2. “OSGeo local chapters provide a
venue to support local users and
developers, as well as a mechanism
to further OSGeo's mission and
goals in a linguistic, or geographic
area”
3.
4. 2006: An idea
2009: Officially recognised
2011: A community of over 110 people
5. What we do:
Provide a point of access for people interested in
open source GIS
Promote the wider ideals of OSGeo in the UK
Run a mailing list and a monthly IRC meeting
where people can go for advice and find out about
training courses and events
Speak at, and help run, events, workshops,
seminars...
6. Why get involved?
Somewhere to go for advice about open
source geospatial software
Find out about events and training courses
Network with like-minded people where you
can be geeky without embarassment
7. How to get involved?
Visit the website: http://www.osgeo.org/uk
Sign up for the mailing list:
http://www.osgeo.org/uk/mailing_list
Come along to an IRC meeting at #osgeo-uk
Come to the AGM at 5pm
