2026-10-05 –, Bridge Cinema
The QGIS Brazil community has undergone a significant transformation, evolving from a localization-oriented group into a strategic contributor within the global ecosystem. This session analyzes the community’s growth trajectory, illustrating how localized software, documentation, and robust user-support networks acted as catalysts for widespread professional adoption across Brazil.
A pivotal milestone in this journey was the QGIS LATAM 2024 conference, which unified regional efforts and strengthened integration with global QGIS.org structures. This organizational maturity culminates in the 2026 release of QGIS 4.2 LTR "Belém do Pará," a version that serves as both a technical tribute to the community’s contributions and a legacy of hosting major FOSS4G events. The presentation discusses governance models for coordinating thousands of users, strategies for long-term engagement, and the impact of regional LTR naming on the visibility of Latin American geospatial expertise. It provides a blueprint for regional groups transitioning from software consumption to active, strategic contribution.
I am a Municipal Treasury Auditor and Geographer specializing in fiscal intelligence and real estate taxation. As an OSGeo Charter Member and founding member of OSGeo Brazil, I currently coordinate the QGIS Brazil User Group, leading software localization and community support for the Lusophone world. Having served on the Organizing Committee for FOSS4G 2024 Belém, I focus on the strategic implementation of open-source geospatial tools within public administration to achieve data sovereignty and technical efficiency in urban management.