FOSS4G North America 2026
Organized by California Geographic Information Association (CGIA)
FOSS4G North America is a volunteer-organized conference dedicated to bringing together members of the open-source geospatial community to forge meaningful connections, e...
- Dates
- Nov 2-4, 2026
- Location
- Sacramento, CA
- Deadline
- Nov 1, 2026
- Attendees
- 2,000
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About this conference
FOSS4G North America is a volunteer-organized conference dedicated to bringing together members of the open-source geospatial community to forge meaningful connections, explore cutting-edge geospatial technologies, and spark fresh ideas. The 2026 conference, taking place in Sacramento, California, from November 2-4, will continue its tradition of practical, community-driven learning and collaboration around open geospatial technology. The program supports a wide range of attendees, focusing on sharing real-world workflows, open-source innovation, and collaborative problem-solving. Attendees can expect a mix of presentations, workshops, panels, demos, and community discussions highlighting practical applications of open geospatial tools and open data, spanning technical development, applied geospatial workflows, policy and governance, research, education, and community-driven mapping initiatives. The key themes for 2026 are Resilience and Innovation, addressing how open geospatial technologies support communities, public infrastructure, environmental stewardship, scientific research, and collaborative problem-solving, with a special focus on open data, water policy, wildfire and hazard applications, and environmental resilience.
Sponsorship options
Sponsorships are available at various levels: DIAMOND ($25,000), PLATINUM ($17,500), GOLD ($12,500), SILVER ($7,500), BRONZE ($4,000), ACADEMIC ($1,500), and SUPPORT & ATTEND ($1,500). Benefits include complimentary conference registrations, evening event guest passes, naming sponsor opportunities for events like B2B sessions, opening receptions, lunches, breakfasts, and breaks, complimentary B2B passes, exhibit tables, personalized thank you emails, logo placement on the website, signage, printed schedule, conference app, and scrolling general session slides, verbal recognition, and spotlight interviews. Additional sponsorship opportunities include Welcome Reception ($7,500), B2B Session ($7,500), Breakfast ($7,500), Lunch ($7,500), Coffee Break ($5,000), WIFI ($7,500), LANYARD ($7,500), and CHILD CARE ROOM ($5,000). A prospectus with full details is available for download.
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