2026-11-03 –, Carr
Overture builds open data, but the real story is how. Members collaborate through task forces to build shared pipelines, fix Places data and extend the shared schema. Whether you're a data provider or a builder, come build with us.
Overture builds open and interoperable map data anyone can use. But the more interesting story is the structure around it: a shared pipeline that Overture maintain, and a task force model that lets members innovate on top of it. Overture is the catalyst and the container, where organizations come together to build things bigger than any one member. This talk shows how. In one collaboration, a group of Overture members use street-level, aerial, and satellite imagery to fix where place points actually sit, and pinned it to the shared ID so everyone benefits. Then we'll look at what's next: a 3D buildings task force in the works, and the Extensions task force, a standardized way to layer specialized data onto Overture's shared map features, so anyone can add richness without waiting on the core. A direct way in to build on Overture. Whether you're a data provider or a builder, there's a place for you in this. Come build with us.
Nora leads community development for the Overture Maps Foundation, working to build and nurture the global community around open geospatial infrastructure. Her career has taken her from Beijing to Toronto, with stops in Cape Town and Uppsala along the way, shaping her approach to fostering collaboration across diverse communities. Before joining Overture full-time, Nora led marketing across several Linux Foundation projects and building thriving communities across global markets.
Nora holds a Bachelor's degree from Renmin University of China, a graduate certificate in Public Relations and Corporate Communications from Seneca College, and studied Cultural Anthropology at Uppsala University in Sweden. When she's not working with the Overture community, you'll likely find her cuddling with her dog Fika, practicing hot yoga, or planning her next trips.