11-04, 14:00–14:30 (America/New_York), Reston ABC
Mergin Maps, an open-source QGIS-based platform, revolutionizes field data collection. Capture photos and attributes offline with large teams. Explore latest time-saving features and state of the software, showcasing this collaborative geospatial data capture tool used worldwide.
Join the core development team of Mergin Maps from Lutra Consulting (Europe) to explore the latest advancements in this powerful open-source platform. Designed to streamline field data collection, Mergin Maps is powered by QGIS and recommended by the QGIS.org project as one of the solution for field data capture within its ecosystem.
This session will first outline the comprehensive Mergin Maps ecosystem. We’ll explore its components: the QGIS Plugin, the Mergin Maps server, and our intuitive mobile application (available for Windows, iOS, and Android). We will also touch upon its integration capabilities, including with databases like PostgreSQL.
Subsequently, we will highlight significant developments from the past year. Expect insights into new features such as map annotations for richer field notes, Single Sign-On (SSO) for enhanced security and user management, and improved photo capturing functionalities, among other innovations designed to boost your productivity.
At the end, we will show real-world use cases, demonstrating Mergin Maps effectively operating in demanding production environments.
Peter serves as CEO of Mergin Maps, the open-source field data collection platform developed by Lutra Consulting. His background includes contributions to QGIS as a QGIS core developer, notably working on features such as the Mesh Layer. While his current role is now more centered on management, Peter continues to champion innovation within the open-source geospatial community. Based in Czechia, he enjoys spending his free time with his family and playing chess.