About conference
About the conference
This is the inaugural state of the map (SOTM) event for Rwanda in 2024, themed; \”Empowering Rwanda\’s Future in Innovations for a Resilient and Sustainable Tomorrow.\” The event aims to bring together OpenStreetMap enthusiasts from academia, private companies, humanitarian organizations, governmental agencies, and the technology sector. Participants will have the opportunity to learn, interact, and share ideas about new map technologies and innovations.
State of the Map Rwanda 2024
State of the Map is the annual event for all mappers and OpenStreetMap users. In 2024 the State of the Map conference will be taking place in Kigali, Rwanda and online. It will be a three day conference packed with talks, workshops, discussion rounds and more
organising team are:
WHERE
UR-CST University of Rwanda in KIGALI Nyarugenge
WHEN
November 29-30, 2024
Special Thanks
Thanks to the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team for supporting the conference with their HOT Open Summit Travel Support Grant.
Our vision
Our vision is to cultivate a collaborative platform at the State of the Map event for Rwanda in 2024. OpenStreetMap enthusiasts from diverse sectors will converge to foster innovation and empower Rwanda’s future. By facilitating learning, interaction, and idea-sharing, we aspire to catalyze the development of resilient and sustainable solutions that address the evolving needs of Rwanda’s communities
Our mission
Our mission is to create a dynamic and inclusive forum where OpenStreetMap enthusiasts come together to explore, collaborate, and innovate. Through workshops, discussions, and networking opportunities, we aim to advance the use of map technologies and foster partnerships that drive positive change, resilience, and sustainability in Rwanda and beyond.
