# OpenStreetMap community and foundation activities

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/openstreetmap-community-and-foundation-activities
> Updated: 2026-09-02T19:28:21.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 3.

The OpenStreetMap Foundation (OSMF) has been active in the geospatial sector through international forums and community events.

In early 2026, the OSMF participated in the Geospatial World Forum, where representatives discussed the sustainability of the geospatial ecosystem with government and corporate delegates. During this forum, it was noted that the French government decided to use a fork of OSM’s core infrastructure for its cadastral systems.

Following this, the State of the Map 2026 conference was held in late August. In Paris, France, the event featured a call for participation across tracks including software development, cartography, data analysis, and education. A separate academic track, OSM Science 2026, was also planned. 

By early September, reports emerged regarding the dual State of the Map 2026 conferences held in Paris and Madison, Wisconsin. In Paris, observers noted social dynamics within the OSMF, suggesting a “missed opportunity for the OSMF leadership to engage in deeper, eye-level exchanges with the broader, more diverse community,” which may have left certain competencies unused. Meanwhile, in Madison, Stamen presented research on the current state of OSM cartography, providing a census of tools, data sources, and workflows used by mappers across the entire production process.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: State of the Map 2026 conferences held in Paris and Madison

The State of the Map 2026 conferences in Paris and Madison highlighted community social dynamics and new research into cartography tools and workflows used by the OpenStreetMap community.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/state-of-the-map-2026-conferences-held-in-paris-and-madison

### 2026-08-20: OpenStreetMap Foundation attends Geospatial World Forum 2026

The OpenStreetMap Foundation attended the Geospatial World Forum 2026, emphasizing the role of open-source geospatial data and infrastructure in global sovereignty and economic stability.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/openstreetmap-foundation-attends-geospatial-world-forum-2026

### 2026-08-20: OpenStreetMap announces State of the Map 2026 in Paris

The State of the Map 2026 conference in Paris has opened its call for participation, seeking submissions for talks and workshops regarding OpenStreetMap data, software, and community development.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/openstreetmap-announces-state-of-the-map-2026-in-paris

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