locate Press - Descubriendo QGIS 3.x – Segunda Edicion. He was elected as an OsGeo Charter Member in 2015. He's also a fellow of the Rewilding Institute and a board member of Wild Arizona.
Berit Mohr is a passionate GIS expert and advocate for open-source software. Since October 2024, she has worked as a GIS specialist at OPENGIS.CH, where she provides consulting, training, and manages projects of all sizes. After ten years in New Zealand, she gained extensive experience in academia, the private sector, and development cooperation. Berit brings a global perspective to her work, enriching her talents for teaching and translation. In her free time, Berit enjoys exploring nature by bicycle, tending her garden, and hiking in the mountains – she spends every spare minute outdoors, often with her new addition, her little American Shepherd, Ambo - who will be an additional guest at the conference :).