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SOTM Latam 2026

October 27 - October 29

Join Overture Maps Foundation at State of the Map Latam 2026 in Mexico City for a candid, moderated Q&A on how Overture and OpenStreetMap work together, schema extensions, GERS IDs, and regional open data.

Event Details:

  • Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
  • Time: 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM CST
  • Location: Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso, Mexico City, Mexico
  • Speakers: Nora Anwar (Community Lead, Overture Maps) & José Macchi (Geospatial Tech Specialist & Overture Advocate, Argentina)
  • Exhibition: Come visit the Overture Maps exhibit desk in the main hall throughout the conference!

Talk: Overture: Awkward Questions, Straight Answers

  • Date & Time: October 28, 2026 | 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM CST
  • Format: Moderated Conversation & Interactive Q&A

Overture Maps uses OpenStreetMap as one of its primary data sources, and that relationship raises legitimate questions within the mapping community. What happens to OSM data when it is integrated into Overture? What are GERS IDs, and how do they connect information across disparate sources? How do OpenStreetMap’s flexible tags coexist with Overture’s structured data schemas? What about licensing and attribution?

In this conversation, José Macchi (Geospatial Tech Specialist) and Nora Anwar (Overture Maps Community Lead) will address these questions openly and directly. The session includes a 20-minute technical core followed by 12 minutes of open Q&A with the audience.

Visit Our Exhibit Desk

We will also have an exhibition space set up during the conference. Look for the Overture Maps desk in the main exhibit area—stop by to ask technical questions, discuss local open data initiatives, or just say hi!

  • Conference Dates: October 27–29, 2026
  • Venue: Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso, Mexico City
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Details

  • Start: October 27
  • End: October 29