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Get a crash course in PostGIS for your spatial-database needs by attending this #FOSS4GNA workshop led by two #PostGIS pioneers: bit.ly/foss4gna2025 #GIS

Build a website with both the base map and custom data using MapLibre GL in a workshop at #FOSS4GNA. bit.ly/foss4gna2025

Struggling to wrangle raster data? Learn how cloud-native raster-data formats can help you analyze your data quicker and easier by attending a #FOSS4GNA workshop led by sponsor Element84: bit.ly/foss4gna2025 #CNG #GIS

Got massive problems with massive Earth-observation datasets? Attend this #FOSS4GNA workshop by Development Seed to learn how to use eoAPI to make them easier to find: bit.ly/foss4gna2025 #EO #API

Tickets to our workshop "Urban Digital Models with MapStore and Cesium" are almost gone! Act now to get your spot: bit.ly/foss4gna2025 #FOSS4GNA

Get a hands-on intro to GeoNode and learn basic data and user management, along with concepts like layer styling and GeoStories in a workshop for beginners at #FOSS4GNA bit.ly/foss4gna2025

Interested in sharing geospatial data online? Sign up for the workshop on GeoServer and OGC API with Geosolutions at #FOSS4GNA. bit.ly/foss4gna2025

Tickets are running out fast for our #FOSS4GNA workshop on vector tiles with GeoSolutions. Get your tickets before they’re gone! bit.ly/foss4gna2025 #WMS

We have another drink joke for you this week:

What’s a cartographer’s least favorite kind of tea?
- Uncertainty

(This tea will not be served at our High Tea Reception)
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Join us at the Hootenany, (formerly the Gala), held at the only National Park in the US dedicated to the performing arts, featuring a barn built in 1725. Like #FLOSS projects, the national parks are for everyone.

Learn more: http://bit.ly/3IwJ1Ve

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Get involved in the #FOSS4G North America & Stacks Journal.
An open access publication opportunity for participants of the FOSS4GNA Conference to share innovative geospatial work with the government, academic, and industry communities. Learn more: http://bit.ly/4ndyxJx

Raise a glass to the weekend and enjoy some #geo-humor on us:

What’s a map’s favorite drink?
~ A Topo-chico

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Carahsoft: Government IT Solutions Carahsoft, The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, is committed to helping the public sector select and implement the best IT products at the best value.

We appreciate Carahsoft's generous support as a 2025 #foss4gna Platinum Sponsor. Their contribution creates new opportunities for innovation in the IT sector by advancing the development of the open source #geospatial community.

Today is the last day to get Early Bird Pricing for #FOSS4GNA, don't miss out: https://bit.ly/47KTkzl

Today is the last day to get Early Bird Pricing for #FOSS4GNA, don't miss out: https://bit.ly/47KTkzl

Bruce Momjian — FOSS4G North America Bruce Momjian is a co-founder and core team member of the PostgreSQL Global Development Group, the open-source database system that has been a cornerstone of the technology industry for over two decades. Since 1996, Bruce has been a driving force in the PostgreSQL community, and since 2006, he has been a key figure at EDB. A renowned author and speaker, Bruce literally wrote the book on PostgreSQL with his work, "PostgreSQL: Introduction and Concepts." His expertise is sought after at international open-source conferences, where he shares his deep knowledge and insights. With a diverse background that includes a Masters in Education, an honorary doctorate, and experience as a high school computer science teacher and a consultant developing custom database applications for top law firms, Bruce brings a unique and valuable perspective to the world of technology.

We are honored to have Bruce Momjian, a prominent figure in the PostgreSQL community, as a keynote speaker. Bruce is a driving force in the PostgreSQL community, bringing a unique and valuable perspective on the world of FOSS technology and community.

Don't miss out on Early Bird Pricing, register today: http://bit.ly/47KTkzl

Here's a little #geo humor from the #foss4gna organizing committee to get your weekend going with a laugh:

Why did the raster feel insecure?
It had too many pixels showing.

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EARLY BIRD PRICING FOR #FOSS4GNA ENDS ON SEPTEMBER 17th!!! Don't miss out on the discounted general admission pricing. Save up to $100 on admission. http://bit.ly/42jUCxy

We are grateful to have Prominent Edge participate as a #foss4gna 2025 Bronze Sponsor. We thank them for their continuing support of the open source geospatial community #osgeo #foss prominentedge.com/

We are excited to have Katie Picchione, Response Coordination Lead for #NASA’s Disaster Response Coordination Systems (DRCS), as a keynote speaker at #foss4gna. Learn more: www.foss4gna.org/spe...

Seeking your next #geospatial / #GIS job, looking to hire your next geospatial team member, or helping train the next generation of geospatial talent? Join us at the free #foss4gna Geo-Career Expo and Ice Cream Social on November 3rd. More details: www.foss4gna.org/soc...

Seeking your next #geospatial / #GIS job, looking to hire your next geospatial team member, or helping train the next generation of geospatial talent? Join us at the free #foss4gna Geo-Career Expo and Ice Cream Social on November 3rd. More details: www.foss4gna.org/soc...

Early Bird Discount Ends Soon mailchi.mp/technocat... #foss4gna #osgeo #foss

Two new announcements to share about a career expo and a design contest. mailchi.mp/technocat...

Great news! The FOSS4G North America call for presentations is now open! #FOSS4GNA will be held Nov 3-5, 2025 in Reston, VA. Submit your presentation proposal for consideration by May 15, 2025. Check out the web site to learn more: www.foss4gna.org/

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If you have your eye on a #FOSS4GNA workshop, but haven't registered yet, do it now! Most of them are nearly full and they may be closed by the time you arrive on-site.

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What is your favorite movie that's set in St. Louis?

Speaking of St. Louis, join us there next week for #FOSS4GNA

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#FOSS4GNA starts next week! Run, don't walk, to register!

#GIS #geospatial #opensource #opendata #SQL #python #rust #java #javascript

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Big thanks to Taylor Geospatial Institute (TGI) for sponsoring #FOSS4GNA at the Silver level! FOSS4GNA happens in St. Louis on September 9-11, 2024.

Learn more and register for FOSS4GNA here: www.foss4gna.org

Learn more about TGI here: taylorgeospatial.org/