FOSS4G NA 2024

Overture Map Data – what, why, & how
09-11, 11:30–12:00 (America/Chicago), Grand B

I walk you through datasets Overture Map Foundation is building, why you would want to access them, and then some basic ways to start getting them into your workflow. Bonus - you will learn some cloud native geospatial formats and tools.


Geospatial has now reached a stage where we have large and small companies creating overlapping (and even duplicate) large spatial datasets. Overture Map Foundation’s "is dedicated to the development of reliable, easy-to-use, and interoperable open map data that will power current and next-generation map products. We build this data through a collaborative process that combines technology, data, and support from a wide range of companies.” This talk will walk you through what datasets OMF are building, why you would want to access it, and then some basic ways to start getting it into your workflow, such as importing to QGIS and PostGIS. As a side bonus, you will learn some basic cloud native geospatial formats and tools, such as geoparquet. Come join and learn about creating a single, coordinate, base map for the world.

Software Engineer at Meta working on Overture Maps